Delivery Manager – 22 Hours per Week
We are looking for a Delivery Manager to work 22 hours per week. Shifts are Monday 06:00-10:00, Tuesday 06:00-10:00, Wednesday 06:00-10:00, Thursday 08:00-13:00, Friday 07:00-12:30.
About the Role
As Delivery Manager you will lead and inspire your team to prioritise outstanding stock processing, stockroom organisation and achieve performance targets. The work is varied, fast paced, challenging but rewarding. Your experience in leading, coaching and motivating a high‑performing team will be crucial to your success. We invest in your personal development from day one and offer flexible working options.
Responsibilities
* 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, supporting the sales floors and store management team when needed.
* Create an atmosphere where supporting, motivating and inspiring your team to be at their best is at the core of everything you do.
* Ensure smooth running of the 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 our customers as soon as possible.
Qualifications
* You are passionate about customers, people and products; this passion inspires others, creating a great working atmosphere and team spirit.
* A team player who thrives in a results‑driven, fast‑paced and challenging environment, adapting quickly to change and bringing 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, and realistic with expectations of others.
* Capable of problem‑solving, making sound business decisions, confidently challenging processes, and generating innovative ideas to move the business forward.
* Confident when 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.
Legal Requirements
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 one we would consider for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Candidates should ensure they have the right to work 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 & up to 15 % off Branded Beauty.
* Sharesave scheme.
* 60 % off a generous optional working wardrobe allowance to buy clothes to wear for work (minimum six‑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 digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services.
* Life assurance.
* Discounted health plan for you and your family.
* Financial wellbeing support – saving, tracking and enhancing 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 network groups to empower and celebrate each other.
* Wellhub – discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, apps, PT sessions and more.
Other Information
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. 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, contact us at careers@next.co.uk (include “Workplace Adjustments” in the subject line) or call 0116 479 2223.
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