About us
Everyone knows Kwik Fit for our tyres, but these days we do a whole lot more. Servicing, fleet services, fast-fit – whatever comes our way, our teams have what it takes to get the job done properly. And whilst half of our MOT and service appointments are booked in advance, either online or over the phone, we are still ready to save the day for customers who need us at the drop of a hat. You could say we’ve learnt to expect the unexpected!
That’s what it’s all about for us – being there for customers in their hour of need and delivering friendly service of the highest quality when they need it most. It’s what makes our centres a valued part of their local communities.
And we’re just as dedicated to our staff. With Kwik Fit you’ll be given every opportunity to develop your skills using state-of-the-art equipment and working with some of the biggest brands out there.
Sounds good, doesn’t it? That’s why we say, ‘you can’t get better’.
The role
The Retail Careers Development Partner will be responsible for strengthening the future talent pipeline across the retail network by attracting, engaging and developing individuals into meaningful career pathways with Kwik Fit and Tyre Pros.
The role will represent the organisation nationally across schools, colleges, military transition programmes, employability initiatives and government‑funded schemes such as apprenticeships. It ensures that Kwik Fit is positioned as an employer of choice, builds sustainable talent pipelines into core development programmes, and supports individuals from diverse communities into long‑term careers.
Through strong collaboration with Master Managers, Retail Development Managers and divisional leadership, the role aligns career development activity with operational priorities and ensures progression pathways are accessible, engaging and commercially impactful.
This role is field based and will require frequent national travel, to include overnight stays as required by the business.
Key accountabilities
- Represent Kwik Fit and Tyre Pro’s at national and regional job fairs, career events, automotive trade shows, community programmes and education sector partnerships to promote retail careers and development opportunities.
- Establish and maintain relationships with schools, colleges, universities, training providers and employability organisations, ensuring a consistent presence in talent‑generating communities.
- Engage with government initiatives, including apprenticeships, return‑to‑work programmes, rehabilitation pathways, and armed forces transition schemes, to widen access to employment opportunities.
- Promote Kwik Fit’s development offer to prospective candidates, ensuring clear communication of career pathways, expectations and opportunities for progression.
- Attract and support candidates into core development programmes such as apprenticeships, people development pathways and early‑career initiatives.
- Work closely with Master Managers, Retail Network Managers and Divisional Leadership to understand recruitment needs and pipeline priorities.
- Identify high‑potential individuals and liaise with the People Team to ensure timely onboarding into suitable programmes.
- Partner with Master Managers, Regional Network Managers, divisional leaders and internal stakeholders to ensure career development activity aligns with operational needs.
- Collaborate with team to ensure programme information, pathways and expectations are clearly communicated.
- Provide insight on labour market trends, talent demographics and community opportunities.
- Provide guidance, information and support to individuals exploring a career with Kwik Fit and Tyre Pro’s, ensuring a positive and inclusive experience from initial engagement to onboarding.
- Maintain relationships with external candidates, career groups and partner organisations to maximise engagement and conversion into roles.
- Maintain accurate records of outreach activity, candidate engagement and partner relationships.
- Ensure compliance with government and apprenticeship requirements when supporting funded schemes.
- Review and refine attraction strategies to strengthen talent pipelines and widen access to retail opportunities.
- Stay up to date with best practice in careers development, employability, apprenticeships and early‑career pathways.
- Provide insight and recommendations to improve visibility, diversity and accessibility of career pathways across the retail network.
- Complete all necessary administrative tasks, documentation and reporting to required standards and timescales.
- Represent Kwik Fit professionally at all external and internal events.
- Undertake any additional duties as required, provided appropriate guidance or training has been given.
Skills & experience
- Flexibility to work anywhere in the UK at short-notice
- Confident public speaker with the ability to engage diverse audiences
- Highly organised and able to deal with multiple concurrent activities whilst maintaining high quality
- Continually demonstrates high standards of conduct and performance, integrity and confidentiality
- Demonstrable positive, resilient and driven approach to the role
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Interest in automotives and the industry.
- A strong sense of accountability.
- Consistently able to progress work without close supervision, maintaining momentum and meeting agreed deadlines.
- Full UK Drivers Licence (Essential)
- Experience working in a multi‑site or retail environment (advantageous).
Other
- Performance related bonus, plus private healthcare
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing with service
- Exclusive discounts at major retailers, restaurants, holidays and much more
- Generous staff discounts for you and your family
- Award-winning training and development, with fantastic career prospects
- Wide range of wellbeing support for you and your family
Job Reference: KF23982
