York is a city steeped in ancient history, and makes an ideal getaway destination or day out for everyone from couples to families. Its exquisite architecture and tangle of quaint, cobbled streets gives the city a romantic ambience, whilst the wealth of visitor attractions and gruesome historic tales make it a great place for kids to explore and learn.
Charles Clinkard sits in Coppergate Walk, also home to high street brands, cafes, galleries and museums. There’s lots of exiting developments unfolding at our York store, read on to find out!
Steph Embleton has been a part of the York team for 3 years and is currently taking part in our Recognising Talent Scheme, which involves gaining an NVQ Level 2 qualification. We spoke to her to fins out why she loves working in retail and wants to further her career in one of the shoe shops in York.
What did you do before Charles Clinkard?
I left college and started working in the shop – initially working part time.
What’s the best bit of your job?
Meeting people everyday!
What do you do when you’re not at work?
I enjoy going out for something to eat with people from work, going to the cinema or out for drinks.
What do you hope to do when you gain your qualification?
Go out for drinks to celebrate! My exams are in April then I may do the Level 3 qualification, they prepare me for a role in management.
What are your favourite shoes from Charles Clinkard?
I always wear Gabor, especially for work – they’re so comfortable!
There’s even more excitement at the shoe shops in York as another member of the team, Sarah, is about to go on maternity leave to have her first baby! Sarah is part of the fixtures and fittings at the York shoe shop, as she has worked there for 13 years and in 2005 won Consultant of the Year at the Footwear Awards! Having previously trained and worked as a nursery nurse, she’ll be more than cut out for her new role as a mum!
Join us in wishing Sarah a huge congratulations and best of luck!
Originating as a bookstore, our shoe shop in York is situated opposite famous Jorvik Viking centre, where you can journey through a reconstruction of Viking streets and come face to face with a Viking! Why not find out more about our shoe shop in York and meet manager Ginny on our Store Locator page.
