Furniture Village, the largest independent and family-owned furniture retailer in Britain, has been making homes beautiful since 1989. With 56 stores nationwide, over 1,200 team members and an impressive 1.5 million square feet of retail space, it is truly are a force to be reckoned with.
Furniture Village firmly believes in growing its own talent, nurturing employees with its 'grow our own' development programme and creating an environment of personal and professional growth. This commitment to its employees is evident in its ‘Retail Family Business of The Year 2024’ award win.
The company has implemented a robust wellbeing strategy with a team of trained Mental Health First Aiders and an employee assistance programme, WeCare. It also offers an extensive list of benefits including an exceptional pay structure, generous holiday allowance, and a unique employee discount policy.
Communication and transparency are key in the organisation. The weekly newsletter from founders Peter and Charlie Harrison keeps all employees abreast of the company's progress and celebrates company and individual achievements. Additionally, its 'Village Voices' initiative encourages open dialogue between employees and the HR team.
Furniture Village is not just about furniture, but also about making a difference. The organisation has raised substantial funds for charities such as The Furniture Makers' Company, The Matt Hampson Foundation, and Cancer Research UK.
Furniture Village is more than just a workplace. It's a community where every employee is valued, heard, and appreciated. This is a company that truly puts people before profit.
