John Lewis Partnership

Hours

"I work in retail so I expect to work evenings and weekends. That I work one weekend in every 6 weeks and one late night a week is a great rota in retail so I am pleased. When working through the graduate scheme you will work longer hours, but this should be a given as you are being fast tracked and need to pick up every advantage and all the experience you can in a short period of time." -- Department Manager, Graduate
"I work three Saturdays out of five. I have been known to spend up to 70 hours in work in one week – this involved coming in *voluntarily* on my days off." -- Section Manager, Graduate
"40 hours a week, I work weekends on a rota basis (3/5 Saturdays and 2/5 Sundays). Company is extremely flexible when it comes to time banking. Partners can leave early when required if possible, even at a short notice, and make up the hours at a later date. A very generous holiday scheme is in place for graduates on the scheme with 24 a year plus an additional 12 for bank holidays and over time worked during Christmas." -- Section Manager, Graduate
"I do around a 45 hour week; I work every other weekend as I am on a rota due to busy trade at the weekend. John Lewis is very flexible with holidays." -- Department Manager, Graduate

"Nature of the work means working outside contracted hours is not uncommon – however I have never had to work at weekends unless volunteering, i.e. attending careers fairs, etc. Management are very flexible with working hours and are approachable." -- Merchandising Administrator, Graduate
"Not in the office, but trains, planes and hotel rooms, etc. Often I work well over the 38 hours I'm paid for, but that’s part of doing the role I do. If work needs doing, I get on and do it. It's give and take. No grumbles at all." -- Project Manager, Implementation, Midlevel
"On average I spend about 48 hours in work and I work three out of five weekends." -- Section Manager, Graduate
"I am contracted to work 37 hours a week which does include two Saturdays. However, I do receive two three-day weekends twice a month. I tend to work more than my contracted hours but this is through choice and not enforced by John Lewis. John Lewis is very flexible to personal needs and allows Partners to find a balance in their work and home life." -- Personnel Procedures Manager, Graduate

"£24,000" -- Section Manager, Graduate
"£24,000" -- Merchandising Administrator, Graduate
"£24,000 on the scheme and will rise after your first appointment." -- Department Manager, Graduate
"£30,000" -- Personnel Procedures Manager, Graduate
"£30,000" -- Department Manager, Graduate
"£30,000" -- Project Manager, Implementation, Midlevel
"Bonus programme is unique and rewarding. It significantly adds to basic pay and is a motivator to drive the Partnership forward." -- Merchandising Administrator, Graduate
"Happy with pay for now. Bonus is the best in the market. Fair and equal as we are a Partnership." -- Project Manager, Implementation, Midlevel

"We have a profit sharing scheme – our bonus varies every year, dependent on profit." -- Section Manager, Graduate
"Bonus is a great incentive for Partners as we are co-owners in the business. It’s one of the perks for working with John Lewis. With stronger results every year, this is only going to get better." -- Section Manager, Graduate
"One of the biggest advantages is the 25% discount card in John Lewis and the 15% discount in Waitrose. This really helps with the cost of living. Additionally with the KNU policy you can often receive discount up to 40%. The salary is standard compared to other graduates schemes. But the real opportunities and promotion prospects outweigh this." -- Department Manager, Graduate

"We have a comprehensive amount of subsidies for theatre and cinema tickets and other activities." -- Section Manager, Graduate
"The Partner bonus, subsidies for ticket to all kinds of events, subsidised gym, dining room on site alongside a number of discounts with leading restaurants/art galleries, etc." -- Merchandising Administrator, Graduate
"We receive many local and Partnership wide benefits and discounts. We received discounted tickets to sporting events, movies, clubs, etc. We also have our holiday centres which are of a very high standard at a very cheap price. We receive good re-location packages as well as secondment expenses. Partners are also able to apply for financial aid in times of need." -- Personnel Procedures Manager, Graduate

"£60 leisure subsidy, 25% discount at John Lewis and 15% at Waitrose, £1,000 relocation allowance (applicable every time you relocate, amounts may vary), 50% off sporting events like Formula 1, ATP Tennis Masters, Golf British Open, Test Match Cricket, free Reading and Norwich FC club tickets." -- Section Manager, Graduate
"The holiday homes the Partnership owns and the associations with Wembley and the O2 mean you can go to great events at discounted prices. Also branches have local deals with bar and restaurants for discounted meals, etc. The discounted Partners Dining Room means the costs of eating daily is minimal. Often cooked meal cost £1.20." -- Department Manager, Graduate
"Business dress subsidy of £350 per year." -- Department Manager, Graduate

"Dependent on trade." -- Project Manager, Implementation, Midlevel
"Depends on company performance. Last year was 18%." -- Department Manager, Graduate

"The founder, John Spedan Lewis, signed an irrevocable trust giving the company to its employees. Thus why we are all Partners, have the same benefits and get an equal % of pay bonus each year." -- Department Manager, Graduate

"It would be a challenge to find a staff canteen that does better scones than us!" -- Personnel Procedures Manager, Graduate

"The size of the company is such that there is flexibility." -- Project Manager, Implementation, Midlevel
"The atmosphere of working in a branch, the recognition that is given for your efforts and the career prospects." -- Department Manager, Graduate

"Discounts, training, well defined structure, excellent communication network." -- Section Manager, Graduate
"Very traditional company that values its customers and Partners above all else." -- Department Manager, Graduate

"The strengths of being traditional can be a hindrance when managing the rapid change of the retail climate." -- Department Manager, Graduate
"Honestly I can’t think of any significant 'worst things' about working here – I thoroughly enjoy my job." -- Personnel Procedures Manager, Graduate

"Don't sponsor work permits :(" -- Section Manager, Graduate [NB. John Lewis is unable to offer sponsorship for work permits, as it is not an area of skill shortage in line with government terms.]