NPI Coordinator - Speedo & Endura

We’re Pentland Brands; a dynamic, global family business, and proud owners and licensees of many iconic active and footwear brands. With a community of over 1,300 team members worldwide, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and champion growth and development. Our success is built on teamwork, courage, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

WHAT’S THE MISSION FOR THIS ROLE?

We are looking for a NPI Coordinator, who will support the New Product Innovation team to make our processes as smooth and as seamless as possible, keeping projects on track for brands Speedo and Endura!

WHAT DOES THIS ROLE DO?

As NPI Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Project Management: You will manage deadlines and progress across the team to help ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget.
• Getting closer to the consumers: You will be gathering data and research to co-ordinate & co-run focus groups, a key part of our innovation projects.
• Bringing the outside in: You will be responsible for researching & co-ordinating potential partners and experts who can expand our thinking.
• Testing & Learning: You will co-ordinate and run test activities for concepts and ensure that key milestones are clear, communicated and adhered to.

WHAT DO I BRING TO THE ROLE?

You just might be our next superstar if you have the following skills and experience:

• You have demonstrated experience coordinating projects, including monitoring project budgets.
• You have experience arranging and running consumer focus groups.
• You are creative, curious, and passionate about our products and mission.
• You are a strong communicator and enjoy asking questions with consumers and experts.
• You are looking for an opportunity to learn and develop.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

• Competitive remuneration package with discretionary bonus
• 25 Days Holiday: Increases with length of service and the option to purchase additional days to suit your needs
• Discounts: Brand discounts (including friends and family and JD Sports), Sample Sales, and other retail discounts and perks
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Generous enhanced parental leave policies
• Health Perks: Choose from a variety of health-related perks including medical cash plan, critical illness cover, life assurance, gym and fitness discounts, dental insurance, eye care, and health screening to maintain your wellbeing
• Travel Perks: Take advantage of our season ticket loan, cycle to work schemes, electric car schemes, and discounts on home charging units to support eco-friendly commuting
• Flexible Working: We offer hybrid working and flexible working hours, allowing you to start your day earlier or later to help with commute costs or personal commitments
• Chance to join our Charity, D&I and Sustainability employee networks.

As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive culture across our business, stores and office environment.

We warmly welcome your application