Shifts
37.50hrs p/w; Sun 10:00 - 17:00; Mon 11:45 - 20:15; Wed 08:45 - 17:15; Thu 11:45 - 20:15; Fri 08:45 - 17:15
About the Role
To be an effective Assistant Store Manager, you will maximise sales, drive efficiencies and achieve performance targets by leading and inspiring your team to be at 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.
- Support the Store Manager in managing and inspiring the team to be at their best, and stepping up to cover the store when required.
- 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 customers, people and products, inspiring others and creating a great working atmosphere.
- You have exceptional commercial understanding and know how to create a fantastic shopping experience.
- You are a team player who performs best in a results‑driven, fast‑paced and challenging environment, adapting quickly to change and bringing the team along with new objectives.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work naturally with people at all levels, staying calm and approachable even under pressure.
- Confident problem‑solver, capable of making sound business decisions, challenging processes and generating innovative ideas to drive business forward.
- Experienced in leading and coaching a high‑performing team and effectively dealing with people issues.
- Effective multi‑tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise workload.
Employment 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 typically considered for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship.
Benefits
- Fantastic rewards for 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.
- Digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services.
- Life assurance.
- 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 – Discounted 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.
Support
We aim to support all candidates during the application process. If you need support with your application due to a disability or long‑term condition, please let us know. Workplace adjustments can be provided when necessary.
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