Keen to take on a senior role in retail management? The John Lewis Retail Management scheme will help get you there. Blending coaching, workshops and residential courses with on-the-job experience, the scheme gives you the exposure and support you need to get to the top.

Take ownership
With 27 stores stretching from Aberdeen to Bristol, John Lewis is the largest department store group in the UK. And with many more stores in the pipeline, this is the perfect time to join us. You'll be part of a unique organisation. For a start, you'll be a Partner in the business right from day one, with a say in how it's run and a share in its profits. What's more, you'll co-own an organisation that prides itself on its principles of honesty, fairness and integrity.

It's an approach that works. We were voted 'Britain's Favourite Retailer 2007' in a consumer survey and generated record profits.

Take control
Within 12-18 months you'll be in your first Department Manager role, driving the sales and profits of a £multi-million department and leading a team of around 30. Prove your ability and you could move into senior store management roles or specialist functions like Buying, Merchandising and Distribution.

Take stock
Your degree discipline isn't important. What does matter is your ability to lead, inspire and influence others, build strong teams and work well within them. If you can also analyse and resolve problems, organise and plan ahead, you'll go far.

Take action
You can expect a great deal on top of a competitive salary. There are also all the benefits of sharing in the ownership of the company - including one of the best profit-sharing schemes around. In 2007 it brought each of our Partners the equivalent of nine weeks' pay. If you think you're Partnership material, find out more about a company that gives you a bigger voice, earlier responsibility, better rewards and more to aim for at our website.