Store Manager - Fashion, Home & Beauty - Merseyside Area

Team
In Store
Location
Warrington, Cheshire
Contract type
Permanent
Position type
Full Time
Salary
Competitive + Benefits
Closing date: 29th March 2026
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How We Hire

Everyone is welcome at M&S. No exceptions. It’s your background, abilities and differences that make you, uniquely you. And when you’re part of M&S, that individuality has the potential to make waves.

About the role

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Summary
Store Manager - Fashion, Home & Beauty - Merseyside Area
As a Store Manager, you’ll own the full operation, leading with confidence, building high¿performing teams, and setting the pace in a fast-changing retail environment. You’ll lead from
the front, deliver against the retail plan, and create a store where customers love to shop and
colleagues are proud to work in.
This is a role for resilient, commercial, inspiring leaders who bring clarity, accountability and
ambition to every part of the operation, from standards and service to profit and people.
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Summary

We’re looking for a Store Manager to lead the full operation of one of our stores, setting the pace in a fast-changing retail environment. You’ll deliver against the retail plan, inspire high-performing teams, and create a store where customers love to shop and colleagues are proud to work. This is a role for resilient, commercial leaders who bring clarity, accountability, and ambition to every part of the operation – from standards and service to profit and people.

Due to high interest, this role may close earlier than advertised. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

What you’ll do

Your key accountabilities will include:
• Lead the delivery of the retail plan across the store, driving commercial, operational, and people performance.
• Set the strategy and direction for the store, ensuring clarity and accountability at every level.
• Own the change agenda, landing transformation initiatives with pace and impact.
• Build a high-performance culture through coaching, talent development, and engagement.
• Use data and insight to make confident decisions that drive profit, improve service, and boost efficiency.

Who you are

Your skills and experience will include:
• Proven experience leading large teams in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to deliver across all areas of store performance.
• Clear, direct communicator with the courage to make tough decisions and bring colleagues with you.
• Skilled in planning, performance management, and resilience under pressure.
• Confident using digital tools and data to make decisions and coach others to do the same.

What’s in it for you?

Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We’re inclusive, fast-moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing.

Here are just a few of the benefits that make working here even more rewarding:
· 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation
· Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more
· Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future
· Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one
· Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal
· Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave
· 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services
· One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you

Everyone’s welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We’re disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.

If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application.

Meet the Team

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Our Support

Mentorship

It’s important to us that our new colleagues feel supported in their roles and can learn from each other. That’s why we offer mentorship through our buddy system.

Flexible working

We’re a 24/7 business and our working patterns adapt to our customers’ needs. Worklife is our flexible working policy that gives colleagues the option for part-time working, a 4-day compressed week, or to job share if it’s in the best interests of everyone.

Benefits

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Colleague Networks

We want you to feel supported, no matter what.

Gender Equality Network

Addressing gender-related challenges, raising awareness, and driving action to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Health and Wellbeing Network

Providing a safe space for colleagues with all types of health conditions or disabilities and supporting with business initiatives to ensure our stores are truly accessible for our customers.

Culture and Heritage Network

Raising awareness of various religions and cultures through events and comms, to educate others and better represent our M&S colleagues and customers.

Cancer Network

Fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, addressing stigma, providing guidance and raising awareness to empower and assist colleagues affected by cancer.

Family & Carers Network

A support network for parents and carers, offering a space for colleagues to share experiences, exchange ideas, and access useful resources.

LGBTQ+ Network

Proactively representing LGBTQ+ issues and opportunities to deliver a truly inclusive place to work and shop for our colleagues and customers.

Menopause Network

Initiating and encouraging open conversations about menopause by offering support and sharing experiences.

Forces Community Network

Supporting colleagues connected to the Armed Forces, aiding their transition to civilian life, and ensuring that they thrive in the workplace.

How to Apply

Here’s what to expect at each stage of the application process. This can change depending on the role you’ve applied to. If you need any reasonable adjustments made at any stage, let us know and we can help.

Send us your application

Fill in our short application form and hit submit.

Online assessment

We’ll invite you to take part in an online assessment. This could be before or after your interview.

In-person assessment centre

We’ll invite you to an in-person assessment centre or an interview. This process may differ depending on the role you’ve applied to.

Decision

After we’ve decided, we’ll be in touch. If you’ve been successful, we’ll officially invite you to join the team and let you know the next steps.

Store Manager - Fashion, Home & Beauty - Merseyside Area

Team
In Store
Location
Warrington, Cheshire
Contract type
Permanent
Position type
Full Time
Salary
Competitive + Benefits
Closing date: 29th March 2026
Reference: 110507