Assistant Store Manager - Manchester Fort (N118159)

37.50 hours per week: Sun 10:15‑17:15; Mon 11:45‑20:15; Wed 08:45‑17:15; Thu 11:45‑20:15; Fri 08:45‑17:15.

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. We invest in your personal development from day one. Flexible working options are available.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 in order to meet business needs.

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 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.

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.
• 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 – Discount 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.