Assistant Manager | Fashion Retail | Oxford | £30,000 + Great Work-Life Balance
Are you a passionate Retail Manager or an experienced Assistant Manager ready to step up? We're recruiting for an Assistant Manager role in Oxford with one of the UK's most loved names in fashion retail. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a busy, customer-focused department and enjoy a better work-life balance no late nights - shifts until 5.30pm.
What's on offer:
£30,000 basic salary
Good Work-life balance
Generous staff discount
Supportive environment with autonomy to run your store
Auto-enrolment pension
A strong, growing retail business with long-term progression opportunities
About the role:
As Assistant Manager, you'll take full responsibility for your fashion department's performance. You'll lead a team of passionate retail colleagues, drive sales, deliver outstanding service, and ensure operational excellence. You'll also help shape the customer experience and make the most of commercial opportunities.
Assistant Manager responsibilities:
Lead day-to-day retail operations, ensuring a smooth, high-performing store
Deliver a brilliant customer experience through service and store standards
Inspire, develop, and coach your team to meet and exceed KPIs
Use data and commercial insight to maximise sales and performance
Manage stock levels, visual merchandising, and compliance standards
Support recruitment, training and retention of retail staff
Report regularly to area management and head office on store performance
What we're looking for:
Experience as a Assistant Manager or Department Manager in a fashion or lifestyle retail setting
A natural leader who motivates, coaches and builds strong teams
Commercially focused and comfortable managing KPIs and store budgets
Strong visual and operational retail standards
Passion for fashion and excellent customer service
Whether you're currently an Assistant Manager or Store Manager we'd love to hear from you. This is your chance to join a thriving retail brand, enjoy a balanced rota, and progress your career in a supportive environment.
Apply now to become the new Assistant Manager in Oxford!
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