Our Stories

This National Apprenticeship Week, we speak to colleagues across M&S who are studying towards an apprenticeship, learning as they earn and progressing their career development. 

We caught up with Ryan Powell, Deputy Store Manager for Visual Merchandising, to find out more about how the Visual Merchandising team create bold, fashion-forward spaces in our stores.

Liz Osborne, a shining star at our Newport store, is ringing in her 60th Christmas with M&S

Umay Nadeem from our Pudsey store shares her experience of Marks & Start and how the programme helped her find her confidence.

Georgina's journey into retail wasn’t planned, but after taking a temporary role at M&S during her gap year, she found herself drawn to the high-energy environment. Now a Café Team Manager, Georgina shares how the M&S Retail Leaders School Leaver Programme has helped her discover her potential and build a rewarding career.

If you’ve just received your exam results and are unsure about your next step, a role in Buying at M&S could be the perfect opportunity to kickstart your fashion career. Buying Admin Assistants (BAAs) are integral to product development, combining creative flair with essential organisational and administrative skills.