Overview

Permanent

From 55K + Pension + PMI + ShareSave + 6.6 weeks holiday + Hybrid Working

Southampton, Store Support Office

We believe anyone can improve their home to make life better. From our Southampton Store Support office (SSO) we equip our stores, our people, and our whole business with everything it takes to help our millions of customers create a home they’ll love. Join us as a Project and Development Manager and you’ll be a big part of this.

What's the job?

• Lead and co-ordinate with stakeholders during the project discovery, implementation, review, and completion phases to ensure effective project implementations.
• Develop and implement project frameworks, processes, and controls to ensure efficient delivery and compliance with all requirements.
• Manage stakeholder and governance forum updates regarding in-delivery and completed projects.
• Coordinate with RM, tech, UX and all relevant stakeholders on the pilot & launch as well as the BAU handover process agreed upon at project commencement and ensure effective delivery into the business.
• Ensure weekly/monthly reporting on all projects alongside operational implementation reviews to drive continual improvements.
• Lead in sharing project best practices and continual improvement feedback for future projects and for the continuous improvement of our Retail Media operations.
• Actively involved in prioritisation, capacity, and resource planning of the roadmap.
• Project manage individual initiatives as necessary.

What we need:

• Proven track record of implementing new business concepts within a large organisation
• Strong practical experience in project management through managing large, complex and multiple workstreams
• Ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Experience of working cross functionally and with third parties to deliver change
• Ability to design, implement and monitor program governance controls

What's in it for me?

What's In It For You?

At B&Q, we're building more than great homes – we're building great careers.

When you join us, you'll be part of a supportive, inclusive business where your ideas matter, your development is invested in, and your wellbeing is genuinely important.

Here's what you can expect:

🏡 Flexible & Hybrid Working - Work in a way that helps you perform at your best, balancing business needs with personal commitments.

📈 Career Growth & Development - Access learning, development and career opportunities across one of the UK's leading retail organisations.

💰 Competitive Reward Package - A competitive salary, pension and a range of financial benefits.

🛒 Colleague Discounts - Enjoy discounts across B&Q and the wider Kingfisher Group.

❤️ Health & Wellbeing Support - Access wellbeing resources, health support and employee assistance programmes designed to help you thrive.

🌴 Time Away From Work - Generous holiday entitlement and family-friendly policies that support life both inside and outside work.

🤝 A Place Where You Belong - We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to be themselves.

🌍 Make a Difference - The work you do will have a direct impact on our customers, colleagues and business.

Eligibility To Work

Please note that B&Q does not currently offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and throughout their employment.

Accessibility & Disability Confident

At B&Q, we're committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience for everyone.

If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments to help you complete your application or throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.

If you would like to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please contact us at recruitment@b-and-q.co.uk. If you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we'll consider your application in line with our Disability Confident commitments.