Careers

From playground design and engineering to sales and installation, our comprehensive range of playground services would not be possible without the experienced and diverse team at the heart of Wicksteed.

In order to provide the best products for our customers, we need the best people behind us and are therefore always looking for new talent.

We provide full in-house training for all of our roles, heavily supported by our existing team, so if you’re a passionate, creative, and driven individual who is interested in working for the UK’s leading playground equipment manufacturer, browse our current vacancies below and apply today.
From playground design and engineering to sales and installation, our comprehensive range of playground services would not be possible without the experienced and diverse team at the heart of Wicksteed.

In order to provide the best products for our customers, we need the best people behind us and are therefore always looking for new talent.

We provide full in-house training for all of our roles, heavily supported by our existing team, so if you’re a passionate, creative, and driven individual who is interested in working for the UK’s leading playground equipment manufacturer, browse our current vacancies below and apply today. Explore

Current Vacancies

Group Digital Marketing Manager

Full Time / Permanent

Location: Kettering Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time, Monday- Friday - 8.30am – 5pm We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated, and creative Group Digital Marketing Manager to lead the digital strategy for the Wicksteed Group of Companies – the UK’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of outdoor play and leisure equipment. With a rich heritage dating back to 1918, our group – including Wicksteed Leisure, Playtime by Fawns, and Russell Play, is synonymous with quality, innovation, and inspiring play experiences. From design and manufacturing to installation and maintenance, we bring playgrounds and public spaces to life across the UK. As our Group Digital Marketing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering impactful digital campaigns that drive engagement, increase brand visibility, and generate leads across our three established brands. OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE • Proven experience in PPC and SEO with a track record of driving significant growth in high-growth consumer brands. • Strong expertise in A/B testing and conversion optimisation. • Proficiency in using data analytics tools such as Google Analytics, SEMrush, or similar to track and improve performance. • Ability to manage large marketing budgets and deliver against KPIs. • High-energy individual with the ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. • Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a focus on collaboration and innovation. • Proven success scaling digital marketing efforts for high-growth consumer brands with measurable results. YOUR MAIN DUTIES WILL INCLUDE • Strategic Leadership: Own and lead the digital marketing strategy, including PPC, SEO, email marketing, and other channels to drive growth and revenue across all companies in the group. • PPC Campaign Management: Drive the strategy, execution, and continuous optimisation of high-impact PPC campaigns across Google, social media, and other paid platforms to maximise ROI, scale performance, and achieve business growth objectives. • SEO: Oversee and enhance SEO efforts, ensuring that content, technical elements, and offsite strategies align for optimal search rankings. • A/B Testing & Conversion Optimisation: Spearhead comprehensive A/B testing initiatives across landing pages, ad creatives, and website experiences to significantly improve conversion rates, enhance user engagement, and drive measurable business outcomes. • Data-Driven Decisions: Leverage advanced analytics and performance metrics to drive strategic marketing decisions, optimise budget allocation, and continuously improve ROI through actionable insights and data-informed optimisations. • Cross-Channel Marketing: Develop cohesive, integrated campaigns across digital channels, including paid, owned, and earned media. Understand current social media platforms. • Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing digital marketing team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. • Strategic Budgeting: Expertise in identifying optimal allocation of marketing funds, developing financial models and projections, and presenting well-supported recommendations to key stakeholders.  • Any other duties as directed by a manager or director. WHAT WE OFFER Attractive salary Pension scheme 25 days holiday along with bank holidays Opportunity for hybrid working after training and probationary period is complete Early finish on Friday’s (4pm) Access to offers and services available through HR software and our lead trade body. Potential to receive monthly rewards Please submit a short letter of application along with your CV to [email protected] Wicksteed is an equal opportunities employer - applicants will not be excluded on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
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Playground Installer

Full Time / Permanent

Location: Covering the Midlands and North of England (Candidates ideally based in or near  Kettering) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 4:30pm, including a 30-minute unpaid break (45  hours per week). Wicksteed Leisure is one of the UK’s leading providers of playground and leisure equipment, with a  heritage dating back to 1918. From design and manufacturing through to installation and  maintenance, our success is built on expertise and the diverse team at the heart of Wicksteed. As part of the Wicksteed Leisure Group, Playtime by Fawns brings over 30 years of experience  specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of high-quality timber play equipment for the  education sector. Together, we combine innovation, craftsmanship and sector expertise to deliver  outstanding play environments across the UK. OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD • Have a strong understanding of playground installation and safety regulations • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and job sheets • Proficiency with hand tools and power tools, ensuring safe and effective use • Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions precisely • Problem-solving skills to address on-site challenges • Excellent communication skills to work with colleagues and clients • Eligible for an enhanced DBS check (to work within schools and around children) • Full, clean UK driving licence YOUR MAIN DUTIES WILL INCLUDE • Install play equipment, in line with design instructions • Work closely with team members and management to ensure projects are completed on time • Maintain accurate progress updates and uphold our high-quality service standards WHAT WE OFFER Salary negotiable on experience 25 days holiday along with bank holidays Pension scheme Access to offers and services available through HR software. Long Service awards Training We provide full training for all of our roles, heavily supported by our existing team so if you are  interested in joining our dynamic and friendly, Installations Department please submit your application along with your CV to [email protected] Wicksteed is an equal opportunities employer - applicants will not be excluded on the grounds of  sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion, belief,  or sexual orientation.  
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