Graduate Careers at John Lewis

A dynamic, modern enterprise comprising 27 department stores, with more on the way… for bright and ambitious graduates, there could hardly be a more inspiring prospect than John Lewis.

As an expanding organisation, we are committed to investing in you as a leader of our future. As a retailer with a unique culture, we promise to welcome and reward your contribution from the moment you join. As an exciting business where vision, energy and determination are prized assets, you’ll have unlimited potential to make a visible impression on our success.

In addition to all the benefits of being a Partner in the business, with a share of the profits and a ‘say’ in how it is run, you can look forward to intensive and comprehensive training which is widely respected as among the best in retailing. Early responsibility is matched by a wealth of long-term career options across the Partnership.

We run a scheme, leading to the appointment to a Department Manager level role within 12-18 months. The starting salary will be £24,000. After appointment as a Department Manager, the next step will be working towards being a member of the senior management team, the Steering Group after 3-4 years. 

We also offer Summer Placements. If you’re a university undergraduate, this could be a chance to learn about our business and demonstrate your potential to become a graduate trainee.

To find the scheme that is right for you, please select from the links on the left-hand side of this page.