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Assistant Store Manager - Croydon Centrale (N111713) Job ID Job ID N111713 Team Team Retail Location Location Croydon Contract Type Contract Type Perm Job Schedule Job Schedule Full time Salary Salary from £30,581 Posting Date Posting Date 23/01/2026 Apply Before Apply Before 13/02/2026 To be an effective Assistant Store Manager, you will maximise sales, drive efficiencies and achieve performance targets by leading and inspiring your team to be their best. 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: To be a successful Assistant Store Manager you will: Support the Store Manager in managing and inspiring your team to be at their best, and stepping up to cover the store when needed Create an atmosphere where delivering amazing service, achieving performance targets and accurate stock processes is at the core of everything you do, in an environment which is commercial, operationally efficient and safe Demonstrate a hands on approach for all operational and commercial activities by working alongside the team Ensure communication is up-to-date and accurate at all times in order to meet business needs 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 others, creating a great working atmosphere and team spirit You have exceptional commercial understanding, with the know how to create a fantastic shopping experience for our customers A team player who works at their best in a results driven, fast paced and challenging environment. You adapt to change quickly and can successfully bring 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 Confidently problem solve, make sound business decisions, challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to take the business forward Experienced in leading and coaching a high performing team and effectively dealing with people issues An effective multi tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise your workload 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. What's Next Press the apply button now to start your application. Once you have applied for the job, we will initially consider your skills and experience based on your application. If you match our criteria we will be in touch to arrange a Telephone or Video Interview to find out more about your job history and more about you as a person. The next stage would be an in store assessment. In order to apply for this position you must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in 6 months. 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 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 to 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. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on / (line opening times are Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm; Friday 9am - 4.45pm; Saturday 9am - 5pm & Sunday 9am - 4pm. Excludes bank holidays). What's Next? Show us what you can do. Submit your application online and our recruitment team will take a first look at your experience and strengths. Inform Let's talk. We will get in touch for an initial conversation by phone or video to learn more about you and share what the team is looking for. Analyse If you are invited to interview, you may be asked to present your work or portfolio and talk through your experience. It is also your chance to ask questions and get to know us. Offer If it's the right match, our recruitment team will be in touch with a job offer and next steps. This is where your journey with NEXT begins.

A leading UK fashion retailer is looking for an Art Director to create and deliver high-quality images for their kidswear line. The role involves managing both in-house teams and freelancers. Key responsibilities include directing photoshoots, collaborating with product teams, and ensuring all creative outputs align with the brand's vision. Ideal candidates should possess exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a strong sense of fashion and attention to detail. Experience in E-commerce and Art Direction is essential.

Art Director (Kidswear) - fixed term contract Job ID: 74103 Team: Digital & Marketing Location: London Contract Type: Temp Job Schedule: Full time Salary: competitive Posting Date: 22/01/2026 Apply Before: 29/01/2026 About the Role: To create and deliver images of the highest creative quality for the NEXT customer, aligned to our brand principles & creative direction. You will provide strong guidance on and off set to achieve the best creative possible in line with our brand guidelines. You will be a focused, driven, hard-working individual that has the maturity and empathy to brief, manage and direct a large team of freelancers and inhouse members of the team across varying levels. You must be able to remain calm and professional while maintaining a positive and proactive attitude. This role demands a strong team player with exceptional communication skills who is eager to learn and develop and can grasp new information & adapt quickly. You will be able to identify with the ever-changing requirements of Art Directing a shoot, whilst delivering on the day to a high creative level. It is vital to build and maintain strong relationships with senior management within the Product team, Brand Marketing and other senior stakeholders across the business. Responsibilities Art Direct mainly studio & potentially some location shoots, working with the product and co-ordination team to create a detailed brief for each shoot. Create and maintain an excellent working relationship with the womenswear product and co-ordination teams by attending styling and briefing meetings on a regular basis. Keeping engaged in design meetings, product surgery & seasonal Mockshop meetings when required. Complete understanding of wider NEXT brand purpose and strategy, and how this reflects in your area. Provide strong, clear and aspirational creative guidance and support to the freelance team from a creative standpoint. Communicate effectively with photographers, stylists and hair & make up crew to evolve the aesthetics of the imagery creatively. Consistent research and understanding of new trends, customer profiles, models, celebrities, social, Pinterest, Instagram and Tiktok to stay inspired, in order to bring the correct approach to every shoot. Maintain constant awareness of competitors, be ahead of the curve. To work closely and collaborate with the production/bookings team in regards to set, props, models and crew options. Manage creative projects and photo/video shoots from initial kick-off meetings through to delivery. Communicate & work collaboratively with the Brand Marketing & Product teams regarding current creative direction and styling trends when appropriate. Communicate effectively with the Lead Art Director about your workload, schedule and projects. Design and produce moodboards for each shoot that showcase the imagery created. About you: Stand out creative skills, and an eye for fashion, styling and art direction is critical. Outstanding leadership qualities, taking full responsibility for the day-to-day management of this area. Forward thinking, innovative & proactive in approach of all projects. Enthusiastic with strong motivational skills, enabling the management and motivation of the team. Able to manage multiple concurrent projects across several teams within set timescales and to budget. Superior planning, workload management and organisational capabilities. Highly developed interpersonal, problem solving and presentation skills. Highly communicative with an ability to influence and negotiate at all levels. Creative flair and knowledge, producing innovative ideas and solutions. A strong communicator and listener. Exemplary attention to detail. It is essential to be commercially minded and aware of retail fashion and lifestyle trends. Comfortable with a highly pressured and rapidly changing environment. Experience in E-commerce, Photography and/or editorial Art Direction. A supporting portfolio or website if available. Team Overview The Digital & Marketing team brings creativity, technology, and insight together. From bold campaigns and boundary-pushing design to product innovation, digital evolution, and vital data support, these teams shape seamless experiences and drive the business forward. Explore similar opportunities across our business. You've probably heard of NEXT, but did you know about our portfolio? Every brand in our offering brings a distinct story, attitude and community. Spanning contemporary lifestyle brands, established high street names and timeless collections, together they showcase the vibrancy of today's retail world. About NEXT 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! Challenges. Opportunities. The future. Let's take it on at NEXT.