Who we are

We’re here to be the most trusted retailer known for quality, driven by innovation, and obsessed with our customers. We set high standards, then raise them. Because at M&S, nothing less than exceptional will do.

What it’s really like to work here

As a business, we’re fast, focused, and full-on and that’s exactly how we like it. We set high expectations and move at pace, because that’s what it takes to deliver for our customers. You’ll grow fast, make a real impact, and stay close to the action.

We’re building teams full of proactive, motivated people with a can-do mindset.

Our values

We raise the bar, then raise it again, always focusing on making the right decisions for our customers, colleagues and communities. We work with pace and purpose, lead with quality and innovation, and make sustainability part of every decision. And we do it together, building an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, everyone takes accountability and every detail matters.

Why choose us?

Because it isn’t easy, and that’s exactly why it’s worth it. We set high standards, move fast, and stay obsessed with being the best. We’re in the middle of one of the biggest transformations in UK retail, reshaping how we work, what we offer, and how we lead the industry. With over 32 million customers and a brand loved across the globe, you’ll be part of something big with room to grow, lead, and build the kind of career most people only talk about.

What we look for

We look for people who don’t wait to be told. They step up, take accountability and get stuck in. The ones who lead from the front, stay sharp under pressure and take pride in getting the details right.

But it’s not just about execution. It’s about thinking differently, challenging the norm and pushing boundaries with bold, innovative ideas. We’re building teams full of proactive, motivated people with a can-do mindset, because having high-performing, ambitious colleagues is how we stay ahead.

Investing in your development

We're proud to be a business where colleagues choose to build long-term careers and helping our colleagues to grow is one of the most important investments we make. That's why we offer development opportunities for every stage of your career, from day one learning and everyday skill-building to apprenticeships, career pathways and leadership programmes.

Whether you're joining us in one of our stores, support centres or distribution sites, you'll have opportunities to learn, develop and progress. Because when our colleagues grow, our business grows too.

Our people make M&S unique. We’re bold with our decisions, ambitious for growth and focused on doing the right thing for our customers every day.

The facts
Michael Marks and Tom Spencer joined forces to create M&S in 1894.
From its humble beginnings as a Leeds market stall, M&S is now an international, multi-channel retailer.
With over 32 million customers, our brand is loved across the globe.
We offer development opportunities for every stage of your career.
Hundreds of students have followed us on Gradcracker.
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