M&S Store Manager

M&S Store Manager - Countess of Chester Hospital £34000 per annum/ 40 hours per week We're looking for a passionate and driven Store Manager to lead the M&S store at Countess of Chester Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a well-established, high-footfall store within a fast-paced healthcare setting. You'll play a key role in delivering an outstanding customer experience, leading a strong team, and driving commercial success within a trusted and recognisable brand.

What you'll be doing Taking full ownership of store performance, delivering against sales, profit, and KPI targets Leading, motivating, and developing your team to deliver excellent customer service Creating a positive, safe, and engaging environment for both customers and colleagues Managing stock, labour, and costs effectively to maximise performance Ensuring full compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety, and M&S brand standards Using data and insight to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement Building strong relationships with stakeholders and representing the brand with pride Leading by example and embedding a high-performing, inclusive team culture What we're looking for A confident, people-focused leader who can inspire and develop a team Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and KPIs Hands-on approach with the ability to balance operations and leadership Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Flexible and adaptable, with a proactive, can-do attitude Experience in retail or a customer-facing management role (preferred) What's in it for you Salary up to £34,000 depending on experience Opportunity to lead a well-established M&S store in a busy, stable environment Clear career progression within Compass Group and M&S A supportive business that invests in its people and development The chance to make a real impact in a role that combines retail excellence with purpose We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and My Learning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia,  and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues.

Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/0607///SU One Retail Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers.

We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!