M&S Store Manager

M&S Store Manager - St James Hospital, Leeds

Salary: Up to £40,000 (DOE)

Hours: 40 per week

Lead a High-Profile M&S Store in a Busy Hospital Environment

We're looking for a passionate and driven Store Manager to lead the M&S store at St James' 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 £40,000 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

This role is ideal for a strong Store Manager looking for a stable, high-volume environment where they can lead from the front, develop a team, and make a real difference day-to-day.

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 MyLearning 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

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!