GAP Assistant Store Manager - Covent Garden (N118584)

Job ID
Job ID N118584
Team
Team Retail
Location
Location London
Contract Type
Contract Type Perm
Job Schedule
Job Schedule Full time
Salary
Salary from £30,845
Posting Date
Posting Date 05/06/2026
Apply Before
Apply Before 25/06/2026
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Summary

SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 38.75hrs p/w; Sun 10:30 - 19:00; Mon 11:45 - 20:15; Wed 09:45 - 18:15; Thu 11:45 - 20:15; Fri 09:45 - 18:15

To be an effective Assistant Store Manager, you will maximise sales, drive efficiencies and achieve performance targets by leading and inspiring your team to be their best. Every day will be varied, fast paced, challenging but ultimately rewarding. People are at the heart of what we do so your experience in leading, coaching and motivating a high performing 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.

About the Role:

Join the GAP team!

Love fashion? Obsessed with great customer experience? Ready to step into or level up your leadership game? Bringing energy, passion and people skills GAP may be the perfect fit for you!

As a GAP Assistant Store Manager this is an opportunity for you to roll up your sleeves, lead by example, and help make the store the best it can be.

You’ll be the right hand person to the Store Manager, supporting daily operations, inspiring the team and keeping the vibe upbeat.

If you’re somebody who thrives in an environment that provides a best in class experience for its customers, this may be the role for you!

To be a successful Assistant Store Manager at GAP you will-

  • Help build and lead a high performing, engaging team
  • Drive day to day operations and deliver incredible customer experience
  • Coach, mentor and develop team members
  • Support the Store Manager to execute merchandising, operational, customer and talent strategic initiatives on the shop floor
  • Represent the brand and stay ahead of trends in retail

About You:

To be successful at GAP you will have-

  • 2-4 years of experience in retail management
  • Commercial awareness with a strong understanding of KPIs and performance metrics
  • A positive hands-on leadership style
  • Strong communication and problem solving skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Flexibility to work on weekends, evenings and holidays

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

Press the apply button now to start your application. Once you have applied for the job, we will initially consider your skills and experience based on your application. If you match our criteria we will be in touch to arrange a Telephone or Video Interview to find out more about your job history and more about you as a person. The next stage would be an in store assessment.

In order to apply for this position you must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in 6 months.

Benefits

  • 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).

What's Next?

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