Customer Assistant - Travel Money - Canterbury - #189860

Team In Store Store Canterbury Location Canterbury, Kent Contract type Permanent Position type Full Time Salary £13.41 p/h Closing date: 24th June 2026

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Could you make an impact at M&S? If you think the answer is yes, we've got a few questions to ask, so we (and you) can see if you've got what it takes to be a Customer Assistant in our fast paced stores.

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• Intro
• About the role
• Meet the Team
• Our Support
• Benefits
• Colleague Networks
• How to Apply

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.

All the details

Work Pattern
Monday 11:00-19:00
Friday 11:00-19:00
Saturday 08:00-13:30

Under 18 disclaimer
To comply with health and safety legislation and keep our colleagues safe in the workplace, colleagues in this role must be 18 years of age or older.

Join our team in Travel Money – the part of the store where customers look to us for confidence, clarity, and brilliant service before they head off on their adventures. This is a role for someone who thrives on connection, keeps calm under pressure, and delivers accuracy and service in equal measure.

You’ll be a trusted expert, helping customers choose the right products and services while making every interaction feel personal and effortless.

• Being digitally confident is essential. You’ll use our tools to complete transactions quickly, check rates, and support customers across all Travel Money channels.

• Accuracy and compliance are key. You’ll follow safe, legal, and financial-crime processes at every step, protecting our customers and the business.

• At M&S, customers come first. You’ll be fast, focused, and proactive, engaging with customers, spotting opportunities, and delivering a brilliant experience every time.

• Teamwork matters. You’ll share your Travel Money knowledge, support colleagues across the store, and help build confidence and capability in others.

• Flexibility is vital. You’ll adapt quickly to store priorities, work at pace, and maintain ‘best in town’ standards in presentation, availability, and service.

If you’re curious, detail-driven, and passionate about delivering great service, this role is for you. Take Your Marks and apply today.

Meet the Team

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.

• Wellbeing hub

• Wellbeing hub

  Get access to resources to support your wellbeing, including a free virtual GP service.

• Giving back

• Giving back

  Support your favourite charities by donating through your pay or even volunteering for them.

• Pay

• Pay

  Earn a competitive salary.

• Colleague discount

• Colleague discount

  After completing your probation period, you'll receive 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third-party brands for you and a member of your household.

  Please note only contracts of more than 12 weeks are eligible for this benefit.

• Time off

• Time off

  Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days.

• Life assurance

• Life assurance

  Get cover for twice your salary up to age 70 (double with our Pension Plan).

• Workplace savings

• Workplace savings

  We’ll help you save through our Pension Savings Plan, Share Buy and Sharesave schemes.

• My Choices

• My Choices

  Save on everyday costs through discounts and offers and get access to great health benefits.

• Cycle to work

• Cycle to work

  Bike/accessory hire with Cycle to Work and save on tax and national insurance.

• Smart tech

• Smart tech

  Buy the latest technology with interest-free financing directly from your salary.

• Family friendly policy

• Family friendly policy

  Industry-leading maternity, paternity, adoption and neo-natal policies, providing support and flexibility for you and your family.

• Wellbeing hub
• Giving back
• Pay
• Colleague discount
• Time off
• Life assurance
• Workplace savings
• My Choices
• Cycle to work
• Smart tech
• Family friendly policy

Colleague Networks

We want you to feel supported, no matter what.

Forces Community Network

Supporting colleagues connected to the Armed Forces, aiding their transition to civilian life, and ensuring that they thrive in the workplace.

Menopause Network

Initiating and encouraging open conversations about menopause by offering support and sharing experiences.

Gender Equality Network

Addressing gender-related challenges, raising awareness, and driving action to ensure equal opportunities for all.

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.

Cancer Network

Fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, addressing stigma, providing guidance and raising awareness to empower and assist colleagues affected by cancer.

Family & Carers Network

A support network for parents and carers, offering a space for colleagues to share experiences, exchange ideas, and access useful resources.

LGBTQ+ Network

Proactively representing LGBTQ+ issues and opportunities to deliver a truly inclusive place to work and shop for our colleagues and customers.

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.

Menopause Network

Initiating and encouraging open conversations about menopause by offering support and sharing experiences.

Gender Equality Network

Addressing gender-related challenges, raising awareness, and driving action to ensure equal opportunities for all.

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.

Cancer Network

Fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, addressing stigma, providing guidance and raising awareness to empower and assist colleagues affected by cancer.

Family & Carers Network

A support network for parents and carers, offering a space for colleagues to share experiences, exchange ideas, and access useful resources.

LGBTQ+ Network

Proactively representing LGBTQ+ issues and opportunities to deliver a truly inclusive place to work and shop for our colleagues and customers.

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.

Menopause Network

Initiating and encouraging open conversations about menopause by offering support and sharing experiences.

Gender Equality Network

Addressing gender-related challenges, raising awareness, and driving action to ensure equal opportunities for all.

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.

Cancer Network

Fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, addressing stigma, providing guidance and raising awareness to empower and assist colleagues affected by cancer.

Family & Carers Network

A support network for parents and carers, offering a space for colleagues to share experiences, exchange ideas, and access useful resources.

LGBTQ+ Network

Proactively representing LGBTQ+ issues and opportunities to deliver a truly inclusive place to work and shop for our colleagues and customers.

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.

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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.