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Future Focus Network

We aim to create a business that is ready for the future and where everyone can thrive, regardless of age and experience. We want to support and engage with customers and colleagues in building a more sustainable future for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Why we started...

We actually started as a Youth Board whose aim was to act as a voice for the younger colleagues across the business.

Over the years, the Youth Board took on a few different forms but we identified that all our ideas were focused around the future of Wickes - whether that’s the current young colleagues who are our future leaders, how we appeal to younger customers, or how the business can be more sustainable - and so we rebranded as the Forward Focus Network.

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Future Focus

We are proud of the progress we have made so far:

We delivered several colleague focused events in 2022, to drive engagement on environmental issues across the business. These have included: Clothes donations, Waste awareness week for store colleagues, British Retail Consortium’s Climate Action Week and sourcing reusable cups for Support Centre colleagues to encourage people to reduce the number of disposable cups used in the office

Using our colleague learning and communication platform the Forward Focus Network created a Climate and Sustainability learning platform that brings together information about our broader Responsible Business Strategy, as well as updates from international climate conferences (for example COP 27), and giving access to learning materials. 

It’s really easy to get involved with the network. You can read more about each group on our Scoop page or sign up to any of the network spaces. From there you can read what’s going on for the Forward Focus network, meet fellow colleagues and learn how to get involved with network activities and events.

Kitchen & Bathroom Design/Sales Consultant

Salary:

Competitive

Location:

Newport, Gwent

Position type

Permanent

Hours

39

Area of interest

Kitchen & Bathroom Showroom

Contract Type

Full Time

County

Gwent

Description

The roleWhether you’re welcoming customers in-store, or visiting them in their own home, you’ll create innovative designs and help them make their dream homes come true. You will own the customer expe

Reference

99597

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Store Manager

Salary:

Competitive

Location:

Bulwell, Nottinghamshire

Position type

Permanent

Hours

39

Area of interest

Store Manager

Contract Type

Full Time

County

Nottinghamshire

Description

Wickes is more than just the nation’s favourite DIY store. It’s a place where we’ll ask for your ideas, listen to your opinions and value the contributions you make. Chances are you’ve never experienc

Reference

99595

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Customer Service Assistant

Salary:

£12.21 per hour

Location:

Stockport, Greater Manchester

Position type

Permanent

Hours

30

Area of interest

Customer Assistants

Contract Type

Full Time

County

Greater Manchester

Description

The Role...Whatever your role in and around the store, everything you do will be focused on the customer experience. Parking will be a breeze, trolleys in easy reach, help always at hand, stock in the

Reference

99593

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Customer Service Assistant

Salary:

£12.21 per hour

Location:

Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

Position type

Fixed Term Contract

Hours

8

Area of interest

Customer Assistants

Contract Type

Part Time

County

Hertfordshire

Description

The Role...Whatever your role in and around the store, everything you do will be focused on the customer experience. Parking will be a breeze, trolleys in easy reach, help always at hand, stock in the

Reference

99592

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Kitchen Apprentice

Salary:

15790.00

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear

Position type

Fixed Term Contract

Hours

40

Area of interest

Apprenticeships

Contract Type

Full Time

County

Tyne & Wear

Description

New Opportunities for 2025 to join our highly successful Kitchen Installations apprenticeship programme Are you interested in learning a new profession, gaining new skills and experience to launch y

Reference

99591

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Customer Service Assistant

Salary:

£12.21 per hour

Location:

Chippenham, Wiltshire

Position type

Permanent

Hours

32

Area of interest

Customer Assistants

Contract Type

Part Time

County

Wiltshire

Description

The Role...Whatever your role in and around the store, everything you do will be focused on the customer experience. Parking will be a breeze, trolleys in easy reach, help always at hand, stock in the

Reference

99590

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Risk Manager (part time) FTC

Salary:

pro-rated + benefits + bonus

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire

Position type

Fixed Term Contract

Hours

24

Area of interest

Finance

Contract Type

Part Time

County

Hertfordshire

Description

We are looking to recruit a part time (2-3 days per week) Risk Manager on an FTC basis between 12-18 months. The successful candidate will support the Internal Audit and Risk Director in developing an

Reference

99589

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Assistant Manager

Salary:

from £28,000

Location:

Crawley, West Sussex

Position type

Permanent

Hours

39

Area of interest

Assistant / Operations Manager

Contract Type

Full Time

County

West Sussex

Description

The Role...An Assistant Manager is the go-to person in the store on shift. You will be there to help inspire your colleagues to deliver the best customer experience in the business and help overcome a

Reference

99587

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Assistant Manager

Salary:

from £27,400

Location:

Basingstoke, Hampshire

Position type

Permanent

Hours

39

Area of interest

Assistant / Operations Manager

Contract Type

Full Time

County

Hampshire

Description

The Role...An Assistant Manager is the go-to person in the store on shift. You will be there to help inspire your colleagues to deliver the best customer experience in the business and help overcome a

Reference

99586

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Customer Service Assistant

Salary:

£12.21 per hour

Location:

Sunderland, Tyne & Wear

Position type

Permanent

Hours

16

Area of interest

Customer Assistants

Contract Type

Part Time

County

Tyne & Wear

Description

The Role...Whatever your role in and around the store, everything you do will be focused on the customer experience. Parking will be a breeze, trolleys in easy reach, help always at hand, stock in the

Reference

99585

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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