House of Fraser Jobs

House of Fraser is a British department store chain which runs over 60 stores across the United Kingdom and Ireland, employing over 5,000 people in the UK and Ireland.

In this section we will be dedicated to helping you find House of Fraser jobs that are relevant to your skills and experience as well as learning the business, there history and the benefits of working for one of the oldest department stores in the United Kingdom.  

We recommend all job applicants that you take the time to learn about the company behind the job advert before applying this will help you increase your chances of being asked to attend an interview and having that knowledge even at the interview it will be an asset that not many take with them, we estimate that as much as 80% of the job applications we receive at Search Local Jobs are what we call “template cover letters and CV’s” a trap that many fall into. Here is an example of a “template cover letters and CV”: 

Here are two cover letters for a House of Fraser Job listed here that we received recently:

(Please note: that names and contact details have been removed for data protection purposes) 

Name: *Removed*
Contact Number: *Removed*
Email Address: *Removed*
Job Application Number: HouseofFraser-1896

Job Application Cover Letter: 

I’m long time looking for a job in House of Fraser.....I’m a good person, I like work in group....... 

Name: *Removed*
Contact Number: *Removed*
Email Address: *Removed*
Job Application Number: HouseofFraser-1896

Job Application Cover Letter: 

I have been a chef for the past 7 years and I am looking for a change. I have no experience in this type of job role but I am a very quick learner and very rarely need to be shown things twice. I am very easy to get along with and am dedicated to doing the best at my job. I would much appreciate if a manager could give me a call for a further chat. Many thanks 

Both job applications above were rejected the first job application as you see does not even qualify for being a sentence never mind a paragraph, we understand that some may not be able to write an essay as they aren’t applying to become and editor for a newspaper just applying for shop assistant role etc. But withier your looking to become a retail assistant a delivery driver or a store manager the basics are the same if you have to fill in a cover letter there is a reason why. A cover letter needs to contain the following basics see our below checklist: 

1.     Why I am taking the time to apply for this job? I.e. what interest you in this job vacancy? 

2.     This brings you straight onto the second point: What can I offer the company? – Skills and experience from previous jobs, school etc. 

3.     List the last two jobs relating to the job vacancy your applying for. 

4.     And if possible notice period required. 

The above are the basics and it will depend on the job you are applying for and what you may need to expand on. We recommend that a cover letter should be at least a paragraph long though it will vary from job to job. 

Ok now we have given you a lesson in the basics of writing a cover letter lets introduce you to House of Fraser there history, business and the staff working environment. If you would like to learn more about cover letters, CV’s and interview tips please checkout our Careers Advice section where you will find our expert advice on successfully finding your next role withier you’re looking for a retail assistant job and have just left school or are looking to gain promotion.  

House of Fraser History and Founder 

The company was founded in 1849 by Hugh Fraser and his partner James Arthur starting of trading curtains in a small shop on Argyle Street in Glasgow. Hugh started off as an apprentice at Stewart & McDonald Ltd who specialised in Drapery distribution from there Glasgow based warehouse. Hugh brought of many of his first customers from his old employers where he become a warehouse manager before opening his own business. 

James Arthur already owned a separate outlet in the same market selling similar products which he managed before hiring a manager to look after the business so he could work with Hugh Fraser on their new venture together. They called there new business “Arthur and Fraser”. 

In the 1850’s to the 1860’s the founders hired external managers to help run there expanding business first hiring Thomas Kirkpatrick and then Alexander McLaren but in 1865 the founders of Arthur and Fraser decided that it was time to part ways with James Arthur taking over the wholesale side of the business and Hugh Fraser taking full control of the retail arm of the business. Hugh Fraser had already by this point decided who he was going to partner up with to continue expanding his retail business and in the same year just after the partnership between James Arthur and High Fraser was dissolved Alexander McLaren joined Hugh’s retail arm of the business. The retail business was then renamed from the original “Arthur and Fraser” to “Fraser and McLaren” in line with the new partnership. 

Hugh Fraser died in 1873 leaving his three sons to take over the running of the business, his three sons were: James Fraser, John Fraser and his youngest son Hugh Fraser (named after him). The two older sons James and John were directors at the company and brought in Alexander McLaren and John Towers to manage the day to day operational running of the business. 1891 saw the youngest of the three sons also join the business and the company was again renamed this time to Fraser & Sons. 

Hugh Fraser II was in full control of the business by 1909 and listed the business as Limited company and the company was now called Fraser & Sons Ltd. Hugh passed away in 1927 leaving his son in charge Hugh Fraser III who was an accountant by trade but took the business to new heights with the opening of new departments a restaurant and the takeover of two competing retailers in 1936 this was completed and the acquired companies were Arnott & Co Ltd and Robert Simpson & Sons Ltd. The company again went through a name change and was renamed to its current day name “House of Fraser” and Hugh Fraser III took the business out of private ownership and made its debut on the London Stock Exchange in 1948. 

House of Fraser Jobs – Application Process Explained... 

Search Local Jobs have recently introduced a new system which is completely different from our legacy job application system, the new system has made the job application process much easier so if you apply for any of the House of Fraser jobs in the new job system it will be the same process if you were to apply for any other job vacancies on this website.  

We also now include job application forms for many of the retailers we list on our site so if you would like to print out a House of Fraser job application form then freely do so, also remember to read our dedicated section for career advice as there are some helpful tips on writing up an application form that will increase your chances in getting that all important interview, we have spent many hours building up the career advice section and each article is hand written by one of our recruitment experts which include screenshots and videos in many of the articles for those of you who are more of a visual learner. 

Do You Work @ House of Fraser? ***House of Fraser Job Review*** 

We want to hear from you! To help our visitors get a good understanding of the background of the company they are seeking to work with it makes sense that we ask the most important people – THE EMPLOYEES! So if you work for House of Fraser withier you’re a manager, customer service assistant or a HR admin we would like to hear from you.  

If you would like to remain anonymous that’s absolutely fine and just tick the box and non of your details will appear on the site. 

Important: Please refrain from swearing or using abusive language or anything that may offend our visitors. 

All review will be moderated before being accepted in our House of Fraser Jobs section: 

Final Thoughts 

We wish you all the best in your job hunting and if you are happy with the above and would like to apply for any of the House of Fraser jobs listed on this website please feel free to do so. We also have jobs available at many other department stores and clothing retailers including: 

·         Marks and Spencer 

·         Debenhams 

·         Next 

·         New Look 

·         Selfridges 

·         John Lewis 

·         Waitrose 

And many more.... We continually add more retailers and businesses and if you would like your company to be listed please contact us via our contact form!