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DEPARTMENT MANAGER

Primark
Swindon, WILTSHIRE, United Kingdom Posted Oct 8, 2026
Full-timeOn-site

About this role

Job title: DEPARTMENT MANAGER

Location: Primark Swindon

Salary: £42,055 (with 31 days annual leave & pension)

Contract: Full-Time Permanent, 5 days out of 7

BECAUSE YOU’RE READY FOR THE NEXT LEVEL

A people-first culture where you can work with impact. A business that continues to grow and invest creating maximum joy at minimum cost. Just look at our 80,000+ colleagues across 450+ stores covering many markets globally, all leaving their mark.

Our colleagues are the heart of everything we do – we’re caring, dynamic and we succeed together. The Department Manager plays a pivotal role, with genuine accountability and ownership. Our managers are empowered within a structured framework, allowing you to mould your team’s growth and enhance the customer experience.

What you’ll do

At Primark we do retail our way…so here is a taste of what you can expect in the role:

  • Collaborate with the rest of the management team to support the daily running of the store.

  • Responsible for at least one department within the store, including stock ordering and merchandising.

  • Lead a team of managers to maximise sales by establishing goals and objectives.

  • Provide a superior level of customer service.

  • Drive your own development by taking advantage of our digital learning, apprenticeships and career pathways and see yourself grow in a supportive place powered by our people.

  • In the absence of senior management, you will oversee the store for the shift.

  • What you’ll bring

Guiding the team towards delivering an outstanding customer experience requires an assertive team player. Here’s what we need from you:

  • Experienced manager with proven leadership skills.

  • Ability to view situations from a commercial perspective resulting in more innovative thinking.

  • Capable of working and making decisions, in a fast-paced environment.

  • Proactive nature with a determination to succeed.

  • Additional Information

  • Excited? Good. Because it’s energising to put your skills to work in a growing global business committed to helping people express themselves – and feel a sense of belonging.

  • Apply to make an impact as a Department Manager and be welcomed to the wide world of Primark.

  • THIS IS RETAIL OUR WAY! APPLY NOW & PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR CV.

  • Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.

  • If you require extra support at any stage of the selection process, please get in touch with our team.

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