<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p class="" data-start="87" data-end="169"><strong class="" data-start="87" data-end="169">Assistant Manager | Fashion Retail | Oxford | £30,000 + Great Work-Life Balance</strong></p><p class="" data-start="171" data-end="528">Are you a passionate Retail Manager or an experienced Assistant Manager ready to step up? We're recruiting for an <strong class="">Assistant</strong><strong class="" data-start="283" data-end="300"> Manager</strong> role in <strong class="">Oxford</strong> with one of the UK's most loved names in <strong class="" data-start="364" data-end="382">fashion retail</strong>. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a busy, customer-focused department and enjoy a better work-life balance no late nights - shifts until 5.30pm. </p><h3 class="" data-start="530" data-end="550">What's on offer:</h3><ul class="" data-start="551" data-end="831"><li class="" data-start="551" data-end="579"><p class="" data-start="553" data-end="579"><strong class="" data-start="553" data-end="564">£30,000</strong> basic salary</p></li><li class="" data-start="580" data-end="638"><p class="" data-start="582" data-end="638"><strong class="">Good Work-life balance</strong></p></li><li class="" data-start="639" data-end="666"><p class="" data-start="641" data-end="666">Generous staff discount</p></li><li class="" data-start="667" data-end="725"><p class="" data-start="669" data-end="725">Supportive environment with autonomy to run your store</p></li><li class="" data-start="726" data-end="752"><p class="" data-start="728" data-end="752">Auto-enrolment pension</p></li><li class="" data-start="753" data-end="831"><p class="" data-start="755" data-end="831">A strong, growing retail business with long-term progression opportunities</p></li></ul><h3 class="" data-start="833" data-end="852">About the role:</h3><p class="" data-start="854" data-end="1164">As <strong class="" data-start="857" data-end="874">Assistant Manager</strong>, you'll take full responsibility for your fashion department's performance. You'll lead a team of passionate <strong class="" data-start="971" data-end="981">retail </strong>colleagues, drive sales, deliver outstanding service, and ensure operational excellence. You'll also help shape the customer experience and make the most of commercial opportunities.</p><h3 class="" data-start="1166" data-end="1201">Assistant Manager responsibilities:</h3><ul class="" data-start="1202" data-end="1706"><li class="" data-start="1202" data-end="1283"><p class="" data-start="1204" data-end="1283">Lead day-to-day <strong class="" data-start="1220" data-end="1230">retail</strong> operations, ensuring a smooth, high-performing store</p></li><li class="" data-start="1284" data-end="1361"><p class="" data-start="1286" data-end="1361">Deliver a brilliant customer experience through service and store standards</p></li><li class="" data-start="1362" data-end="1425"><p class="" data-start="1364" data-end="1425">Inspire, develop, and coach your team to meet and exceed KPIs</p></li><li class="" data-start="1426" data-end="1493"><p class="" data-start="1428" data-end="1493">Use data and commercial insight to maximise sales and performance</p></li><li class="" data-start="1494" data-end="1563"><p class="" data-start="1496" data-end="1563">Manage stock levels, visual merchandising, and compliance standards</p></li><li class="" data-start="1564" data-end="1629"><p class="" data-start="1566" data-end="1629">Support recruitment, training and retention of <strong class="" data-start="1613" data-end="1623">retail</strong> staff</p></li><li class="" data-start="1630" data-end="1706"><p class="" data-start="1632" data-end="1706">Report regularly to area management and head office on store performance</p></li></ul><h3 class="" data-start="1708" data-end="1735">What we're looking for:</h3><ul class="" data-start="1736" data-end="2100"><li class="" data-start="1736" data-end="1849"><p class="" data-start="1738" data-end="1849">Experience as a <strong class="">Assistant</strong><strong class="" data-start="1754" data-end="1771"> Manager</strong> or Department Manager in a fashion or lifestyle <strong class="" data-start="1829" data-end="1839">retail</strong> setting</p></li><li class="" data-start="1850" data-end="1917"><p class="" data-start="1852" data-end="1917">A natural leader who motivates, coaches and builds strong teams</p></li><li class="" data-start="1918" data-end="1990"><p class="" data-start="1920" data-end="1990">Commercially focused and comfortable managing KPIs and store budgets</p></li><li class="" data-start="1991" data-end="2045"><p class="" data-start="1993" data-end="2045">Strong visual and operational <strong class="" data-start="2023" data-end="2033">retail</strong> standards</p></li><li class="" data-start="2046" data-end="2100"><p class="" data-start="2048" data-end="2100">Passion for fashion and excellent customer service</p></li></ul><p class="" data-start="2102" data-end="2360">Whether you're currently an <strong class="">Assistant</strong><strong class="" data-start="2129" data-end="2146"> Manager</strong> or Store Manager we'd love to hear from you. This is your chance to join a thriving <strong class="" data-start="2266" data-end="2276">retail</strong> brand, enjoy a balanced rota, and progress your career in a supportive environment.</p><p class="" data-start="2362" data-end="2425"><strong class="" data-start="2362" data-end="2375">Apply now</strong> to become the new <strong class="">Assistant </strong><strong class="" data-start="2394" data-end="2411">Manager</strong> in Oxford!</p><p class="" data-start="2362" data-end="2425"><strong>BBBH33809</strong></p><p class="p1"><strong>#LI-KR1</strong></p></dd>