Darifa Chowdhury

IT Development Manager

"Claire's was exactly the fast paced, challenging environment I was looking for."

“I joined Claire's as a Junior Developer almost nine years ago. I was working as a software engineer at the time, looking after software houses when the Claire's job caught my eye. It was ideal - close to home and just the kind of challenge I was looking for. Today, nine years on, I’m working as the IT Development Manager. That shows how seriously Claire’s takes career development and progression. Everyone’s really supportive. I'm always talking to my managers about my strengths and weaknesses, and together we’ve come up with a Personal Development Plan.”

“I’ve just completed my Management Development Programme, which has helped me to fine-tune my leadership development skills. And my colleagues? Great. Not to mention a lively lot.”

“Claire's is in my blood. It's become like a second home to me, when I'm not working as the Head of Youth Committee in Birmingham - where I assist young people through difficult times in their lives and make sure they look forward to brighter futures. As for my future, I want to progress more with Claire's and become an even more crucial member of the company.”