Delivery Manager – Newark Northgate (N107891)
Next – Newark-On-Trent, England, United Kingdom
Schedule: 21.5 hours per week – Mon 12:00‑15:00; Tue 06:00‑13:00; Wed 11:30‑18:00; Fri 15:00‑18:00; Sat 09:00‑12:00. Flexible working options are available.
Role Overview
As a Delivery Manager you will lead and inspire your team to prioritise outstanding stock processing and stockroom organisation while achieving performance targets. Every day will be varied, fast‑paced and 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.
Responsibilities
* Manage a team that delivers outstanding stock processing and stockroom organisation in a commercial, operationally efficient, safe environment where performance targets are met.
* Demonstrate a hands‑on approach for all operational activities by working alongside the team and 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 customers as soon as possible.
About You
* Passionate about our customers, people and products – this passion and energetic approach to work inspires and motivates others, creating a great working atmosphere and team spirit.
* Team player who thrives in a results‑driven, fast‑paced and challenging environment; able to adapt to change quickly and bring the rest of the team on board with new objectives.
* Excellent communicator who works naturally with people at all levels, staying calm and approachable even under pressure.
* Strong problem‑solving skills, confident in making business decisions, challenging processes and generating innovative ideas to drive the business forward.
* Confident when dealing with people issues.
* Effective multi‑tasker able to plan, organise and prioritise workload.
* Experience working to productivity‑related performance targets is desirable but not essential.
Requirements & Legal
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 unlikely to be considered for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Candidates are encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship.
Benefits
* Fantastic rewards for achieving 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 an 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 our online benefits platform.
* Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops.
* Digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services.
* Life assurance.
* Discounted health plan for you and your family.
* Financial Wellbeing tools.
* Apprenticeship (England stores only).
* Direct to Work – discount on online and in‑store purchases, collect items next day for free from your workplace or local store.
* Support Networks – access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other.
* Wellhub – discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, apps, PT sessions and more.
What’s Next
Press the apply button now to start your application. Once you have applied, we will initially consider your skills and experience. If you match our criteria we will be in touch to arrange a telephone or video interview to discuss your background and fit for the role. The next stage would be an in‑store assessment.
In order to apply, you must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in the last 6 months.
About Next
Next is a FTSE‑100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and the market leader in kidswear. We operate over 500 stores, the Next online store, and serve customers in more than 70 countries worldwide.
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