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Stock Manager - Nottingham Outlet (N120742)
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Job Description: Stock Manager (FTSE-100 Retail Company)
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
16.5 hours per week:
- Sunday: 08:00 – 12:30
- Monday: 14:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 14:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 14:30 – 17:30
- Thursday: 07:00 – 10:00
About the Role
The Stock Manager will support the growth of Next’s online business, ensuring customers receive the best online experience and seamless service. This role focuses on leading a high-performing team to meet performance targets, streamline stock processes, and guarantee quick refunds for returned items and efficient fulfilment of online orders.
A fast-paced, varied environment means every day comes with new challenges, but the impact of your work will be rewarding. Next is committed to investing in your personal development from day one and offers flexible working options.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Store Management Team across all back-of-house operations, ensuring clear and effective communication with the Store Manager
- Manage a high-performing team to deliver accurate stock processes while maintaining an efficient, safe, and target-focused operational environment
- Create a positive, supportive working culture by coaching, motivating, and inspiring your team to excel
- Adopt a hands-on, adaptable approach to all commercial and operational tasks, working collaboratively with your team
- Ensure communication with internal and external stakeholders remains up-to-date, accurate, and aligned with business needs
About You (Requirements & Attributes)
Must-Have Skills & Experience
You will thrive in this role if you:
- Lead with passion: Demonstrate a strong commitment to customers, teams, and the brand, fostering a ** positive work atmosphere** through your energetic, motivational approach
- Communicate effectively: Remain friendly, calm, and efficient under pressure, maintaining clear, realistic communication with team members at all levels
- Embrace teamwork:SUccessfully operate in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, quickly adapting to change and inspiring others to align with new goals
- Problem-solve & innovate: Exhibit strong decision-making, business acumen, and the ability to challenge outdated processes for continuous improvement
- Manage multitasking workloads: Excel at planning, organisation, and prioritisation, balancing multiple responsibilities efficiently
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Employer Mandates
All successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK (in accordance with UK Home Office guidelines).
Note: Given UK Home Office sponsorship requirements, this position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Candidates are encouraged to confirm their own UK work rights before applying.
What’s Next?
- Your application will be reviewed by the In-Store Recruitment Team for alignment with job criteria.
- Selected candidates will be invited to a Telephone or Video Interview to discuss your fit for the role.
- Shortlisted applicants may progress to an in-store assessment.
About Next
Next is a leading FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next Group. As the UK’s second-largest fashion retailer and the market leader in kidswear, we operate:
- Over 450 UK stores
- Next Online, with 80+ international shipping destinations
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**About Your Team
As a Stock Manager, you’ll enjoy competitive benefits tailored for high performers:
Workplace Discounts & Exclusives
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap, and Victoria’s Secret products (purchased via Next.com)
- 10% off partner brands / up to 15% off beauty essentials
- 60% discount on a generous, optional working wardrobe allowance (minimum 6-week contract)
- Early VIP access to sale stock and exclusive deals
Wellbeing & Growth
- Straightforward access to a digital GP
- Life insurance coverage
- Discounted family health plans
- Direct-to-work online shopping with same-day collection (instore and delivery)
Flexible Perks
- Sharesave Scheme (long-term savings plan)
- Hot deals and exclusive offerings through our 3,500+ retailer benefits platform
- Discounts at Next Staff Shops
- 50% off discounted gym memberships (via WeTech Care/Hub)
- Employee Network Groups (initiatives for collaboration/support)
Development Opportunities
- Apprenticeships (England stores only) for earn-while-learning qualifications
- Investment in your progression with tailored training programmes
Note: All benefits are subject to change and conditions apply.
Eligibility: Diversity and flexibility matter to us. Should you require workplace adjustments to apply, contact:
📧 careers@next.co.uk (include "Workplace Adjustments" in the subject) 📞 0116 479 2223 or +44 116 479 2223 (line open Monday–Thursday 9am–5pm, Friday 9am–4:45pm, Saturday 9am–5pm, Sunday 9am–4pm; excludes bank holidays)
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