H&M Group
DEPARTMENT MANAGER - ROCHDALE

How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
DEPARTMENT MANAGER - ROCHDALE
Department Manager – H&M Rochdale Store (Riverside Retail & Leisure)
Permanent Position • 39 hours per week • 7 days flexibility (including weekends)
About the Role
H&M Group is seeking a Department Manager to lead and support their team at the H&M Rochdale store in the Riverside Retail & Leisure complex. This role requires driving operational excellence, optimising sales performance, and fostering a collaborative culture while delivering an outstanding customer and colleague experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead your team to deliver an exceptional customer experience, ensuring top-tier operational and visual standards.
- Analyse sales performance, identify commercial opportunities, set clear goals, and develop strategies to maximise profits and stock management.
- Recruit, onboard, and develop staff while cultivating an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-focused team environment.
- Monitor the store’s strengths and growth areas, stay informed on competitors, and align with local market and customer trends to drive success.
Work Environment
Our stores are the heart of the H&M experience, where brand interactions begin. As part of a dynamic Store Team, which includes:
- Sales Advisors
- Team Leaders
- Department Managers
- Visual Merchandisers
- Store Managers
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
See breakdownIt searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
…you’ll play a crucial role in shaping a positive, engaging atmosphere for both colleagues and customers.
You’ll collaborate with:
- Your area team
- Store support office
- Key business functions to drive overall store performance and business growth.
Ideal Candidate Profile
H&M invites applicants who align with these qualities:
- Highly motivated to contribute to H&M’s vision and long-term success.
- Confident leaders who inspire and develop teams with unwavering integrity.
- Strong communicators, strategic problem-solvers, and decision-makers.
- Business-savvy, innovative, and commercially driven with a focus on customer excellence.
About H&M Group
A global innovator in fashion, affordability, and sustainability, we push boundaries to create exceptional design at accessible prices. Our mission is to liberate fashion for all while championing an inclusive and sustainable future.


Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Chaped by passionate, values-driven colleagues, we leverage our collective strength to transform the fashion industry for the better.
Why Work at H&M Group?
An employer of choice, we offer: ✔ 25% Global Discount across all H&M Group brands (H&M, COS, Other Stories, Monki, Weekday, Arket, & H&M Home) ✔ Health and Lifestyle Benefits ✔ Retail Trust – Employee Assistance Programme (confidential support) ✔ Discounted Access to Benefit Hub (exclusive savings) ✔ Company Sick Pay & Workplace Pension Scheme ✔ Professional development opportunities worldwide
Join a People-PoweredJourney
At H&M, our culture, values, and people shape our uniqueness. Together, you’ll innovate, grow, and redefine industry standards. Your journey starts here—take the next step in your career.
Disclaimer: For transparency on data privacy, please refer to our Privacy Notice. No cover letter required; we assess based on competency.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills