37.50 hrs p/w; 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
As an 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. We invest in your personal development from day one and offer flexible working options.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Store Manager in managing and inspiring the team to be at their best, and step 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 of everything you do, in an environment that is commercial, operationally efficient and safe.
* 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
* You are passionate about our customers, our people and our products. This passion and energetic approach to work inspires others, creating a great working atmosphere and team spirit.
* You have exceptional commercial understanding, with the know‑how to create a fantastic shopping experience for our customers.
* You are a team player who works at their best in a results‑driven, fast‑paced and challenging environment, adapt to change quickly and can successfully bring the rest of the team on board with new objectives.
* You are a great communicator and can work naturally with people at all levels; you stay calm and approachable even under pressure, always realistic with your expectations of others.
* You confidently problem‑solve, make sound business decisions, challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to take the business forward.
* You have experience in leading and coaching a high‑performing team and effectively dealing with people issues.
* You are an effective multi‑tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise your workload.
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 6 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 a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services.
* Life assurance.
* Discounted health plan for you and your family.
* Financial Wellbeing support – save, track and enhance 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 to network groups to empower and celebrate each other.
* Wellhub – discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more.
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 typically consider for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route due to relevant Home Office requirements on skills level not being met. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long‑term condition, please get in touch with us by email careers@next.co.uk (include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line) or call 0116 479 2223 / 0044 116 479 2223 (line opening times Monday to Thursday 9am‑5pm; Friday 9am‑4.45pm; Saturday 9am‑5pm & Sunday 9am‑4pm. Excludes bank holidays).
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