Interested in retail? Spend a week with us on our Head Office Work Experience and see how a national business runs behind the scenes.
The team:
Our Legal team are the protectors of the business, ensuring that risks are appropriately managed and that company projects are supported. You won’t just be looking at paperwork; you’ll be gaining a real-world look at how we navigate commercial deals, manage data, and protect the Wickes brand. You’ll also spend time with our Sustainability & Environment colleagues. It’s a chance to see how high-level decisions keep a FTSE 250 company moving forward safely.
You’ll learn:
- The art of negotiating supplier contracts to keep the business protected.
- How we handle data responsibly and look after our customers’ privacy.
- The process of responding to legal claims and managing business risks.
- How the legal team supports key strategic developments.
What you’ll do:
- Get to know our team members from the different functions within the legal team (such as commercial, claims, data and sustainability)
- Attend a business briefing
- Undertake various tasks such as contract reviews, drafting, negotiating
Who we’re looking for:
What matters most to us is your positive attitude and potential. And you’d need the following:
- Be 16 years or over
- A positive energy and you like a fast-paced environment!
- You’re curious about how business works
- You’ve got good communication skills
What we offer:
Our work experience is a voluntary placement focused on your personal development. While there is no salary, we’ll cover for your lunch and travel each day.
Our recruitment process
- Apply: Upload your CV and tell us why you’re interested in joining Wickes.
- Interview: A short online chat during the week commencing 18 May so we get to know each other better.
- Start of your work experience: join us for an action-packed week from Monday 6 to Friday 10 July 2026.
About Wickes
What we’re most proud of is our culture. We’re inclusive, supportive and down-to-earth, with a strong sense of teamwork and shared ambition. At Wickes, you can be yourself, ask questions and grow at your own pace
We're a multi-channel home improvement retailer. We generate £1.6bn+ in revenue, operating across 230 stores and online, and supported by over 8000 colleagues.
