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 Koctasto 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.
Responsibilities
* Lead a cross‑functional team — including design, engineering, buying, quality, brand and packaging — to develop outstanding product ranges.
* Build a competitive and customer‑focused offer aligned with Kingfisher’s business strategy and commercial goals.
* Identify new product development opportunities using customer insights, market analysis and category direction.
* Guide internal and external designers through clear briefs to create strong product concepts.
* Manage the full product development and commercialisation process, taking approved concepts through to store launch.
* Stay closely connected with related categories to meet customers’ broader home improvement needs.
* Build collaborative relationships and work effectively across design, engineering, buying and commercial teams; take accountability for sales and margin performance across the category.
Qualifications
* Strong experience in offer analysis, understanding customer needs, market trends and competitor activity.
* Commercial acumen with the ability to identify category opportunities and make informed, customer‑driven decisions.
* Experience leading change, navigating ambiguity and delivering clear outcomes at pace.
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.
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