The Retail Appointment September 2015 | Page 11

TRAP_September2015.qxp_The Retail Appointment 03/09/2015 08:58 Page 11 S introduction of even more Talent Programmes across the business. We are also very excited about our plans for a School Leaver Programme which will provide an alternative route into buying and merchandising; giving students the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of B&M and a nationally recognised qualification. What other benefits do employees enjoy at BHS? The road to 2020: Your steps to success Development opportunities with BHS At BHS the sky is the limit and that doesn’t just apply to new outlets and exciting projects. The growth at BHS is built on people and their learning and development offer is all about one thing — unleashing your potential. There are a variety of development opportunities from structured talent programmes to specialist workshops and personal development plans and all tailored to your individual needs… BHS employees enjoy all the usual benefits you would expect from a major retailer and we are passionate about rewarding individuals for their contribution. We are constantly looking for ways we can do this whether it be the newly introduced Bonus Scheme for all our head office colleagues and store managers, or our ‘Little Touches’ programme which provides regular treats such as: your Birthday off, volunteering days, summer hours, ice creams when it gets hot, cream teas for Wimbledon week and our 12 days of Christmas programme. We are always looking at best practice and picking the best of what is out there to make our teams feel special. What does the term outrageous ambition mean to you – how can candidates show this? An outrageous ambition is a vivid description of the future that energises everyone in our org