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Stradivarius

Deputy Manager

Manchester
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STRADIVARIUS TRAFFORD CENTRE

DEPUTY MANAGER

Why join Stradivarius

Stradivarius is trend-led, feminine and fashion-forward, bringing newness to customers quickly and consistently. We stay close to what’s happening now, turning the latest trends into easy-to-wear collections with strong styling and attention to detail.

Our stores are fast-paced and product-driven, where sharp visual standards, great merchandising and a positive team culture bring the brand to life every day. We win through teamwork, energy and customer focus, moving with pace, taking ownership, and delivering an inspiring experience on the shop floor.

About the role

As a Deputy Manager, you’ll support the General Manager in leading the store with ownership, pace and calm. You’ll play a key role in delivering commercial performance, high standards and an excellent customer experience, while building an inclusive, motivating culture.

This is a fast-moving, high-energy environment where visual standards and customer experience matter every day. You’ll lead from the shop floor, drive strong routines, and step up to lead the store when needed.

What you will be responsible for

  • Supporting the GM to deliver store performance through clear priorities, floor leadership and consistent follow-through.
  • Using KPIs and store insight to take quick action and keep performance on track.
  • Supporting commercial launches and ensuring merchandising reflects best sellers, trends and customer demand.
  • Bringing Stradivarius DNA to life through strong visual standards, fast execution and inspiring product presentation.
  • Driving strong routines across stock flow, replenishment and stockroom organisation to maintain availability.
  • Maintaining high operational standards across security/shrinkage, cash procedures, health & safety, cleanliness and maintenance follow-up.
  • Coaching and motivating teams on shift, giving regular feedback and addressing issues early and fairly.
  • Supporting recruitment and onboarding, helping to create a great candidate and new starter experience.
  • Supporting succession planning by identifying potential and contributing to development plans.
  • Supporting the planning and delivery of the hours budget, rotas and productivity targets, taking timely action when anything is off track.

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What we are looking for

We’re looking for a values-led, customer-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced, trend-led environment and is ready to take the next step in store leadership.

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You will bring:

  • Experience in a fast-paced retail environment in a supervisory or management role.
  • Strong commercial awareness and confidence taking action on the shop floor.
  • A calm, clear leadership style with the ability to motivate and align teams under pressure.
  • Strong standards across operations (stock, shrinkage, cash, compliance).
  • Strong fashion and trend awareness, with the ability to translate insight into action on the shop floor.
  • A commitment to inclusive leadership: building engagement, developing others and creating an environment where people feel respected and supported.
  • Ownership and integrity: you follow through, take responsibility and lead by example.

We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds and career paths. If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, we’ll work with you to support you.

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • 25% employee discount across all Inditex brands
  • Uniform allowance
  • Pension scheme
  • ‘More 4 Less’ benefits platform with a wide range of discounts
  • Wellbeing support through our collaboration with Retail Trust
  • Development opportunities and internal progression within Stradivarius and the wider Inditex Group
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Skills

Retail Experience
Commercial Awareness
Leadership
Motivation
Operational Standards
Fashion Awareness
Inclusive Leadership
Responsibility

Location

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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