Junior Project Manager - Technology

Kingfisher plc; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

Staff discount

Job summary

Kingfisher plc is hiring a Junior Project Manager to join the Technology Performance & Portfolio function. You will help deliver technology outcomes across Kingfisher’s retail platforms and products, with a structured onboarding and development plan.

The role is based at the B&Q Head Office outside Southampton, with an expectation of 12 days in the office per month, and some travel to other UK/Europe locations. Flexible full- or part-time options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management or a strong interest in starting a career in project delivery.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of technology projects and initiatives.
• Lead smaller projects and workstreams, with guidance from experienced Project Managers.
• Create and maintain project plans, RAID logs and other project documentation.
• Coordinate activities, actions and dependencies across cross-functional teams.
• Monitor progress and provide clear, timely updates to stakeholders.
• Support project governance, delivery standards, budget tracking, forecasting and reporting.
• Facilitate meetings and move actions toward completion, contributing ideas to improve delivery.
• Demonstrate strong organisation, planning, and communication skills.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Planning

Governance

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Job description

We’reKingfisher, A team made up of over 74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama andKoctasto life. Guided by our purpose Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone. We believe a better world starts with better homes, and we work every day to make that a reality. Join us and help shape the future of home improvement.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Junior Project Manager to join our Technology Performance & Portfolio function, to help deliver technology outcomes across Kingfisher’s retail platforms and products. Previous experience in Project Management isn’t necessary for this position – you'll receivea structured onboarding and development plan, access to training and professional qualifications and mentoring from experienced Project and Programme Managers.

As your experience and confidencegrow,you’llhave opportunities to lead increasingly complex projects and workstreams that contribute to effective technology delivery, developing your skills in stakeholder management, planning, governance, riskmanagementand leadership.

This role will be based out of our B&Q Head Office just outside Southampton with an expectation of 12 days a month in the office, with travel to other Kingfisher locations in the UK and Europe asrequired. We are open to full and part-time for this position for the right candidate.

Support the planning and delivery of technology projects and initiatives.

Lead smaller projects and workstreams, with guidance from experienced Project Managers.

Create and maintain project plans, RAID logs and other project documentation.

Coordinate activities, actions and dependencies across cross-functional teams.

Monitor progress and provide clear, timely updates to stakeholders.

Support project governance, delivery standards, budget tracking, forecasting and financial reporting.

Facilitate meetings, help move actions through to completion and contribute ideas that improve how teams work and deliver.

Strong organisation and planning skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple activities and priorities.

Clear communication and relationship‑building skills for working with a range of people and teams.

Curiosity, a desire to learn and a proactive approach to taking ownership.

Problem‑solving and analytical skills, including attention to detail and an understanding of the bigger picture.

Experience in a technology, retail, customer service, operations or business environments, or experience supporting projects, programmes, workstreams, events, change activities or other business initiatives would be beneficial.

How We Work
We believe in flexibility and balance. Our hybrid model blends home working for focus with time spent connecting and collaborating - whether in our offices or at offsite locations. On average, around 60% of your time will involve in-person collaboration.

What We Offer
An inclusive environment where your potential is limited only by your imagination. We encourage new ideas, support experimentation, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here.

What we offer.

Diversity & Inclusion
Our customers come from all walks of life- and so do we.We’re committed to ensuring all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants are treated equally, regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, ethnicity, culture, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

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

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

Our employees know us best. We wouldn’t be Kingfisher without them. So, we want to share what they think with you.

Training & Development

There are so many ways you can grow, learn, and develop here at Kingfisher. At whatever pace suits you.

Conversations with senior leaders

Resources and tools to help you grow

Improving without instruments to help you learn is near impossible. That's why we make sure you have everything at your fingertips to find exactly what you need to keep growing.

Initiatives that measure development

With plans that ask you what you want to achieve and when you want to achieve them by, tracking progress and keeping development at the forefront of conversation is easy.

Find your path

The scale of group functions within Kingfisher is huge. That means you have the chance to build different career paths within multiple areas of the organisation.

Sharing is caring

We aren't selfish here at Kingfisher. Whatever your level of experience, you'll work with colleagues who are always welcoming and ready to share their knowledge whenever you need it.

Reach for the stars

So your ambitions are high? Good thing we have opportunities to find experiences in line with more senior roles and responsibilities. Here, you can evolve your career, no matter your level.

Why Kingfisher

We’re an innovative, international retailer on a journey to actively make a difference. Always striving to take that next step. You can be part of the difference. From bottom to top you can progress in a collaborative environment. So, why not Kingfisher?