Russell & Bromley Assistant Store Manager

NEXT

Oxford, UKonsitePosted Jul 24, 2026
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About the role

SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 38.75hrs p/w; Mon 08:30 - 17:00; Tue 11:45 - 20:15; Thu 11:45 - 20:15; Fri 08:30 - 17:00; Sat 08:30 - 17:00

Summary

As an Assistant Store Manager, you’ll work closely with the Store Manager to support strong store performance, develop a high performing team, and deliver exceptional service standards that reflect the Russell & Bromley brand.

We’re looking for an experienced leader with strong commercial awareness and the ability to maintain high retail standards while creating a positive and inclusive team environment.

This is a full time position and will require flexibility to work evenings, weekends and key trading days. We are open to discussing flexible working patterns

This role offers a competitive base salary plus sales-based commission.

About the Role

Support the Store Manager in the day to day operations and overall performance of the store

Lead by example on the shop floor to deliver an exceptional customer experience

Motivate, coach and develop the team to achieve sales targets and KPIs

Maintain high standards across visual merchandising, stock management and store presentation

Support compliance with company processes and operational standards

Take responsibility for the store in the Store Manager’s absence

About You

A confident and supportive leader who enjoys working with people

Passionate about customer experience, service and team development

Commercially aware with a good understanding of KPIs and retail operations

Experience in a management role, with a strong understanding of commercial and business operations

Hands on, adaptable and collaborative in approach

We encourage you to apply early, as applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and the role may close once sufficient applications have been received.

Sponsorship

Successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work 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.

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 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 careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 479 2223 / 0044 116 479 2223 (line opening times are Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm; Friday 9am - 4.45pm; Saturday 9am - 5pm & Sunday 9am - 4pm. Excludes bank holidays).

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!

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