Overview
At NEXT we have a great opportunity for an In-Store Display Assistant to join our Field Display Team on a temporary contract for 12 months. This role is based in and responsible for our store in Merryhill.
Job Summary
This part‑time position works 27.5 hours per week Monday‑Thursday. Working closely with the Display Manager, you will assist in the design, set‑up and maintenance of in‑store displays to showcase our products and reinforce our brand image.
Responsibilities
* Outfit building, dressing & styling of all mannequins and VM features within our stores.
* Drive sales by reacting to seasonal trends & changes, and updating where stock has sold out.
* Collaborate with the store team and regional VM team on VM fixture positioning and stock layouts.
* Occasionally support the regional display team with seasonal window changes.
* Assist in placement of signage and graphics to enhance the visual impact of displays and communicate promotional messages.
* Regularly inspect and maintain displays to ensure they are clean, organised and in good condition.
* Adhere to store policies and procedures, including safety guidelines, while performing display‑related tasks.
* Complete security training tasks as required.
* Communicate regularly with store management teams to collaborate on workload.
About You
* Fashion trend‑focused, with a creative background and strong attention to detail.
* Understanding of the NEXT customer profile.
* Previous experience in retail, visual merchandising or a related field preferred.
* Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work schedules.
* Willingness to work evenings, weekends and overnight stays when required.
* Physical ability to lift and move display materials as required.
About Next
Next is a FTSE‑100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We are the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and a market leader in kidswear. With over 500 stores, Next Online and the ability to buy online from over 70 countries, we have gone global.
Benefits
* 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria’s Secret* products (when purchased through NEXT)
* Company performance‑based bonus
* Sharesave scheme
* 10% off most partner brands and up to 15% off branded beauty
* Early VIP access to sale stock
* Access to a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
* Financial wellbeing support – save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
* Apprenticeship – grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
* Direct to Work – discount online and in‑store, collect your 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, with apps, PT sessions and more
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 email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (include "Workplace Adjustments" in the subject line) or call 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
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