Assistant Store Manager – Loughton (N114325)
Team: Retail
Location: Loughton
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Schedule: Full time
Salary: From £32,183
Posting Date: 01/04/2026
Apply By: 22/04/2026
Overview
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. Flexible working options are available.
About the Role
* Support the Store Manager in managing and inspiring your team to be at their best, and 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, in a commercial, operationally efficient and safe environment.
* 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
* Passionate about customers, people and products; energetic approach inspires others.
* Exceptional commercial understanding and know‑how to create a fantastic shopping experience.
* Team player who delivers results in a fast‑paced, challenging environment; adapts to change and brings team on board with new objectives.
* Excellent communicator, calm and approachable even under pressure.
* Confident problem‑solver, makes sound business decisions and generates innovative ideas.
* Has experience leading and coaching a high‑performing team and dealing with people issues.
* Effective multi‑tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise workload.
Right to Work
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; candidates should ensure they have the right to work without sponsorship.
What’s Next
Press the apply button to start your application. If your application meets our criteria, we will contact you to arrange a telephone or video interview. The next stage will be an in‑store assessment.
Applicants must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in the past 6 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 a generous (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 online benefits platform.
* Access to fantastic discounts at Staff Shops.
* Digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services.
* Life assurance.
* Discounted health plan for you and your family.
* Financial wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing.
* Apprenticeship – earn, learn and gain a qualification (England stores only).
* Direct to Work – discount online/instore, collect items next day for free from work or local store.
* Support Networks – access network groups to empower and celebrate each other.
* Wellhub – discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more.
Shifts You Are Applying For
37.50hrs per week: Sun 10:00‑17:00; Mon 11:45‑20:15; Wed 08:45‑17:15; Thu 08:45‑17:15; Fri 11:45‑20:15.
Additional Information
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. If you need support with your application due to a disability or long‑term condition, please contact us at careers@next.co.uk (include “Workplace Adjustments” in the subject) or call 0116 479 2223. Office hours: Monday‑Thursday 9am‑5pm; Friday 9am‑4.45pm; Saturday 9am‑5pm; Sunday 9am‑4pm.
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