When browsing through our website, you will come to know some familiar faces within the amazing Partner photography that features.

These Partners are from all different areas of the business and with that, comes their own unique experiences and stories. Stories they wanted to share with you.

Ruth’s Story

I am currently a Talent Acquisition Consultant recruiting for our John Lewis Head Office roles. I was actually TUPED’d into the Partnership from a small start up called Opun in the summer of 2018. Initially, we were not part of the Talent Acquisition team but I was responsible for the full recruitment process including on-boarding of our Trade Partners. After the pandemic, I decided to reach out internally and secured a role within the Talent Acquisition team to continue my career in the Partnership.

Something people would probably not know about me is that I used to play the Alto Saxophone and Tenor Steel Pan. I also have a background in dance and used to work in TV production. I have almost 11-years recruitment experience and prior to that, 9-years as a betting shop manager.

I volunteered for the careers site photoshoot because I already feel like somewhat of a brand ambassador in my role. I speak to candidates daily, seeing them through the process into becoming Partners. I was a mixture of excited and nervous; it was my very 1st professional photo shoot but the team were great! Really engaging and fun! I would highly recommend all Partners do something a little out of your comfort zone that may be a bit scary, be it signing up to a new hobby club via PartnerChoice (our benefits platform) or even volunteering when photoshoot models are needed!