Our Stories

In partnership with My Duvet Flip and social mobility champion Jack Parsons, three of our Marks & Start colleagues share their inspiring journeys, from first steps into retail to building meaningful, long-term careers with M&S.

As part of our collaboration with My Duvet Flip and social mobility advocate Jack Parsons, three of our Early Careers colleagues share how they’ve built confidence, found purpose, and discovered just how far a career at M&S can take them.

We spoke to Retail Graduate, Oliver Heath about how a fixed-term festive job at M&S led to big career plans, and why he thinks starting as a temporary Customer Assistant is a great way to get your foot in the door.

Thinking about applying to the Commercial pathway of the M&S Food Business Graduate Programme? Xavier shares his experience of the rotations, the culture, and the challenges that have shaped his career so far, plus the advice he’d give to anyone considering taking the leap.

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.

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.