Posting End Date: February 2, 2025 Join John Lewis or Waitrose today If you've ever stepped through the doors of a John Lewis or Waitrose shop, shopped online, or seen any of our adverts, you'll know there's something unique about us. That unique proposition is our Partners. As co-owners they have a say in our business and receive a share of the profits, so they put time and effort into making it work. Our Partners are the reason we're the success we are. They're our secret sauce; the opportunity for us to differentiate. Job Summary: This role is based at our Herbert Parkinson Textile Factory in Darwen, Lancashire. There is future potential for this role to involve an element of hybrid working, though this will depend on your level of knowledge of the role and industry, and the amount of training required. Job Description: At a glance Salary range - Salary starting from £25,200 Contract type - 2 Permanent roles available Work Pattern - 38.75 Monday to Friday core hours Location : Herbert Parkinson About the role In this role, you would be a member of the Contract team. The contracts team is responsible for the project management of customer orders, which includes planning, organisation and delivery of the contract businesses projects. The team takes collective responsibility for delivering a high quality end to end customer experience. The Project Controller has a fundamental role in managing projects from initial enquiry to installation sign off. Seeking to continuously develop the customer's accounts that you are allocated and take responsibility for providing them with an exceptional end to end service that you would expect from the John Lewis Partnership. You would provide your customers with project plans and updates of these as required so that projects can be monitored practically and financially. Place orders for the raw materials, finished goods and services required for each project and ensure that the controls established for purchasing of raw materials and finished goods are observed. You would also book and manage the employed and sub-contracted fitting team, in conjunction with the other Partners that use the same resource, to maximise the efficiency of the fitting team for all concerned. Essential skills you’ll need Previous experience working in textiles, window coverings, home furnishings or an equivalent industry. Highly numerate and literate and keen to learn about project management Good verbal and written communication skills with internal and external stakeholders Effective time management and organisation skills Attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work well in high pressure environments Desirable skills Experience using systems ACE (quotation system) and Google suite You also can view a copy of the full job outline here: External applications - please see attachment Internal applicants- please use the link below Next Steps The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process"). We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early. You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. Pay: £25,200.00 - £31,900.00 Annual Scheduled Weekly hours: 38.75 Worker Type: Permanent Partner Job Level: Partnership Level 9 Hours of Work: 38.75 - Monday to Friday core hours At the John Lewis Partnership, we embrace our differences. We want you to be you. Because, well, we know you're at your best when you're free to be yourself. Being a truly inclusive employer to us means creating an environment which celebrates your contribution, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. It's why we've set our own aim to become the UK’s most inclusive business - for our Partners (employees) and our customers. We firmly believe that our future success lies in diversity of thought from all Partners and it's integral in our mission to build a happier world. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. And, once you're a Partner, your differences will make all the difference. Find out more about D&I in the Partnership here. We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where it is possible to do so. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview. -