Assistant Store Manager - Burton Coopers Square

Role Overview

As an Assistant Store Manager, you will play a key role in maximizing store sales, improving efficiency, and meeting performance goals by effectively leading, motivating, and coaching your team to excel. The position is dynamic, fast-moving, and demands adaptability, with people and service at its core. Personal development support is provided from the outset, and flexible working arrangements are available.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in inspiring and managing the team to perform at their best and cover store operations when the manager is absent.
• Foster an environment focused on outstanding customer service, achieving targets, and maintaining accurate stock management, while ensuring operational efficiency and safety.
• Adopt a hands-on approach by actively engaging with the team during operational and commercial tasks.
• Maintain clear and timely communication to align with business objectives.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrates a genuine passion for customers, colleagues, and products which motivates others and builds positive team spirit.
• Possesses strong commercial acumen to deliver an exceptional shopping experience.
• Thrives in a results-driven, fast-paced, and challenging environment; adapts quickly to changes and helps the team embrace new goals.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff; remains calm and approachable even under pressure while setting realistic expectations.
• Exhibits confident problem-solving skills, makes sound business decisions, challenges existing processes, and introduces innovative ideas to advance the business.
• Experienced in leading and developing high-performing teams and managing personnel issues.
• Efficient in multitasking, planning, organizing, and prioritizing workload effectively.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week with shifts as follows: Sunday 10:00–17:00; Monday 08:45–18:00; Wednesday 08:45–18:00; Thursday 08:45–18:00; Friday 08:45–18:00.

Eligibility & Legal Requirements

Applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK before starting. This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Company Overview

Next is a leading FTSE-100 fashion retailer operating over 450 stores and serving customers in more than 80 countries worldwide, employing over 44,000 people. It is the UK's second largest fashion retailer and market leader in kidswear.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive rewards linked to performance achievements.
• 25% discount on most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap, and Victoria's Secret products purchased through NEXT.
• Up to 15% discount on branded beauty products and 10% off various partner brands.
• Participation in Sharesave Scheme.
• Up to 60% off on a work wardrobe allowance (minimum six-week contract required).
• Early VIP access to sale stock events.
• Exclusive deals and discounts from over 3,500 retailers via an online benefits platform.
• Access to discounted staff shops.
• Free digital GP and other health and wellbeing services.
• Life assurance coverage.
• Option to register for discounted health plans for employees and families.
• Financial wellbeing support including savings, tracking, and enhancement tools.
• Apprenticeship opportunities with qualifications (England stores only).
• Next Day Free Collection for online and in-store purchases.
• Access to employee support networks and wellbeing programs including discounted gym memberships.

Additional Information

All benefits are discretionary and subject to change. Assistance and workplace adjustments during the recruitment process are available for those with disabilities or long-term conditions upon request via specified contact methods.