Work Experience Placement

About Finisterre

Born two decades ago from the needs of hardy British surfers, Finisterre is proudly B Corp certified and a leader in its field; designing functional and sustainable products for those that share a love of the sea and adventure. Our cliff top headquarters are in St. Agnes, Cornwall and we currently have fifteen retail locations across the UK.

Our people are at the very heart of the Finisterre brand, wherever they may be in the world, sharing our values and vision to make the world a better place.

Exciting opportunity to gain real work experience with Finisterre!

This year, we're thrilled to offer an exciting and hands-on voluntary work experience opportunity for students. We’ll be hosting two groups of six students in the weeks commencing the 13th of July 2026 and the 10th of August 2026 You’ll get to spend a week with us at Finisterre's St Agnes HQ, working across different departments to get a real-life understanding of how we create our products. From workshopping design ideas to learning the process products go through before being made and sold online and in our shops, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the entire journey.

By spending time with all of our teams, you’ll gain valuable insight into each stage of the process and see how all the departments work together to deliver something amazing! This is a great opportunity to work alongside industry professionals, learning the importance of collaboration at every stage.

So, if you are as passionate about the ocean as we are, if you embody our values to be Brave, Honest and Driven, if you want to experience a truly authentic, purpose-led brand, with the vision to create exceptional products in a responsible way, then we would love to hear from you!

Requirements

We want this work experience opportunity to be exciting and beneficial for all students involved. To make sure you get the most out of your time with us, we ask that applicants meet the following requirements:

• Availability: You must be available for the week commencing either 13th of July 2026 or the 10th of August 2026. Each group will join us for a week-long experience, Monday to Friday, 1000-1600 at our St Agnes (Cornwall) head quarters. You'll need to be able to make your on way to and from our offices.
• Age: You must be a student aged over 16 and in current education (secondary, further or higher education).
• Interest in Finisterre and what we do: We’re looking for students who are enthusiastic about Finisterre and passionate about what we do within the retail industry. Whether you're interested in creative design, the process of making products, marketing or how things are sold in stores – this experience is for you!
• Passion for Sustainability: Finisterre is committed to sustainability, so we would love to hear from students who are passionate about making a positive impact in the fashion industry.
• Teamwork: You'll be working alongside other students and Finisterre's professional teams, so we’re looking for students who are collaborative, positive, with a professional approach and enjoy working in teams.
• Commitment: To make the most of this opportunity we would encourage you to attend for the full week and actively engage with all activities.
• Ability to Follow Instructions: As you’ll be rotating through different departments, we need students who can take direction, ask questions when needed, and follow tasks accurately.

This is a great chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at how a leading BCorp company like Finisterre works and gain valuable skills for the future and gain insight into the world of fashion and sustainability.

How to apply

Please follow the instructions in the application to submit your interest. Be sure to include a brief explanation of why you're excited to join the work experience and how your skills or interests align with this opportunity.

We look forward to hearing from you!