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ASPIRATION

OUR EUROPEAN GRADUATE, PLACEMENT

AND APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMMES

Discover Different

Can you keep up? From day one, I felt empowered to take risks and make decisions that drive the business. TJX is a fast-moving company with endless career options.

MARCO

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Finding my voice. It takes a very specific environment to feel comfortable speaking your mind. I value the time my managers put in to give me the confidence to share my vision at TJX.

LAURA Merchandising

YOU GET OUT WHAT YOU PUT IN

WE’RE PART OF A

GLOBAL OFF-PRICE

RETAILER THAT

EXTENDS ACROSS

4,300 STORES, WITH

270,000 ASSOCIATES

WELCOME

DISCOVER THE SECRETS TO THRIVING

IN RETAIL

Discover great values on brand name

and fashionable family apparel and home

décor, including women’s footwear, lingerie,

accessories, and other merchandise,

such as luggage and toys.

We sell a unique selection of

homeware from around the world.

*Fiscal year ending January 30, 2019

WELCOME

We’re TJX Europe. If you haven’t

heard of us, you’ve probably visited one of

our TK Maxx or Homesense stores. We’re part

of the world’s leading off-price apparel and

home fashions retailer – TJX Companies, Inc.

We have an annual global turnover of $39bn*.

What’s more, we’re still growing.

Growth creates opportunities to expand,

explore, change and innovate.

Opportunity excites us more than anything

else – because it gives us the chance to

discover the new talent who’ll lead our

business forward – people like you.

Discover more at www.earlycareers.tjxeurope.com

READY TO DISCOVER A NEW WAY OF WORKING?The beating heart of our success is our

off-price business model. It defines

everything we do, from smart buying, to

our lean approach and ‘can-do’ attitude.

We want to delight and excite customers with

big name brands with savings of up to 60% less

than the recommended retail price. Our culture

guides the behaviours and choices that drive our

business and contribute to its effectiveness and

success. Inclusion and diversity are paramount

and we encourage partnerships among all our

associates, so all who join us are welcomed in

the company, valued for their contributions and

engaged with our business mission.

HOW WE WORKWe’ve got our own way of doing things – it

defines us and the working culture we love.

WE’RE A ONE-OFFEverything about us is a little different.

The products we sell. The way we do

business. The people who work for us.

We thrive on difference.

AHEAD OF THE GAMEWe live in the now – with eyes fixed firmly on

the future. Curiosity is our energy. We evolve

constantly and ask questions. Continuous

development makes us stronger as a team.

DOING THE RIGHT THINGWe’re down to earth, honest and fair. We care

about the impact of our business on the world.

And we’re determined to make a difference in

the communities we’re a part of.

RELATIONSHIPS MATTERConnections we build with colleagues,

partners and suppliers are important because

they underpin what we do. We’re supportive

and considerate – always working as one.

GETTING RESULTSWe set clear goals and strive to reach them.

Results are critical, but mistakes are human.

We take risks and pick ourselves up if we fall.

We listen to customers and to colleagues.

We’re ambitious, flexible and learn to adapt

along the way.

COLLABORATION


Add your own flair.Working as part of a team that’s

always looking out for you is whatI believe sets TJX apart.

You’re encouraged to be yourself in everything you do.

MEGAN Merchandising

We conduct our business with the highest

level of integrity. We have a history of

giving back, and have made it central to

our organisation and what we do.

WE HAVE FOUR PILLARS OF CR

To the communities where we live and work; to

our current and future associates; to our vendors

and business partners in our supply chain; and

to making a positive, sustainable impact on our

world and environment.

SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMUNITIES

We aim to help vulnerable children and young

people achieve their full potential, by helping

them overcome challenges with health,

education or poverty. We partner with local

and national charities across Europe including

Cancer Research UK for Children & Young

People, Comic Relief, The Princes Trust, Enable

Ireland, CHILDREN in Germany and WIOSNA

in Poland. Since 2004, we’ve raised over £60

million for our charity partners.

TRADING RESPONSIBLY

We are committed to responsible business

practices and review our policies regularly. We

set high ethical and environmental standards

for ourselves and those we do business with.

Our stores are filled with products from across

the world. Our Vendor Code of Conduct helps

ensure that we source them responsibly.

It also ensures that our vendors and their

subcontractors know what we consider

acceptable in terms of: working hours, safety

in the workplace, wages and conditions, as

well as safeguarding that the products we

buy are in accordance with all applicable

laws and regulations.

In the remote Rwenzori region of Uganda, we’ve

established a sustainable trade programme to

support children in completing their primary

education, through providing increased income

from the production and sale of coffee, cocoa,

cotton and crafts. Since 2011, over 4,000

local people have benefitted directly from

the scheme, and if you consider their families

and dependents, the social impact multiplies

significantly – not to mention the expansion

in numbers of children completing primary

school education.

REDUCING OUR IMPACT

ON THE ENVIRONMENT

We’re committed to pursuing initiatives that

are smart for our business and good for the

environment. As holders of the Carbon Trust

standard, in 2018 we reduced our footprint by

over 15% and we’re on track to reduce it by

30% by 2020. We’ve achieved a lead rating

from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP),

a recognised global carbon benchmark.

We’ve removed the biggest contributors to

ocean waste plastic from all our stores and

offices, including plastic drink bottles, single

use carrier bags, straws, plastic cups and

non-biodegradable wipes.

AN EMPLOYER WHO PROMOTES CHOICE

We celebrate diversity and encourage creativity.

We want our people to get involved and think

outside the box.

We’re one of the biggest supporters of the

Prince’s Trust’s ‘Get into Retail Programme.’

Working in close collaboration we’ve designed a

programme to help 16 to 25 year-olds build their

confidence, develop new skills and gain valuable

experience. Which means young people benefit

and we gain a new pool of talent! Since 2014,

over 1,000 young people from 15 cities across

the UK have been supported through the

programme. Over 70% have gone on to get

full-time jobs with us – with a number of them

now in team leadership positions. TJX Europe

has also begun piloting a work placement

programme working with disadvantaged

groups, such as young homeless people.

READY TO GO OUT OF YOUR WAY FOR OTHERS?

VOTED IN THE TOP 3 EMPLOYERS IN RETAIL FOR GRADUATES, BY OUR OWN GRADUATES AND PLACEMENT STUDENTS, 4 YEARS RUNNING


GRADUATE,PLACEMENT ANDAPPRENTICESHIP

PROGRAMMESOUR STORY BEGAN IN 1977 WITH

THE OPENING OF TWO TJ MAXX

STORES IN MASSACHUSETTS, USA


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TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT OUR

PROGRAMMESOur programmes are designed to help future associates realise

their ambitions in an exciting and supportive environment.

Programmes exist for different stages of your career path because

we see potential in everyone. No matter what stage of that journey

you’re currently on, we hope the content of this brochure ignites

something in your imagination and sets the wheels in motion.

For further information on our programmes,

head to our website - www.earlycareers.tjxeurope.com Our Head Office is located in Watford, UK,

20 minutes from London by train.

Allocation Analyst

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MERCHANDISING & BUYING GRADUATE PROGRAMME

OUR

DISCOVER YOUR JOURNEY BELOW

MERCHANDISING & BUYING GRADUATE PROGRAMME

If you build a solid foundation here in

Merchandising, you could move on to become

a buyer or into other areas of the business.

Opportunities exist right across our European

offices, whichever path is right for you, you’ll

be en-route to an exciting career.

RELOCATING TO THE UK?We want you to feel comfortable and amongst

friends here at TJX. Moving to another

country can be daunting, so we’ll help you

make that transition easier. We’ll support with

accommodation, shipping your belongings over

and help you settle into your new environment.

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED

/ A degree in any discipline

/ Curiosity and fascination for business

and retail

/ Ability to build strong relationships and

think laterally

/ Comfortable admitting your mistakes and

learning from them

/ Great communication skills and the

confidence to take risks

/ Sharp commercial thinking and analytical skills

/ Flexibility to thrive in a constantly changing

environment

We welcome all applications, if you have

European language skills, particularly business

level German or Italian, it’s a real plus. And if

you’ve lived and worked in mainland Europe,

even better.

Our programme is designed to match our

unique business model. The partnership

between Merchandising and Buying is key to

our success and fundamental to the way we

deliver value to our customers online and

in store. You’ll work in a number of different

product areas alongside experienced

Merchandisers and Buyers. Building strong

relationships is crucial to understanding what

we do and how we do it!

WITH RESPONSIBILITY FROM

THE STARTAfter a comprehensive induction and training

course, you’ll start as an Allocation Analyst.

Practical classes and workshops will help you

to take on responsibility and develop essential

skills for making decisions that lead to profitable

sales. With the full support of a wide network,

including your manager and buddy, you’ll

become adept at analysing sales patterns.

Understanding these patterns helps you ensure

the right goods are in the right stores, and

online, at the right time.

WHERE WILL MY CAREER GO? In an ambitious business with exciting

expansion plans you’ll be empowered

to make decisions and drive your own

development. TJX is all about flexibility.

Time in Merchandising

Experience in Buying

Merchandising Senior

Allocation Analyst

PROGRESSION


OUR MERCHANDISING AND BUYING PLACEMENT PROGRAMMEOn this exciting 12-month placement, you

will gain experience of Merchandising and

Buying. The partnership between the two is

central to our success, so it’s important that

you understand how they both impact on our

results. You’ll discover how our entrepreneurial

approach helps deliver exceptional value to our

customers, online and in store.

Your time with us begins as an Allocation

Analyst within Merchandising; driving sales

IF I WANT TO BE A BUYER WHY DO I NEED TO START IN MERCHANDISING?

It’s important you fully understand our off-price

business and how to build product assortments

– the best place to do this is in Merchandising.

Learn how to analyse data, drive business,

discover what works in store, put together a

plan and learn how to get it signed off. To make

fantastic deals, a good Buyer needs strong

negotiating skills. Merchandising is the place

to learn all of these skills.

WHAT ROLES COULD I MOVE INTO?As you widen your skills you could pursue

bigger opportunities in Merchandising, or move

into Buying, e-Commerce or Store Trading.

Whatever path you choose, you’ll be on the way

to an exciting career here in the UK, or in buying

offices across Europe. In an expanding business,

opportunities multiply.

through sales pattern analysis, anticipating

trends, spotting opportunities and risks. You’ll

be given plenty of opportunities to work closely

with experienced Merchandisers and Buyers –

discovering how they source, plan and buy. In

this fast-paced working environment you can

quickly make an impact. You’ll be encouraged

to take ownership and be accountable. Make

the right impression, and you could find yourself

on our European Graduate programme.

HOW DO I GET PROMOTED? Your development is in your own hands and

promotion is based on merit. When you feel

ready to take a step-up, you’ll be supported

all the way.

IS THERE TRAVEL INVOLVED? In Merchandising you’ll travel to our stores across

the UK and Europe, critique the product mix

and attend supplier meetings with our Buyers.

Opportunities within other European offices may

arise as your career progresses.

DO I NEED TO BE GOOD WITH NUMBERS? It’s essential that you’re comfortable working

with numbers as you’ll be working with them

every day.

YOUR MERCHANDISING & BUYING Q&A’S

JOIN A FORMIDABLE TEAM From the moment you start, you become a

valued member of the team. You’ll work with

a range of internal and external stakeholders,

whilst studying towards your CIMA

qualification. We’ll fund your tuition, exams

and your qualification. You’ll also be given

study leave as you work towards your exams.

On completion you’ll be a well-rounded,

financially-savvy, qualified accountant with

experience across many areas of finance.

You’ll have the opportunity to work in a role

that best suits your skills and ambition,

whether that’s in one of the teams you’ve

previously worked within or taking on a new

challenge within a different Finance pillar.

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED / A degree in any discipline – but with

a keen interest in Finance

/ Bright and quick to learn

/ Naturally inquisitive

/ Great with people

/ Strong numerically with excellent

analytical and decision-making skills


European language skills, particularly German

or Polish, it’s a real plus. And if you’ve lived

and worked in mainland Europe, even better.

Our off-price business model means we have

a completely different approach to Finance. In

fact, it’s only through a combination of financial

strength and flexibility that we’re able to run

our business day-to-day.

However you join our Finance team – as a

Graduate, a Placement or as an Apprentice

– you’ll be intrinsic to the success of the

business right from the start of your career.

The programmes offer a broad experience

of our core pillars of Finance:

Commercial Finance

Delivers against our financial and

operational targets.

Business Planning & Analysis

Produces vital strategic plans and

assesses performance.

Financial Control

Analyses and reports on our financial status.

Financial Accounting

Provides accurate and timely financial

information to key stakeholders.

READY TO SEE FINANCE IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT?

& PLACEMENT PROGRAMMES

FINANCEGRADUATEOUR

OUR FINANCE PLACEMENT PROGRAMMEOver the course of our 12-month programme,

your understanding of how finance adds

value to every area of business, and increases

opportunities, will grow daily. You’ll gain a

substantial foundation in each of our four pillars

of finance (listed on the previous page), with

the complete support of a wide network of

experienced co-workers, team leader, mentor

and a buddy. You can be studying towards a

degree in any discipline, but must have a strong

interest in a future career in finance. Discover more at www.earlycareers.tjxeurope.com



/ An analytical mind

/ Great communication skills

/ Flexibility to work in different locations

/ A real passion for amazing off-price products

/ The hunger to learn

/ The potential and ambition to lead

/ A valid driving license would be helpful


European language skills, particularly

German or Polish, it’s a real plus.

And if you’ve lived and worked in

mainland Europe, even better

*Fiscal year ending January 30, 2019.

How do you continue to grow a $39 billion*

business? It’s a good question. Because the

more we grow, the more our business evolves.

And the more new challenges we face. Our

supply chain is a perfect example of this. Our

off-price business model needs to stay lean,

agile and flexible. And so these are the sorts of

qualities we look for in our Logistics Graduates.

RESPONSIBILITY FROM THE START After a comprehensive induction and a series

of workshops and training programmes,

you’ll develop the skills you need to take

on responsibility quickly. Working out of

our European Head Office, you’ll see our

international business from a variety of different

perspectives, whilst making progress and

adding value daily.

WHAT DOES MY CAREER PATH

LOOK LIKE? As a valued member of a dynamic team, you’ll

work in at least two key business areas. Your

personal drive and the difference you bring to

the business could take you from Analyst to

Manager – and beyond. With a little help

from us, your supply chain career will reveal

skills you never thought you had.

GRADUATE PROGRAMME WANT TO JOIN A TEAM THAT MOVES MOUNTAINS DAILY?


LOGISTICSOUR

WE MOVE MORE GOLDEN PINEAPPLES

AND UNICORNS THAN ANY OTHER

RETAILER!GRADUATE PROGRAMME

LOGISTICS

How do we make sure our brands behave

differently and stand out? How do we build

a connection with our customers that keeps

them visiting our stores and websites?

You’ll find all the answers on our 12-month

placement programme.

Our Brand & Marketing team are responsible

for planning and executing consumer-facing

activity across six different countries. You’ll

rotate across two specialist areas: perhaps in

Gift Cards, Media or Corporate Responsibility.

You’ll collaborate with partners in the broader

marketing team and other functions within

the business, develop strategy and balance

your creative thinking with a sharp commercial

focus. As you hone your all-round skills, you’ll

become more agile and adept at handling new

challenges. First and foremost, you’ll discover

the importance of brands in our unique, fast-

moving, off-price organisation.

BRAND & MARKETING PLACEMENT PROGRAMMEDO YOU HAVE IDEAS THAT WILL EXCITE OUR CONSUMERS?


OUR

THREE KEY TEAMS AT A GLANCEOur Gift Card Team

Responsible for a significant proportion of

sales with multiple revenue streams across

our European markets. They work closely

with our internal partners in Finance, Creative,

Marketing, Legal, Stores, Operations,

Procurement and Risk. On rotation with this

team, you’ll build relationships with internal

and external partners, working on a range of

projects – from implementing new card designs,

to analysing commercial performance and

evolving our digital offering.

Our Media Team

Responsible for planning, buying and activating

media campaigns across six European markets.

They analyse results, examine audience insights

and plan cohesive strategies across five core

departments: Paid Social, European Media

Hub, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Pay

Per Click (PPC) & Affiliates. On a rotation with

this team, you will:

/ Produce insightful recommendations for

future media plans

/ Develop strategic briefs for internal creative

teams and external media agencies

/ Review competitor activity and trends within

our market

Our Corporate Responsibility Team

A rotation here, offers the opportunity to

work across the whole Corporate Responsibility

spectrum:

/ Supporting local communities

/ Ensuring responsible sourcing and trading

/ Reducing environmental impact

/ Enabling associates’ personal and

professional development

You’ll also contribute to:

/ Charity campaigns and cause-related

marketing

/ Assist with campaign planning and analysis

to enhance our brand reputation

/ Support the development of internal and

external communications

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED / About to undergo a 12-month Industrial

Placement as part of your third year of any

sandwich degree course

/ Have a real passion for Branding and

Marketing

/ The ability to think both creatively and

commercially

/ A strong sense of curiosity and self-initiative



or Polish, it’s a real plus. And if you’ve lived

and worked in mainland Europe, even better.

BRAND & MARKETING PLACEMENT PROGRAMME

OUR

PREVENTION Year one immerses you in every area of the

Loss Prevention function. You’ll learn the

complexities and challenges the team are up

against when delivering against their objectives,

and take part in a series of workshops and

additional training designed to enhance

personal development.

Year two focuses your learning and develops

your leadership style. You’ll have guidance

to establish yourself as a successful leader –

one who can develop effective teams to fulfil

company goals and ambitious growth plans.

There’ll be plenty of opportunities to take on

different projects, work with colleagues from

across the business, and broaden your skillset.

As our business continues to grow globally,

so does the risk of loss. We need innovative

and dedicated individuals to control and

mitigate the various threats to our business.

This is a rotational role based in Germany.

You’ll be given a central role in a vital business

function with a solid foundation for career

development. You’ll gain a deep understanding

of how our business works as a whole, as

you go on rotation across Stores, Supply

Chain, eCommerce, Investigations and

Central Loss Prevention.

READY TO TAKE THE LEAD IN A GLOBAL BUSINESS?


OUR LOSS

PREVENTION GRADUATE

PROGRAMME WHAT DOES MY CAREER PATH

LOOK LIKE? You become a valued member of the team

from the start. Once you’re equipped with the

right skills and commercial understanding,

you’ll move into a role where you can be most

effective. In a business that never stands still,

there will always be opportunities to move

onwards and upwards.



/ Fluent in German and English

/ A natural leader

/ Flexible thinking with an inquisitive mind

/ Great at partnering with others and strong people skills

/ An eye for detail

/ Strong analytical skills

/ Confidence to manage a large team

/ A hunger to work in a fast-paced environment

/ Valid driving license

OUR IT TECHNICALGRADUATE PROGRAMME

and processing centres, you’ll work alongside

colleagues who use your team’s products

every day.

DELIVERING THE FUTURE You’re here to get involved. Once you’re

settled in your role, you can begin expanding

your responsibilities. You’ll follow your team’s

projects from initial concept, through to

finished product. You’ll acquire core skills and

an extensive understanding of technology’s

vital role in our success, with opportunities to

move onwards and upwards in a role that’s

right for you.

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED / Computer Science or a related STEM degree*

* Science/Technology/Engineering/Maths

/ A fascination for how technology drives

business and enhances customer experience

/ Curiosity for identifying better ways of doing

things and challenging the status quo

/ A truly collaborative mindset

/ Whether your forte is Python, HTML, Mobile,

ERP apps, Database Tech or Excel, you must

have a solid understanding of software and a

passion for using it to make a difference



or Polish, it’s a real plus. And if you’ve lived and

worked in mainland Europe, even better.

DO YOU LIVE AND BREATHE

DIGITAL INNOVATION?This platform is ideal for experiencing global

retail technologies. As a technical graduate,

you’ll be excited by the possibilities of exploring

new digital directions.

You’ll become a valued member of one of

our different IT sub teams, fulfilling a number

of roles.

You’ll develop innovative solutions using agile

development practices and working with a

variety of colleagues across the business. You’ll

quickly discover a wealth of technical expertise

and be matched with a team that best suits

your skills. You may find yourself developing

bespoke software to help buyers strike deals; or

devising better analytics and data visualisation

tools in data warehousing; or configuring the

core enterprise systems that run our business.

LEARNING HOW TO RUN

OUR BUSINESS The first few months provides an opportunity

to get to know your team and understand

how they work. You’ll be given real hands-on

experience from the beginning – solving live

issues, building automated tests or developing

new features. You’ll be discovering loads of

‘new-tech’, but you’ll also learn IT’s important

business role. We never lose sight of the

bigger picture here! Through visits to stores


IT TECHNICAL

INCLUSION

From the start of your journey, everyone on the

programmes will be given a buddy. As someone

who was in your shoes only a year ago, they’ll have

plenty of advice and support to give you. They will

help with your onboarding experience, give you

insight into our unique off-price model and truly

immerse you in our culture.

DISCOVER YOUR

BUDDY


Inclusion is key to our business, especially when every day is so different. I’m proud of my team, as their unique skills work in harmony to solve everyday problems.

KIM Stores

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APPRENTICESHIPS

We’re proud to offer a broad variety of Apprenticeship Programmes, with genuine opportunities for development and career progression. We’re committed to helping talented people move onwards and upwards through our business. If you’re curious about embarking on an apprenticeship with us, we’re confident there’s an opportunity here at TJX.

OUR FINANCE APPRENTICESHIP You’ll soon discover there’s a lot more to

our finance apprenticeship than crunching

numbers. You’ll get training and experience

in core operational areas of our business; and

the chance to gain further qualifications as

you learn. More importantly, you’ll become an

integral and valued member of a fast-moving

global company.

OUR HR APPRENTICESHIP You’ll study for your support level 3 qualification

with our training provider West Herts College,

whilst performing your role within our HR

function. Over a period of 12-18 months, you’ll

gain invaluable first-hand experience across all

areas within HR and discover how vital HR is to

our unique culture and operations.

OUR BUYING ADMINISTRATION

APPRENTICESHIP The aim of this role is to provide high quality

and efficient administrative support to

the buying team. This includes purchase

order writing; the flow of goods; vendor

meetings and support; how to create and run

department reports; sample coordination and

any other ad hoc duties. Our qualification takes

approximately 16 months to complete, after

which you can continue working within our

buying admin team.

OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE

APPRENTICESHIP This front-line role involves direct customer

contact and comes with great responsibility.

As a TJX Europe representative, you’ll be

ensuring all customers receive a timely, fair

and consistent response in every interaction.

It’s important that every customer is listened to

and is left with a favourable customer service

experience. You’ll study towards your Customer

Service specialist standard level 3, with our

training provider Paragon Skills Ltd.

OUR RETAIL APPRENTICESHIP This nationally recognised retail qualification

is designed by retailers, for retailers. It allows

you to combine work and study by mixing

on-the-job training with one-to-one learning

sessions. Once completed, it provides a

complete 360o understanding of retail, across

all its varied sectors. To find out more about

our retail apprenticeship, contact the

Early Careers team.

READY FOR BIGGER AND BETTER THINGS?

WHAT IS OUR CULTURE?

“It’s our associates who bring our business to life, and we aim to

support them by making TJX Europea terrific place to work.”

We take great pride in our culture at

TJX Europe. As our business has grown,

maintaining our culture has been key

to our success. In fact, you’ll find we talk

about it quite a lot!

We strive for a workplace where our

Associates feel welcomed when they walk

in the door, valued for their contributions,

skills, and experience, and engaged with our

mission to provide value to our customers.

OUR CULTURAL FACTORSThey’re what make us who we are. TJX is

an exciting place to work and we count on

our Associates to bring our business to life.

Staying true to our values of honesty, integrity,

and treating others with dignity and respect is

a top priority for us – across everything we do.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITYWe are committed to an inclusive workplace

where the contributions of our diverse set of

Associates help drive our success. We foster

a culture where Associates feel inspired to

work hard, challenge themselves, and think

freely and innovatively. Whoever you are,

wherever you come from, you’ll discover TJX

Europe is everything but business as usual.

OUR OPEN DOOR PHILOSOPHY:

YOU HAVE A VOICEHaving an inclusive work environment supports

our continued success. When everyone is

comfortable bringing their unique perspectives,

opinions, and talents to work, we get fresh and

innovative ideas that we can utilise for problem

solving and finding new opportunities.

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LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTWe are committed to providing the tools and

support needed to empower our Associates to

realise their full potential. Our unique learning

experience begins with a comprehensive

induction. It then continues through a series

of workshops, training programmes and on-

going projects all designed to help you to take

on responsibility quickly.

OUR WELLBEING We encourage a healthy work/life balance

with access to an onsite gym, wellness centre

and the chance to get involved in social and

charitable activities. Most importantly, you’ll

be immersed in a fun, fast-paced, hands-on

business environment.

PEOPLE DON’T JUST WORK HERE,

THEY STAY HEREIt’s very important for us to attract ambitious

and talented individuals, teach them the

fundamentals of our off-price model, and

support their career growth. We believe this

encourages Associates to join us, not just for

a job, but to build a career.

YOUR TJX FAQS

ANSWEREDWHAT’S COVERED IN THE TRAINING

UNDERSTANDING OFF-PRICE Discover how every one of us makes our

unique business model work:

/ Induction

/ Store and Distribution Centre placement

/ Senior leader breakfast seminars

/ Competitor shopping

/ Live projects

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS The knowledge you need to make your

role a great success:

/ Workshops

/ On-the-job training

/ Coaching

/ Shadowing

DEVELOPING SELF Making the most of your own potential:

/ Leading yourself

/ Communication skills

/ Presentation skills

/ Personal development planning

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MORE THAN 100 COUNTRIES


WHEN DOES THE

PROGRAMME START?Please visit our website to find out more about

individual start dates.

WHAT ABOUT THE CLOSING DATE?Unlike other Early Careers Programmes,

we don’t have a closing date. We hire on

a rolling basis, so the sooner you get your

application in, the sooner you can get started.

Please ensure you keep an eye out on our

website earlycareers.tjxeurope.com for your

specific programme.

WHAT DEGREES DO YOU ACCEPT?We’re happy to get applications from any

degree discipline. The key thing for us is that

you’re passionate about our retail business and

the prospect of growing with us. Applicants

applying to the Apprenticeship Programmes

should not already hold a degree in the

programme they wish to apply for.

DO I NEED TO SPEAK

ANOTHER LANGUAGE?As a global business, we’re keen to hear

from people who speak European languages

or have lived and worked in mainland Europe,

although It’s not essential. Our business

language is English, which you’ll need to

speak and write fluently.

WHAT’S THE REQUIREMENT FOR

THE PLACEMENT PROGRAMME?We require candidates to apply who are

currently studying at a university which includes

a placement year as part of the programme.

After, you’ll return back to university to complete

your final year.

WHAT ABOUT VISAS?Sorry, we can’t sponsor any visa applications.

This includes anyone on a Tier 4 student visa.

WHERE WILL I BE WORKING?For most programmes you’ll be based in our

European head office in Watford, UK. If you’re

moving to the UK, we’ll offer a relocation

package to help make the move as smooth

as possible. If you are applying for the Loss

Prevention Graduate Programme you will be

based in Germany.

I WANT TO WORK ABROAD.

ARE THERE OPPORTUNITIES

WITH TJX EUROPE?As your career progresses you’ll find

opportunities to work in different countries

across Europe and maybe even further afield.

WHAT’S THE APPLICATION

PROCESS LIKE?

Stage 1 When you submit your CV we’ll ask you

a series of questions to get to know you more.

Stage 2 If your application is progressed to

the next stage, you’ll be asked to complete a

selection of online psychometric assessments.

Stage 3 If successful, we’ll invite you to

complete an online video interview to hear

more about you and your understanding

of TJX Europe.

Stage 4 The final stage will be an assessment

centre at our head office; which provides an

opportunity to get to know you better and

establish whether TJX is the right place for you.

I’VE GOT ANOTHER QUESTION.

WHO DO I ASK?You can always email us at

[email protected]

HOW DO I JOIN?To apply, you’ll need to head to

www.earlycareers.tjxeurope.com

READY TO TAKE YOUR

NEXT STEP?

Discover a Graduate, Placement or Apprenticeship programme like no other:

Graduate Programmes

/ Merchandising & Buying

/ Finance

/ Logistics

/ Loss Prevention

/ Information Technology

Placement Programmes

/ Merchandising & Buying

/ Finance

/ Brand & Marketing

Apprenticeship Programmes

/ Finance

/ HR

/ Buying Administration

/ Customer Service

/ Retail

Discover more or apply at www.earlycareers.tjxeurope.com

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For Europe, US & Canada roles, you can visit: www.jobs.tjx.com

IF YOU’RE EXCITED ABOUT GRADUATE, PLACEMENT OR APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT TJX…

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