Assistant Store Manager - Manchester Fort (N118159)
Job ID: N118159
Team: Retail
Location: Manchester
Contract Type: Temp
Job Schedule: Full time
Contract End: 23/01/2027
Salary: from £30,054
Posting Date: 03/06/2026
Apply By: 16/06/2026
To be an effective Assistant Store Manager, you will maximise sales, drive efficiencies and achieve performance targets by leading and inspiring your team to be their best. Every day will be varied, fast‑paced, challenging but ultimately rewarding. People are at the heart of what we do so your experience in leading, coaching and motivating a high‑performing team will be crucial to your success. You can count on us to invest in your personal development from day one. Flexible working options are available.
About the Role
* Support the Store Manager in managing and inspiring your team to be at their best, stepping up to cover the store when needed.
* Create an atmosphere where delivering amazing service, achieving performance targets and accurate stock processes is at the core of everything you do in an environment that is commercial, operationally efficient and safe.
* Demonstrate a hands‑on approach for all operational and commercial activities by working alongside the team.
* Ensure communication is up‑to‑date and accurate at all times to meet business needs.
About You
* You are passionate about customers, people and products, inspiring a great working atmosphere and team spirit.
* You have exceptional commercial understanding and know how to create a fantastic shopping experience for customers.
* You are a team player who works at your best in a results‑driven, fast‑paced and challenging environment, adapting to change quickly and bringing the rest of the team on board with new objectives.
* You are a great communicator, working naturally with people at all levels, staying calm and approachable even under pressure with realistic expectations.
* You confidently solve problems, make sound business decisions, challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to move the business forward.
* You are experienced in leading and coaching a high‑performing team and dealing effectively with people issues.
* You are an effective multi‑tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise your workload.
Working Rights
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This role is not typically considered for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route due to relevant Home Office requirements on skill levels not being met. Candidates are encouraged to consider their own right‑to‑work options without sponsorship.
Benefits
* Fantastic rewards for doing a great job and achieving great results.
* 25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria's Secret products (when purchased through NEXT).
* 10% off most partner brands and up to 15% off Branded Beauty.
* Sharesave Scheme.
* 60% off a generous (optional) working wardrobe allowance to buy work clothes (minimum 6‑week contract).
* Early VIP access to sale stock.
* Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform.
* Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops.
* Access to a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services.
* Life assurance.
* Discounted health plans for you and your family.
* Financial wellbeing support – save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing.
* Apprenticeship – earn, learn and gain a qualification (England stores only).
* Direct to Work – discount online and in‑store, collect items the next day for free from your place of work or local store.
* Support Networks – access to network groups to empower and celebrate each other.
* Wellhub – discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, apps, PT sessions and more.
Shifts You Are Applying For
37.50 Hours per week: Sun 10:15–17:15; Mon 11:45–20:15; Wed 08:45–17:15; Thu 11:45–20:15; Fri 08:45–17:15.
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