Delivery Manager N112711

Job Summary

As a Delivery Manager at Next you will lead and inspire the team to manage outstanding stock processing, maintain stockroom organisation and achieve performance targets. The role demands fast‑paced, flexible working with a focus on people, coaching and continuous improvement.

30 hours per week (Tue 09:00‑17:00; Wed 12:00‑20:00; Thu 07:30‑15:30; Sat 11:30‑19:30). Flexible working options available.

• Manage a team to deliver outstanding stock processing and stockroom organisation in a commercial, safe and operationally efficient environment.
• Demonstrate a hands‑on approach, working alongside the team and supporting sales floors and store management when needed.
• Create an atmosphere that supports, motivates and inspires the team.
• Ensure smooth running of the stockroom processes through continuous improvement, problem identification and solution implementation, driving the highest stockroom and stock processing standards.
• Always strive to ensure beautifully presented stock is available to customers as soon as possible.

• Passionate about customers, people and products, inspiring and motivating the team.
• Team player with a results‑driven mindset, quick to adapt to change.
• Excellent communication skills, calm and approachable under pressure.
• Strong problem‑solving ability, confident in challenging processes and generating innovative ideas.
• Confident handling of people issues.
• Effective multi‑tasker, able to plan, organise and prioritise workload.
• Experience working to productivity‑related performance targets desirable but not essential.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This role is not typically considered for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Click ‘Apply’ to start your application. We will review your application and, if you match our criteria, arrange a telephone or video interview, followed by an in‑store assessment.

Applicants must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in the past six months.

Next is a FTSE‑100 retail group with over 35,000 employees in the UK and Ireland. We employ more than 500 stores plus an online platform, selling across 70 countries. We are the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and the market leader in Kidswear.

Fun, rewarding environment with a focus on teamwork and personal development.

• Fantastic rewards for achieving great results.
• 25% off most NEXT, MADE™, Lipsy™, Gap™ and Victoria’s Secret™ products (when purchased through NEXT).
• 10% off partner brands and up to 15% off Branded Beauty.
• Sharesave Scheme.
• 60% off a generous (optional) working wardrobe allowance (minimum 6‑week contract).
• Early VIP access to sale stock.
• Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers via our online benefits platform.
• Access to Staff Shops.
• Digital GP and other free health & wellbeing services.
• Life assurance.
• Discounted health plan for you and your family.
• Financial well‑being tools.
• Apprenticeship (England stores only).
• Direct to Work discount and free next‑day collection.
• Support Networks and Wellhub discount for gym memberships.

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and can provide workplace adjustments where necessary. If you require support due to disability or long‑term condition, contact  (include 'Workplace Adjustments' in subject line) or call 0116 479 2223 / 0044 116 479 2223 between Monday‑Thursday 9 am‑5 pm, Friday 9 am‑4 45 pm, Saturday 9 am‑5 pm, Sunday 9 am‑4 pm (bank holidays excluded).