Delivery Manager
| Posting date: | 09 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 24 July 2025 |
| Location: | Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Next Retail LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
Your role
SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 25hrs p/w; Mon 18:00 - 21:00; Tue 08:30 - 15:00; Thu 12:00 - 18:30; Fri 08:30 - 12:30; Sat 06:00 - 12:30
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.
To be a successful Delivery Manager you will:
Manage a team to deliver outstanding stock processing and stockroom organisation in an environment which is commercial, operationally efficient, safe and 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
We’ll offer amazing benefits (see list further below)
About you
You are passionate about our customers, our people and our products. This passion and energetic approach to work inspires and motivate 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
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, for example, 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
75% 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
Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
Life assurance
You can register for a 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 instore, 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
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
Your role
SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 25hrs p/w; Mon 18:00 - 21:00; Tue 08:30 - 15:00; Thu 12:00 - 18:30; Fri 08:30 - 12:30; Sat 06:00 - 12:30
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.
To be a successful Delivery Manager you will:
Manage a team to deliver outstanding stock processing and stockroom organisation in an environment which is commercial, operationally efficient, safe and 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
We’ll offer amazing benefits (see list further below)
About you
You are passionate about our customers, our people and our products. This passion and energetic approach to work inspires and motivate 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
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, for example, 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
75% 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
Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
Life assurance
You can register for a 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 instore, 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
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.