Food Marketing Graduate Programme 2023
M&S is known for its incredible food and legendary marketing. This is your chance to experience both. You’ll join a team that’s engaged in the latest forms of everything from digital marketing to creative advertising. You’ll learn how to lead campaigns and acquire a broader skillset by rotating across five different placements. You just need to decide where you fit in best and choose between one of two streams.
On the one hand, you could pursue the more analytical route of customer insights, social media metrics, and customer relationships and loyalty. While on the other, you could demonstrate your creative side by promoting events, delivering TV, radio and press advertising, and managing PR and influencer campaigns. But, whatever you choose to specialise in, you will have the opportunity to experience all these areas and more – while developing an intimate knowledge of our world-famous brands.
Want to build a legacy you’ll look back on with pride? Join the creative, digital and commercial legends of tomorrow on our most innovative grad scheme yet. Intentionally designed to help you shape the fast-moving world of retail, it’s a masterclass in technical training, structured mentorship, and 360-feedback. Spanning 18-24 months, you’ll enjoy several rotations which will give you a bigger picture of the business.
Key skills and experience
We’re on the hunt for…
A highly driven, passionate and energised personality – ideally a massive ‘foodie’.
You’re super organised, care about every little detail and can juggle an exciting mix of tasks all at once.
A digital native with the ability to pick up new technologies quickly.
An analytical, critical mind that knows its audience, with a creative eye for what they want.
Please note this role is now closed. Register your interest here
M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. That’s why we’re revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. There’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact.
We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working.
If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.
Where I started
Today’s graduate; tomorrow’s legend. Many of our more senior colleagues and leaders started out in early careers positions. Some of whom follow a linear career path, many used their experiences and skills to move elsewhere in the business. Just know that you’ll be supported to follow the path you choose to carve for yourself, whatever that may be.
An example of a career path within Food could be:
- Food Technologist
- Senior technologist
- Technical Manager
- Category Technical Manager
Application Guidance
Legends seize the chance to use their strengths every day. That’s why we’re looking to see what makes you tick through the following assessment stages:
- An online assessment taking approximately 45 minutes, focusing on your individual strengths
- An on-demand video interview
- A final assessment stage; either at an assessment centre attended alongside peers, or a final interview
We’ll support anyone who requires reasonable adjustments to their application process – just let us know before the assessments start.
Some technical programmes may ask you to complete a short numerical reasoning test or a coding assessment. And most of our assessments are untimed, but we’ll make you aware of any timed elements in advance.
As a tip, avoid overly rehearsing your responses, especially for your video interview. We want you to be bold, be different, and be you.
Our Benefits
Pay
Our salaries are competitive and reviewed every year
Colleague discount
Receive 20% discount in-store and online for you and a member of your household
Time off
Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days.
Bonus
We have discretionary bonus schemes depending on your role and our business performance
Life assurance
Cover for twice your salary up to age 70 (double with our Pension Plan)
Workplace Savings
Helping you to save through our Pension Savings Plan, Share Buy and Sharesave schemes.
My choices
Save on everyday costs through discounts and offers and get access to great health benefits
Cycle to work
Bike/accessory hire with Cycle to Work, and save on tax and national insurance
SMART tech
Buy the latest technology with interest-free financing directly from your salary
Health and Wellbeing
Resources to support your wellbeing, including a free virtual GP service.
Giving back
Support favourite charities - donate through your pay or even volunteer for them