In Store
Store
Grays
Location
West Thurrock, Grays, Essex
Contract type
Permanent
Position type
Full Time
Salary
£13.65 p/h + £3.00 p/h unsocial premium
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
Team Support Manager
All the details
Work Pattern
Week 1
Sunday 21:00-05:00
M 21:00-05:00
W 21:00-05:00
T 21:00-05:00
F 21:00-05:00
Week 2
M 21:00-05:00
T 21:00-05:00
W 21:00-05:00
F 21:00-05:00
Sa 21:00-05:00
Please note that the + £3.00 p/h unsocial premium is only added on any hours worked between 22:00-06:00.
Under 18 disclaimer
This job role involves working through the night and this means we can't consider applications from anyone under the age of 18. This is to comply with the relevant health and safety legislation and to keep our colleagues safe in the workplace.
Join our team at M&S as a Team Manager in Foods, where you'll lead by example as a champion of our high-quality products, offers, and services. We're seeking passionate leaders who take pride in their food knowledge and are eager to share it with both colleagues and customers.
Your primary focus will be on providing remarkable service and enabling your team to deliver to the highest standards, ensuring that our customers feel valued every day. You'll actively engage with customers to understand their preferences and create opportunities to continuously improve their shopping experience.
* Being digitally confident is essential. You'll utilise our digital tools, such as the Sparks App, to enhance both the customer experience and ensure they get the products they want when they need them. And you'll be confident in coaching your store colleagues, driving digital capability and supporting them to perform at their best every day.
* Efficiency and effectiveness are key aspects of your role. You'll be a skilled retail professional putting customers at the heart of all decision making, while leading your team to achieve the same.
* Being a passionate leader with the ability to effectively motivate, prioritise and delegate is crucial. You'll take responsibility for creating a great inclusive store environment, supporting and respecting your team members to be their best.
* Flexibility is also vital, and you will be agile in your approach. You should be confident to work effectively and lead teams across the store, adapting to the changing demands of the retail environment seamlessly.
Are you ready to lead? Take your marks and get ready to apply.
Purpose
* Duty Manage in the absence of the next level Leader when required
* Champion new ways of working within stores through an open mindset and positive attitude
* Leads colleagues in delivery of task prioritising customer first
* Plans, allocates and follows through on delivery of task to a consistent standard across the store
* Drives on the job productivity
* Supports colleagues through coaching and feedback
* Uses MI to take action to drive performance
* Helps maintain a safe and legal environment for colleagues and customers
* Supports the delivery of an inspirational,improvedand consistent visual customer journey instore which inspires our customers to shop and buy more often
Key Accountabilities
* Delivers great standards and service by putting the customer first
* Acts on customer feedback to deliver improvement
* Ensures the delivery of brilliant basics
* Coach the team to deliver excellent standards of product presentation
* Supports the delivery of plan A
* Provides regular and timely feedback to line manager to support colleague performance
* Supports with the training and coaching of colleagues maximising digital tools and channels
* Identifies colleagues for recognition and celebrate success within the store
* Provides feedbacktoBIG to improve colleague experience
* Supports the Team Manager with the delivery of store selling and cost targets by utilising MI to identify opportunities andtakes action
* Role models new ways of workingthrough the use ofdigital tools
* Allocates resource efficiently to deliver process, task and service ensuring activity is completed consistently and productively
* Delivers operational excellence ensuring all processes and tasks are delivered in line with business expectation
* Maintains a safe and legal store environment
* Supports visual merchandising updates across all launches,eventsand campaigns
Key Capabilities
* Understands how M&S operates,it'sstrategy, future and the role they play
* Effectively manages own reactions and responses around change
* Helps colleagues to develop by listening, askingquestionsand giving feedback to encourage reflection and different thinking
* Sets performance objectives for self in conjunction with line manager and in line with business plans
* Takes accountability for planning and managing own work efficiently to ensure objectives are met
* Treats all colleagues the fairly, understanding that different people will provide different perspectives and have different needs
* Builds positive relationships by being a good listener and getting to know people by establishing a connection
* In control of their own reactions and considers how to share their perspective to create better reaction for team
Technical Skills/ Experience
* Support the delivery of excellent customer service and KPI's across the store
* Good level of digital capability and can access and utilise relevant systems
* Good knowledge of the commercial operation, brilliantbasicsand operational excellence
* Current working knowledge of all VM principles
* A good communicator with the ability to build relationships and work within a team
* A good knowledge of the legal requirements associated with the role of a customer assistant and when duty managing
* Maintain high presentation standards, attention to detail and deliver on time, right first time
* Interpret data relevant to the role
* Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to change
Key Relationships and Stakeholders
* Customers
* Colleagues
* Store Leadership
* BIG
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
Wellbeing hub
Get access to resources to support your wellbeing, including a free virtual GP service.
Colleague Networks
We want you to feel supported, no matter what.
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.
Gender Equality Network
Addressing gender-related challenges, raising awareness, and driving action to ensure equal opportunities for all.
Family & Carers Network
A support network for parents and carers, offering a space for colleagues to share experiences, exchange ideas, and access useful resources.
Menopause Network
Initiating and encouraging open conversations about menopause by offering support and sharing experiences.
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.
Forces Community Network
Supporting colleagues connected to the Armed Forces, aiding their transition to civilian life, and ensuring that they thrive in the workplace.
LGBTQ+ Network
Proactively representing LGBTQ+ issues and opportunities to deliver a truly inclusive place to work and shop for our colleagues and customers.
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.