Virtual Work Experience
Get a taste of life as a JLP Partner and
discover your career within a unique co-owned business
Get a taste of life as a JLP Partner and
discover your career within a unique co-owned business
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!
At John Lewis and Partners, the role of a Buyer 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 all 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 make it to 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 our branches, and all of the Partners within them. They focus on making their branch a success, through generating sales and motivating their team to deliver high quality for our customers, and our business.
In this module, we will explore the role of Team Managers, their significance within the organisation, and the pathway to becoming one. Get ready for an insightful journey into the heart of John Lewis and Waitrose store operations.
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 we operate in.
In this section, we will delve into the concept of sustainability and purpose and why it's so important for JLP. You'll find out about the initiatives and promises created by us, to help achieve our environmental and societal goals. Get ready to explore the foundation of JLP's commitment to a greener and more sustainable future.
"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."
