Overview SAP Senior Engineer - Security & Compliance role at Kingfisher. The role sits within the SAP Platform team and is responsible for SAP Security and Compliance across the SAP estate. You will provide hands-on support for SAP authorisations, access control, and Segregation of Duties (SoD), ensuring users have appropriate access aligned to policy and audit requirements. The position focuses on reducing security risk, maintaining compliant access models, supporting audits, and ensuring SAP systems remain secure, controlled, and audit-ready. Responsibilities Design and deliver SAP Security and Authorisation solutions across a complex SAP landscape Own access control configuration and role design across ECC, CRM, BW, CAR, HANA and related systems Implement and support SAP GRC Access Control (ARA, EAM, BRM, ARM) Enforce Segregation of Duties (SoD) and critical access controls in line with policy and audit standards Lead user provisioning, role modelling, and access remediation activities Support audits, interpret findings, and deliver technical remediation Manage security vulnerabilities and proactive risk identification Contribute to project delivery including security design, testing, and cutover Provide quality assurance of SAP security designs and configurations Support incident, problem, and change management processes Maintain security documentation, role standards, and procedures Work with Engineering, Operations, and related teams to deliver secure system changes Contribute to ongoing improvement of SAP Security processes and tooling Qualifications Strong hands-on SAP Security and Authorisations experience Experience across ECC, CRM, BW, CAR, HANA systems SAP GRC Access Control configuration and support experience Strong understanding of SoD concepts and enforcement Experience across full SAP project lifecycle Ability to design and document security roles and standards Experience analysing audit reports and delivering remediation Familiarity with vulnerability management and SAP patching Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Understanding of ITIL incident, problem, and change processes Ability to communicate technical issues clearly Able to work independently and as part of a team Proactive, quality-focused, and accountable approach BeHeresTheWaysWeWork 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 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, Kingfisher Pension Scheme, 25 Days' Holiday, Staff Discount, SIP, Life Assurance, Bonus, Share Save, and other benefits as listed.
04/02/2026
Full time
Overview SAP Senior Engineer - Security & Compliance role at Kingfisher. The role sits within the SAP Platform team and is responsible for SAP Security and Compliance across the SAP estate. You will provide hands-on support for SAP authorisations, access control, and Segregation of Duties (SoD), ensuring users have appropriate access aligned to policy and audit requirements. The position focuses on reducing security risk, maintaining compliant access models, supporting audits, and ensuring SAP systems remain secure, controlled, and audit-ready. Responsibilities Design and deliver SAP Security and Authorisation solutions across a complex SAP landscape Own access control configuration and role design across ECC, CRM, BW, CAR, HANA and related systems Implement and support SAP GRC Access Control (ARA, EAM, BRM, ARM) Enforce Segregation of Duties (SoD) and critical access controls in line with policy and audit standards Lead user provisioning, role modelling, and access remediation activities Support audits, interpret findings, and deliver technical remediation Manage security vulnerabilities and proactive risk identification Contribute to project delivery including security design, testing, and cutover Provide quality assurance of SAP security designs and configurations Support incident, problem, and change management processes Maintain security documentation, role standards, and procedures Work with Engineering, Operations, and related teams to deliver secure system changes Contribute to ongoing improvement of SAP Security processes and tooling Qualifications Strong hands-on SAP Security and Authorisations experience Experience across ECC, CRM, BW, CAR, HANA systems SAP GRC Access Control configuration and support experience Strong understanding of SoD concepts and enforcement Experience across full SAP project lifecycle Ability to design and document security roles and standards Experience analysing audit reports and delivering remediation Familiarity with vulnerability management and SAP patching Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Understanding of ITIL incident, problem, and change processes Ability to communicate technical issues clearly Able to work independently and as part of a team Proactive, quality-focused, and accountable approach BeHeresTheWaysWeWork 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 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, Kingfisher Pension Scheme, 25 Days' Holiday, Staff Discount, SIP, Life Assurance, Bonus, Share Save, and other benefits as listed.
A leading retail firm based in Southampton is seeking a SAP Senior Engineer specializing in Security and Compliance. The successful candidate will design and deliver SAP Security solutions, own access control configurations across various SAP systems, and ensure compliance with audit standards. Candidates should have strong hands-on experience with SAP Security, GRC Access Control, and a good understanding of Segregation of Duties concepts. The role promises opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.
04/02/2026
Full time
A leading retail firm based in Southampton is seeking a SAP Senior Engineer specializing in Security and Compliance. The successful candidate will design and deliver SAP Security solutions, own access control configurations across various SAP systems, and ensure compliance with audit standards. Candidates should have strong hands-on experience with SAP Security, GRC Access Control, and a good understanding of Segregation of Duties concepts. The role promises opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.
A leading home improvement company is seeking an SAP Integration Lead to oversee technical designs across various SAP systems. The role involves leading the integration of SAP and non-SAP platforms, defining integration standards, and ensuring operational stability. Ideal candidates should possess strong knowledge of SAP integration technologies, excellent analytical skills, and experience working collaboratively in a team environment. Opportunities for professional growth and progression are provided.
04/02/2026
Full time
A leading home improvement company is seeking an SAP Integration Lead to oversee technical designs across various SAP systems. The role involves leading the integration of SAP and non-SAP platforms, defining integration standards, and ensuring operational stability. Ideal candidates should possess strong knowledge of SAP integration technologies, excellent analytical skills, and experience working collaboratively in a team environment. Opportunities for professional growth and progression are provided.
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! This role sits within the SAP Platform team and is responsible for leading SAP integration across the SAP estate at Kingfisher plc. You will oversee how SAP systems connect with each other and with non-SAP platforms, ensuring integrations are designed to the right standards, are secure, reliable, and aligned with long-term architecture plans. You'll also help modernise the integration landscape, moving from legacy solutions toward more cloud-based, API-led approaches, while working closely with Architecture, Operations, Security, and external partners. 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! This role sits within the SAP Platform team and is responsible for leading SAP integration across the SAP estate at Kingfisher plc. You will oversee how SAP systems connect with each other and with non-SAP platforms, ensuring integrations are designed to the right standards, are secure, reliable, and aligned with long-term architecture plans. You'll also help modernise the integration landscape, moving from legacy solutions toward more cloud-based, API-led approaches, while working closely with Architecture, Operations, Security, and external partners. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on oversight guiding integration design decisions, supporting project delivery, and ensuring day-to-day stability and performance of integration platforms. Lead SAP integration design, delivery, and technical oversight across the SAP landscape Evaluate requirements and select appropriate integration tools, patterns, and approaches Define and maintain integration design standards aligned with architecture, security, and controls Ensure integrations meet performance, scalability, security, and reliability requirements Oversee operational stability of SAP integration platforms and support incident resolution Coordinate integration delivery across internal teams and third-party providers Act as central point of contact for complex, cross-system integration issues Maintain visibility of all integrations including performance, usage, and lifecycle status Drive adoption of modern integration approaches (API-led, event-driven, cloud-ready) Support transition from legacy technologies to modern SAP integration platforms Provide technical leadership, guidance, and quality assurance for integration solutions Maintain documentation, design artefacts, and operational procedures What's the job The role combines technical leadership with hands-on oversight guiding integration design decisions, supporting project delivery, and ensuring day-to-day stability and performance of integration platforms. Lead SAP integration design, delivery, and technical oversight across the SAP landscape Evaluate requirements and select appropriate integration tools, patterns, and approaches Define and maintain integration design standards aligned with architecture, security, and controls Ensure integrations meet performance, scalability, security, and reliability requirements Oversee operational stability of SAP integration platforms and support incident resolution Coordinate integration delivery across internal teams and third-party providers Act as central point of contact for complex, cross-system integration issues Maintain visibility of all integrations including performance, usage, and lifecycle status Drive adoption of modern integration approaches (API-led, event-driven, cloud-ready) Support transition from legacy technologies to modern SAP integration platforms Provide technical leadership, guidance, and quality assurance for integration solutions Maintain documentation, design artefacts, and operational procedures Strong knowledge of SAP integration technologies (ASAPIO, SAP Integration Suite/CPI, PI/PO, Data Sphere) Experience integrating multiple SAP systems (ECC, CRM, BW, CAR) and non-SAP platforms Understanding of integration patterns including APIs, IDocs, Proxies, messaging, and real-time data replication Ability to evaluate and recommend integration tools and architectures Familiarity with cloud integration and API management approaches Knowledge of data security, authorisation, and audit principles in integration design Experience managing vendors or third-party service providers Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for resolving complex integration issues Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders Experience mentoring or guiding engineers Collaborative working style across Operations, Security, Cloud, and Architecture teams Ability to manage multiple integration workstreams effectively 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 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 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. . click apply for full job details
04/02/2026
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! This role sits within the SAP Platform team and is responsible for leading SAP integration across the SAP estate at Kingfisher plc. You will oversee how SAP systems connect with each other and with non-SAP platforms, ensuring integrations are designed to the right standards, are secure, reliable, and aligned with long-term architecture plans. You'll also help modernise the integration landscape, moving from legacy solutions toward more cloud-based, API-led approaches, while working closely with Architecture, Operations, Security, and external partners. 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! This role sits within the SAP Platform team and is responsible for leading SAP integration across the SAP estate at Kingfisher plc. You will oversee how SAP systems connect with each other and with non-SAP platforms, ensuring integrations are designed to the right standards, are secure, reliable, and aligned with long-term architecture plans. You'll also help modernise the integration landscape, moving from legacy solutions toward more cloud-based, API-led approaches, while working closely with Architecture, Operations, Security, and external partners. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on oversight guiding integration design decisions, supporting project delivery, and ensuring day-to-day stability and performance of integration platforms. Lead SAP integration design, delivery, and technical oversight across the SAP landscape Evaluate requirements and select appropriate integration tools, patterns, and approaches Define and maintain integration design standards aligned with architecture, security, and controls Ensure integrations meet performance, scalability, security, and reliability requirements Oversee operational stability of SAP integration platforms and support incident resolution Coordinate integration delivery across internal teams and third-party providers Act as central point of contact for complex, cross-system integration issues Maintain visibility of all integrations including performance, usage, and lifecycle status Drive adoption of modern integration approaches (API-led, event-driven, cloud-ready) Support transition from legacy technologies to modern SAP integration platforms Provide technical leadership, guidance, and quality assurance for integration solutions Maintain documentation, design artefacts, and operational procedures What's the job The role combines technical leadership with hands-on oversight guiding integration design decisions, supporting project delivery, and ensuring day-to-day stability and performance of integration platforms. Lead SAP integration design, delivery, and technical oversight across the SAP landscape Evaluate requirements and select appropriate integration tools, patterns, and approaches Define and maintain integration design standards aligned with architecture, security, and controls Ensure integrations meet performance, scalability, security, and reliability requirements Oversee operational stability of SAP integration platforms and support incident resolution Coordinate integration delivery across internal teams and third-party providers Act as central point of contact for complex, cross-system integration issues Maintain visibility of all integrations including performance, usage, and lifecycle status Drive adoption of modern integration approaches (API-led, event-driven, cloud-ready) Support transition from legacy technologies to modern SAP integration platforms Provide technical leadership, guidance, and quality assurance for integration solutions Maintain documentation, design artefacts, and operational procedures Strong knowledge of SAP integration technologies (ASAPIO, SAP Integration Suite/CPI, PI/PO, Data Sphere) Experience integrating multiple SAP systems (ECC, CRM, BW, CAR) and non-SAP platforms Understanding of integration patterns including APIs, IDocs, Proxies, messaging, and real-time data replication Ability to evaluate and recommend integration tools and architectures Familiarity with cloud integration and API management approaches Knowledge of data security, authorisation, and audit principles in integration design Experience managing vendors or third-party service providers Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for resolving complex integration issues Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders Experience mentoring or guiding engineers Collaborative working style across Operations, Security, Cloud, and Architecture teams Ability to manage multiple integration workstreams effectively 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 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 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. . click apply for full job details
A leading home improvement retailer based in Paddington, London, is seeking an Application Security Specialist to enhance its digital platforms. In this senior role, you will ensure web, mobile, and API applications are kept secure from evolving threats, while promoting security within development processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in application security, strong knowledge of SAST and DAST, and familiarity with OWASP Top 10 guidelines. This position includes flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package.
03/02/2026
Full time
A leading home improvement retailer based in Paddington, London, is seeking an Application Security Specialist to enhance its digital platforms. In this senior role, you will ensure web, mobile, and API applications are kept secure from evolving threats, while promoting security within development processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in application security, strong knowledge of SAST and DAST, and familiarity with OWASP Top 10 guidelines. This position includes flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package.
A leading home improvement company in the UK is seeking a Technical Lead to collaborate with teams in developing engineering platforms. You will support diverse teams in translating business requirements and provide technical leadership for junior members. The ideal candidate has excellent knowledge of Django and Python, combined with proven experience in developing cloud-based services. Join a collaborative environment that empowers creativity and innovation.
03/02/2026
Full time
A leading home improvement company in the UK is seeking a Technical Lead to collaborate with teams in developing engineering platforms. You will support diverse teams in translating business requirements and provide technical leadership for junior members. The ideal candidate has excellent knowledge of Django and Python, combined with proven experience in developing cloud-based services. Join a collaborative environment that empowers creativity and innovation.
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! Responsibilities 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 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 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. 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 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. Development and progression is a high priority at Kingfisher, I've always felt well supported. I'm proud to work for Kingfisher, I've had great opportunities that have enabled me to contribute to an exciting forward-thinking company. 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? 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 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!
03/02/2026
Full time
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! Responsibilities 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 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 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. 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 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. Development and progression is a high priority at Kingfisher, I've always felt well supported. I'm proud to work for Kingfisher, I've had great opportunities that have enabled me to contribute to an exciting forward-thinking company. 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? 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 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!
Overview We're Kingfisher, a team 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! We have a brand new opportunity for an Application Security Specialist to join our Security Operations team. This senior position will play a key role in driving improvements to and safeguarding Kingfisher's digital platforms, by embedding security into every stage of development. This role ensures our web, mobile, and API applications remain resilient against evolving threats, supporting Kingfisher's purpose of making home improvement accessible and secure for everyone. This role will be based at our Kingfisher Head Office in Paddington, with an expectation of 12 days a month in the office. Responsibilities Own and optimise Kingfisher's application security tools and services to maximise value. Lead operational oversight of application security testing across web, mobile, and API platforms. Drive the bug bounty programme and manage relationships with vendors and researchers. Coordinate penetration testing activities and partner with application owners to remediate findings. Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and champion automation of security testing. Provide actionable metrics, KPIs, and insights to improve application security posture. Stay ahead of emerging threats and lead continuous improvement initiatives for application security. Qualifications Proven experience in application security or software development within complex technology environments. Strong knowledge of secure coding practices and hands on experience with SAST, DAST, and related tooling. Practical experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines in DevSecOps settings. Familiarity with common attack vectors (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and mitigation techniques. Experience with threat modelling and API security. Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. 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. Our Benefits 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. We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. 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 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 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? 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!
03/02/2026
Full time
Overview We're Kingfisher, a team 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! We have a brand new opportunity for an Application Security Specialist to join our Security Operations team. This senior position will play a key role in driving improvements to and safeguarding Kingfisher's digital platforms, by embedding security into every stage of development. This role ensures our web, mobile, and API applications remain resilient against evolving threats, supporting Kingfisher's purpose of making home improvement accessible and secure for everyone. This role will be based at our Kingfisher Head Office in Paddington, with an expectation of 12 days a month in the office. Responsibilities Own and optimise Kingfisher's application security tools and services to maximise value. Lead operational oversight of application security testing across web, mobile, and API platforms. Drive the bug bounty programme and manage relationships with vendors and researchers. Coordinate penetration testing activities and partner with application owners to remediate findings. Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and champion automation of security testing. Provide actionable metrics, KPIs, and insights to improve application security posture. Stay ahead of emerging threats and lead continuous improvement initiatives for application security. Qualifications Proven experience in application security or software development within complex technology environments. Strong knowledge of secure coding practices and hands on experience with SAST, DAST, and related tooling. Practical experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines in DevSecOps settings. Familiarity with common attack vectors (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and mitigation techniques. Experience with threat modelling and API security. Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. 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. Our Benefits 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. We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. 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 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 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? 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!
A leading home improvement company is seeking a Head of IT & Security Governance Risk & Compliance. This role will establish and drive the IT Governance, Risk and Compliance Framework to manage risks and meet regulatory requirements. Applicants should have proven experience embedding IT and Security GRC frameworks within a large organization and possess strong knowledge of security standards. It offers flexibility in working arrangements with a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
02/02/2026
Full time
A leading home improvement company is seeking a Head of IT & Security Governance Risk & Compliance. This role will establish and drive the IT Governance, Risk and Compliance Framework to manage risks and meet regulatory requirements. Applicants should have proven experience embedding IT and Security GRC frameworks within a large organization and possess strong knowledge of security standards. It offers flexibility in working arrangements with a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
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! This role is the senior technical authority for SAP across Kingfisher. You shape the platform's engineering standards, define its long-term technical direction, and ensure SAP remains modern, scalable, secure, and aligned to our cloud-first strategy. You operate across all functional domains (Finance, HR, Reporting, Supply, Retail) and platform enablement teams to keep SAP coherent, future-ready, and integrated with the wider technology landscape. Responsibilities Define and embed SAP engineering standards, patterns and best practices. Own SAP's technical direction and ensure alignment across domains and platform teams. Represent SAP in architecture and governance forums to ensure platform coherence. Lead the SAP technology roadmap in line with enterprise architecture and cloud strategy. Modernise SAP components including integrations, GCP optimisation, BTP and security. Partner with Integration, Data, Cloud, Security and Operations on end-to-end platform fit. Track emerging SAP and industry capabilities and assess relevance for Kingfisher. Drive API-first, event-driven and cloud-ready engineering approaches. Ensure solution designs follow agreed technical standards and platform direction. Act as senior technical counterpart to Solution Architects and Principal Engineers. Partner with Product and Banners to align their plans with SAP strategy. Mentor SAP engineers and uplift overall engineering maturity. Qualifications Broad knowledge of SAP modules, processes and impacts of configuration/ABAP decisions. Strong understanding of SAP technical components and ability to guide technical decisions. Solid experience with SAP on cloud infrastructure (ideally GCP). Experience shaping SAP technical roadmaps and modernisation initiatives. Good understanding of integration patterns and SAP's role in the wider ecosystem. Ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams. Clear communicator able to simplify complex topics. Experience mentoring and developing engineers. 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 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 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. 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 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!
02/02/2026
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! This role is the senior technical authority for SAP across Kingfisher. You shape the platform's engineering standards, define its long-term technical direction, and ensure SAP remains modern, scalable, secure, and aligned to our cloud-first strategy. You operate across all functional domains (Finance, HR, Reporting, Supply, Retail) and platform enablement teams to keep SAP coherent, future-ready, and integrated with the wider technology landscape. Responsibilities Define and embed SAP engineering standards, patterns and best practices. Own SAP's technical direction and ensure alignment across domains and platform teams. Represent SAP in architecture and governance forums to ensure platform coherence. Lead the SAP technology roadmap in line with enterprise architecture and cloud strategy. Modernise SAP components including integrations, GCP optimisation, BTP and security. Partner with Integration, Data, Cloud, Security and Operations on end-to-end platform fit. Track emerging SAP and industry capabilities and assess relevance for Kingfisher. Drive API-first, event-driven and cloud-ready engineering approaches. Ensure solution designs follow agreed technical standards and platform direction. Act as senior technical counterpart to Solution Architects and Principal Engineers. Partner with Product and Banners to align their plans with SAP strategy. Mentor SAP engineers and uplift overall engineering maturity. Qualifications Broad knowledge of SAP modules, processes and impacts of configuration/ABAP decisions. Strong understanding of SAP technical components and ability to guide technical decisions. Solid experience with SAP on cloud infrastructure (ideally GCP). Experience shaping SAP technical roadmaps and modernisation initiatives. Good understanding of integration patterns and SAP's role in the wider ecosystem. Ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams. Clear communicator able to simplify complex topics. Experience mentoring and developing engineers. 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 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 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. 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 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!
Head of IT & Security Governance Risk & Compliance 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 Koçtaş - 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. This role would require a weekly presence in both our London & Southampton offices. We're looking for a forward thinking leader to establish, shape & drive our IT Governance, Risk and Compliance Framework to manage risk and meet regulatory requirements. This role is key to ensuring our cyber resilience, aligning with best practices and regulatory standards, and enabling secure innovation across the Kingfisher Group. Responsibilities Lead the development and implementation of the IT & Security GRC framework across a complex, matrixed organisation. Oversee internal security controls and risk mitigation, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements. Maintain and evolve our Information Security Management System (ISMS), ensuring ongoing compliance and certification. Collaborate with stakeholders across the Group to embed effective security governance into business processes. Partner with audit and risk teams to demonstrate measurable risk reduction and close audit findings effectively. Lead and develop a high performing GRC team, fostering a proactive and collaborative culture. Report on key metrics and insights to demonstrate the impact and value of GRC initiatives. Qualifications Proven experience embedding & delivering IT & Security GRC frameworks in a large, matrixed organisation. Strong knowledge of security standards and frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, NIST, PCI DSS, Cloud Security). Excellent understanding of the principles, theories, practices and techniques for activities associated with planning and implementing information security management frameworks and general IT controls. Experience in chairing effective governance meetings with senior representation and the ability to translate technical risks and impact to technical and non technical colleagues in all areas of the business. A collaborative leadership style with a focus on continuous improvement and service excellence. High integrity, sound judgment, and a passion for building trusted relationships across all levels. 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 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 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. 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! Ready to get started? Southampton Head of IT & Security Governance Risk & Compliance
02/02/2026
Full time
Head of IT & Security Governance Risk & Compliance 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 Koçtaş - 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. This role would require a weekly presence in both our London & Southampton offices. We're looking for a forward thinking leader to establish, shape & drive our IT Governance, Risk and Compliance Framework to manage risk and meet regulatory requirements. This role is key to ensuring our cyber resilience, aligning with best practices and regulatory standards, and enabling secure innovation across the Kingfisher Group. Responsibilities Lead the development and implementation of the IT & Security GRC framework across a complex, matrixed organisation. Oversee internal security controls and risk mitigation, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements. Maintain and evolve our Information Security Management System (ISMS), ensuring ongoing compliance and certification. Collaborate with stakeholders across the Group to embed effective security governance into business processes. Partner with audit and risk teams to demonstrate measurable risk reduction and close audit findings effectively. Lead and develop a high performing GRC team, fostering a proactive and collaborative culture. Report on key metrics and insights to demonstrate the impact and value of GRC initiatives. Qualifications Proven experience embedding & delivering IT & Security GRC frameworks in a large, matrixed organisation. Strong knowledge of security standards and frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, NIST, PCI DSS, Cloud Security). Excellent understanding of the principles, theories, practices and techniques for activities associated with planning and implementing information security management frameworks and general IT controls. Experience in chairing effective governance meetings with senior representation and the ability to translate technical risks and impact to technical and non technical colleagues in all areas of the business. A collaborative leadership style with a focus on continuous improvement and service excellence. High integrity, sound judgment, and a passion for building trusted relationships across all levels. 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 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 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. 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! Ready to get started? Southampton Head of IT & Security Governance Risk & Compliance
A prominent home improvement retailer seeks an Endpoint Security Specialist to enhance global technology security. This senior role involves managing endpoint protection tools and coordinating with teams to ensure a robust security posture. Candidates must have proven experience in endpoint security, knowledge of various operating environments, and strong scripting skills. Offering flexible work arrangements and a competitive salary package, this position is based in Paddington with a hybrid work expectation.
02/02/2026
Full time
A prominent home improvement retailer seeks an Endpoint Security Specialist to enhance global technology security. This senior role involves managing endpoint protection tools and coordinating with teams to ensure a robust security posture. Candidates must have proven experience in endpoint security, knowledge of various operating environments, and strong scripting skills. Offering flexible work arrangements and a competitive salary package, this position is based in Paddington with a hybrid work expectation.
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! Our Security Operations team is expanding, and we have a new opportunity for an Endpoint Security Specialist to join us. This is a senior role in the team, helping to protect and drive improvements to Kingfisher's global technology estate by strengthening our endpoint security posture. Your work ensures our systems remain resilient against evolving threats, supporting Kingfisher's purpose of making home improvement accessible and secure for everyone. This role will be based at our Kingfisher Head Office in Paddington, with an expectation of 12 days a month in the office. Responsibilities Own and optimise Kingfisher's endpoint security tools and services to maximise value. Configure, test, and deploy endpoint security policies in collaboration with infrastructure teams. Work with internal teams to ensure that endpoint security alerts are correctly triaged and managed by L1/L2 teams, or automation where possible. Lead vulnerability assessments and drive timely remediation across end user, server, and mobile devices. Produce actionable metrics and KPIs to evidence improvements in endpoint security posture. Enforce endpoint security standards and support compliance initiatives (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR). Identify emerging threats and lead continuous improvement initiatives for endpoint security architecture. Qualifications Proven experience in endpoint security, including EDR platforms, threat detection, and vulnerability management. Strong knowledge of Windows, macOS, and Linux environments, plus scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python). Familiarity with compliance requirements such as GDPR and PCI DSS. Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat hunting methodologies. Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals and policy driven controls. 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. 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. 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 progression 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? 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!
02/02/2026
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! Our Security Operations team is expanding, and we have a new opportunity for an Endpoint Security Specialist to join us. This is a senior role in the team, helping to protect and drive improvements to Kingfisher's global technology estate by strengthening our endpoint security posture. Your work ensures our systems remain resilient against evolving threats, supporting Kingfisher's purpose of making home improvement accessible and secure for everyone. This role will be based at our Kingfisher Head Office in Paddington, with an expectation of 12 days a month in the office. Responsibilities Own and optimise Kingfisher's endpoint security tools and services to maximise value. Configure, test, and deploy endpoint security policies in collaboration with infrastructure teams. Work with internal teams to ensure that endpoint security alerts are correctly triaged and managed by L1/L2 teams, or automation where possible. Lead vulnerability assessments and drive timely remediation across end user, server, and mobile devices. Produce actionable metrics and KPIs to evidence improvements in endpoint security posture. Enforce endpoint security standards and support compliance initiatives (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR). Identify emerging threats and lead continuous improvement initiatives for endpoint security architecture. Qualifications Proven experience in endpoint security, including EDR platforms, threat detection, and vulnerability management. Strong knowledge of Windows, macOS, and Linux environments, plus scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python). Familiarity with compliance requirements such as GDPR and PCI DSS. Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat hunting methodologies. Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals and policy driven controls. 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. 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. 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 progression 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? 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 74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koçtaş - 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 hours and locations. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices. Talk to us about how we can best support you! Lead Machine Learning Engineer - Data Science Team We are looking for a Lead Machine Learning Engineer to join our Data Science team, to lead the research and development process of ML/AI services developed in the Group Data Science team. You will trailblaze the development of data science algorithms, while building, leading, nurturing and retaining a high performing data science team working on banner as well as group priorities. Responsibilities Lead the implementation of data science projects and data science approaches to support commercial goals. Develop a highly proficient team of Machine Learning Engineers, establishing collaborative ways of working. Collaborate with tech, product and data teams to develop the data platforms that allow us to apply data science 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. Be a champion and role model for the application of data science across the Kingfisher group. Support the data leadership team in developing a "data culture" and demonstrating the value of data in our decision making. Lead our efforts to develop the data science (and broader customer analytics) "brand" at Kingfisher for both internal and external audiences. Qualifications & Experience Proven experience delivering high-quality AI-based products and productionisation of Machine Learning based products. Proven experience developing cloud-based machine learning services using one or more cloud providers (preferably GCP). Excellent understanding of classical Machine Learning algorithms (e.g. Logistic Regression, Random Forest, XGBoost, etc.) and modern Deep Learning algorithms (e.g. BERT, LSTM, etc.). Strong knowledge of SQL and Python's ecosystem for data analysis (Jupyter, Pandas, Scikit Learn, Matplotlib). Strong software development skills (Python is the preferred language). Strong management and leadership skills - previous experience managing a team. Strong influencing, communication and stakeholder management skills. Values - What We Believe 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 modeling 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 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. 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. Benefits 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. Training & Development There are so many ways you can grow, learn, and develop here at Kingfisher. At whatever pace suits you. 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!
02/02/2026
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 Koçtaş - 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 hours and locations. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices. Talk to us about how we can best support you! Lead Machine Learning Engineer - Data Science Team We are looking for a Lead Machine Learning Engineer to join our Data Science team, to lead the research and development process of ML/AI services developed in the Group Data Science team. You will trailblaze the development of data science algorithms, while building, leading, nurturing and retaining a high performing data science team working on banner as well as group priorities. Responsibilities Lead the implementation of data science projects and data science approaches to support commercial goals. Develop a highly proficient team of Machine Learning Engineers, establishing collaborative ways of working. Collaborate with tech, product and data teams to develop the data platforms that allow us to apply data science 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. Be a champion and role model for the application of data science across the Kingfisher group. Support the data leadership team in developing a "data culture" and demonstrating the value of data in our decision making. Lead our efforts to develop the data science (and broader customer analytics) "brand" at Kingfisher for both internal and external audiences. Qualifications & Experience Proven experience delivering high-quality AI-based products and productionisation of Machine Learning based products. Proven experience developing cloud-based machine learning services using one or more cloud providers (preferably GCP). Excellent understanding of classical Machine Learning algorithms (e.g. Logistic Regression, Random Forest, XGBoost, etc.) and modern Deep Learning algorithms (e.g. BERT, LSTM, etc.). Strong knowledge of SQL and Python's ecosystem for data analysis (Jupyter, Pandas, Scikit Learn, Matplotlib). Strong software development skills (Python is the preferred language). Strong management and leadership skills - previous experience managing a team. Strong influencing, communication and stakeholder management skills. Values - What We Believe 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 modeling 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 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. 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. Benefits 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. Training & Development There are so many ways you can grow, learn, and develop here at Kingfisher. At whatever pace suits you. 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!
A leading home improvement company is seeking a Lead Machine Learning Engineer to lead the development of AI products within the Data Science team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in delivering AI solutions and managing teams. Responsibilities include overseeing data science projects, developing machine learning services, and fostering a collaborative environment. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a flexible work environment.
02/02/2026
Full time
A leading home improvement company is seeking a Lead Machine Learning Engineer to lead the development of AI products within the Data Science team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in delivering AI solutions and managing teams. Responsibilities include overseeing data science projects, developing machine learning services, and fostering a collaborative environment. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a flexible work environment.
A leading retail group in the UK is looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to help operationalize advanced AI solutions. Your role involves developing robust machine learning models and ensuring their seamless deployment into production. You will be part of a high-performing engineering team and will collaborate across functions to enhance AI practices within the organization. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in Python, SQL, and classical machine learning techniques, along with a commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration.
02/02/2026
Full time
A leading retail group in the UK is looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to help operationalize advanced AI solutions. Your role involves developing robust machine learning models and ensuring their seamless deployment into production. You will be part of a high-performing engineering team and will collaborate across functions to enhance AI practices within the organization. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in Python, SQL, and classical machine learning techniques, along with a commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration.
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 Koçtaş - 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 Минине 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 homeษ and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! London, Southampton & Yeovil. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact across one of the largest retail groups in Europe. We are looking for a Machine Learning Engineer who will support the delivery and operationalisation of advanced artificial intelligence solutions created by our Group AI team. Your work will help shape how millions of customers and colleagues experience our products, services and decision making across our retail brands. You will work as part of a high performing engineering team to build scalable machine learning systems, ensuring models are robust, efficient and suitable for a live environment. You will collaborate with engineering, product and architecture colleagues to improve tools, processes and practices that accelerate the use of artificial intelligence across the organisation. Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities Develop machine learning models and support their deployment into production Write production quality code that is robust, efficient and maintainable Contribute to the implementation and improvement of pipelines, tooling and automation Apply good engineering standards and practices in model development Monitor performance and contribute to ongoing optimisation of models Work with colleagues to understand requirements and priorities Share knowledge, contribute ideas and support a collaborative team culture Qualifications Good understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms and software design Practical experience with classical machine learning techniques and an awareness of modern approaches such as natural language processing and deep learning Strong Python skills and experience with common libraries such as Pandas, scikit learn and Jupyter Experience working with SQL and data pipelines to prepare and transform data for model training Understanding of model evaluation, monitoring and improving performance in a production environment Familiarity with tools and practices for deploying models, ideally including Git, CI workflows and containerisation Comfortable working with statistical concepts to interpret dataказы and assess model performance kiedy to work collaboratively, communicate clearly and deliver work to agreed outcome Benefits Private Health Care Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with AXA rydym join within three months of starting or at annual-me female 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 ಅಮ shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at ekonomik invitation date, normally in October. pamam 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. Application Process Step 1: Application Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website. Step 2: Review A member of Zend Acquisition team will then review your application, 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!
02/02/2026
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 Koçtaş - 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 Минине 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 homeษ and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! London, Southampton & Yeovil. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact across one of the largest retail groups in Europe. We are looking for a Machine Learning Engineer who will support the delivery and operationalisation of advanced artificial intelligence solutions created by our Group AI team. Your work will help shape how millions of customers and colleagues experience our products, services and decision making across our retail brands. You will work as part of a high performing engineering team to build scalable machine learning systems, ensuring models are robust, efficient and suitable for a live environment. You will collaborate with engineering, product and architecture colleagues to improve tools, processes and practices that accelerate the use of artificial intelligence across the organisation. Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities Develop machine learning models and support their deployment into production Write production quality code that is robust, efficient and maintainable Contribute to the implementation and improvement of pipelines, tooling and automation Apply good engineering standards and practices in model development Monitor performance and contribute to ongoing optimisation of models Work with colleagues to understand requirements and priorities Share knowledge, contribute ideas and support a collaborative team culture Qualifications Good understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms and software design Practical experience with classical machine learning techniques and an awareness of modern approaches such as natural language processing and deep learning Strong Python skills and experience with common libraries such as Pandas, scikit learn and Jupyter Experience working with SQL and data pipelines to prepare and transform data for model training Understanding of model evaluation, monitoring and improving performance in a production environment Familiarity with tools and practices for deploying models, ideally including Git, CI workflows and containerisation Comfortable working with statistical concepts to interpret dataказы and assess model performance kiedy to work collaboratively, communicate clearly and deliver work to agreed outcome Benefits Private Health Care Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with AXA rydym join within three months of starting or at annual-me female 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 ಅಮ shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at ekonomik invitation date, normally in October. pamam 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. Application Process Step 1: Application Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website. Step 2: Review A member of Zend Acquisition team will then review your application, 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 74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher and all our other brands-B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koçtaş-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. This role would require a weekly presence in both our London & Southampton offices. As Head of Security Architecture, you'll lead the strategy and practices that ensure our technology is secure by design and supports a safe, trusted digital experience for our customers and colleagues. You'll guide how security principles are embedded into solutions across the business, helping us protect what matters and enabling teams to deliver with confidence. Responsibilities Develop and deliver a clear security architecture strategy that supports Kingfisher's goals and provides Security Architecture as a service. Lead monitoring of the technical environment and champion best practice security to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data and systems. Influence Technology leaders to ensure security is embedded in their initiatives, with early engagement and constructive challenge. Guide and support project and change teams so solutions maintain and enhance Kingfisher's security posture. Embed security reviews into processes for in house and third party solutions, including long term and strategic programmes. Establish and maintain threat modelling practices and frameworks that support the design and implementation of effective security controls. Provide leadership to the Security Architecture team, fostering a proactive, collaborative and service focused culture. Qualifications Strong experience delivering and maintaining enterprise security solutions across areas such as endpoint, cloud, network security, DevOps, monitoring and remediation. Deep understanding of IT security principles, standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, cloud security standards). Proven ability to translate complex security concepts for both technical and non technical colleagues. Experience shaping security governance, tracking risks, and embedding effective service provision within a team. Ability to build trusted relationships at all levels and collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement. 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. Benefits 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 4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS MP) or 1 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. 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! Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.
02/02/2026
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 Koçtaş-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. This role would require a weekly presence in both our London & Southampton offices. As Head of Security Architecture, you'll lead the strategy and practices that ensure our technology is secure by design and supports a safe, trusted digital experience for our customers and colleagues. You'll guide how security principles are embedded into solutions across the business, helping us protect what matters and enabling teams to deliver with confidence. Responsibilities Develop and deliver a clear security architecture strategy that supports Kingfisher's goals and provides Security Architecture as a service. Lead monitoring of the technical environment and champion best practice security to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data and systems. Influence Technology leaders to ensure security is embedded in their initiatives, with early engagement and constructive challenge. Guide and support project and change teams so solutions maintain and enhance Kingfisher's security posture. Embed security reviews into processes for in house and third party solutions, including long term and strategic programmes. Establish and maintain threat modelling practices and frameworks that support the design and implementation of effective security controls. Provide leadership to the Security Architecture team, fostering a proactive, collaborative and service focused culture. Qualifications Strong experience delivering and maintaining enterprise security solutions across areas such as endpoint, cloud, network security, DevOps, monitoring and remediation. Deep understanding of IT security principles, standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, cloud security standards). Proven ability to translate complex security concepts for both technical and non technical colleagues. Experience shaping security governance, tracking risks, and embedding effective service provision within a team. Ability to build trusted relationships at all levels and collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement. 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. Benefits 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 4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS MP) or 1 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. 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! Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.
We're Kingfisher, a team of over 82,000 passionate people who bring our brands - B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama, and Koçtaş - to life. We aim to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. We're committed to equal opportunity, treating all employees and applicants fairly regardless of age, gender, civil partnership status, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, gender identity, orientation, and more. We offer flexible working hours and locations, with a blend of remote and office work in London, Southampton, and Yeovil. Machine Learning Engineering Manager - you will lead the productionisation of advanced AI solutions developed by our Group AI team and help shape the customer and colleague experience across one of Europe's largest retail groups. Responsibilities Lead delivery of major AI projects and advance ML development within Kingfisher. Oversee multiple teams across business domains, ensuring end to end ML solutions. Develop and support ML team leads overseeing domain based project teams. Build diverse teams that translate business needs into ML solutions and communicate recommendations to non technical stakeholders. Foster cross team collaboration and knowledge sharing across Group AI. Partner with Technology, Product and Data colleagues to shape data platforms that embed ML into products and processes. Advocate for the value of ML throughout the group. Support the data leadership team in building a strong data culture and evidence based decisions. Contribute to the recognition and growth of the Group AI brand. Qualifications Strong leadership experience building, mentoring and organising high performing ML teams. Excellent stakeholder management and influence skills. Solid grounding in computer science - algorithms, data structures, modelling and software architecture. Deep understanding of classical ML and modern deep learning methods. Proficiency in SQL and Python with familiarity of the Python data ecosystem. Experience with Generative AI and agent based frameworks such as LangChain or LangGraph. Clear grasp of the ML development lifecycle and MLOps principles. Proven experience delivering AI solutions to production, including cloud based services. Comfort with CI/CD, data pipelines and containerised deployments such as Kubernetes and Kubeflow. Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple technical projects simultaneously. Core Behaviours Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience. Be Human - act with humanity and care. Be Curious - thrive on learning and think beyond the obvious. Be Agile - work with trust, pace and agility. Be Inclusive - act inclusively in diverse teams. Be Accountable - champion plans to deliver results and growth. Benefits 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 (benefit in kind taxation applies). Kingfisher Pension Scheme - Immediate eligibility through auto enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a maximum 14% from the Company. Holiday - 25 days per annum plus bank holidays, pro rated for part time colleagues. Staff Discount - 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix, eligible after 3 months' service. Share Incentive Plan (SIP) - Share ownership in a tax efficient way. Join after three months' service. Life Assurance - x4 salary plus benefit equal to the value of your retirement account (if a member of KPS MP) or x1 salary if not. Bonus - Competitive bonus scheme aligned to role level. Share Save - Option to purchase Kingfisher plc shares after a 3 or 5 year period. Requires three months' service at the invitation date. Development & Growth We provide training, resources and regular conversations with senior leaders to help you build career paths across the organisation. Why Join Kingfisher We're an innovative, international retailer driven to make a positive difference. Join us to collaborate, grow, and be part of a community that values inclusivity and innovation. Application Process Application - submit through the Kingfisher Careers website. Review - Talent Acquisition reviews and contacts candidates for next steps. Interview 1 - telephone or one to one conversation with a recruiter. Interview 2 - face to face or virtual interview. Feedback - recruiter provides feedback and, if successful, details of the offer.
02/02/2026
Full time
We're Kingfisher, a team of over 82,000 passionate people who bring our brands - B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama, and Koçtaş - to life. We aim to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. We're committed to equal opportunity, treating all employees and applicants fairly regardless of age, gender, civil partnership status, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, gender identity, orientation, and more. We offer flexible working hours and locations, with a blend of remote and office work in London, Southampton, and Yeovil. Machine Learning Engineering Manager - you will lead the productionisation of advanced AI solutions developed by our Group AI team and help shape the customer and colleague experience across one of Europe's largest retail groups. Responsibilities Lead delivery of major AI projects and advance ML development within Kingfisher. Oversee multiple teams across business domains, ensuring end to end ML solutions. Develop and support ML team leads overseeing domain based project teams. Build diverse teams that translate business needs into ML solutions and communicate recommendations to non technical stakeholders. Foster cross team collaboration and knowledge sharing across Group AI. Partner with Technology, Product and Data colleagues to shape data platforms that embed ML into products and processes. Advocate for the value of ML throughout the group. Support the data leadership team in building a strong data culture and evidence based decisions. Contribute to the recognition and growth of the Group AI brand. Qualifications Strong leadership experience building, mentoring and organising high performing ML teams. Excellent stakeholder management and influence skills. Solid grounding in computer science - algorithms, data structures, modelling and software architecture. Deep understanding of classical ML and modern deep learning methods. Proficiency in SQL and Python with familiarity of the Python data ecosystem. Experience with Generative AI and agent based frameworks such as LangChain or LangGraph. Clear grasp of the ML development lifecycle and MLOps principles. Proven experience delivering AI solutions to production, including cloud based services. Comfort with CI/CD, data pipelines and containerised deployments such as Kubernetes and Kubeflow. Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple technical projects simultaneously. Core Behaviours Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience. Be Human - act with humanity and care. Be Curious - thrive on learning and think beyond the obvious. Be Agile - work with trust, pace and agility. Be Inclusive - act inclusively in diverse teams. Be Accountable - champion plans to deliver results and growth. Benefits 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 (benefit in kind taxation applies). Kingfisher Pension Scheme - Immediate eligibility through auto enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a maximum 14% from the Company. Holiday - 25 days per annum plus bank holidays, pro rated for part time colleagues. Staff Discount - 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix, eligible after 3 months' service. Share Incentive Plan (SIP) - Share ownership in a tax efficient way. Join after three months' service. Life Assurance - x4 salary plus benefit equal to the value of your retirement account (if a member of KPS MP) or x1 salary if not. Bonus - Competitive bonus scheme aligned to role level. Share Save - Option to purchase Kingfisher plc shares after a 3 or 5 year period. Requires three months' service at the invitation date. Development & Growth We provide training, resources and regular conversations with senior leaders to help you build career paths across the organisation. Why Join Kingfisher We're an innovative, international retailer driven to make a positive difference. Join us to collaborate, grow, and be part of a community that values inclusivity and innovation. Application Process Application - submit through the Kingfisher Careers website. Review - Talent Acquisition reviews and contacts candidates for next steps. Interview 1 - telephone or one to one conversation with a recruiter. Interview 2 - face to face or virtual interview. Feedback - recruiter provides feedback and, if successful, details of the offer.