Assistant Manager
Ann Summers
£24.4k–£29.4k per year
Greenhithe, South East, DA9 9SL
Permanent
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Pays all ages fairly
- Recommended by students
- Respectful managers
About Ann Summers
Ann Summers is a retailer. They sell lingerie and adult products for women.
Job description from Ann Summers
We're on the hunt for an inspiring and driven ASSISTANT MANAGER to support in leading our BLUEWATER store, could that be YOU?
You might know us as the inventors of the Rampant Rabbit, or even the destination for must-have lingerie, and you're right, but we're SO much more than that…
We're a unique brand that strives to EMPOWER, lives to PUSH BOUNDARIES, gets kicks off MAKING IT HAPPEN and is ALWAYS INCLUSIVE!
Our talented people are at the heart of our retail business, and they're the ones who make our brand the incredible success that it is.
How you'll add real value:
- Commercial mindset – deliver a mind-blowing sales performance by driving store KPIs, use all the data available to keep the team informed and engaged in what needs to be achieved and how they can contribute
- Obsession for amazing service – create a ‘customer focused' ethos among the team, ensure everyone is working collaboratively to deliver an experience in store that the customers can't wait to tell their friends and family about
- Empowering leader – motivate and lead the retail store team, support and develop your colleagues and be confident and professional when providing constructive feedback on how they can excel in their roles
- Creative flair – WOW your customers with the beautiful VM in store, make our gorgeous collections the stars of the show
- Exceptional organisation – have a clear vision of how to deliver on the store objectives, delegate effectively, and uphold all processes and procedures for a structured and safe place to work
What's in it for you?
- A salary of £29,400 per annum
- A great induction, setting you up for success in your new retail role
- 50% staff discount
- Incentives and initiatives
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Optional private medical care
- Wellness programme
- Internal progression journey
…just to name a few (not to mention, the opportunity to work for a fantastic brand – huge perk!)
If you're currently an Assistant Manager in Retail or Hospitality and love our brand and what we stand for, apply with your CV to find out more!
Due to high volumes, we're unable to get in touch with every candidate to acknowledge your application, however we're grateful that you've taken the time to apply. All successful candidates will be contacted as soon as possible to discuss the role and their experience further.
At Ann Summers we are proud to continue embracing inclusion, diversity and equality in our every day, supporting our people to be themselves. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views.
Ann Summers complies with all GDPR policies, by responding to this advert your details will be kept in our database for a total of 6 months, if you would like these to be removed please just reach out and let us know.
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What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Ann Summers pay assistant managers enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
91% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and May 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Ann Summers pay assistant managers market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
67% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and May 2024.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do assistant managers at Ann Summers get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
100% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and May 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Only some people get sick pay
Do Ann Summers pay assistant managers sick pay?
Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
36% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2021 and July 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Hours and flexibility
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Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for assistant managers to book a holiday at Ann Summers?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
83% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and May 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for assistant managers to take sick leave at Ann Summers?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
64% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and May 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do assistant managers at Ann Summers feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and May 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do assistant managers at Ann Summers get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
67% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and May 2024.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for assistant managers to work at Ann Summers?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
100% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and May 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do assistant managers at Ann Summers recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
42% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and May 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do assistant managers get enough training when they start at Ann Summers?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
75% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and May 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Most people get support to progress
Are assistant managers given support to progress at Ann Summers?
Most people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 75% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and May 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do assistant managers think Ann Summers head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
100% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and May 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Most people feel well informed by head office
Do assistant managers feel well informed about how Ann Summers is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
90% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and May 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Ann Summers employees say about their job
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Best thing
The team of sales assistants working together to make the store what it is
Worst thing
Not been able to book off peak
Mangers been unfairSales assistant at Ann Summers, February 2025
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Best thing
My team.
Worst thing
Head office not involving stores in decisions. Only focused on data not people. Reducing/removing contracts last min.
Team leader at Ann Summers, January 2025
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