An Exclusive From Our CEO

“Poundland is Europe’s No.1 single priced discount retailer, and I’m proud to be part of it. Hopefully, you will too, because we’re continuing to succeed and grow. Our business serves in excess of 3 million customers each week, offering them great products and top brands at amazing value every day. We plan to open 50 stores in 2010/11, creating over 2,000 new jobs.

It’s true that working at Poundland is demanding. Ask any of our colleagues and they’ll say that the environment is fast, fun, friendly and enjoyable with something for everyone. It’s also good to know we offer opportunities for people at all levels across our retail stores, distribution centres and our retail support centre.

We’re currently putting a career ladder in place which will help all our colleagues to get the most from training and promotion. What’s more, we’re committed to ensuring that all colleagues get the chance to gain a recognised qualification – giving them the key skills they need to develop.

In all, these are exciting times. And if you’re as excited and committed about Poundland as we are, we’d love you to join our team.”

JIM MCCARTHY, CEO, POUNDLAND