About the role
UNIQLO Management Candidate (UMC) Graduate Programme
Lead the F uture of R etail
At UNIQLO, we believe clothing s hould be simple, high-quality, functional, and built to last ,
in order to make everyone’s life better.
That's the heart of LifeWear .
The UMC Graduate
Programme
is a 12-month accelerated leadership journey designed for ambitious graduates ready to shape the future of one of the world's most dynamic global retailers.
Expect a fast pace, a steep learning curve, and the chance to make a real impact
in a business landscape that is always evolving, and where your contributions and ideas truly matter
.
What You'll Gain
- Throughout the year, you'll be supported by team members, managers and senior leaders
- who’ve been where you are and are determined to fast - track your career.
- Mentoring and d irect communications with your COO Traini ng in store opera tions, finance, people management and more Participation to the UNIQLO Europe Leadership Convention in London A network of diverse and su pportive colleagues united by a shared purpose Programme Structure
- Months 1–4 | Discover the Business
& Master the F oundations :
You'll
begin by immersing yourself in the engine of UNIQLO
:
our stores.
Your learning will happen directly on the shop floor rather than in an office setting.
This is where you'll build a deep understanding of our customer s , our product s , and what makes our operations world-class.
You'll
learn and master :
Customer service
Product deliveries & replenishment
Omni-channel & checkout operations
- O nboarding and training new starters
- P roduc t category management
- Months 5-6 | Step into Leadership
- As a supervisor, you'll begin leading teams on the shop floor , influencing performance, and owning your first commercial responsibilities.
This stage develops your leadership stance
,
building trust, driving results, and bringing out the best in the people around you.
You'll
take on:
Team coordination & daily planning Developing the performance of your colleague s Opera tional excellence and customer satisfaction O wnership of a ke y subdivi sion , ensuring day to day performance
Months 7–12 | Drive the Business
- In your final rotation, on top of maintaining
- a strong presence on the shop floor as an assistant manager,
- you'll work alongside the Store Manager to influence commercial decisions and operational strategy.
You'll
be responsible for :
Sales analytics & KPI performance Inventory & commercial planning Layout optimi z ation & store standards Workforce planning aligned with sales forecasts Team development & succession planning What We Offer :
Competitive salary, guaranteed bonus & group profit sharing
Full-time permanent contract
30% staff discount across all Fast-Retailing brands
Two
- paid
- volunteer days per year
- O pportuni ties for fast career progression at the end of the programme ( eligibility for promotion every 6 months )
- Relocation support after your second rotation (if required )
Locati
ons:
London, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's or master's degree with permanen t work au thorization
- in the UK
- ( Or if you hold a Graduate visa, this needs to be valid for at least 18 months , from the time you start working with us )
- Ready to start full-time in January or
September 202
7
Minimum B2 level English Flexible to work weekends and varied shifts
Open to relocation within
the UK
Selection Process:
- Step 1: Online Asses s ments
- ( I ncluding English proficiency test s )
- Step 2: In Person Group Assessment Centre
- ( If y ou apply to multiple markets, you will need to attend just one cou ntry )
- Step 3: Online individual Interview
- Step 4: Store trial
- Step 5 : Final Interview
If you want to find out more what our UMCs do
on a daily basis
, click on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOOMDphhzRg
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