Smyths Toys

Smyths Toys is one of the world's largest specialty retailers of children's toys. We operate both online, and via our physical retail stores, with hundreds of stores spread across Europe and the UK & Ireland . We source our product range from an extensive array of UK, European, and international suppliers.

Launch Your Business Career as a Property and Facilities Administrator

About The Role

Ready to kick-start your career with a global retail leader? We're looking for a sharp, driven individual to join our Head Office in Galway as a full-time Property and Facilities Administrator. This is a high-exposure entry-level role where you will support the operational backbone of our hundreds of retail properties across the UK and Ireland.

This position is designed for an ambitious professional starting their career: full training will be provided to ensure you gain the specialist knowledge needed to succeed. You will be based in Galway with occasional travel (approximately once every six weeks) to our UK and Irish stores, offering hands-on experience and a change of scenery.

Salary: €35,000 - €45,000 (depending on experience)

Key Impact Areas and Responsibilities

This role is a fast-track into commercial property management, giving you exposure to critical business operations, finance, and legal affairs. You will be:

• Financial Detective: Analysing complex property data to spot cost anomalies and identify significant savings opportunities for the business.
• Commercial Negotiator: Gaining real-world experience by liaising directly with Landlords, Managing Agents, and insurers to challenge and dispute problem costs.
• Problem Solver & Project Manager: Handling ongoing and major dispute issues with Landlords and working with service charge consultants to tackle complex problems.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Acting as a crucial contact point, responding to queries from store management and providing essential advice and plans related to Commercial Rates inspections.
• Contract Ownership: Taking management responsibility for commercial waste contracts and services.
• Operational Auditor: Carrying out in-person site inspections and audits, working closely with Store Management teams to identify issues with expenditure and checking essential job records and paperwork.

Who We're Looking For

No prior experience with legal documents, leases, or facilities management is essential—we prioritize attitude and potential. We are seeking a future business leader who is:

• A natural problem solver who approaches challenges with tenacity and a "can-do" attitude.
• Proactive and able to use their own initiative to drive projects forward.
• A confident communicator comfortable building professional relationships over the phone and face-to-face.
• Conscientious and discreet.

Career Perks & Benefits

We invest in our people and offer a highly competitive package to support your professional and personal life:

• Competitive Compensation: An attractive starting salary, reviewed annually in line with performance.
• Time Off : Enjoy 23 days of annual leave (which increases with your length of service) and comprehensive health support.
• Financial Future: Defined contribution pension scheme from day one.