About the role... Your role as Licensing Coordinator is varied and dynamic. You bridge data and operations between Poundland and Pepco, covering both Clothing and General Merchandise. 
Reporting into the QA Manager, you will be the face of Licensing and be vital in shaping Poundland’s strategy to align with Pepco, ensuring a coordinated approach.
This role can be based from Watford or Walsall, with hybrid working between home and both our head offices.
 
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. Why choose us?
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.
Your Impact and Responsibilities… • Manage Licensing Agreements: Oversee licensing agreements to ensure compliance and register all licensed products.
• Factory Approvals: Request factory approvals and applications for individual licenses.
• Recall Management: Act as the contact for all licensing withdrawals or recalls.
• Product Sign-Off: Handle the end-to-end sign-off process for products unique to Poundland and approve all products for shipment after QA checks.
• Forecast Management: Finalise quarterly forecasts across General Merchandise and Clothing.
• Marketing Coordination: Work with marketing to align in-store and social media marketing materials.
• Relationship Building: Act as the face of Licensing for Poundland, building strong relationships with licensors, Pepco, Marketing, Finance, Merchandising, and Buying teams.
• Sales Tracking: Monitor and track sales of licensed products, building a database of effective strategies.
• Support Promotions: Collaborate with the team to support licensing promotions and displays, including online.
• Contract Negotiation: Support contract negotiations and provide detailed quarterly sales performance reports to Pepco. Skills and Knowledge… • Experience: Previous experience in licensing and regulatory compliance, especially in retail, is highly desirable.
• Attention to Detail: Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Tech-savvy: Proficiency in using Excel and Microsoft Office or other relevant software.
• Problem-solving: Ability to handle complex licensing issues and resolve them efficiently.
• Team Player: Collaborative attitude and ability to work effectively within a team. About us... 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!