Stock Manager - Bluewater Park (N103285)

NEXT Retail Ltd.; Greenhithe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Greenhithe seeks a Stock Manager to lead a team in stock management and customer service excellence. You will inspire, motivate, and support your team while ensuring operational efficiency and performance targets are met. The role offers a dynamic environment with personal development opportunities and a strong focus on teamwork. Amazing benefits include discounts, financial wellbeing programs, and support networks, making it an attractive position for passionate leaders.

Benefits

25% off most NEXT products

60% off working wardrobe allowance

Access to discounts at Staff Shops

Digital GP and health services

Financial Wellbeing support

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about customers, people, and products.
• Great communicator who can work with people at all levels.
• Team player adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to demonstrate problem-solving and business decision-making.
• Effective multi-tasker able to prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the stock management team to meet performance targets.
• Ensure effective communication with the store management team.
• Manage stock processes efficiently and safely.
• Create an inspiring atmosphere for the team.
• Adapt to change alongside the team.

Skills

Effective communication

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Job description

Greenhithe, Kent, United Kingdom

Team :

Salary :

Shifts :

from £26,421

About us

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

To be an effective Stock Manager, you will lead and inspire your successful team to prioritise achieving 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 providing leadership, coaching and motivating a 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.

The Stock Manager supports the growth of our online business and ensures our customers get the very best online experience and customer service we can offer. You will support and encourage your team to meet performance targets, ensuring our customers get returned items refunded quickly or stock is packaged and ready to fulfil existing online orders.

To be a successful Stock Manager you will:

• Support the Store management team across the back of house areas and communicate effectively with the Store Manager
• Manage a team to deliver accurate stock processes in an environment which is operationally efficient, safe and where targets are met
• Create an atmosphere where supporting, motivating and inspiring your team to be at their best is at the core of everything you do
• Demonstrate a hands‑on approach for all commercial and operational activities by adapting to change and 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. The passion and energetic approach to work inspires and motivates others creating a great work atmosphere and team spirit
• You are a great communicator who is friendly, calm and efficient and can work naturally with people at all levels. You stay calm and approachable even under pressure - always realistic with your expectations of others
• A team player who works at their best in a result driven, fast and challenging environment. You have the ability to adapt and change quickly, bringing the rest of the team onboard with new objectives
• Able to demonstrate the ability to problem solve, make sound business decisions, confidently challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to take the business forward
• 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

• 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 [e-mail] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 429 8726 / 0044 116 429 8726 (line opening times are Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm; Friday 9am - 4.45pm; Saturday 9am - 5pm & Sunday 9am - 4pm. Excludes bank holidays).

Job Info

• Job Identification N103285
• Job Category Next Stores
• Posting Date 11/30/2025, 12:41 PM
• Apply Before 12/13/2025, 12:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations NEXT MSU1 UPPER LOWER LEVELS BLUEWATER PARK, GREENHITHE, KENT, DA9 9SJ, GB