Life on the Island
Family owned from day one, we’ve been part of the UK high street for over 70 years. Today, we’re still guided by shared values and a clear focus on our customers.
We’re thriving. We have strong foundations. And we’re changing like never before – exploring new ways to connect with new customers in person and online. And we’re thinking differently about everything from products and stores to wellbeing and sustainability.
The result is innovative work you’ll enjoy, in an energising culture you’ll love, for a brand you’ll be proud to belong to. This is you at your very best, helping us be at ours. This is a career that’ll stretch as far as you want it to.
This is life on the Island.
This is a 70 year story, that's still being written
Established in 1948 & still family run by our founders
Established in 1948 & still family run by our founders
242 stores across the UK and Ireland
242 stores across the UK and Ireland
7,000 Islanders
7,000 Islanders
300 million+ active global clients
300 million+ active global clients
13 wholesale & franchise partners globally
13 wholesale & franchise partners globally
Sustainability
We’re making fashion a force for good. That’s why we’re taking responsibility: it’s time for a kindness revolution.
From our suppliers behind the scenes, to the shop floor, to you – this is about everyone, everywhere.
We’ve made 12 commitments to people, planet, principles and partnerships, aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, to help us add more kindness to everything we do.
From our suppliers behind the scenes, to the shop floor, to you – this is about everyone, everywhere.
We’ve made 12 commitments to people, planet, principles and partnerships, aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, to help us add more kindness to everything we do.
Learning & Development
With a new job, comes new opportunities and you’ll be free to search for new ways to grow and fresh challenges to take on. You’ll always find something good!
You can build a long-lasting career here on our big & diverse Island and you’ll find that, when you know where you want to get to, your ambitions are supported by the Island and everyone around you.
Exciting things are happening, and new ideas and innovation is all around us brining you endless opportunities for development that you can drive.
Our Learning team will be on hand to support you and your ambitions!
Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing
Our Island is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger.
You’ll never face a challenge alone and when you need a listening ear, our Mental Health Allies are ready and waiting to be just that.
Our aim is that every Islander feels able to bring their authentic self to work, and thrive.
Reward & Recognition
Generous staff discount, uniform allowance, family friendly policies, early finish Fridays, a holiday purchase scheme and loads of others make up the benefits we offer our Islanders, and you'll find all job specific benefits on our adverts.
We also like to celebrate each other's successes on the Island and our employer engagement platform, LOTI, helps us do just that! Islanders can send each other e-cards, nominate someone for the Islander Spotlight and even feature as an Iconic Islander. LOTI also makes sure all Islanders are up to date on the latest Island news and there's always a competition to enter and prizes to be won!
We also like to celebrate each other's successes on the Island and our employer engagement platform, LOTI, helps us do just that! Islanders can send each other e-cards, nominate someone for the Islander Spotlight and even feature as an Iconic Islander. LOTI also makes sure all Islanders are up to date on the latest Island news and there's always a competition to enter and prizes to be won!
This is...
From our HQ in West London to our stores across the UK&I, our Islanders are our success. Fancy joining the Island? Find the team for you and check out if we're hiring...
Our values. Our culture. Our island.
LOVE WHAT WE DO
WHICH MEANS YOU'LL
Join a brand and a business you can believe in. Feel proud to share its story. And love being able to play a part in what’s next.
Share our connection to our customers and keep them at the heart of everything you do here.
Be energised by the pace we work at, the people you work with, the culture you’re part of and the things you make.
Join a brand and a business you can believe in. Feel proud to share its story. And love being able to play a part in what’s next.
Share our connection to our customers and keep them at the heart of everything you do here.
Be energised by the pace we work at, the people you work with, the culture you’re part of and the things you make.
INSPIRED TO INNOVATE
WHICH MEANS YOU'LL
Be proud that you’re part of change that’s opening up possibilities and unlocking the potential of the Island like never before.
Unleash your inner entrepreneur. We can’t get enough of ideas, so share yours and welcome them from other Islanders.
Be free and trusted to create, whether it’s for customers, the brand or the Islanders around you.
Be proud that you’re part of change that’s opening up possibilities and unlocking the potential of the Island like never before.
Unleash your inner entrepreneur. We can’t get enough of ideas, so share yours and welcome them from other Islanders.
Be free and trusted to create, whether it’s for customers, the brand or the Islanders around you.
FIRM BELIEFS
WHICH MEANS YOU'LL
Feel looked after. We know what matters and we take care of each other.
Live and share the family’s values – doing the right thing for our customers, the Island and everyone on it.
Share our commitment to sustainability and our determination to do even more.
Feel looked after. We know what matters and we take care of each other.
Live and share the family’s values – doing the right thing for our customers, the Island and everyone on it.
Share our commitment to sustainability and our determination to do even more.
EVERY ISLANDER COUNTS
WHICH MEANS YOU'LL
Join a diverse community culture, where Islanders belong and feel part of something bigger.
Never face a challenge alone. We help and support each other – pitching in pulling together and sharing in every success.
Get the support and freedom to be your most brilliant self and do your most brilliant work, wherever and however you do it.
Join a diverse community culture, where Islanders belong and feel part of something bigger.
Never face a challenge alone. We help and support each other – pitching in pulling together and sharing in every success.
Get the support and freedom to be your most brilliant self and do your most brilliant work, wherever and however you do it.
This is...Head Office
Affectionately named after Chelsea Girl, Chelsea House is a hub of creativity & innovation based in West London. Hanger Lane on the Central Line in Zone 3 is the nearest tube station and we’re then just a 10-minute walk away. This handy video via the button below, will help you find us.
Walking Directions
If you’re driving to us, you’ll need W5 1DR for your sat nav and we’re just off the Hanger Lane Gyratory. Once you get here, pull up to the barrier and buzz for security and you’ll be shown to our free on-site car park.
Walking Directions
If you’re driving to us, you’ll need W5 1DR for your sat nav and we’re just off the Hanger Lane Gyratory. Once you get here, pull up to the barrier and buzz for security and you’ll be shown to our free on-site car park.
While you’re with us, you might want to sign up to our subsidised on-site gym, grab a bargain in our staff shop or grab some food with your team from The Fold and enjoy an al-fresco lunch on a deck chair. The 3pm pick-me-ups are always looked after too with coffee and cake freshly made daily.
This is...Retail
With stores across the UK & Ireland, you’re bound to find us on your local high street or retail park. Hit the button below for a list of all our store locations.
Store Locations
Having introduced some Innovative Technology at our Fitting Rooms, Cash Desks and with devices for our colleagues, we strive to provide more than the average customer and colleague experience. Our entrepreneurial spirit means we never stand still and are always looking at ways to improve LIFE on the Island.
Store Locations
Having introduced some Innovative Technology at our Fitting Rooms, Cash Desks and with devices for our colleagues, we strive to provide more than the average customer and colleague experience. Our entrepreneurial spirit means we never stand still and are always looking at ways to improve LIFE on the Island.
Our people are at the heart of River Island and there are lots of benefits of being a store colleague. Kindness Cupboards have been set up in all of our stores to make sure everyone has access to food, toiletries and essentials.
Keep up to date with all things happening on the Island