We’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. Here, we’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.
We’re ruthlessly focussed on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose.
WE ALL OWN IT
As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect. We also take ownership of our own growth and development through the support we receive.
We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we’re free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective.
As Partners, we make all the difference, and we all own it.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We’re passionate about creating a workplace where everyone feels like they belong. We celebrate our differences, build diverse teams, and make sure everyone feels valued and included.
We understand that you work at your best when you’re free to be yourself. That’s why we’re proud to be ourselves. It’s a truly inclusive culture, wherever you work in the Partnership.
Our internal networks (more on them below) and our leaders are committed to our ambition to make the Partnership the most inclusive employer in the UK. Helping to ensure everyone has the same opportunity to thrive in their role and progress.
POWERED BY POSITIVE PARTNER NETWORKS
Our internal networks are for Partners, led by Partners. Alongside the support they provide, they also play a key role in shaping our Partnership strategies:
LINKAGES - Our intergenerational or age network aiming to build awareness of the benefits and opportunities of an intergenerational workforce.
WORKING PARENTS - Our Working Parents’ Network supports and inspires working parents throughout their parenting journey.
CARERS NETWORK - The network aims to raise awareness and support Partners who are carers, and their allies.
BENEFITS
We believe in rewarding our Partners for the special contribution they make to the Partnership. Our founder, John Spedan Lewis, was a big advocate for this too. Many of our benefits have been enjoyed by Partners for generations.
Our range of benefits is vast, so you’re bound to find many that suit your personal interests and lifestyle. From discounts at John Lewis and Waitrose to our unique leisure learning fund and much, much more.
Discount: When you’ve been with us for three months, you’ll get Partnership discount in store and online. That’s 25% off in John Lewis & Partners (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose & Partners (some exclusions apply) You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount.
Shared Parental Leave: Shared parental leave allows you to take a flexible approach to deciding when you’ll be away from work after your baby is born or when you adopt or foster to adopt.
Equal Parenthood Leave: Our equal parenthood leave gives all new parents 26 weeks paid leave (14 weeks at full contractual pay and 12 weeks at 50% contractual pay). It’s available for all Partners who’ve worked for the Partnership for one year at the qualifying week or you’re notified of being matched with a child, regardless of how you become a parent. It tops up any statutory maternity leave and pay, statutory paternity pay and leave or statutory adoption leave and pay.
Holiday and Extended Leave: Depending on your Partnership job level, you’ll get between 22 and 30 days holiday a year, plus bank holiday entitlement and an extra time off if you are employed on Christmas day.
All holiday entitlement is pro-rated depending on when you join and how many days you work per week.
Pension and Life Assurance: The Partnership has a defined contribution pension scheme where your contributions, up to an agreed level, will be matched by the Partnership. Our life assurance scheme provides a lump sum benefit, which may be paid to a chosen benefactor in the event of your death.
Flexible Working (Where applicable): Our open approach to flexible working encourages a positive work-life balance. Wherever possible, we want to give our Partners more freedom and control over their working week.
