Beauty Guide
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Position Overview & Specifications
Would you love to provide an impartial and unique experience for our John Lewis customers? This exciting and inovative role could be just what you are looking for.
You'll be responsible for providing inspirational personalised beauty advice, creating the ultimate cosmetic related "theatre" within our branches, and keeping ahead of the competition to provide market leading content to our social media followers.
Job Requirements:
This role will be pivotal in our move towards a more memorable and rewarding experiential shopping experience for our customers. You will embody customer centricity adapting your appointment to the needs of your customer and ensuing they leave the branch with an unforgettable market leading customer experience. Working as part of a team in our Beauty Society you would be facilitating appointments with customers, thinking commercially to maximize sales opportunities and hosting beauty talks to larger groups.
You'll love keeping up to date with the latest trends in make-up and skincare and thrive on 'customer likes' on our social media platforms.
As a Partner you'll enjoy our unique benefits package, including staff discount, subsidised food in Partner dining rooms, discounts in local restaurants, cinema vouchers and access to exclusive Partnership hotels. The list is endless...
Required essential experience skills and qualifications:
- Qualifications should be at National Framework Level 4 or above.
- Examples include Diplomas, Certificates of Higher Education, Foundation Degrees, HNDs and Bachelor Degrees.
Desirable experience skills and qualifications:
- Keen interest in beauty and style.
- A qualification that includes a significant amount of content related to Beauty, Skincare or make-up artistry.
- Experience on a make-up counter would be beneficial.
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:
- This role is subject to the following pre-employment screening: 2 year reference check.
- We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early.
- Print off the job description now if you require it.
- Ensure you have an up-to-date CV.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General Merchandise & Superstores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Beauty Guide roles across John Lewis's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General Merchandise & Superstores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,200 - £27,200 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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