Job Summary
To be an effective Stock Manager, you will lead and inspire your team to prioritise achieving performance targets. Your experience in leadership, coaching and motivating a team will be crucial to your success. The role offers flexible working options and investment in your personal development from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Store management team across the back‑of‑house areas and communicate effectively with the Store Manager.
- Manage a team to deliver accurate stock processes in an environment that is operationally efficient, safe and where targets are met.
- Create an atmosphere where supporting, motivating and inspiring your team to be at their best is at the core of everything you do.
- Demonstrate a hands‑on approach for all commercial and operational activities by adapting to change and working alongside the team.
- Ensure communication is up‑to‑date and accurate at all times in order to meet business needs.
About You
- Passionate about customers, people and products, with an energetic approach that inspires and motivates others.
- Excellent communicator, friendly, calm and efficient, able to work naturally with people at all levels and remain approachable under pressure.
- A team player who thrives in a result‑driven, fast and challenging environment; able to adapt and change quickly while onboarding the team with new objectives.
- Capable of problem‑solving, making sound business decisions, challenging processes and generating innovative ideas to move the business forward.
- Effective multi‑tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise workload.
Benefits
- Fantastic rewards for high performance.
- 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.
- Access to over 3,500 retailers’ deals via the online benefits platform.
- Discounts at Staff Shops and a digital GP & other free health services.
- Life assurance and a discounted health plan for you and your family.
- Financial wellbeing support.
- Apprenticeship opportunities (England stores only).
- Direct‑to‑Work discounts and same‑day collection.
- Support Networks and Wellhub (discounted gym memberships, PT sessions, etc.).
Requirements & Conditions
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must 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 because the required skill level is not met.
Next Steps
Our in‑store recruitment team will review completed online applications. Applicants whose profiles best match the job criteria will be contacted for a telephone or video interview, and potentially an in‑store assessment.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Part‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing (Retail)
Workplace Adjustments
We aim to support all candidates during the application process. If you need adjustments due to a disability or long‑term condition, contact us at careers@next.co.uk (include \"Workplace Adjustments\" in the subject) or call 0116 429 8726 / 0044 116 429 8726. Office hours Monday‑Thursday 9:00‑17:00; Friday 9:00‑16:45; Saturday 9:00‑17:00; Sunday 9:00‑16:00 (excluding bank holidays).
