Team Manager – Food (Oxford Area)

About the role

Join M&S as a Team Manager in Food, leading the shop floor in the Oxford area. You will set the pace, raise standards and inspire your team to deliver standout style, sharp service and strong commercial results.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a multi‑skilled food department, ensuring it trades strongly and looks brilliant.
• Maintain high standards of safety, availability and operational excellence.
• Drive commercial performance using data, insight and a fast‑paced approach.
• Coach, develop and performance‑manage team members with clarity and empathy.
• Champion digital tools and new ways of working on the shop floor.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading teams in a fast‑paced retail or customer‑focused environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence using data to drive results.
• Ability to have constructive, sometimes difficult conversations.
• Resilient, adaptable mindset with energy to lead through change.
• Natural role model for great service, inclusion and company behaviours.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the next generation of M&S stores.
• Supportive, inclusive culture where people feel valued and can grow.
• Competitive commercial results driven by strong leadership.