Our Stories

Introduction

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

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  • #In Store  
  • #Early Careers  
  • #Career Development

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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  • #Supply Chain & Logistic 
  • #Inclusion & Diversity 
  • #Career Development

Strength in strategy: Lycrecia’s journey at M&S

As part of our International Women’s Day celebrations, we sat down with Lycrecia, Senior Project Manager in Supply Chain & Logistics, to learn more about her career journey, the challenges she’s overcome, and why she thinks M&S is a fantastic place for women to build their career.

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  • #In Store 
  • #Inclusion & Diversity 
  • #Career Development

20 years of Marks & Start: Umay's story

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

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  • #In Store 
  • #Inclusion & Diversity

How I Helped Bring Stoma-Friendly Underwear to M&S

At M&S, inclusion is at the heart of what we do, and this National Inclusion Week, we're celebrating the power of individual impact.

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  • #In Store 
  • #Support Functions 
  • #Inclusion & Diversity

Welcoming Baby Willow: Our Journey with M&S's Enhanced Parental Policies

At M&S, we're committed to supporting our colleagues through every stage of their lives. Our family policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and neo-natal leave, are designed to provide the best possible start for new families.

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  • #Supply Chain & Logistic 
  • #Inclusion & Diversity

Championing Inclusion with Assistant Continuous Improvement Manager, Nicole Underwood

With over 12 years of diverse experience within M&S, Nicole has navigated through various roles, overcoming challenges and driving change.  

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