Building Happier Futures Programme

Brief Summary: This initiative gives working-age individuals with care experience the opportunity to discover the retail sector as a potential career path in partnership with John Lewis.

Start Date: 21/07/2026

This is a free event

Location: John Lewis Edinburgh, 60 Leith St, Edinburgh EH1 3SP

Participants will gain valuable job shadowing experience, develop vital employability skills in a dedicated interview workshop, and then have a live interview to apply their new knowledge in a realistic, supportive setting.

Programme Details

EVENT DATE TIME
Welcome Tour 21st July 2026 10:00 PM to 12:00 PM
Job Shadowing 27th to 29th July 2026 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Important – Limited Availability

There are 3 slots available for this programme.

Please note that participation in this programme does not constitute a job offer, and any opportunities will depend on local hiring needs at the time. 

Registration Details:

This invitation has been extended to both the local authority and various charities, and we anticipate high demand. To give your candidate the best chance of securing a place, please respond promptly by completing the Candidate Information form.

Other Information:

Building Happier Futures – John Lewis Partnership Careers

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