Jodie Woolaway
Head Office
HR assistant
Length of service
1 year (2023)
What would you say to someone thinking of applying for a role at Leekes?
“As a family-run business, it is clear to see how passionate and driven the members of the family are in making the Leekes Retail & Leisure Group as successful as it can be. With constant updates and new things coming, it is a great company to join if you are eager to learn and open to new ideas.”
Why did you choose to work for Leekes?
After leaving sixth form and not knowing what I wanted to do, I started working in grocery retail at the age of 18. I spent 3 years there working as a colleague and the following 6 years as a team manager. During my time as a team Manager, I found that I really enjoyed the “people” aspect of my job and this pushed me to pursue a role in HR. I saw that Leekes were recruiting and thought where better to start a career in HR than at a retail business! The HR team contacted me and we had a conversation about my career expectations, as the role would be one with a clear line of progression… This was exactly what I was looking for.
What aspect of your role do you enjoy the most?
I enjoy welcoming new starters to the company and building new relationships with colleagues across the group.
What’s your biggest achievement to date working for Leekes?
Updating our training and starting to move it all online so it is more future-proof and easily amendable when laws and policies change.
What is your team environment like? Tell us what you enjoy the most
We all get on well and support each other.