Description The team Our talented display team is renowned for designing and creating some of the most stunning windows and in-store displays in the retail industry. Here at NEXT we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional shopping experience and our visual window displays play a key role in this mission. We are looking for an experienced Assistant Display Manager to join our Head Office Display team in Enderby, Leicestershire The role As the Assistant Display Manager, you will be responsible for driving, motivating and directing the Head Office display department alongside the HO Display Manager. You will contribute to both the design and creative direction of the window schemes and the operational requirements needed to successfully deliver this. What else is involved? Assist the HO Display Manager in creating and delivering window concepts, driving brand awareness, consistency and maximising sales. Deputise for the HO Display Manager on all creative and operational activities. Manage head office display team to ensure all projects are executed to the highest standard, on time, within budget, and in line with the critical path. Guide and coach the head office team, working alongside them to achieve departmental and company success. Responsible for managing large scale projects through preparation, planning and direction of the HO team dealing with all health and safety and legal requirements. Set out NEXT’s visual display policies and critical paths. Research, identify, propose and introduce new and creative ideas for the department through competitive shop and/or other means. Direct and oversee the logistic preparation and planning for phase and scheme changes. Consistently ensure all projects are delivered on time and within budget and departmental critical paths. Ensure all new equipment, schemes and processes are considered and meet our health and safety standards policy, utilising both HO and field team to do so. To consistently strive to find new innovative and creative ways to improve all processes, ensuring that the department is running in the most effective and efficient manner. About you Have a strong creative background with experience in general design or specifically the retail display design sector. Excellent planning and time management skills. Excellent communication skills written, verbally and importantly visually Ability to receive, understand and give clear design briefs both internally and externally. Creative and forward thinking. Experience of managing a team. Lead, support and motivate others. Personally driven and self motivated. Able to prioritise and work to tight deadlines. Be flexible to travel and work additional hours if necessary. You’ll be doing all this from our Enderby, Leicestershire Head Office. Our offices are inspiring, yes. But we understand that life happens. So, we’re big on making sure your work, works for you which is why we offer flexible working. The benefits We’ll discuss more of what you’ll get when you work for NEXT at interview, but here’s an overview of what you can expect: A competitive salary Profit–related bonus Contributions into a pension scheme Life assurance Sharesave scheme, which allows you to invest in NEXT and claim your share of our success A newly refurbished subsidised restaurant and bar On-site nursery (salary sacrifice scheme) in Leicester Staff shop Juice bar and coffee shop Free parking on-site, including car sharing Free company bus service to and from Leicester city centre and other areas 25% staff discount on most NEXT products – either in our stores or delivered directly to your desk National and local discounts on goods and services A digital GP healthcare service