Assistant Merchandiser - 12 month FTC Victoria's Secret Head Office, London

Job ID
Job ID 75897
Team
Team Product
Location
Location London
Job Schedule
Job Schedule Full time
Salary
Salary competitive
Posting Date
Posting Date 03/06/2026
Woman in a blue patterned dress walking between shelves filled with brightly coloured yarn cones.

Summary

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9.00am – 5.30pm, Friday 9:00am – 4:30pm


About the role

Our Merchandising team plays a vital role in bringing the Victoria’s Secret customer experience to life – ensuring the right products are available in the right place, at the right time, and in the right quantities. From planning and managing stock intake to monitoring performance and identifying opportunities, the team helps shape how our collections come to market across stores and online, and reviewing sales performance for department categories. As an AM with us, you’ll support the Merchandiser in the running of the department and deputise for them in their absence.

Role Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the smooth-running day to day of the Merchandising department- completing dept deadlines
  • Forecasting sales and stock levels to achieve sales plans and margin/profit targets for the department with support from merchandiser
  • Monitoring the department performance and identifying opportunities, as well as potential risk/lossMaximising profit by ensuring size ratios/returns rates are reflective of the customer needs and reviewed accordingly to the website.
  • Responsible for ensuring intake targets are achieved and ensuring launch products are delivered in a timely manner.
  • Developing a strong understanding of product performance across the various channels and understanding how to impact performance.
  • Contributing to department strategy demonstrating an ability to recognise innovative ideas and solutions, which have a commercial gain.
  • Running and interpreting any ad hoc analysis required and proposing actions as a result
  • Developing your Merchandise Assistant through their development programme, by identifying and setting measurable objectives and developing a flexible management style as appropriate to their needs.
  • Managing the Merchandise Assistant’s day to day workload and supporting prioritisation of workload

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?

Team Overview

This is where ideas become incredible collections. Designers, Buyers, Merchandisers, and Technologists collaborate to create products our customers love. You'll spot global trends, strategically balance our range plans and meticulously test quality so every season feels fresh, inspiring and exceptional.

ss

Similar Roles

Explore similar opportunities across our business.

NEXT Wholly Owned Brands logo with bold black text on a white background.

Design Assistant (Love & Roses)

NEXT Wholly Owned Brands logo with bold black text on a white background.

Garment Technologist, Knitwear (Lipsy)

s

Assistant Boyswear Designer - Licensed Brands

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.

Interior of a Victoria’s Secret store with lingerie displays, mannequins, and branded signage.

Are you ready to take it on?

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

Bring your energy

Three women seated around a wooden kitchen-style table, engaged in discussion while using laptops and taking notes in a cosy office environment.
Three colleagues smiling and working together at a table, looking at laptops, with visible NEXT branded lanyards and a modern office setting.
Smiling woman with blonde hair looking to the side, indoors near large windows with natural light and a brick wall background.