Virtual Work Experience
Get a taste of life as a JLP Partner and discover your career within a unique co-owned business
Experience life at JLP
Whether just starting your career or looking to change your career direction, everyone is welcome at JLP. Our virtual work experience gives you a taste of just a few of the careers available across the Partnership.
Our organisation is a complex puzzle of amazing people, with incredible skills all pulling together to achieve the John Lewis Partnership vision. It's time to experience that for yourself!
Complete 2 core modules and unlock 4 exclusive additional modules, exploring a selection of careers at JLP.
Core Modules
The Talent Acquisition team supports hiring managers, Partners, and candidates through all stages of the recruitment process, from creating a vacancy to interviewing and offering.
In this module, you will learn more about our hiring process, from creating an appealing job advert to publishing our interview questions. This will give us the best chance of finding the right person for the role!
At JLP, our People Policy Advice team is there to support all Partners to make well informed decisions using our judgement, ensuring the fair and consistent application of our Partnership policies.
In this module, you will learn how to apply company policy and safe practices while keeping our Partners and customers at the forefront of your decision-making.
Additional Modules
These modules become available once you have completed the core modules.
At John Lewis and Partners, the buyer role is at the heart of our commitment to providing quality products and exceptional customer experiences. As a Buyer, you become a key player in shaping the assortment of products available in our stores and online, ensuring that every item meets the high standards and values that define the John Lewis brand.
In this module, you'll learn about the JLP brand, what products we choose and most importantly why, before assuming the role of Buyer yourself and selecting our next headline product.
The Supply Chain is the beating heart of JLP. Without it running smoothly and efficiently, our well-loved products wouldn't be on the shelves when and where we need them!
In this module, we will delve into the fundamental concepts of Supply Chain Management, exploring its significance and impact on the operations of John Lewis and Waitrose with a particular focus on the role of Distribution.
Our Team Managers are responsible for influencing, motivating and guiding a team whilst driving the shop forward. They contribute to the overall performance of our unique brand through exceptional shop keeping and line management skills.
This module explores what it takes to manage a team and ensure excellent customer service.
Sustainability and Purpose run through everything that we do as a business. We aim to create kinder, fairer futures for our Partners, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we operate.
You'll learn about the initiatives and promises we have created to help achieve our environmental and societal goals.
"I joined the Partnership aged 16, as a seasonal Christmas temp, working weekends whilst at college. I've since completed 2 apprenticeships, fulfilled management positions in both Waitrose and John Lewis stores, and most recently secured a Head Office role within Learning and Development."
