EARLY CAREERS AT MATALAN
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EARLY CAREERS

No matter who you are, no matter what your background, we can give you the perfect first step into a career in Retail. We’ll give you all the tools for success. The only question is how far you can go.

THE LOWDOWN

Our early careers programmes will give the chance to find out what the retail industry is all about. Work on real projects across different teams and departments, and get valuable skills and experience to set you up for your career. From our work experience programme, to summer internships, our graduate scheme and huge range of apprenticeships, we have the perfect scheme to get everyone off to the best possible start in retail.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

We work closely with training providers, colleges and universities across the UK to offer enriching experiences that add real value to the early working life of the people on all of our Early Careers programmes. We’ve developed opportunities across our three business areas – Retail, Support Hub and Logistics – designed to be the ideal first step on the careers ladder.

Traineeships

If you’re looking for a combination of practical work experience and more structured training with tutor support, our Traineeships are perfect. You’ll do a short placement of either six, nine or twelve weeks at one of our stores with tutor visits each week and the opportunity to join permanent at the end. Follow the “Apply Now” link for more information from our partners at Juniper.

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Apprenticeships

Our ‘Credible Alternative to University’ scheme is very close to our hearts. It offers young people the chance to study as they start to build a Retail career in areas including Buying & Merchandising, Finance, HR, Customer Services and Marketing.

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Student Placements

Our 12-month student placements are designed for university students who are doing a four-year course that includes a year in industry. It’s a unique opportunity to get involved with anything from developing new product ranges to shaping the future of our IT infrastructure.

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Graduates

We recruit graduates all year round so whenever you’re ready to apply, we’re ready to hear from you! We have roles across some really interesting and varied part of the business including Buying, Merchandising, Finance, eCommerce and People.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Our work experience opportunities are designed to give you a taste of some of our roles in a particular department. Spend up to four weeks shadowing a team to learn what life’s like at Matalan.

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OUR PARTNERS
OUR PEOPLE. OUR STORIES.
OUR PEOPLE.
OUR STORIES.

We’ve launched the Retail careers of hundreds of young people over the years! Hear what it’s like to take part in one of Early Careers programmes.

The Matalan Application Process

From the moment you hit apply to your first day, here’s what to expect from the application process…

APPLY ONLINE VIA OUR CAREERS SITE
INITIAL SCREENING CALL WITH THE TALENT ATTRACTION TEAM
INTERVIEW/S OR ASSESSMENT CENTRE WITH THE HIRING TEAM
FEEDBACK CONVERSATION & OFFER IF SUCCESSFUL
ONBOARDING WITH SUPPORT FROM OUR TALENT DEVELOPMENT TEAM
DAY ONE & INDUCTION
The Matalan Application Process
From the moment you hit apply to your first day, here’s what to expect from the application process…
APPLY ONLINE
VIDEO INTERVIEW
ASSESSMENT CENTRE
OFFER
ONBOARDING
DAY ONE
Our Talent Attraction Team
Rachel
Talent Attraction Manager
Sophie
Talent Attraction Advisor
Meghan
Talent Attraction Advisor
Anna
Talent Attraction Advisor
Melissa
Early Careers & Apprenticeships Advisor
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You’re at the start of something amazing. Your next step might feel like you’re heading into the unknown but we’re here to support you at every step of the way. What happens next is up to you.

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