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Lakeland

Lakeland

Retail

Windermere, Cumbria 8,925 followers

Experts in cooking, baking, cleaning & laundry since 1964.

About us

As one of the UK's home shopping pioneers with nearly half a century of experience under our belts, Lakeland offer an unrivalled collection of creative kitchenware, practical ideas for the home and garden, and inspiring gifts from all over the world. Our buyers search for innovative products that make life easier, before putting them through a rigorous selection and testing process to ensure they meet our exacting standards. From everyday utensils and preserving basics, to never-seen-before cookware; if they've made it into our range, you can be sure they'll be long-lasting and offer great value for money. We are so confident of this that every item is backed by our reassuring, no-quibble guarantee. If for any reason you aren't 100% happy, you'll get your money back, no questions asked. It's this kind of dedication to service that has gained us such a loyal customer following over the years. Founded in the early 60s, we're a family-owned business with the same strong values of quality and customer care now as when we first started. From selling plastic bags for home freezing from a garage in Windermere, to over 4000 kitchen and home solutions today, Lakeland has grown to see us sending out thousands of parcels a day from our despatch centre, and we currently have 68 stores nationwide stretching from Inverness to Truro... and more in the pipeline!

Industry
Retail
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Windermere, Cumbria
Type
Privately Held
Founded
1964
Specialties
Retail, Innovation, Kitchenware, and Customer Service

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Employees at Lakeland

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    Lakeland are currently looking for and IT Project Manager Fixed Term Until End June 2026 39 Hours per week Hybrid Working (Head Office in Windermere -3 days per week Tues/Weds and 3rd day TBA) An exciting role within the Lakeland IT Team has arisen, offering the opportunity to provide in-house management expertise for technical IT projects as defined by Lakeland's digital initiatives and required system changes. Lakeland is embarking on an exciting period of system and process improvement to better align and react to the ever-changing needs of its customers, advancing technology and market opportunities. Reporting to the IT Development Manager this role will be critical in defining, designing, managing and implementing system changes in order to maximise the operational effectiveness of the business. https://lnkd.in/e9MWiVGG

  • We are looking for an IT Business and Test Analyst to join our IT team. It’s an exciting dual role within our IT department offering the opportunity to combine both business analysis and integration testing skills. You will divide your time equally between the two disciplines in supporting Lakelands delivering of significant system and process improvement initiatives. The role is permanent and full time 39 hours per week. Hybrid working - minimum requirement of 3 full office days working in Windermere. This vacancy is due to close on 18 April 2025. If you would like to find out more, please follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/e-mz2PV5

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  • We are seeking a Financial Accounting Manager to join our Finance team in Windermere. You will support the Head of Financial Control and the wider business on matters relating to financial processes and accounting, treasury management, audit and business reporting. You will be responsible for all property related accounting, including developing and implementing new FRS102 Lease Accounting procedures along with leading year end processes and completing VAT returns. Constant review of financial processes to ensure they are well controlled, compliant and efficient and developing internal controls. Leadership of team members and collaborating with the wider finance function whilst developing relationships with stakeholders across the business. The role is permanent, 39 hours per week. Hybrid working (Head Office, Windermere – 3 days per week) If you would like to find out more, please follow the link below:   https://lnkd.in/eqXQreGH This vacancy is due to close on 4 April 2025.

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  • We are seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to join our Buying Team, based in Windermere. It’s an exciting and varied job and a real opportunity to start a career in Merchandising, this role would be perfect for someone who has studied maths, business or economics and looking for an opportunity to begin their career in business. You’ll be comfortable with IT and have good excel skills, with good numerical and analytical skills and a great attention to detail. The role is Fixed Term for 12 months and 39 hours per week. Hybrid working (Head Office, Windermere – 3 days per week) If you would like to find out more, please follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/eWXYvZr7 This vacancy is due to close on 20 February 2025. 

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  • An exciting dual role within the Lakeland IT Team has arisen, offering the opportunity to combine both business analysis and integration testing skills. You will divide your time equally between the two disciplines in supporting Lakelands delivering of significant system and process improvement initiatives. The role is permanent and full time 39 hours per week. Hybrid working (Head Office Windermere – 3 days per week (Tues/Wed & 3rd TBA Day) If you would like to find out more, please follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/eTfw4GQH

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  • It’s an exciting day for us today as we get ready to host a very special myLakeland event featuring Nancy Birtwhistle, in celebration of our 60th. Here’s a quick peek behind the scenes as we start to transform our flagship store ready for tonight. If you’re a Lakeland app owner you’ll be able to watch along from 7pm as we broadcast live. We hope you’re as excited about it as we are. #myLakeland #GBBO #Baking #Homeware

  • Are you a Lakeland app owner? If you are, we're really hoping that you've spotted the details of our special event that's happening at 7pm on the 7th November. We'll be broadcasting an extra special event, hosted by our very own Katherine Kilpatrick, and featuring the amazingly talented Nancy Birtwhistle, live from our flagship store in celebration of our 60th. Wish us luck! #mylakeland #loyaltyclub #membership #lakelanduk #homeware

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  • Full Time Permanent 39 Hours **Hybrid working (Head Office Windermere-currently minimum 3 days per week are office based)** An exciting opportunity to join our Buying Team as a Quality Assurance Manager based in our Head office, Windermere. This role will ensure that our products sourced by our Buying team meet all the quality, safety ethical, sustainable and compliance benchmarks specified by Lakeland. t’s an exciting and varied job. You’ll be working with our Buying team to support all aspects of Buying Compliance. This includes assessing our Food products-their ingredients, labelling and compliance. The role also includes ensuring product standards are set high against all ethical, technical, sustainable and social benchmarks, and supporting the team to find the most effective way of achieving this. Horizon Scanning for future legislation changes that may impact our product offering, and supporting an appropriate route forward. Managing and setting a budget for our network of advisors, consultants and third party test houses, as well as providing our key trading standards liaison and managing the QA Administrator. https://lnkd.in/eN3YpP8f

  • Did you know we’re turning 60 this year? It’s certainly been a busy 60 years filled with amazing customers, colleagues, friends, and of course all the amazing must-have products that we love sharing with you. As a bit of Friday fun, check out our 60th Birthday Bingo. Let us know in the comments how many you can check off.

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