As an Events and Marketing Coordinator for John Lewis, you'll be delivering the shop's local marketing strategy and instore events. Ultimately, helping to create exciting retail theatre for our customers, which in turn, delivers additional footfall and commercial opportunities.
You will be responsible for owning and delivering the local marketing plan for your shop. You will be a key ambassador for the shop and the John Lewis brand with both internal and external stakeholders. You will share plans that equip shop Partners to deliver inspiring events that surprise and delight our customers. You will build strong relationships in the community to unlock external marketing opportunities.
You will be passionate about John Lewis & Partners and have a deep understanding of your customer demographic and the way they interact with your shop. You will use this knowledge to develop targeted local marketing objectives that support strategic priorities. You will be focused on creating and delivering a local marketing plan that identifies and unlocks the best opportunities for inspiring creative and innovative customer engagement.
This role is subject to the following pre-employment checks:
5 year reference and Basic Disclosure check.
Desirable experience skills and qualifications:
1. Local or national media experience
2. Experience of utilising social media
3. Creative background in presentation or events
4. Marketing experience
Additional Information
As a Partner you will enjoy our unique benefits package, including staff discount, subsidised food in Partner dining rooms, discounts in local restaurants, subsidised learning, access to exclusive Partnership hotels and so much more.
Please consider the following when making your application:
1. We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early.
2. Print off the job description now if you require it.
The Partnership
We’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.
We’re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose.
As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect.
We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we’re free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective.
As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.
Important points to note:
It’s important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles.
We also recommend that you apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early if we see a high number of applicants.
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 possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.
This is where you'll be based, whether that's in a shop, distribution centre or one of our head offices.
Cambridge (John Lewis)
Grand Arcade
Cambridgeshire, CB2 3DS
We believe in ensuring our Partners have access to a complete spectrum of benefits whilst in the business. After all, our Partners make our Partnership what it is.
Learn a new skill or become more proficient in your hobbies by claiming up to half the cost of certain tutored courses which you pay for yourself
(up to a maximum of £250 per year).
PARTNER DISCOUNT
25% off at John Lewis and 20% at Waitrose. We knew you’d like this one!
(some exclusions apply)
Clubs & Societies
From arts & crafts to fishing, from skiing to running, we have so many clubs and societies bringing Partners with shared interests together.
HOLIDAY & LEAVE
Enjoy a generous holiday provision. Plenty of time for some rest and relaxation.
(The amount of holiday you’ll get depends on your role and working hours. It increases over time).
PENSION & LIFE ASSURANCE
Secure your future with our comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance.
We’re powered by positive Partner networks
Ability
Championing workplace disability inclusion by creating a supportive environment and offering peer communities for those with diverse needs.
Unity
Our BAME Network supports Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Partners, celebrate their contributions and create a more inclusive workplace.
Faith & Belief
FAB (Faith & Belief) is aimed at educating, celebrating and increasing awareness of all faiths and beliefs.
Promoting Gender equality, empowering Partners to overcome barriers and be more involved in topics outside of their day job.
Linkages
Our intergenerational or age network aiming to build awareness of the benefits and opportunities of an intergenerational workforce.
Pride
Our first network that we developed. Designed to support the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.
Working Parents
Our Working Parents’ Network supports and inspires working parents throughout their parenting journey.
Care Experience
Providing a safe and supportive community for Partners with experience in the care system.
Carers Network
The network aims to raise awareness and support Partners who are carers, and their allies.
Did you know?
The (former) Head of GCHQ, Hugh Alexander was working as a Head of Research for the Partnership in 1938?
Hugh Alexander was a crypto analyst who went on to become the Head of GCHQ and worked closely with Alan Turing.
How To Apply
Applying for a job can feel daunting, we don’t want that to be a case as you look to join the Partnership. We want you to perform at your best.
To help you prepare for our application process, take a look at our ‘How to Apply’ page below.
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