Found yourself out of work? Looking for a change of career? Keen on exploring a new direction?
New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released this week has sadly shown that firms have continued to remove staff from payrolls, with some 695,000 UK workers disappearing from the payrolls of British companies since lockdown began in March.
This is believed to be in preparation for the end of the furlough scheme.
Luckily, there’s a varied number of companies that are still actively recruiting and taking applications for roles based at Manchester Arndale and they could be just what you’re looking for.
With both full time and part time roles available, here’s everything you need to know.
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Bella Italia
If cleaning is your cup of tea, then popular restaurant chain Bella Italia is looking to hire a “motivated and passionate cleaner” to join “La Famiglia” its Manchester Arndale branch.
According to the job description, the right candidate will be “intensely passionate about creating the very best environment for our guests”, someone who works within the guidelines provided, and is “unafraid to approach any cleaning job required”.
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Staff rewards include 50% discount on food and drink in all Big Table Group restaurants, and team meals on shifts over five hours.
You can find more information and apply for the role here.
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Jack & Jones
Fashion retailer Jack & Jones is looking for a full-time store assistant.
The job description reads: “For our store in Manchester Arndale, we’re looking for a strong sales profile who can deliver and not least give our customers great service – every time. With professional pride, as well as authentic, consistent and positive leadership, you will be trained in our retail concept and core skills.”
Successful candidates for the role will “carry [Jack & Jones’] growth and make sure the customers leave the store with a positive experience.”
It continues: “As Sales Assistant at Jack & Jones, you will primarily be assessed on your ability to create the best possible experience for the customers, as well as the ability to create solid growth and earnings for the store.”
You can find more information and apply for the role here.
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Pandora
Luxury jewellery brand Pandora is looking for a Sales Assistant to join the team at its pop-up store in Manchester Arndale.
As a part-time Sales Assistant, you will be required eight hours per week on a rotational shift-basis, including some weekends and Bank Holidays.
The job description states that the right person will “lead the success of the store by influencing sales, excelling in customer service” and “share their knowledge of the product and brand”. Successful candidates will need “strong selling skills”, and experience in a luxury environment with one-to-one sales experience is preferable, but not essential.
The benefits package includes a competitive salary – with bonus potential as well – and an enticing 55% employee discount on all Pandora products.
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You can find more information and apply for the role here.
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Starbucks
Ever-popular coffee chain Starbucks is currently hiring for a Barista and a Shift Supervisor at its Manchester Arndale branch.
The Barista role requires no previous experience and successful applicants will be expected to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and nights. The Shift Supervisor will be required to check in with baristas during the shift “to ensure the delivery of legendary customer service for all customers”.
Both are full-time positions.
You can find more information and apply for the two roles here.
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Thorntons
Chocolate retailer Thorntons – which is part of the Fererro Group that manufactures brands such as Nutella, Ferrero Rocher and Kinder Bueno – is looking for a permanent Store Manager to oversee its Manchester Arndale outlet.
According to the job description, successful applicants for the Store Manager role will be responsible for the performance of the store and team.
It reads: “In order to succeed, you realise the importance of your team – which you will recruit and shape through coaching – creating a high performance culture [and] a proven track record within the Food and Beverage, Hospitality or Retail industry [is required]”.
You can find more information and apply for the role here.
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Three
Phone and broadband company Three is looking for “a cool, friendly, ambitious individual” to join the sales team at the Manchester Arndale store.
This is a part-time role working 20 hours per week.
Successful applicants for the Sales Assistant role will earn £9 per hour + 25% on target bonus.
Benefits include:
A brand-new smartphone on an unlimited data plan from Three.
Flexible working hours/shifts.
Competitive salary + OTE.
Training courses and career development.
Being part of “an awesome team”.
You can find more information and apply for the role here.
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Jürgen Klopp reveals the main reason he turned down the Manchester United job
Danny Jones
Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has revealed one of the main reasons he turned down the Manchester United job more than a decade ago.
The ex-Borussia Dortmund boss turned Merseyside hero spent nine years at Anfield, going on to win a Champions League, Premier League, and a collection of cups.
It’s also worth noting that this all came in the years following the departure of legendary Man United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, but there could have been an alternate reality where Klopp carried on where ‘Fergie’ left off, as the now 58-year-old says the club spoke to him during that time.
With Sir Alex leaving in 2013 after the best part of 30 years, Klopp told Steven Bartlett on his most recent Diary of A CEO episode that “of course, they were interested.”
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💥Jürgen Klopp on The Diary Of A CEO
Some of the topics we cover:
•His surprise at Liverpool’s £450m transfer window and why he didn’t get the same money
•He says a return to Liverpool is possible – but he couldn’t ask for just one year off
Admitting that the interest was mutual “at one point”, the prospect of joining Liverpool‘s historic rivals clearly appealed to him.
Noting that he was flourishing as an up-and-coming coach (aged 46 back then) in charge of an impressive Dortmund team – adding that even some of his then future players to be at Liverpool flew to watch them play in the Champions League – it’s clear he had plenty of suitors.
However, the retired German footballer turned ‘Gegenpressing’ tactician goes on to explain that despite United trying to poach him from the Bundesliga, it was “the wrong time, wrong moment for me.”
Crucially, he says that some aspects of the conversations between him and the club at the time proved to be a turn-off rather than an incentive, citing talk of ‘the biggest club in the world’ and supposedly “signing any player we want.”
In short, Klopp says that, crucially, it didn’t sound like it would have been his project, drawing parallels to the board wanting to bring back players like Paul Pogba, with arguably similar ‘mistakes’ being made with the return of Cristiano Ronaldo. In his eyes, looking backwards simply “never helps”.
You can see the clip in full here:
Had he not turned down the offer, do you think Klopp could have helped rebuild Man United?
According to Klopp, after negotiations seemed to revolve primarily around the kind of players they were going to bring in, he decided the opportunity wasn’t for him.
Nevertheless, it looked like things worked out for Merseyside’s biggest club, at least, as he went on to become one of the most successful managers in the Premier League, managing to break up the long period of dominance overseen by both Manchester United and, most recently, Man City.
As for the red half of Manchester, they at the very least had a good weekend as they finally ended their long wait for a win away against Liverpool.
In case you missed it, you can watch the highlights – including another big clutch goal from Harry Maguire – down below.
More than £2 million in compensation received by underpaid workers in the North West
Danny Jones
More than £2 million is said to have been dished out in compensation to workers in the North West alone, as the UK government is continuing to crack down on employers underpaying their staff.
Employees from nearly 500 different companies across the region have received the money they owed following a raft of fines in excess of £2.7 million.
Covering the likes of Greater Manchester and beyond, the companies responsible have been revealed by the government as part of the new Fair Work Agency (FWA), which is tasked with shoring up workers’ rights moving forward.
The FWA is part of Labour’s wider ‘Plan For Change’, and hopes not only to correctly reimburse those short-changed but also, with the clear threat of swift action, deter others from trying to do the same in the future.
Matthew Taylor CBE has been appointed Chair of the Fair Work Agency, a new body that will transform how employment rights are enforced across the UK.
How? By tackling exploitation, supporting businesses doing the right thing, and helping to build a fairer labour market. pic.twitter.com/duEeNlwDHr
— Department for Business and Trade (@biztradegovuk) October 14, 2025
Released publicly last Friday, 17 October, 80 companies that failed to properly pay approximately 19,000 workers in and around the North West have now been repaid by their employers.
Perhaps most concerningly is that the fines sweep across multiple sectors and sizes, from local independents and SME to well-known high street brands.
From April 2026 onwards, the updated Employment Rights Bill (which also includes the FWA) grants more powers to tackle employers underpaying workers and failing to fulfil both holiday and sick pay.
This announcement also comes after the National Minimum Wage rate was increased earlier this year, with millions getting a pay rise and those working full-time on the National Living Wage seeing their families supported by an extra £1,400 per year.
Under the ‘Make Work Pay’ initiative set out by the Labour Party, more than 15 million Brits are expected to benefit from the new measures.
Overall, roughly £6 million has been put back into the pockets of underpaid workers up and down the country following these fines, which are said to have totalled roughly £10.2m. The full list of companies in question can be seen HERE.
Speaking on the news, Employment Rights Minister Kate Dearden said: “This government is taking direct action to ensure workers get every penny they’ve earned, and to put an end to bad businesses undercutting good ones.
“We’re proud to have delivered a strong minimum wage, and enforcing it thoroughly is crucial in our mission to put pounds back in your pocket. I know this news will be welcomed by brilliant businesses across the country, those who know that happy, well-paid staff are at the heart of building a successful company.
“With our new Fair Work Agency and the coming Employment Rights Bill, this government is keeping our promise to Britain to make work pay again.”
If you fear you might be suffering from underpayment by your employer, you can check that your wages are correct online; alternatively, you can call the Acas helpline on 0300 123 1100 or contact their website for more information right HERE.
Emily Sergeant -
17th September 2020 
