Delivery Manager - Edinburgh St. James (N114128)
Job ID: N114128
Team: Retail
Location: Edinburgh
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Schedule: Full time
Salary: From £24,873
Posting Date: 27/03/2026
Application Deadline: 16/04/2026
Shifts: 37.50hrs p/w; Mon 07:00–15:00; Wed 07:00–15:00; Thu 07:00–15:00; Fri 07:00–15:00; Sat 06:30–14:30
About the Role
Lead and inspire a high‑performing team to prioritise outstanding stock processing, stockroom organisation and achieve performance targets. Every day will be varied, fast‑paced, challenging, yet ultimately rewarding. Leading, coaching and motivating a high‑performing team will be crucial to your success. Flexible working options are available.
* Manage a team to deliver outstanding stock processing and stockroom organisation in a commercial, operationally efficient, safe environment where performance targets are achieved.
* Demonstrate a hands‑on approach for all operational activities by working alongside the team and supporting sales floors and store management when needed.
* Create an atmosphere in which supporting, motivating and inspiring your team to be at their best is at the core of everything you do.
* Ensure the smooth running of stockroom processes by continuously improving, identifying and solving problems – driving the highest stockroom and stock processing standards.
* Always strive to ensure our beautifully presented stock is available to customers as soon as possible.
About You
* Passionate about our customers, people and products, inspiring and motivating others with an energetic approach.
* A team player who works best in a results‑driven, fast‑paced, challenging environment; able to adapt to change quickly and bring the team on board with new objectives.
* A great communicator who can work naturally with people at all levels, staying calm and approachable even under pressure.
* Exhibits strong problem‑solving, sound business‑decision skills, and a willingness to challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to advance the business.
* Confident in dealing with people issues.
* An effective multi‑tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise workload.
* Experience working to productivity‑related performance targets is desirable but not essential.
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must 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 skills level, not being met. Candidates are encouraged to consider their own right‑to‑work options without Next sponsorship.
What’s Next
Press the apply button to start your application. Once applied, we will consider your skills and experience. If you match our criteria, we will contact you to arrange a telephone or video interview, and a subsequent in‑store assessment may follow. To apply, you must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in the last six months.
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 an optional working wardrobe allowance (minimum 6‑week contract)
* Early VIP access to sale stock
* Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers via our online benefits platform
* Access to discounts at our Staff Shops
* Digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
* Life assurance
* Discounted health plan for you and your family
* Financial Wellbeing tools to save, track and enhance your financial health
* Apprenticeship—a chance to earn, learn and gain a qualification (England stores only)
* Direct to Work—discount online and in‑store; collect items next day for free from your place of work or local store
* Support Networks—access to group networks to empower and celebrate each other
* Wellhub—discounted flexible monthly gym memberships with apps, PT sessions, and more
Team Overview
Retail is where customers meet NEXT. Step into any of our stores and you’ll find energy, variety and opportunity. It’s fast‑paced, full of growth and all about our brilliant collaborative team. From outlets to full‑range stores, there’s space for you to make your mark.
About NEXT
Next is a FTSE‑100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer, and for kidswear we’re the market leader. With over 500 stores and an online presence, we’re now available in over 70 countries worldwide.
Are you ready to take it on?
Challenges. Opportunities. The future. Let’s take it on at Next.
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