What It's Really Like To Work For Hastings Direct...

I chose to join Hastings Direct eight years ago because I knew how well they supported and looked after their colleagues, including their awareness of colleague wellbeing. I’m currently an Academy Team Leader and seeing people develop, especially when they move on to new positions, is what I love most about my role.

Returning to work after being on maternity leave was extremely nerve racking especially because I had continuous employment for six years. So having a year out was completely out of the ordinary for me. I’ve been fortunate enough to have a really supportive manager, who not only kept me up to date whilst I was off and included me in team off-sites but made returning to work feel like I’d never been away.

My nerves of returning to work were also put at ease by moving from full time to part time hours. 

Since returning to work, I still have a great work life balance. 

The flexibility in my part time hours was exactly what I needed to support my family but still fulfil my role. My hours give me the right amount of time to spend with my daughter and be a Mum as well as focus on my career. My shifts also give me the flexibility to set myself and my daughter up for our day ahead, but without being rushed or short for time meaning I arrive happy and ready to start my day.

If you like what you have heard and would be interested in finding our more, please visit Hastings Direct Careers.