Search
Search

My Career Plan

snippet image

My Plan

Developing your own career plan is an important step in taking charge of your professional life and achieving your long-term career goals.  


We want you to own your development, so here a few things you might want to think about. 

snippet-image

Why is having a career plan so important?

Knowing the direction of your career will not only give you a clear objective it will also help you make more informed decisions about your future.  It will increase your motivation to achieve your goals, identify areas for growth and, with each achievement, give you a greater sense of satisfaction.

snippet-image

Manageable goals

Having a series of smaller, manageable goals is an effective way to achieve your career goal. It helps you stay motivated, track progress, focus on specific objectives, build confidence, and ultimately, move closer to realising your long-term career aspirations.



In the coaching section we use the GROW model which shows how to establish your goal, the current reality, your options and the will to reach your goal.

Use this model to understand what steps you need to take to reach your goal and then take them one step at a time.

There is a range of goal setting techniques available in our planning tools section.

snippet image

Snippet Heading

Who am I?

Review

Networking

image displayed in the tab switcher

Who am I?

Self-awareness is critical to career development because it helps you identify your strengths and weaknesses, set realistic goals, improve decision-making, adapt to change, and build better relationships with others. There are self awareness tools available to you in our Development Resources page, using these will help you gain important insight into your strengths and opportunities.
image displayed in the tab switcher

Review

Regular reviews are an important part of career development. They provide feedback, help with goal setting, identify development opportunities, recognise achievements, and aid in career planning. By embracing regular reviews, you can take control of your professional development and work towards achieving your long-term career aspirations. Take control and book regular reviews with your line manager.
image displayed in the tab switcher

Networking

Networking is an essential part of career development. It helps you access new opportunities, gain knowledge and support, pursue professional development, and increase your visibility within your industry. By building and maintaining strong professional relationships, you can achieve your career goals and stay ahead of the curve. Not everyone finds networking easy and sometimes it is hard to know where to start, you can find support in the Planning Tools section. 

Sponsors and Mentors

View all

    • A mentor provides guidance and support for personal and professional growth, while a sponsor advocates for career advancement and creates opportunities for career development within an organisation. Both roles are important for career development, and individuals can benefit from having both a mentor and a sponsor in their career network.
    • A sponsor is typically a senior-level leader within an organisation who advocates for the career advancement of a less senior individual. The sponsor-sponsee relationship is focused on creating opportunities for career advancement and providing exposure to key decision-makers within the organisation. A sponsor may recommend the sponsee for promotions, provide introductions to influential leaders within the organisation. Having a sponsor is an important part of career development. They can provide you with support, advocacy, feedback, networking opportunities, and accountability, all of which can help you achieve your career goals.
    • A mentor is typically a more experienced professional who provides guidance, advice, and support to a less experienced individual. The mentor-mentee relationship is usually focused on personal and professional growth, with the mentor offering advice on career development, skill-building, and goal-setting. A mentor may help the mentee develop a career plan, provide feedback on their performance, and offer networking opportunities to help the mentee build relationships. The focus of the mentor-mentee relationship is on personal and professional growth, and the mentor is typically someone who has already achieved success in the mentee's desired career field. A mentor can provide you with guidance, career development, networking opportunities, emotional support, and positive role modelling. By working with a mentor, you can enhance your skills, achieve your goals, and become more successful.
snippet image

Finding the right mentor is really important.

Think about your existing network, is there anyone that has helped and supported you in the past or pointed out your strengths, or given you helpful constructive feedback?

How can your line manager help you?

Who might they be aware of who could help you?

Could they make an initial introduction?

Assistant Manager

Salary:

from £26,680.00

Location:

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Position type

Permanent

Hours

39 Hours

Area of interest

Assistant / Operations Manager

Contract Type

Full Time

County

Cambridgeshire

Description

Wickes, Forty Acre Road, Peterborough, PE1 5PS 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

Reference

98783

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Find out more
Kitchen & Bathroom Design/Sales Consultant

Salary:

Competitive

Location:

Martlesham Heath, Suffolk

Position type

Permanent

Hours

24 Hours

Area of interest

Kitchen & Bathroom Showroom

Contract Type

Part Time

County

Suffolk

Description

Wickes, Beardmore Park, Martlesham, Ipswich, IP5 3RX 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

Reference

98782

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Find out more
Kitchen & Bathroom Design/Sales Consultant

Salary:

Competitive

Location:

Martlesham Heath, Suffolk

Position type

Permanent

Hours

32

Area of interest

Kitchen & Bathroom Showroom

Contract Type

Full Time

County

Suffolk

Description

Wickes, Beardmore Park, Martlesham, Ipswich, IP5 3RX 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

Reference

98781

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Find out more
Customer Service Assistant

Salary:

£11.44 per hour

Location:

Martlesham Heath, Suffolk

Position type

Permanent

Hours

39 Hours

Area of interest

Customer Assistants

Contract Type

Full Time

County

Suffolk

Description

Wickes, Beardmore Park, Martlesham, Ipswich, IP5 3RX 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, trol

Reference

98780

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Find out more
HR Compliance and Services Manager - Northampton

Salary:

Competitive

Location:

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Position type

Permanent

Hours

37.5 Hours

Area of interest

Human Resources

Contract Type

Full Time

County

Northamptonshire

Description

HR Compliance and Services Manager Are you an experienced HR Generalist looking for a new and challenging role for 2025, a role where you can bring your own creativity and knowledge, answered yes?, th

Reference

98779

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Find out more
Customer Service Assistant

Salary:

£11.44 per hour

Location:

Bedford, Bedfordshire

Position type

Permanent

Hours

20 Hours

Area of interest

Customer Assistants

Contract Type

Part Time

County

Bedfordshire

Description

Wickes, Riverfield Drive, Perkins Road, Bedford, MK41 0UE 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,

Reference

98778

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Find out more
Assistant Manager

Salary:

frrom £26,680.00

Location:

Basingstoke, Hampshire

Position type

Permanent

Hours

39 Hours

Area of interest

Assistant / Operations Manager

Contract Type

Full Time

County

Hampshire

Description

Wickes, Millenium Court, Churchill Way West, Basingstoke, RG21 6AA 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 deliv

Reference

98777

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Find out more
Kitchen & Bathroom Design/Sales Consultant

Salary:

Competitive

Location:

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Position type

Permanent

Hours

27 Hours

Area of interest

Kitchen & Bathroom Showroom

Contract Type

Part Time

County

Greater Manchester

Description

Wickes, 456 Altrincham Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9BL The roleWhether you’re welcoming customers in-store, or visiting them in their own home, you’ll create innovative designs and help them ma

Reference

98776

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Find out more
Store Manager

Salary:

Competitive

Location:

Hereford, Herefordshire

Position type

Permanent

Hours

39 Hours

Area of interest

Store Manager

Contract Type

Full Time

County

Herefordshire

Description

Wickes, Widemarsh Street, Hereford, HR4 9EZ The Role...The role of our Store Managers is essential to our business. We are looking for transferable skills, which include inspirational leadership, bein

Reference

98775

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Find out more
Customer Service Assistant

Salary:

£11.44 per hour

Location:

Andover, Hampshire

Position type

Permanent

Hours

13

Area of interest

Customer Assistants

Contract Type

Part Time

County

Hampshire

Description

Wickes, Northern Avenue Retail Park, Northern Avenue, Andover, SP10 4DU The Role...Whatever your role in and around the store, everything you do will be focused on the customer experience. Parking wil

Reference

98774

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Find out more