William Hill

1 Bedford Avenue

London

WC1B 3AU

Website

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/william-hill/

About

William Hill

William Hill started his business in 1934, travelling on a motorbike, taking bets in the local area of Birmingham. Continuing the innovative spirit of our founder, we have grown into an international and multi-brand business which was acquired by evoke, one of the world’s leading online betting and gaming companies.

We make a huge investment in our people, offering great career development opportunities. Our colleagues make William Hill what it is and we offer a fast-paced environment where we have fun, celebrate success and give you all the tools you’ll need to be your best self.

Retail Careers

With around 1,300 shops across the UK, we've been a permanent fixture on the UK high street since 1966 - and our Retail team sit right at the heart of our high-street experience.

Welcome to the team

Our colleagues in retail work as part of our UK division, which brings together all of our UK customers, whether that's betting online or in our shops, meaning we all benefit from working together to provide a customer experience that’s both safe and great fun.

The careers we offer in our shops are about much more than simply taking bets. Our colleagues are the backbone of our business and working in retail for William Hill is really about getting to know our customers and the communities in which we live and work.

Benefits

We offer a range of competitive benefits because we care about our people and their development. From financial benefits to our health and wellbeing initiatives, we want you to know that, at William Hill, we win together:

Working hours: We’ve a range of full and part-time hours on offer.
Annual Pay Review & Bonus Scheme: Your base salary will be reviewed annually, and you will also qualify for an annual performance bonus
Holiday entitlement: You’ll be entitled to 28 days holiday annually (pro rata)
Paid birthday day off: In addition to your 28 days holiday, you will receive an extra paid day off for your birthday which can be taken any time within your birthday month.
Subsidised travel: For roles based in London, you’ll enjoy access to our heavily discounted (or free, depending on location) Zone 1-6 Oyster card for convenient, reduced cost commuting.
Pension plan: We’ll match your pension contributions to 4%.
Sharesave Scheme: An opportunity to purchase 888 William Hill shares at a discounted price, invest in the future of our business and share in our success together.
Perks and discounts: When you’re part of William Hill, you’ll enjoy great discounts in high street shops, cinemas and even holidays.
Training and development: We do right by our people, promoting from within and nurturing a culture where people want to join and love to stay. We’ll support your growth with career development opportunities.
Cycle to Work: a great employee benefit which offers the most cost-effective way to get new cycling equipment.

Company profile type:

Employer

Company size:

1000+ employees

Industry:

Entertainment Venues and Theaters

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FAQ:

Who is Evoke?

Evoke is the name and power behind the iconic brands William Hill, 888 and Mr Green. With a mission to deliver world-class betting and gaming experiences for customers, find out more about our group here.

What is your company vision and mission?

Our Vision: "Making life more interesting"

Our Mission: "To delight players world-class betting and gaming experiences"

To find out more about our wider group strategy, click here.

What are your company values?

William Hill is built on a strong sense of purpose, and our values define us. Forget lip service. Our values aren’t just words; they’re the air we breathe, the decisions we make, the way we treat each other and our customers.

Raise our game

We aim for excellence, encourage creativity, and have fun.

Win together

We work as one inclusive team to achieve great things.

Customer 1st

We entertain our customers with safe gambling experiences.

How do you make sure you are an inclusive employer?

At William Hill, we pride ourselves on creating a space where everyone can feel that they belong. We’re a diverse organisation with colleagues from many different walks of life, each bringing different experiences and perspectives. We have a variety of employee-led communities which aim to provide support, raise awareness, and build a sense of belonging across the entire business. To find out more click here.

We’re an inclusive employer — and this extends to how we hire. We strive to be inclusive at every stage of the hiring process, from the language we use in our job descriptions to the way we conduct our interviews.

Should you require any additional assistance during the application process, please contact us at: recruitment@williamhill.co.uk

How does William Hill’s hiring process work?

The recruitment process can vary depending on which role you apply for, so it is best to reach out to your recruiter for specific details however, if you have found a role that looks of interest to you, be sure to apply via our careers site.

For our Retail roles you will then be invited to complete an online assessment. If you are successful at this stage you will then be invited to attend a competency based interview.
For our corporate roles, once you have submitted your CV, our recruitment team will assess your skills and experience relevant to the specifications of the job your have applied for. If you are selected to advance to the next stage, you will be invited to have an initial call with one of our recruiters for you to learn a little more about the role and company.

If the recruiter still feels you would be a suitable candidate for the role following on from this conversation, you will be invited to attend a competency-based interview with the hiring manager. At this stage the process may differ depending on the role/team; in some circumstances you may be invited for a second interview with potential stakeholders/teammates.

Once all stages are complete, the hiring manager(s) will complete their feedback and confirm whether or not you have been successful for the role you have applied for. If you are successful, you will hear back from your recruiter for them to then discuss the job offer in more detail.

Does William Hill offer flexible working?

At William Hill we are all about creating a two-way, high-trust culture that’s tied to our values, where colleagues can work flexibly in a way that suits them.

Several roles allow for working from home, which can open the door to a better work-life balance.

We also recognise the benefit of face-to-face connection and collaboration with colleagues and customers. For our shop-based Retail roles, we offer a range of full time and part hours, and always try to provide you with a reasonable level of flexibility.