Assistant Store Manager - Gloucester Outlet
Gloucester
from £25,723
37hrs p/w; Sun 10:30 - 17:00; Tue 10:00 - 18:15; Wed 11:45 - 20:00; Thu 10:00 - 18:15; Fri 11:45 - 20:00
About us
You know Next, but did you know we’re 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 for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
Your role
SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 37hrs p/w; Sun 10:30 - 17:00; Tue 10:00 - 18:15; Wed 11:45 - 20:00; Thu 10:00 - 18:15; Fri 11:45 - 20:00
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 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. You can count on us to invest in your personal development from day one. Flexible working options are available.
To be a successful Assistant Store Manager you will:
Support the Store Manager in managing and inspiring your team to be at their best, and stepping 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 which 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 in order to meet business needs
We’ll offer amazing benefits (see list further below)
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
A team player who works at their best in a results driven, fast paced and challenging environment. You adapt to change quickly and can successfully bring the rest of the team on board with the new objectives
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
Confidently problem solve, make sound business decisions, challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to take the business forward
Experienced in leading and coaching a high performing team and effectively dealing with people issues
An effective multi tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise your workload
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.
What's next
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 instore, 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
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
Job Info
Apply Before
10/08/2025, 11:59 PM
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations
Next Outlet, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 8SH, GB
Weekly Contracted Hours
37.00
Annual Salary
from £25,723
Contract Type
Perm
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