We are currently recruiting an Office Administrator to join our busy Clothing team. Reporting into the Head of Merchandising, your role is a key role within the Central Clothing team and you will be responsible for the day to day office support for the Watford office.

We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions:

Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority.

Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Protect Our Pounds/Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue QUALIFICATION through our apprenticeship programme. Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements. Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free. Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks. Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience. Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family’s needs. My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services. Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future. Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing. Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days), with the option to buy additional holiday annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day’s holiday because we believe birthdays are important. Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.

The Office Administrator will support the Head of Merchandising and the Senior Merchandise team with diary management, arranging meetings and event management and will be proficient with MS Word, Excel & Powerpoint.

The Office Administrator will be highly organised and will liaise with stakeholders at all levels throughout the business.

The role is based at our Pep&Co Head Office in Watford, with the ability to work agile between 'home' and the Watford office.

Day to day admin support for the Head of Merchandising and Senior Merchandising Team Extensive diary management for Clothing team Ordering & maintenance of office supplies Arranging meetings with internal and external stakeholders across the Poundland & Pepco business Arranging events as requested Liaising with Board members and Directors Liaise with Poundland central functions in Walsall eg IT, HR, Finance Meeting and greeting visitors to the Watford office Maintain high presentation standards in Watford office
Exceptional organisational skills with great attention to detail and ability to work on work on own initiative Good stakeholder management skills Proven office administration experience with experience of various processes such as expenses and diary management Extensive knowledge of MS Word, Excel & Powerpoint

Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,000 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings. 

At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers.

Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. Our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues make it all possible.

We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do and keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds and Euros. By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land that is fun, friendly, and full of surprises—a place where our people can truly be the best versions of themselves!

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