Frequently asked questions

Yes. For us to be able to receive your application and track your application through the recruitment process, we need you to log-in or create an account.

It can be up to 3 weeks, so please be patient. We like to look at all applications very carefully, but some of our more popular roles attract a large response and it can take us a while to get back to everyone.

All of our store recruitment is handled by our Central Recruitment team in our Support Centres, so any query you have relating to your application can be handled by e-mailing [email protected]

We would like candidates to submit a CV online with your application. If you have any trouble uploading your CV please contact us [email protected]

Job alerts can be used if we currently don’t have any opportunities that match your skill set, interests or location. Sign up for these alerts and, when an opportunity becomes available, you will receive an e-mail to let you know a suitable vacancy has opened.

You can click here to register your interest in any opportunities that may not be active at the moment.

Scroll down to the bottom of a job alert e-mail and tick unsubscribe. Another way is to log in to your profile and change your job alert preferences. You can update your preferences, or simply change it to 'No' to stop receiving alerts.

Follow this link to request a new password.

You can attach a covering letter with your application once you have registered your details with us. As you go through the application process you will be given the option of uploading 2 documents. Please ensure one of the documents is an up-to-date CV, the second document can be a covering letter.

On the my CVs section of your account you can delete and upload any documents currently assigned to your profile.

If you feel that your skills and experience are a match for multiple positions, you may apply for multiple roles. If you are unsure about which role best suits you, try using our Career Finder tool.

We offer around 10 places on our Graduate Programme each year but there is no limit to the number of graduates who can take up entry-level positions.

31 December, though you can apply earlier. Assessment centres take place during January/February.

We have an in-depth two-stage assessment centre that takes place in January/February for graduates starting the following September. You'll be set a brief ahead of the assessment centre and asked to present back your findings to the interview panel. There will also be a number of group activities to allow you to demonstrate your strengths and competencies.

You'll hear back within a week of the assessment centre.

You're destined for a leadership role in the business! On completion of the two-year graduate programme, you will be offered a role that makes the most of your new skills and experience.

[email protected]

Anyone can study for an apprenticeship with Dunelm if they pass the selection process. New entrants are restricted to the Textiles Manufacturing Apprenticeship based in Leicester. However, once you have a job with Dunelm you can apply for the full range of apprenticeships at many different sites, providing the training is relevant to your current role or future career development.

We do not put a limit on the number of apprenticeship places we offer.

Specific career paths depend on the type of qualification and the needs of the business. However, you will have a nationally recognised qualification and new skills and experience that make internal promotions more likely.