Placements available:

Marks and Spencer

Opportunities nationally.

About the organisation

M&S are one of the UK’s leading retailers, with over 21 million customers per week.  They offer clothing and home products, as well as foods.  They have over 500 UK stores and employ over 75,000 people in the UK and abroad.  They offer work placements to young people on The Prince’s Trust programmes through their ‘Marks & Start’ programme – placing over 100 young people every year from Team.  

If the young person has a disability or other health issues which will require any reasonable adjustment from the store, please complete the attached health  questionnaire and take this to the store when arranging the placement.

Only available to young people who:

  • have the right to work in the UK
  • have not got any unspent convictions
  • have never been dismissed for misconduct, violence or dishonesty
  • do not have an alcohol/substance abuse dependency
  • have not been on a ‘Marks & Start’ placement before

What attributes are needed:

  • Neat appearance
  • Reliability
  • Politeness
  • Ability to read and write

What kind of working culture is there in this office?

  • smart dress
  • 9 to 5 working day 
  • social and welcoming atmosphere

What tasks might be involved?

  • Serving customers – in the shop or cafe
  • Warehousing
  • Setting up displays
  • Understanding stock control

What will the highlights be?

  • A fantastic opportunity to get experience with a nationally recognised organisation
  • The chance to learn about retail and gain skills
  • You will have a ‘buddy’ to make sure you’re clear about things
  • Good job prospects if you successfully complete the placement.
  • Great on the CV

Details

  • How many young people may take up this opportunity at one time? One or two in each store (negotiable)
  • Length of placement? 10 days (can be 8 by negotiation)
  • What is the starting date(s)? January to October 
  • Is an interview needed? Yes
  • Are travel expenses paid? Yes
  • Are lunch expenses paid? Yes
  • Is a uniform provided? Yes

How to Book your placement:

Contact your local M&S store and ask to speak to the ‘Marks & Start’ co-ordinator, or someone from HR. 

To find your nearest store and contact details:      :

http://www.marksandspencer.com/gp/store-locator/actions/store-finder-form-actions.html/278-5447873-6641213?streetName=&townName=barnett&postCode=&viewID=store-locator&ASIN=&nodeID=&searchByTown.x=0&searchByTown.y=0

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