Hobbycraft

Hobbycraft is dedicated to Get Britain Crafting – we believe the benefits of crafting on everyday health and wellbeing are significant.
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Hobbycraft, the UK's leading arts and crafts retailer, is on a mission to get Britain crafting. With over 100 stores nationwide and a dedicated online platform, Hobbycraft is not just a purveyor of crafting supplies but also a source of inspiration and advice. It delivers this through a comprehensive programme of in-store workshops and online tutorials. Hobbycraft is committed to sustainable growth, prioritising the wellbeing of its employees, the communities it serves, and conducting business with transparency and integrity.

Its commitment to employee engagement is evident in the unique Artisan programme, designed to nurture talent within the business. This programme empowers colleagues to maximise their skills, fostering growth and fuelling passions. Communication lies at the heart of Hobbycraft, from regular newsletters and updates to the CEO's one-on-one meetings with every head office team member. The 'Community Corner Newsletter' showcases the company's charity work and actions towards Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

Hobbycraft also hosts regular listening groups, providing clarity on operations, sales, people, and processes. This platform allows colleagues to share ideas, promoting continuous improvement across all areas of the business. The company also embraces hybrid working, a move that has been beneficial in maintaining a collaborative culture and enhancing colleague wellbeing.

In all its endeavours, Hobbycraft remains customer-centric, reflecting customer needs and wants in the products they sell and the services they provide. The organisation’s love for craft is shared by everyone, from avid enthusiasts to crafting experts, and is a driving force in fostering employee engagement and wellbeing.

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My Team

90% of staff agreed

My team is fun to work with

The Head Office at Hobbycraft runs a 'Summer Fete' where all teams build their own fete game with food and drink provided for colleagues and for them to take the afternoon to enjoy some downtime, playing games and interacting with other teams. All money raised was donated to Hobbycraft’s charity partner.
Fair Deal

69% of staff agreed

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Artisan Colleagues receive enhanced pay rates as a result of their skills and unique crafting talents. The organisation also shares any profits made from designs or products that the Artisan Colleagues design. This has resulted in some colleagues receiving over £5000 in addition to their wages in the past year.
My Manager

85% of staff agreed

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

The organisation currently has development programmes in place that create a pathways for colleagues to progress to Team Leaders by completing a set of competency tasks that are both demonstrative and theoretical. Alongside this, it has a programme for Assistant Managers to progress to a Territory Managers in the same way.
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90% of staff agreed

My team is fun to work with

The Head Office at Hobbycraft runs a 'Summer Fete' where all teams build their own fete game with food and drink provided for colleagues and for them to take the afternoon to enjoy some downtime, playing games and interacting with other teams. All money raised was donated to Hobbycraft’s charity partner.
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69% of staff agreed

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Artisan Colleagues receive enhanced pay rates as a result of their skills and unique crafting talents. The organisation also shares any profits made from designs or products that the Artisan Colleagues design. This has resulted in some colleagues receiving over £5000 in addition to their wages in the past year.
My Team
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90% of staff agreed

My team is fun to work with

The Head Office at Hobbycraft runs a 'Summer Fete' where all teams build their own fete game with food and drink provided for colleagues and for them to take the afternoon to enjoy some downtime, playing games and interacting with other teams. All money raised was donated to Hobbycraft’s charity partner.

Quick Facts

Organisation established in
1995
Total number of UK employees
Number of UK locations
39
Employee average age
19% : 81%
Male : Female employee ratio
9%
Employees earning £35k+
18%
Employee turnover (voluntary)
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Our aim is to make Hobbycraft the best place to work and shop in the UK.

Dominic Jordan, CEO

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