Building Happier Futures Programme with Waitrose launch

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

Start Date: 18/06/2026

This is a free event

Location: Waitrose Comely, 38 Comely Bank Rd, Edinburgh EH4 1AW

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

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. 

Programme Details

Welcom Tour – 18th June, 10-12

Job Shadowing – 22nd – 25th June, 10-3

There are only 2 slots available for this programme.

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.

If you have any questions then please contact lynsey.fleming@johnlewis.co.uk.