Our Stories

Introduction

Our colleagues bring M&S to life and these are the stories that show how.

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From Christmas temp to future leader

We spoke to Lily Rendell about how a temporary Christmas job at M&S turned into the start of a career in retail that she never expected and why she believes there’s real opportunity at M&S for anyone who’s willing to work for it.

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Gen: Influence - JJ's story

From coaching new managers to creating impactful social media content, JJ shares her experience on the Retail Leaders Programme and why its an amazing opportunity to start your career in store.

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  • #Clothing, Home & Beauty 
  • #Early Careers 
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Gen: Proud - James' story

James shares how the Clothing & Home Graduate scheme combines his love for fashion with his analytical skills in Merchandising. From rotating through various departments to signing off on new collections, James finds excitement in every season. 

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  • #Clothing, Home & Beauty 
  • #Early Careers 
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Gen: Ambition - Ceira's story

Ceira shares her journey on the Buying & Merchandising programme at M&S. She tells us about the mentoring and development programmes available to her and the skills that are helping her on her Level 4 Apprenticeship.

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  • #Supply Chain & Logistic 
  • #Career Development

Navigating Logistics with Operations Manager, Gemma Chamberlain

Gemma tells us about what it’s like to work at our leading-edge distribution centre, why her support for our colleagues is being recognised by the industry and why a role in our Supply Chain & Logistics team is far more that moving boxes from A to B.

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The next generation of M&S: Retail Leaders Graduate, Gregor Munro

Ready to run your own store in less than 12 months? The M&S Retail Leaders Graduate Programme is designed to give you the skills and experiences you need to succeed.

Meet Gregor Munro, a Retail Leaders Graduate who’s thriving in this dynamic environment.

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