Delivery Manager - Southampton Hedge End (N115483)
Job ID: N115483
Team: Retail
Location: Southampton
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Schedule: Full time
Salary: From £25,908
Posting Date: 22/04/2026
Apply Before: 13/05/2026
Responsibilities
- Manage a team to deliver outstanding stock processing and stockroom organisation in an environment which is commercial, operationally efficient, safe and 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.
- 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 our customers, our people and our products. This passion and energetic approach to work inspires and motivates others, creating a great working atmosphere and team spirit.
- A team player who works at their best in a results‑driven, fast‑paced and challenging environment. You have the ability to adapt to change quickly, bringing the rest of the team on board with the new objectives.
- A great communicator who can work naturally with people at all levels. You stay calm and approachable even under pressure – always realistic with your expectations of others.
- Able to demonstrate the ability to problem‑solve, make sound business decisions, confidently challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to take the business forward.
- Confident when dealing with people issues.
- An effective multi‑tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise your workload.
- Experience in working to productivity‑related performance targets is desirable but not essential.
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.
- You can register for a 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 and in-store, collect your 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, 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, for example, the 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.
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