Overview We're Kingfisher, a team of over 82,000 people bringing Kingfisher brands (B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas) to life. We aim to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. We want you to help us achieve this ambition. At Kingfisher, customers come from all walks of life, and we are committed to treating all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both in hours and location. We offer a blend of working from home and our offices in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you. We are looking for a Lead Platform Engineer (backend Python focus) to join our Group Data Science function, to lead and trailblaze the development and building of software platforms. You will work across our retail banners and group functions, building platform roadmaps that maximise time to value and long-term effectiveness to support our commercial goals. Responsibilities Collaborate with Tech, Product and Data teams to develop engineering platforms that enable applying and embedding data science in our products and processes. Support diverse teams in translating between business and data in the design of project work, and in the synthesis and communication of recommendations and results. Support the Data Science Leadership Team in developing a "data culture" and demonstrating the value of data in decision-making. Provide technical leadership and support for junior members of the team. What's the job Collaborate with Tech, Product and Data teams to develop the engineering platforms that allow us to apply and embed the use of data science directly in our products and processes. Support diverse teams in translating between business and data in the design of project work, and in the synthesis and communication of recommendations and results. Support the Data Science Leadership Team in developing a "data culture" and demonstrating the value of data in our decision-making. Provide technical leadership and support for the junior members of the team. Qualifications Excellent knowledge and experience in Django and Python backend Excellent understanding of computer science fundamentals and machine learning Proven experience of delivering several high-quality software products and experience of productionisation Proven experience of developing cloud-based services using one or more cloud providers (preferably GCP) Strong management and leadership skills - including the ability to build, organise, motivate, mentor and manage a Platform Engineering team that supports a diverse range of initiatives Sensitivity and excellent influencing skills - ability to work with stakeholders across a variety of functions and levels of seniority Be Behaviours Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience We listen to our customers and colleagues We innovate products and experiences to stay ahead Be Human - leading with purpose, humanity and care We do the right thing We invest in our people and build great teams Be Curious - thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious We focus externally, globally and build the long term We experiment and share our learnings Be Agile - building trust and empowering people to work with agility We act with pace, not perfection, role modelling 80/20 We take risks, fail fast and adapt quickly Be Inclusive - inspiring diverse teams to achieve together We celebrate difference as a strength We collaborate, breaking down silos Be Accountable - owning the plan, delivering results and growth We focus on performance outcomes We prioritise and simplify for others What we offer Private Health Care - Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with AXA. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation). Kingfisher Pension Scheme - Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company. 25 Days' Holiday - 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro rated for part time colleagues). Staff Discount - 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service. Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP) - Share ownership in a tax efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached. Life Assurance - x4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not active member. Bonus - Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to work level of role. Kingfisher Share Save - Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October. Our Behaviours We are united by 6 core behaviours: Constantly improving our customer experience; Acting with humanity and care; Be curious; Thriving on learning, thinking beyond the obvious; Be inclusive; Acting inclusively in diverse teams to achieve together; Be agile; Working with trust, pace and agility; Be accountable; Championing the plan to deliver results and growth. Application Process Step 1: Application - Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website. Step 2: Review - A member of the Talent Acquisition team will review your application and let you know if you have progressed. Step 3: Interview 1 - Telephone interview/one-to-one conversation with a recruiter. Step 4: Interview 2 - Face-to-face or virtual interview. Step 5: Feedback - Recruiter will provide feedback and, if successful, details of the job offer.
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Overview We're Kingfisher, a team of over 82,000 people bringing Kingfisher brands (B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas) to life. We aim to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. We want you to help us achieve this ambition. At Kingfisher, customers come from all walks of life, and we are committed to treating all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both in hours and location. We offer a blend of working from home and our offices in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you. We are looking for a Lead Platform Engineer (backend Python focus) to join our Group Data Science function, to lead and trailblaze the development and building of software platforms. You will work across our retail banners and group functions, building platform roadmaps that maximise time to value and long-term effectiveness to support our commercial goals. Responsibilities Collaborate with Tech, Product and Data teams to develop engineering platforms that enable applying and embedding data science in our products and processes. Support diverse teams in translating between business and data in the design of project work, and in the synthesis and communication of recommendations and results. Support the Data Science Leadership Team in developing a "data culture" and demonstrating the value of data in decision-making. Provide technical leadership and support for junior members of the team. What's the job Collaborate with Tech, Product and Data teams to develop the engineering platforms that allow us to apply and embed the use of data science directly in our products and processes. Support diverse teams in translating between business and data in the design of project work, and in the synthesis and communication of recommendations and results. Support the Data Science Leadership Team in developing a "data culture" and demonstrating the value of data in our decision-making. Provide technical leadership and support for the junior members of the team. Qualifications Excellent knowledge and experience in Django and Python backend Excellent understanding of computer science fundamentals and machine learning Proven experience of delivering several high-quality software products and experience of productionisation Proven experience of developing cloud-based services using one or more cloud providers (preferably GCP) Strong management and leadership skills - including the ability to build, organise, motivate, mentor and manage a Platform Engineering team that supports a diverse range of initiatives Sensitivity and excellent influencing skills - ability to work with stakeholders across a variety of functions and levels of seniority Be Behaviours Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience We listen to our customers and colleagues We innovate products and experiences to stay ahead Be Human - leading with purpose, humanity and care We do the right thing We invest in our people and build great teams Be Curious - thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious We focus externally, globally and build the long term We experiment and share our learnings Be Agile - building trust and empowering people to work with agility We act with pace, not perfection, role modelling 80/20 We take risks, fail fast and adapt quickly Be Inclusive - inspiring diverse teams to achieve together We celebrate difference as a strength We collaborate, breaking down silos Be Accountable - owning the plan, delivering results and growth We focus on performance outcomes We prioritise and simplify for others What we offer Private Health Care - Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with AXA. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation). Kingfisher Pension Scheme - Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company. 25 Days' Holiday - 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro rated for part time colleagues). Staff Discount - 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service. Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP) - Share ownership in a tax efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached. Life Assurance - x4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not active member. Bonus - Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to work level of role. Kingfisher Share Save - Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October. Our Behaviours We are united by 6 core behaviours: Constantly improving our customer experience; Acting with humanity and care; Be curious; Thriving on learning, thinking beyond the obvious; Be inclusive; Acting inclusively in diverse teams to achieve together; Be agile; Working with trust, pace and agility; Be accountable; Championing the plan to deliver results and growth. Application Process Step 1: Application - Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website. Step 2: Review - A member of the Talent Acquisition team will review your application and let you know if you have progressed. Step 3: Interview 1 - Telephone interview/one-to-one conversation with a recruiter. Step 4: Interview 2 - Face-to-face or virtual interview. Step 5: Feedback - Recruiter will provide feedback and, if successful, details of the job offer.
Overview We're Kingfisher, a team of over 76,000 people who bring Kingfisher brands - B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. We aim to become the leading home improvement company and the largest community of home improvers in the world. At Kingfisher, customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We are committed to equal treatment for all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious or philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, blending working from home and our offices in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can support you. We are looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to join our growing team, to develop and deploy core ML/AI algorithms to tackle data science challenges across the Kingfisher Group. You will support data science projects from start to production, developing quality code and carrying out automated builds and deployments, working with colleagues in the Data Science team and stakeholders across the business. Responsibilities Develop high-quality machine learning models to solve business challenges Develop production-quality code and carry out basic automated builds and deployments Write comprehensive, well-written documentation Identify work and dependencies, tracking progress through a set of tasks Communicate clearly with colleagues and business stakeholders Proactively share ideas and accept suggestions Ability to work on multiple data science projects and manage deliverables What we offer Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, data modelling and software architecture Solid understanding of classical Machine Learning algorithms (e.g. Logistic Regression, Random Forest, XGBoost, etc.), state-of-the-art areas (e.g. NLP, Transfer Learning) and modern Deep Learning algorithms (e.g. BERT, LSTM) Solid knowledge of SQL and Python's ecosystem for data analysis (Jupyter, Pandas, Scikit-Learn, Matplotlib, etc.) Understanding of model evaluation, data pre-processing techniques (standardisation, normalisation, handling missing data) Solid understanding of statistics; hypothesis testing, probability distributions, sampling techniques Private Health Care with AXA Kingfisher Pension Scheme with auto-enrolment 25 Days' Holiday plus bank holidays Staff Discount at B&Q and Screwfix Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP) Life Assurance Bonus scheme Kingfisher Share Save Behaviours Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience Be Human - acting with humanity and care Be Curious - thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious Be Agile - working with trust, pace and agility Be Inclusive - acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together Be Accountable - championing the plan to deliver results and growth At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team member brings and encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements. We offer an inclusive environment with opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here. Application Process Step 1: Application - Submit via the Kingfisher Careers website. Step 2: Review - Talent Acquisition will review and inform you if you progress. Step 3: Interview 1 - Telephone or one-to-one with a recruiter. Step 4: Interview 2 - Face-to-face or virtual interview. Step 5: Feedback - Recruiter will provide feedback and any offer details if successful.
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Overview We're Kingfisher, a team of over 76,000 people who bring Kingfisher brands - B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. We aim to become the leading home improvement company and the largest community of home improvers in the world. At Kingfisher, customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We are committed to equal treatment for all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious or philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, blending working from home and our offices in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can support you. We are looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to join our growing team, to develop and deploy core ML/AI algorithms to tackle data science challenges across the Kingfisher Group. You will support data science projects from start to production, developing quality code and carrying out automated builds and deployments, working with colleagues in the Data Science team and stakeholders across the business. Responsibilities Develop high-quality machine learning models to solve business challenges Develop production-quality code and carry out basic automated builds and deployments Write comprehensive, well-written documentation Identify work and dependencies, tracking progress through a set of tasks Communicate clearly with colleagues and business stakeholders Proactively share ideas and accept suggestions Ability to work on multiple data science projects and manage deliverables What we offer Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, data modelling and software architecture Solid understanding of classical Machine Learning algorithms (e.g. Logistic Regression, Random Forest, XGBoost, etc.), state-of-the-art areas (e.g. NLP, Transfer Learning) and modern Deep Learning algorithms (e.g. BERT, LSTM) Solid knowledge of SQL and Python's ecosystem for data analysis (Jupyter, Pandas, Scikit-Learn, Matplotlib, etc.) Understanding of model evaluation, data pre-processing techniques (standardisation, normalisation, handling missing data) Solid understanding of statistics; hypothesis testing, probability distributions, sampling techniques Private Health Care with AXA Kingfisher Pension Scheme with auto-enrolment 25 Days' Holiday plus bank holidays Staff Discount at B&Q and Screwfix Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP) Life Assurance Bonus scheme Kingfisher Share Save Behaviours Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience Be Human - acting with humanity and care Be Curious - thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious Be Agile - working with trust, pace and agility Be Inclusive - acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together Be Accountable - championing the plan to deliver results and growth At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team member brings and encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements. We offer an inclusive environment with opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here. Application Process Step 1: Application - Submit via the Kingfisher Careers website. Step 2: Review - Talent Acquisition will review and inform you if you progress. Step 3: Interview 1 - Telephone or one-to-one with a recruiter. Step 4: Interview 2 - Face-to-face or virtual interview. Step 5: Feedback - Recruiter will provide feedback and any offer details if successful.
We're Kingfisher, A team made up of over 74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! Working in the Cloud Platforms and SRE Chapter, this role will be setting the technical direction for the Cloud Platform teams across our Developer Experience and SRE squads. Overview We're Kingfisher, A team made up of over 74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! Working in the Cloud Platforms and SRE Chapter, this role will be setting the technical direction for the Cloud Platform teams across our Developer Experience and SRE squads. You will work with the squads to ensure they are optimising for reducing friction in the engineering workflow and improving the reliability of products our engineering squads build. Leadership: you will be a transformational leader, who exerts influence over multiple squads, increasing their effectiveness by sharing expert knowledge and experience. A critical thinker able to coach and mentor other specialists with a passion for continuous improvement towards engineering excellence. Delivery: Drives significant technology initiatives end-to-end to ensure customer outcomes are met. Collaborates with architects and acts as Product Owner to craft roadmaps and steer the long-range goals. Engineering Excellence: Drives design and implementation of robust and durable software solutions which solve business-critical problems in a fast-paced environment, embedding engineering best practice in collaboration with all Principal Engineers. Collaboration: Fosters a collaborative environment and offers mentorship on effective communication within the engineering team. Relationship Management: Builds cohesive and positive relationships with stakeholders within and beyond engineering. Self-Management: Role models how to successfully manage skills and personal development, and promotes a culture of continuous learning. Innovation: Drives a culture of responsible innovation and experimentation, providing perspectives on leading industry tools and trends and recommendations on new and emerging technologies. What's the job You will work with the squads to ensure they are optimising for reducing friction in the engineering workflow and improving the reliability of products our engineering squads build. Leadership: you will be a transformational leader, who exerts influence over multiple squads, increasing their effectiveness by sharing expert knowledge and experience. A critical thinker able to coach and mentor other specialists with a passion for continuous improvement towards engineering excellence. Delivery: Drives significant technology initiatives end-to-end to ensure customer outcomes are met. Collaborates with architects and acts as Product Owner to craft roadmaps and steer the long-range goals. Engineering Excellence: Drives design and implementation of robust and durable software solutions which solve business-critical problems in a fast-paced environment, embedding engineering best practice in collaboration with all Principal Engineers. Collaboration: Fosters a collaborative environment and offers mentorship on effective communication within the engineering team. Relationship Management: Builds cohesive and positive relationships with stakeholders within and beyond engineering. Self-Management: Role models how to successfully manage skills and personal development, and promotes a culture of continuous learning. Innovation: Drives a culture of responsible innovation and experimentation, providing perspectives on leading industry tools and trends and recommendations on new and emerging technologies. High technical skills and understanding of the engineering practices that will allow you to come up with solutions for engineers that solve their day-to-day workflow problems Excellent understanding of SRE and Developer Experience practices and the ability to apply them in an organisation to improve the reliability and engineering workflow posture Understanding of infrastructure as code and the ability to take part in code reviews Ability to lead the creation of robust, functional solutions and high-quality code, partnering with numerous stakeholders. Ability to lead, encourage and empower engineers to consistently deliver value. Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience I listen to my customers I use available data to help make decisions Be Human - acting with humanity and care I do the right thing Be Curious - thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious I build and share new ideas I try new things and share my learnings Be Agile - working with trust, pace and agility I have courage to be creative Done is better than perfect, I aim for 80/20 Be Inclusive - acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together I embrace allyship I have self-awareness and a desire to learn Be Accountable - championing the plan to deliver results and growth I own my actions I understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my role At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here! We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible. Strong collaborative skills, with a proven track record working constructively with engineering squad leads, seeking common ground and compromise to achieve shared goals Adept at identifying and capturing solutions for non-functional requirements for the products and services being delivered. Ability to lead and build engineering principles, practices, and patterns. What we offer. Private Health Care Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with AXA. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation). Kingfisher Pension Scheme Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company. 25 Days' Holiday 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro rated for part time colleagues). Staff Discount 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service. Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP) Share ownership in a tax efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached. Life Assurance x4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not active member. Bonus Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to work level of role. Kingfisher Share Save Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October. Our Behaviours At Kingfisher, we are united by our 6 core behaviours Constantly improving our customer experience . click apply for full job details
Sep 28, 2025
Full time
We're Kingfisher, A team made up of over 74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! Working in the Cloud Platforms and SRE Chapter, this role will be setting the technical direction for the Cloud Platform teams across our Developer Experience and SRE squads. Overview We're Kingfisher, A team made up of over 74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! Working in the Cloud Platforms and SRE Chapter, this role will be setting the technical direction for the Cloud Platform teams across our Developer Experience and SRE squads. You will work with the squads to ensure they are optimising for reducing friction in the engineering workflow and improving the reliability of products our engineering squads build. Leadership: you will be a transformational leader, who exerts influence over multiple squads, increasing their effectiveness by sharing expert knowledge and experience. A critical thinker able to coach and mentor other specialists with a passion for continuous improvement towards engineering excellence. Delivery: Drives significant technology initiatives end-to-end to ensure customer outcomes are met. Collaborates with architects and acts as Product Owner to craft roadmaps and steer the long-range goals. Engineering Excellence: Drives design and implementation of robust and durable software solutions which solve business-critical problems in a fast-paced environment, embedding engineering best practice in collaboration with all Principal Engineers. Collaboration: Fosters a collaborative environment and offers mentorship on effective communication within the engineering team. Relationship Management: Builds cohesive and positive relationships with stakeholders within and beyond engineering. Self-Management: Role models how to successfully manage skills and personal development, and promotes a culture of continuous learning. Innovation: Drives a culture of responsible innovation and experimentation, providing perspectives on leading industry tools and trends and recommendations on new and emerging technologies. What's the job You will work with the squads to ensure they are optimising for reducing friction in the engineering workflow and improving the reliability of products our engineering squads build. Leadership: you will be a transformational leader, who exerts influence over multiple squads, increasing their effectiveness by sharing expert knowledge and experience. A critical thinker able to coach and mentor other specialists with a passion for continuous improvement towards engineering excellence. Delivery: Drives significant technology initiatives end-to-end to ensure customer outcomes are met. Collaborates with architects and acts as Product Owner to craft roadmaps and steer the long-range goals. Engineering Excellence: Drives design and implementation of robust and durable software solutions which solve business-critical problems in a fast-paced environment, embedding engineering best practice in collaboration with all Principal Engineers. Collaboration: Fosters a collaborative environment and offers mentorship on effective communication within the engineering team. Relationship Management: Builds cohesive and positive relationships with stakeholders within and beyond engineering. Self-Management: Role models how to successfully manage skills and personal development, and promotes a culture of continuous learning. Innovation: Drives a culture of responsible innovation and experimentation, providing perspectives on leading industry tools and trends and recommendations on new and emerging technologies. High technical skills and understanding of the engineering practices that will allow you to come up with solutions for engineers that solve their day-to-day workflow problems Excellent understanding of SRE and Developer Experience practices and the ability to apply them in an organisation to improve the reliability and engineering workflow posture Understanding of infrastructure as code and the ability to take part in code reviews Ability to lead the creation of robust, functional solutions and high-quality code, partnering with numerous stakeholders. Ability to lead, encourage and empower engineers to consistently deliver value. Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience I listen to my customers I use available data to help make decisions Be Human - acting with humanity and care I do the right thing Be Curious - thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious I build and share new ideas I try new things and share my learnings Be Agile - working with trust, pace and agility I have courage to be creative Done is better than perfect, I aim for 80/20 Be Inclusive - acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together I embrace allyship I have self-awareness and a desire to learn Be Accountable - championing the plan to deliver results and growth I own my actions I understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my role At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here! We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible. Strong collaborative skills, with a proven track record working constructively with engineering squad leads, seeking common ground and compromise to achieve shared goals Adept at identifying and capturing solutions for non-functional requirements for the products and services being delivered. Ability to lead and build engineering principles, practices, and patterns. What we offer. Private Health Care Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with AXA. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation). Kingfisher Pension Scheme Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company. 25 Days' Holiday 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro rated for part time colleagues). Staff Discount 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service. Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP) Share ownership in a tax efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached. Life Assurance x4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not active member. Bonus Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to work level of role. Kingfisher Share Save Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October. Our Behaviours At Kingfisher, we are united by our 6 core behaviours Constantly improving our customer experience . click apply for full job details
We're Kingfisher, a team made up of over 78,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher, our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! Your role as a Brand Communications Manager Your role will be to implement the own brand strategy for a particular brand or set of brands across all brand communications, ensuring that our brands remain recognisable, up to date and exciting to customers whilst working closely with our banners (B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama etc.). Responsibilities Plan the communication activities for a number of range reviews using inputs from the product category strategy, the brand growth plan and the banner's marketing activities, taking insights from group insights, competitor benchmarking and sales data. Develop an ideal brand message which resonates both with the needs of the target customer and with the value proposition of the offer. Work closely with brand manager and creative to develop a strong brand image. Communicate the brand promise to customers across every required touchpoint. Ensure that all on-brand communication for banners drive commercial KPIs. Qualifications Experience working in a product brand communication role. Proven capabilities in creating and delivering communication plans. Excellent verbal and communication skills and a proven ability to translate complex concepts into simple and intuitive briefs. Cross-functional stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation. Our Behaviours Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience. I listen to my customers. I use available data to help make decisions. Be Human - acting with humanity and care. I do the right thing. Be Curious - thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious. I build and share new ideas. I try new things and share my learnings. Be Agile - working with trust, pace and agility. I have the courage to be creative. Done is better than perfect; I aim for 80/20. Be Inclusive - acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together. I embrace allyship. I have self-awareness and a desire to learn. Be Accountable - championing the plan to deliver results and growth. I own my actions. I understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my role. At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here! We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible. What we offer Private Health Care: Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with Bupa. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation). Kingfisher Pension Scheme: Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company. 25 Days' Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro-rated for part-time colleagues). Staff Discount: 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service. Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP): Share ownership in a tax-efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached. Life Assurance: x4 Salary plus benefit equal to the value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not an active member. Bonus: Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to the work level of the role. Kingfisher Share Save: Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October. Application Process What to expect from our application process Step 1: Application Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website. Step 2: Review A member of the Talent Acquisition team will then review your application and let you know if you have progressed to the next stage of the process. Step 3: Interview 1 You'll then have a telephone interview/one-to-one conversation with a recruiter. Step 4: Interview 2 As you progress, you'll be invited to attend a face-to-face or virtual interview. Step 5: Feedback Your recruiter will be in contact with feedback and, if successful, the details of your job offer!
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
We're Kingfisher, a team made up of over 78,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher, our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! Your role as a Brand Communications Manager Your role will be to implement the own brand strategy for a particular brand or set of brands across all brand communications, ensuring that our brands remain recognisable, up to date and exciting to customers whilst working closely with our banners (B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama etc.). Responsibilities Plan the communication activities for a number of range reviews using inputs from the product category strategy, the brand growth plan and the banner's marketing activities, taking insights from group insights, competitor benchmarking and sales data. Develop an ideal brand message which resonates both with the needs of the target customer and with the value proposition of the offer. Work closely with brand manager and creative to develop a strong brand image. Communicate the brand promise to customers across every required touchpoint. Ensure that all on-brand communication for banners drive commercial KPIs. Qualifications Experience working in a product brand communication role. Proven capabilities in creating and delivering communication plans. Excellent verbal and communication skills and a proven ability to translate complex concepts into simple and intuitive briefs. Cross-functional stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation. Our Behaviours Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience. I listen to my customers. I use available data to help make decisions. Be Human - acting with humanity and care. I do the right thing. Be Curious - thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious. I build and share new ideas. I try new things and share my learnings. Be Agile - working with trust, pace and agility. I have the courage to be creative. Done is better than perfect; I aim for 80/20. Be Inclusive - acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together. I embrace allyship. I have self-awareness and a desire to learn. Be Accountable - championing the plan to deliver results and growth. I own my actions. I understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my role. At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here! We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible. What we offer Private Health Care: Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with Bupa. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation). Kingfisher Pension Scheme: Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company. 25 Days' Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro-rated for part-time colleagues). Staff Discount: 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service. Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP): Share ownership in a tax-efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached. Life Assurance: x4 Salary plus benefit equal to the value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not an active member. Bonus: Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to the work level of the role. Kingfisher Share Save: Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October. Application Process What to expect from our application process Step 1: Application Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website. Step 2: Review A member of the Talent Acquisition team will then review your application and let you know if you have progressed to the next stage of the process. Step 3: Interview 1 You'll then have a telephone interview/one-to-one conversation with a recruiter. Step 4: Interview 2 As you progress, you'll be invited to attend a face-to-face or virtual interview. Step 5: Feedback Your recruiter will be in contact with feedback and, if successful, the details of your job offer!
We're Kingfisher, a team made up of over 78,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher, our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! Your role as a Brand Communications Manager Your role will be to implement the own brand strategy for a particular brand or set of brands across all brand communications, ensuring that our brands remain recognisable, up to date and exciting to customers whilst working closely with our banners (B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama etc.). Responsibilities Plan the communication activities for a number of range reviews using inputs from the product category strategy, the brand growth plan and the banner's marketing activities, taking insights from group insights, competitor benchmarking and sales data. Develop an ideal brand message which resonates both with the needs of the target customer and with the value proposition of the offer. Work closely with brand manager and creative to develop a strong brand image. Communicate the brand promise to customers across every required touchpoint. Ensure that all on-brand communication for banners drive commercial KPIs. Qualifications Experience working in a product brand communication role. Proven capabilities in creating and delivering communication plans. Excellent verbal and communication skills and a proven ability to translate complex concepts into simple and intuitive briefs. Cross-functional stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation. Our Behaviours Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience. I listen to my customers. I use available data to help make decisions. Be Human - acting with humanity and care. I do the right thing. Be Curious - thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious. I build and share new ideas. I try new things and share my learnings. Be Agile - working with trust, pace and agility. I have the courage to be creative. Done is better than perfect; I aim for 80/20. Be Inclusive - acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together. I embrace allyship. I have self-awareness and a desire to learn. Be Accountable - championing the plan to deliver results and growth. I own my actions. I understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my role. At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here! We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible. What we offer Private Health Care: Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with Bupa. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation). Kingfisher Pension Scheme: Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company. 25 Days' Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro-rated for part-time colleagues). Staff Discount: 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service. Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP): Share ownership in a tax-efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached. Life Assurance: x4 Salary plus benefit equal to the value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not an active member. Bonus: Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to the work level of the role. Kingfisher Share Save: Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October. Application Process What to expect from our application process Step 1: Application Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website. Step 2: Review A member of the Talent Acquisition team will then review your application and let you know if you have progressed to the next stage of the process. Step 3: Interview 1 You'll then have a telephone interview/one-to-one conversation with a recruiter. Step 4: Interview 2 As you progress, you'll be invited to attend a face-to-face or virtual interview. Step 5: Feedback Your recruiter will be in contact with feedback and, if successful, the details of your job offer!
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
We're Kingfisher, a team made up of over 78,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher, our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! Your role as a Brand Communications Manager Your role will be to implement the own brand strategy for a particular brand or set of brands across all brand communications, ensuring that our brands remain recognisable, up to date and exciting to customers whilst working closely with our banners (B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama etc.). Responsibilities Plan the communication activities for a number of range reviews using inputs from the product category strategy, the brand growth plan and the banner's marketing activities, taking insights from group insights, competitor benchmarking and sales data. Develop an ideal brand message which resonates both with the needs of the target customer and with the value proposition of the offer. Work closely with brand manager and creative to develop a strong brand image. Communicate the brand promise to customers across every required touchpoint. Ensure that all on-brand communication for banners drive commercial KPIs. Qualifications Experience working in a product brand communication role. Proven capabilities in creating and delivering communication plans. Excellent verbal and communication skills and a proven ability to translate complex concepts into simple and intuitive briefs. Cross-functional stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation. Our Behaviours Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience. I listen to my customers. I use available data to help make decisions. Be Human - acting with humanity and care. I do the right thing. Be Curious - thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious. I build and share new ideas. I try new things and share my learnings. Be Agile - working with trust, pace and agility. I have the courage to be creative. Done is better than perfect; I aim for 80/20. Be Inclusive - acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together. I embrace allyship. I have self-awareness and a desire to learn. Be Accountable - championing the plan to deliver results and growth. I own my actions. I understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my role. At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here! We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible. What we offer Private Health Care: Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with Bupa. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation). Kingfisher Pension Scheme: Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company. 25 Days' Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro-rated for part-time colleagues). Staff Discount: 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service. Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP): Share ownership in a tax-efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached. Life Assurance: x4 Salary plus benefit equal to the value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not an active member. Bonus: Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to the work level of the role. Kingfisher Share Save: Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October. Application Process What to expect from our application process Step 1: Application Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website. Step 2: Review A member of the Talent Acquisition team will then review your application and let you know if you have progressed to the next stage of the process. Step 3: Interview 1 You'll then have a telephone interview/one-to-one conversation with a recruiter. Step 4: Interview 2 As you progress, you'll be invited to attend a face-to-face or virtual interview. Step 5: Feedback Your recruiter will be in contact with feedback and, if successful, the details of your job offer!
We're Kingfisher, a team made up of over 78,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher, our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! Your role as a Brand Communications Manager Your role will be to implement the own brand strategy for a particular brand or set of brands across all brand communications, ensuring that our brands remain recognisable, up to date and exciting to customers whilst working closely with our banners (B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama etc.). Responsibilities Plan the communication activities for a number of range reviews using inputs from the product category strategy, the brand growth plan and the banner's marketing activities, taking insights from group insights, competitor benchmarking and sales data. Develop an ideal brand message which resonates both with the needs of the target customer and with the value proposition of the offer. Work closely with brand manager and creative to develop a strong brand image. Communicate the brand promise to customers across every required touchpoint. Ensure that all on-brand communication for banners drive commercial KPIs. Qualifications Experience working in a product brand communication role. Proven capabilities in creating and delivering communication plans. Excellent verbal and communication skills and a proven ability to translate complex concepts into simple and intuitive briefs. Cross-functional stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation. Our Behaviours Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience. I listen to my customers. I use available data to help make decisions. Be Human - acting with humanity and care. I do the right thing. Be Curious - thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious. I build and share new ideas. I try new things and share my learnings. Be Agile - working with trust, pace and agility. I have the courage to be creative. Done is better than perfect; I aim for 80/20. Be Inclusive - acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together. I embrace allyship. I have self-awareness and a desire to learn. Be Accountable - championing the plan to deliver results and growth. I own my actions. I understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my role. At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here! We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible. What we offer Private Health Care: Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with Bupa. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation). Kingfisher Pension Scheme: Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company. 25 Days' Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro-rated for part-time colleagues). Staff Discount: 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service. Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP): Share ownership in a tax-efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached. Life Assurance: x4 Salary plus benefit equal to the value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not an active member. Bonus: Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to the work level of the role. Kingfisher Share Save: Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October. Application Process What to expect from our application process Step 1: Application Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website. Step 2: Review A member of the Talent Acquisition team will then review your application and let you know if you have progressed to the next stage of the process. Step 3: Interview 1 You'll then have a telephone interview/one-to-one conversation with a recruiter. Step 4: Interview 2 As you progress, you'll be invited to attend a face-to-face or virtual interview. Step 5: Feedback Your recruiter will be in contact with feedback and, if successful, the details of your job offer!
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
We're Kingfisher, a team made up of over 78,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher, our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! Your role as a Brand Communications Manager Your role will be to implement the own brand strategy for a particular brand or set of brands across all brand communications, ensuring that our brands remain recognisable, up to date and exciting to customers whilst working closely with our banners (B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama etc.). Responsibilities Plan the communication activities for a number of range reviews using inputs from the product category strategy, the brand growth plan and the banner's marketing activities, taking insights from group insights, competitor benchmarking and sales data. Develop an ideal brand message which resonates both with the needs of the target customer and with the value proposition of the offer. Work closely with brand manager and creative to develop a strong brand image. Communicate the brand promise to customers across every required touchpoint. Ensure that all on-brand communication for banners drive commercial KPIs. Qualifications Experience working in a product brand communication role. Proven capabilities in creating and delivering communication plans. Excellent verbal and communication skills and a proven ability to translate complex concepts into simple and intuitive briefs. Cross-functional stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation. Our Behaviours Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience. I listen to my customers. I use available data to help make decisions. Be Human - acting with humanity and care. I do the right thing. Be Curious - thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious. I build and share new ideas. I try new things and share my learnings. Be Agile - working with trust, pace and agility. I have the courage to be creative. Done is better than perfect; I aim for 80/20. Be Inclusive - acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together. I embrace allyship. I have self-awareness and a desire to learn. Be Accountable - championing the plan to deliver results and growth. I own my actions. I understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my role. At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here! We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible. What we offer Private Health Care: Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with Bupa. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation). Kingfisher Pension Scheme: Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company. 25 Days' Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro-rated for part-time colleagues). Staff Discount: 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service. Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP): Share ownership in a tax-efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached. Life Assurance: x4 Salary plus benefit equal to the value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not an active member. Bonus: Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to the work level of the role. Kingfisher Share Save: Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October. Application Process What to expect from our application process Step 1: Application Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website. Step 2: Review A member of the Talent Acquisition team will then review your application and let you know if you have progressed to the next stage of the process. Step 3: Interview 1 You'll then have a telephone interview/one-to-one conversation with a recruiter. Step 4: Interview 2 As you progress, you'll be invited to attend a face-to-face or virtual interview. Step 5: Feedback Your recruiter will be in contact with feedback and, if successful, the details of your job offer!
We're Kingfisher, a team made up of over 78,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama, and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher, our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! As the Group Property Finance Business Partner (Internally known as Group Property Finance Analyst), you will support the Group Property team by providing analytical support to maximise Global opportunities and clearly articulate the financial benefits and risks associated with each activity. You will provide operational links with the local property teams and central functions to facilitate timely, robust, and accurate data flow between local operating companies and the central property team, particularly on Long Term Plan and Business Performance. Responsibilities Be an active part of the Kingfisher Property Centre of Excellence, providing financial support to our banner property finance teams and supporting the COE with all financial matters. Support the annual Store performance review to provide insight into the performance of our stores across the Kingfisher estate, identifying areas of concern or where improvement is needed and supporting in action planning. Support the monthly reporting and forecasting process reviewing property capital expenditure and preparing both a monthly pack and a property pipeline report covering expansion, maintenance & energy initiatives. Lead the budget review process and support with analysis to align with strategic priorities. Lead the Post Investment Review (PIR) process detailing how recent projects with significant capital expenditure performed. Act as a key contact for our external valuers for the annual process for reporting the market value of our owned properties (worth c£3bn), which is required for Year End disclosures. Lead the property sections of the Question & Answer pack to support Investor Relations as part of external market updates at Half Year and Year End. Provide ad hoc analysis and insight as and when required, including supporting the GIC process, such as new property business cases & opportunities for lease renegotiations. Minimum Requirements Qualified accountant in either CIMA, ACCA, ACA Intermediate or advanced Excel skills Exceptional attention to detail Strong communication skills Flexible and adaptable, including willingness to travel Enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills Our Behaviours Be Customer Focused: constantly improving our customers' experience. Be Human: acting with humanity and care. Be Curious: thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious. Be Agile: working with trust, pace, and agility. Be Inclusive: acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together. Be Accountable: championing the plan to deliver results and growth. At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here! We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.
Feb 15, 2025
Full time
We're Kingfisher, a team made up of over 78,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama, and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher, our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! As the Group Property Finance Business Partner (Internally known as Group Property Finance Analyst), you will support the Group Property team by providing analytical support to maximise Global opportunities and clearly articulate the financial benefits and risks associated with each activity. You will provide operational links with the local property teams and central functions to facilitate timely, robust, and accurate data flow between local operating companies and the central property team, particularly on Long Term Plan and Business Performance. Responsibilities Be an active part of the Kingfisher Property Centre of Excellence, providing financial support to our banner property finance teams and supporting the COE with all financial matters. Support the annual Store performance review to provide insight into the performance of our stores across the Kingfisher estate, identifying areas of concern or where improvement is needed and supporting in action planning. Support the monthly reporting and forecasting process reviewing property capital expenditure and preparing both a monthly pack and a property pipeline report covering expansion, maintenance & energy initiatives. Lead the budget review process and support with analysis to align with strategic priorities. Lead the Post Investment Review (PIR) process detailing how recent projects with significant capital expenditure performed. Act as a key contact for our external valuers for the annual process for reporting the market value of our owned properties (worth c£3bn), which is required for Year End disclosures. Lead the property sections of the Question & Answer pack to support Investor Relations as part of external market updates at Half Year and Year End. Provide ad hoc analysis and insight as and when required, including supporting the GIC process, such as new property business cases & opportunities for lease renegotiations. Minimum Requirements Qualified accountant in either CIMA, ACCA, ACA Intermediate or advanced Excel skills Exceptional attention to detail Strong communication skills Flexible and adaptable, including willingness to travel Enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills Our Behaviours Be Customer Focused: constantly improving our customers' experience. Be Human: acting with humanity and care. Be Curious: thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious. Be Agile: working with trust, pace, and agility. Be Inclusive: acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together. Be Accountable: championing the plan to deliver results and growth. At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here! We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.
We're Kingfisher, a team made up of over 78,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. We aim to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher, our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our office located in London Paddington. Talk to us about how we can best support you! We're recruiting for a Legal professional to join our Goods for Resale (GFR) Legal team helping manage the efficient delivery of high-quality, commercially orientated legal advice & support to our global Sourcing functions & buying offices. Responsibilities Confidently provide robust, commercially-orientated advice to Kingfisher's GFR community in relation to vendor supply contracts/arrangements, vendor due diligence & compliance, disputes and claims management, and other ancillary issues relating to quality, ranging and supply & logistics. Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of standard and non-standard supply related agreements including for innovatively structured procurement of products, services and/or components as well as for wholesale and franchising arrangements. Provide legal support with respect to after-sales topics - including those related to the negotiation of standard supply terms and supply contract claims - to ensure product regulatory compliance and consumer safety. Undertake legal research into new areas of legal regulation, including sanctions, product safety and packaging regulations and legal technology/AI. Uphold and educate GFR stakeholders on Group Compliance initiatives and policies including in relation to data protection & information security, sanctioned countries, and anti-bribery and corruption, with the support of the Compliance team. Draw on expert advice, support and guidance in applicable practice areas (commercial, competition and civil litigation), applying group and recognised legal standards and approaches where defined, to deliver high quality and consistent outcomes. Ensure that legal risks in any situation or activity are identified, assessed, and steps recommended to promptly mitigate risk, and facilitate escalation to relevant decision-makers illustrating the balance of legal risks against commercial objectives. Minimum Requirements England & Wales/commonwealth qualified lawyer with proven excellent technical knowledge of commercial law, competition law, civil litigation and regulatory law (PQE 1+). Training plus 1+ years practice at a national, city or international law firm, or in-house. Prior in-house experience in a large multinational and/or within the retail sector advantageous. Previous experience dealing with competition law as well as high-value commercial contracts would be an advantage. Litigation and/or regulatory experience (including the ability to navigate any regulatory compliance issues) would be an advantage. Strong drafting capabilities (including for swiftly redlining and adapting/updating existing templates, as well as custom-drafting for creation of new templates) and capability to devise new templates and update related negotiation waterfalls. Our Behaviours Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience. Be Human - acting with humanity and care. Be Curious - thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious. Be Agile - working with trust, pace and agility. Be Inclusive - acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together. Be Accountable - championing the plan to deliver results and growth. At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here! We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.
Feb 06, 2025
Full time
We're Kingfisher, a team made up of over 78,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. We aim to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher, our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our office located in London Paddington. Talk to us about how we can best support you! We're recruiting for a Legal professional to join our Goods for Resale (GFR) Legal team helping manage the efficient delivery of high-quality, commercially orientated legal advice & support to our global Sourcing functions & buying offices. Responsibilities Confidently provide robust, commercially-orientated advice to Kingfisher's GFR community in relation to vendor supply contracts/arrangements, vendor due diligence & compliance, disputes and claims management, and other ancillary issues relating to quality, ranging and supply & logistics. Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of standard and non-standard supply related agreements including for innovatively structured procurement of products, services and/or components as well as for wholesale and franchising arrangements. Provide legal support with respect to after-sales topics - including those related to the negotiation of standard supply terms and supply contract claims - to ensure product regulatory compliance and consumer safety. Undertake legal research into new areas of legal regulation, including sanctions, product safety and packaging regulations and legal technology/AI. Uphold and educate GFR stakeholders on Group Compliance initiatives and policies including in relation to data protection & information security, sanctioned countries, and anti-bribery and corruption, with the support of the Compliance team. Draw on expert advice, support and guidance in applicable practice areas (commercial, competition and civil litigation), applying group and recognised legal standards and approaches where defined, to deliver high quality and consistent outcomes. Ensure that legal risks in any situation or activity are identified, assessed, and steps recommended to promptly mitigate risk, and facilitate escalation to relevant decision-makers illustrating the balance of legal risks against commercial objectives. Minimum Requirements England & Wales/commonwealth qualified lawyer with proven excellent technical knowledge of commercial law, competition law, civil litigation and regulatory law (PQE 1+). Training plus 1+ years practice at a national, city or international law firm, or in-house. Prior in-house experience in a large multinational and/or within the retail sector advantageous. Previous experience dealing with competition law as well as high-value commercial contracts would be an advantage. Litigation and/or regulatory experience (including the ability to navigate any regulatory compliance issues) would be an advantage. Strong drafting capabilities (including for swiftly redlining and adapting/updating existing templates, as well as custom-drafting for creation of new templates) and capability to devise new templates and update related negotiation waterfalls. Our Behaviours Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience. Be Human - acting with humanity and care. Be Curious - thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious. Be Agile - working with trust, pace and agility. Be Inclusive - acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together. Be Accountable - championing the plan to deliver results and growth. At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here! We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.