Ask Fennies: People Team

We sat down with the Fennies People Team, Caroline Horsley , Head of Talent and Chloe Barrett , HR Manager, to discover more about life at Fennies and to give you some of their top tips when applying for a job at Fennies!???

Chloe, what is the working culture like at Fennies???

At Fennies, our aim is to change the perception of the nursery industry by being the best and moving it forward. Our driven team know what really matters - their passion for our mission and values contribute to our growing business and exceptional culture.??

Fennies is a family-run business, and we keep that family culture throughout all our sites at Fennies. Having only joined the business a few weeks ago, I can't emphasise how friendly, welcoming, and kind everyone has been, and I already feel at home!??

What are the benefits of working at Fennies??

At Fennies, you'll get up to 33 days of annual leave, the chance to join the cycle to work scheme, exciting team incentives, and fun monthly events to help you progress in your life outside of Fennies- think summer BBQs, online quizzes and mental health well-being support!???

We offer competitive salaries for our team members, as well as offering free healthy lunches for our employees every day!???

We are dedicated to developing your skills from day one of your careers at Fennies through the Fennies Academy , the Apprenticeship Programme and our week-long induction.?

Now we know everything we need to know about Life at Fennies Caroline, what would you recommend to someone who is applying for a job at Fennies to include on their CV??

I have four top tips which would be...?

1. Keep it Short and Sweet, make sure your CV is tailored, meaning it’s made for the job you’re applying for by looking at the job description and making your CV relevant to the information provided??
2. Don’t forget to include your achievements. If you’re an experienced practitioner, use the most recent achievements as examples??
3. For those of you with less experience, don’t forget to think back to school and mention any awards you may have won or any successful groups you were a part of?
4. And my last tip would be to make sure you keep your CV up to date!???

Do you have any top tips for my interview at Fennies??

I know that Interviews can be nerve-racking, so it’s a good idea to be well-prepared to help keep your mind at ease.? Before your interview, make sure you plan your route to the nursery to ensure you arrive on time, dress smartly and always be polite. Remember, first impressions count!??

We are always looking for our practitioners to have a keen interest in the early years, and it's great to show that you have creative ideas during your nursery interview.???

A good knowledge of the nursery you’re applying for definitely helps, so have a look at the nursery website or social media channels before applying.??

Find out more about Fennies careers and join our outstanding teams today: https://fennies.com/careers ?