Customer Assistant - Travel Money - Chelmsford

Team
In Store
Store
Chelmsford
Location
Chelmsford, Essex
Contract type
Permanent
Position type
Part Time
Salary
£13. 41
Closing date: 6th July 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

This section tells you all you need to know about the position and its responsibilities, outlining everything we hope to see in a successful candidate.

All the details

Work Pattern

Week 1
Mon 08:00-16:00
Tue 08:00-19:00
Wed 08:00-19:00
Thurs 08:00-19:00

Week 2
Mon 08:00-16:00
Tue 08:00-19:00
Thurs 08:00-15:00
Fri 08:00-15:00
Sat 08:00-15:00

Under 18 disclaimer
To comply with health and safety legislation and keep our colleagues safe in the workplace, colleagues in this role must be 18 years of age or older.

Key Capabilities

· Understands how M&S operates, it’s strategy, future and the role they play

· Committed to delivering excellent work fast with great attention to detail

· Open to and acts on feedback, asking for this regularly

· Sets performance objectives for self in conjunction with line manager and in line with business plans

· Takes accountability for planning and managing own work efficiently to ensure objectives are met

· Is curious and asks questions to challenge the status quo – ask why the company does things the way it does things and suggests improvements

· Effective at communicating; ensures communication is clear and simple

· In control of their own reactions and considers how to share their perspective to create better reaction for team

· Copes well with change and work challenges, recovering quickly from its impact

· Builds positive relationships by being a good listener and getting to know people by establishing a connection

Technical Skills/ Experience

· Contributing to store profitability

· Work to get things done right first time within timescales

· Comprehensive knowledge of Travel Money channels

· Good level of product knowledge and other services

· Up to date knowledge of the commercial operation and brilliant basics

· Good level of digital capability and use of digital tools and applications

· Understand customer needs and spot selling opportunities to delight

· Adapting to change

· Flexible and able to learn quickly

Key Relationships and Stakeholders

· Customers

· Colleagues

· Store Leadership

· M&S Bank Travel Money support team

· BIG

Everyone’s Welcome

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.

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.

LGBTQ+ Network

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

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.

Menopause Network

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

Family & Carers Network

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

Gender Equality Network

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

Forces Community Network

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

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.

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.

Customer Assistant - Travel Money - Chelmsford

Team
In Store
Store
Chelmsford
Location
Chelmsford, Essex
Contract type
Permanent
Position type
Part Time
Salary
£13. 41
Closing date: 6th July 2026
Reference: 121031