Department Manager - Victoria's Secret, Southampton

Job ID
Job ID 74482
Team
Team Retail
Location
Location Southampton
Job Schedule
Job Schedule Full time
Salary
Salary competitive
Posting Date
Posting Date 10/02/2026
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Summary

As a Department Manager at Victoria’s Secret, you’ll be at the heart of your store — guiding your team, inspiring excellence, and creating unforgettable experiences for every customer, every day.

What’s in (your) store for you…

  • Customer Experience - Share your love of our products and deliver exceptional experiences – from helping customers find the perfect fit to making every purchase seamless and memorable
  • Lead by example - You’ll bring energy and purpose, setting the tone for your team. You’ll make sure every shift runs smoothly, brand standards are upheld, and every customer receives a personalised, memorable experience
  • Store targets - you’ll support the wider management team to achieve key KPIs across the store, focusing on sales growth, profitability, and delivering results that make a real impact
  • Store Standards - Keep your store running flawlessly, from stock replenishment and deliveries to loss prevention and health & safety, you’ll make sure everything is in place for a smooth, safe, and inspiring environment
  • An eye for visuals - our brand visual standards are high (of course), but our Visual Team can support you and your team in understanding and delivering them with pride
  • Listen, share & shape - Your ideas matter. You’ll create space for your team to share their perspectives and collaborate with partners across the business to help us evolve and grow
  • Store Operations - take ownership of daily operations, from opening and closing to key holder duties, keeping the store running efficiently and safely
  • Executing the new - you’ll support with new product launches, floor set moves, and audits across the store, making sure you and all team members are trained, confident, and ready to deliver the VS experience every time

About you…

  • You have retail management experience in fast-paced stores and a proven track record of exceeding sales targets and KPIs
  • You have a passion for retail - You have a passion for all things retail, whether it be front or back of house, ultimately creating a unique experience for every customer is your favourite thing to do
  • You always think about the customer - You’re excited to grow your skills and product knowledge, and you take every opportunity to enhance the customer experience
  • You lead with purpose - You lead with purpose, engaging and developing your team to have a shared enthusiasm for the brand and the experience we create
  • You can build strong relationships - You build genuine relationships with customers, with your team, and with partners across the business
  • You collaborate with purpose - You collaborate with intention, motivating your team to bring the brand to life every day
  • You’re a team Player - You are flexible, supportive, and contribute to a positive working environment for all team members
  • You think fast is fun - You thrive in a fast-paced environment, embracing change with enthusiasm, multitasking with ease, and collaborating to get things done

Benefits

Being part of our iconic world isn’t the only thing we have on offer, you’ll also have access to:

  • Set flexible working schedules to suit both the business and your lifestyle
  • 25% off a wide selection of styles at Victoria's Secret, Next, Gap in-store
  • Exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through Reward Gateway
  • Incentives and competitions with amazing prizes that run all year round
  • Access to free financial, health, and wellbeing services, including 24/7 digital GP
  • Learning and development opportunities, as well as on-the-job training
  • Core benefits such as pension contributions and life assurance

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 UKHR@victoriassecret.co.uk(please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line)

What's Next?

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Retail is where customers meet NEXT. Step into any of our stores and you’ll find energy, variety and opportunity. No two days are the same. It’s fast-paced, full of growth and all about our brilliant collaborative team. From outlets to full-range stores, there’s space for you to make your mark.

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Our brands

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 Victoria's Secret

Victoria’s Secret UK & IRE is a joint venture between Victoria’s Secret & Co. and Next plc group uniting two global retail leaders to deliver iconic lingerie, seamless service, and standout brand storytelling across our stores and digital platforms.


We’re home to the world’s most-loved lingerie, iconic sleepwear, athleisure, swim, and award-winning fragrances. But it’s our people who make the magic. Our teams create unforgettable customer moments while shaping an inclusive and supportive workplace where individuality is celebrated.


We believe in potential as much as experience. If you’re passionate about the brand, aligned with our values, and excited to grow – even if you don’t tick every box – we’d still love to hear from you.


So, apply today and help to shape the future of one of the world’s most iconic brands, where every colleague is empowered to feel confident, valued, and unapologetically themselves.

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Are you ready to take it on?

Challenges. Opportunities. The future. Let’s take it on at NEXT.