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
200 stores across the UK & Ireland
200 stores across the UK and Ireland
6,000 Islanders
300 million+ active global clients
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!
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, theIsland, 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.
We also like to celebrate each other's successes on the Island and our employer engagement platform, theIsland, 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.
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...
Production, Garment Tech & Sourcing
Production, Garment Tech & Sourcing
Retail Operations
Retail Operations
Our values. Our culture. Our island.
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