Fashion, Home and Beauty Deputy Store Manager - Central London Area

Team
In Store
Store
White City
Location
London, Greater London
Contract type
Permanent
Position type
Full Time
Salary
Competitive + Benefits
Closing date: 27th 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.

Summary
Fashion, Home & Beauty Deputy Store Manager - Central London

As a Deputy Store Manager in Fashion, Home & Beauty, you’ll help bring the best of M&S style to 
life, leading your teams to deliver five-star service, outstanding visual standards, and sales 
growth in a fast-paced retail space.

You’ll support the Store Manager in shaping the store’s commercial direction and customer 
experience and step up to lead the full operation when needed. This is a role for leaders who 
combine sharp operational skills with genuine passion for product, people and performance.
All the details

What you’ll do
• Lead the daily operation across Fashion, Home & Beauty, ensuring exceptional service,
strong commercial delivery and standout visual presentation.
• Support the Store Manager to deliver the retail plan and drive performance across sales,
profit, standards and people.
• Step up to run the full store, keeping energy and focus high.
• Coach and develop Team Managers and colleagues to inspire customers, deliver new
collections and sell with confidence.
• Bring data and insight to life to identify opportunities and make quick, confident
commercial decisions.
• Champion digital adoption and omnichannel retailing, helping teams connect online
and in-store experiences for the customer.
• Set and maintain high standards in service, styling and presentation, always reflecting
the modern M&S brand.
• Build a diverse, motivated team that thrives on collaboration, pace and progress.
Who you are
• Experienced in leading large teams in a retail or visual-led environment.
• Passionate about style, product and creating great customer experiences.
• Commercially sharp, operationally strong and confident making fast decisions.
• A hands-on leader who brings energy, clarity and accountability to every shift.
• Skilled in coaching, feedback and development to get the best out of people.
• Digitally confident, with an eye for innovation and improvement.
• Adaptable, resilient and ready to step up when needed.
Style it. Shape it. Lead it. Be part of the new M&S.

What’s in it for you

Being a part of M&S is exactly that – playing your part to bring the magic of M&S to our customers every day. We’re an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and ever‑evolving business built on doing the right thing and bringing exceptional quality, value and service to every customer, whenever, wherever and however they want to shop with us.

Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special…

  • 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third‑party brands for you and a member of your household.
  • Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days.
  • Discretionary bonus schemes awarded based on how you achieve your personal objectives and our performance as a business.
  • A generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
  • A dedicated welcome to our teams with a tailored induction and a wide range of training programmes to develop your skills.
  • Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices portal to maximise your financial and personal wellbeing.
  • Industry‑leading parental, adoption and neonatal policies, providing support and flexibility for your family.
  • Access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support for all colleagues, including our 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist for you and your family.
  • A charity volunteer day to support a cause you're passionate about through a dedicated day away from work.
Everyone’s welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We’re disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We’re transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.

If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.

If you’re successful at the initial screening stage, you’ll be invited to attend a Raise the Bar assessment centre at our Flagship Marble Arch store. Assessment centres will take place on 11th August, with three sessions running each day. Each session will last approximately two hours and will give you the opportunity to meet a range of key stakeholders and influential leaders from across the Division.

We’re hiring across Central London rather than individual stores, meaning successful candidates will be considered for various management opportunities, offering variety, flexibility, and the chance to build a meaningful and significant career with M&S.

Make your mark with M&S. Apply today and be part of our transformation today. #LI-EC

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.

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.

Family & Carers Network

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

LGBTQ+ Network

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

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.

Forces Community Network

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

Gender Equality Network

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

Cancer Network

Fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, addressing stigma, providing guidance and raising awareness to empower and assist colleagues affected by cancer.

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.

Fashion, Home and Beauty Deputy Store Manager - Central London Area

Team
In Store
Store
White City
Location
London, Greater London
Contract type
Permanent
Position type
Full Time
Salary
Competitive + Benefits
Closing date: 27th July 2026
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