SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: Mon 10:00-18:15, Tue 11:45-20:00, Thu 10:00-18:15, Fri 10:00-18:15, Sat 11:15-19:30

About the Role:

A Laura Ashley Store Manager is a true ambassador of the brand – taking ownership to maximise sales, drive efficiencies, and achieve performance targets by leading and inspiring your team to be their best..

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.

As a Laura Ashley Store Manager you will:

Provide leadership and inspire your team to be their best Create an atmosphere where exceptional service, strong product knowledge, and performance targets are at the core of everything you do, in a commercial, efficient, and safe environment Take full accountability for ensuring the store meets all legal and compliance requirements Demonstrate a hands-on approach across all product and commercial activities, working alongside your team Be an active part of the area team, reporting to the Area Manager and contributing to the brand’s growth by identifying opportunities and adding value Show resilience during periods of change, generating ideas to overcome challenges and drive results Ensure communication is always clear, timely, and accurate to meet business needs

We’ll offer amazing benefits (see list further below)

 

Please note: 

This Laura Ashley store is operated by the NEXT group. Successful candidates will be employed and paid by NEXT. All roles will be managed by and follow NEXT policies and procedures.

About You:

You are passionate about our customers, our people and our products. This passion and energetic approach to work inspires others, creating a great working atmosphere and team spirit. You have exceptional commercial understanding, with the know-how to create a fantastic shopping experience for our customers. A true team player, you thrive in a results-driven, fast-paced, and sometimes challenging environment. You adapt quickly to change and can successfully guide your team through new goals and priorities. You're a great communicator who works naturally with people at all levels. Calm and approachable under pressure, you maintain realistic expectations while supporting and motivating your team. You’re confident in problem-solving, making sound business decisions, and aren’t afraid to challenge existing processes or introduce innovative ideas that move the business forward. You have experience leading and coaching high-performing teams, and you handle people-related issues effectively and professionally. A strong multi-tasker, you’re able to plan, organise, and prioritise your workload to keep things running smoothly.

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.