Toys R Us - Recruitment - Graduate Management Programme

Graduate Management Programme

Exceptional graduates have the opportunity to join the Toys "R" Us Graduate Management Programme and the prospect of running your own multi-million pound megastore within just 2 years justifies our demanding selection criteria.

You will have excellent communication and leadership qualities along with the desire, drive and energy to challenge and change existing standards to move our business forwards. Nationwide mobility is essential to the speed of your learning, experiences and development and you’ll relish the opportunity to be a driving force on a National rather than local stage.

In return for your commitment you will benefit from a comprehensive programme of training that will start in September to prepare you for the important role you will play during the busy Christmas Season. On successful graduation to Assistant Manager you will take full responsibility for a department in the store where you will focus on Customer Service, Sales, Loss Prevention and Team Development.

Your growing ability to lead and motivate a team will be nurtured by your General Store Manager and you will continue to develop with their guidance. Your Personal Development Plan will also include development opportunities across the country where you can show us the impact you can have in problem solving, standard setting and business development and where you can learn from our very best managers in the key disciplines required.

Following your second Christmas Season, your sights will be firmly set on running your own store. Because we’re proud of our commitment to people development and promotions from within, graduates with Toys "R" Us can have the confidence of knowing that their progression is based on their ability and results, not length of time in the job.

You will receive a highly attractive package including a competitive basic pay, achievable bonuses and a London Allowance for those working in stores inside the M25. We also provide private health care, Staff Discounts and other great benefits. While the package is attractive, the real prize for you is your opportunity for rapid progression to GSM and the opportunities beyond.

Meet a Graduate

Nicola applied for the Graduate Management Training Programme after completing a BA Hons in Sport and Leisure Management. After moving stores a few times to further her career, Nicola has been a General Store Manager for 3 years and is now enjoying running one of our flagship stores.

After graduating I was looking for a Graduate Training Scheme that I could really get excited about and what Toys "R" Us were offering really appealed to me. I’d never been to an interview like it before – it was so much fun! – and just 2 days later I was offered the job that started my career. I have been really lucky to be involved in some great stores with great people and I love the fact that there are always people to support and guide you no matter what level you’re at. You have to be passionate and self driven – I am and I know this rubs off on my team. It’s a fast paced environment but every day is different - it keeps you alive!