Project Planner (field based)

Superdrug; Pontefract; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative retailer is seeking a dynamic individual to join their fast-paced Property Investment team. This role involves delivering exciting projects that enhance the shopping experience across various locations. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, ensuring effective planning and communication while maintaining a customer-focused approach. With a commitment to continuous learning and development, this position offers a vibrant work environment and opportunities for growth. Enjoy competitive benefits, including generous holiday allowances and discounts, while contributing to a company that values personality and teamwork.

Benefits

33 days holiday rising to 38

30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products

Company pension matching

Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes

Car allowance provided

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Commercial/Retail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Delivering Property Investment projects for Superdrug & Savers.
• Effective planning and coordination of project resources.

Skills

Problem Solving

Strong Communication

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Planning & Organizational Skills

Education

GCSE in English Language

GCSE in Mathematics

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

Why Superdrug?

Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.

We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.

Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.

Here's the exciting bit…a day includes

An exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced department delivering Property Investment projects for both Superdrug & Savers. Working within the programme & planning office the successful candidate will work to deliver the full planning function to ensure the safe and effective delivery of new stores, refits stores and other investments.

Key Responsibilities

Working cross-functionally and with a wide range of people including Store and Delivery teams, Project & Implementation Managers, External suppliers and Programme Manager.

Undertaking site visits to ascertain key planning information to support informed decision making.

Produce project phase plans with key focus on ensuring; commercial/ tradable transition and cost effective/ manageable workload.

Effective planning, coordination and communication of project resource requirements including, staffing, suppliers, fixtures & enablement assets.

Collation, analysis and follow-up to resolution of operational feedback for completed projects.

Forward planning and realignment of workload to achieve opening date schedules.

Continuous development and refinement of department processes and procedures.

This job is a good fit for you if:

You are good at Problem Solving.

You enjoy a fast-paced environment with a varied workload.

You understand the value of strong communication.

You are motivated by providing a customer focused service.

You know you add value through your analytical thinking and good attention to detail.

You get satisfaction through continued learning.

You have a flexible approach to work.

You are good at prioritizing workload.

What you’ll need:

A positive “Can Do” attitude.

Integrity and Judgement

Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

English Language and Mathematics to GCSE standard (or equivalent).

Significant experience in Commercial/Retail.

Strong planning & Organizational skills

Strong Written & Verbal communication skills

Competent IT Skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook) would be valuable.

Full UK driving licence

Here's what's in it for you

33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)

Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK.

We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!

2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend

30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online

Company pension matching and bonus

Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes

Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm (3 days on the field or office & 2 days wfh)

Location: Field Based (car allowance provided)