We are Driven by Purpose in the Partnership and strive to give our Partners the tools to progress in their careers whether that be in their current business area or branching out elsewhere.

Partner, Nikki, shares her story on the opportunities she has received in the Partnership and how they have helped shape her.

Nikki’s Story

I started my Partnership career 10-years ago in September 2014 as a Selling Assistant on a Christmas temp contract in John Lewis Brentcross and never thought that I would end up building a whole new career in retail.

Throughout my Partnership career I have worked in various roles including as a People Manager in Stratford and Milton Keynes Waitrose, and managing remotely an aftercare team in Customer Care team. I am currently a Supplier Direct Coordinator and People Manager for the admin team in supply chain.

I feel privileged to work with some extraordinary Partners everyday who are passionate about change to bring our co-ownership model to life and achieve our ambition to be the UK’s most inclusive retailer.

Two years ago I took on the role as a Unity Forum Representative with 4 others with the aim to harvest opinion from the diverse community in the Partnership and discovered it’s something I look forward to each day so that Partner’s voices are heard at the highest level.

On my journey I have learnt the importance of good mentors and coaches and finding where I can truly belong and be my authentic self.

At the John Lewis Partnership, we want all of our Partners (employees) to find happier ways of working. Find out more about our commitment to our Partners, their careers and the incredible benefits of being a Partner in the Partnership by exploring the rest of our careers website.