Delivery Manager - Milton Keynes Centre MK (N116785)

37hrs p/w; Sun 06:00 - 13:30; Tue 06:00 - 14:00; Wed 07:30 - 15:30; Thu 07:00 - 15:00; Fri 07:00 - 15:00

To be a successful Delivery Manager, you will lead and inspire your team to prioritise outstanding stock processing, stockroom organisation and achieve performance targets. 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.

About the Role

• Manage a team to deliver outstanding stock processing and stockroom organisation in a commercial, operationally efficient, safe environment 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 you do.
• 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.

About You

• 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 and 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.

Legal 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 one we would typically consider for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route due to the relevant Home Office requirements on skill 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 (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.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applications receive equal consideration regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.