Life at Next

On this week's episode, we sat down with Latifah, a Recruitment Advisor at NEXT, to talk about the celebration of Eid and the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to stay updated with our latest episodes! Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team → https://careers.next.co.uk/ Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lif...

This week we sat down with Joe to talk about his journey at NEXT, from a Trainee to an Assistant Merchandiser. Listen as he talks about life after university, his love for numbers and his passion and willingness to learn. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to stay updated with our latest episodes! Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team → https://careers.next.co.uk/ Follow us! Inst...

How big is the NEXT sale? 🤩 This week we're talking about the most iconic time for a NEXT customer, the end of season sale! Abi, Store Manager of Merry Hill, takes us on a journey through her career with NEXT, the not so secret secrets of sale prep, and what 20 years of service has taught her! Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to stay updated with our latest episodes!  Pursue you...

This week we sat down Henny Braund from Anthony Nolan to talk about how the charity are giving 26,000 people per year a second chance at life. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to stay updated with our latest episodes! Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team → https://careers.next.co.uk/ Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatnext/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@li...

On this weeks episode we are joined by Mubs to talk about all things running and moving for your mental health. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to stay updated with our latest episodes! Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team → https://careers.next.co.uk/ Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatnext/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeatnext Facebook: https://www....

Be curious, be open and be excited! This week we met Susie, Head of Design at NEXT Home & Beauty. Across the episode we learnt more about her career highlights with NEXT across the past 15 years, the incredible roles within the department, the amazing places her and her team have travelled to gain inspiration for future trends, and her key tips for anyone looking to join her growing team. Don&...

This week we sat down with Paul, Lead User Researcher within our User Experience teams here at NEXT. He sat down with Matt to teach us all more about what his role entails, the incredibly detailed areas him and the team are constantly working on to improve the customer experience on our website, and the interesting innovative things happening within his industry to change the shape of it, maybe fo...

Dive into the world of product testing with our latest podcast episode featuring Tracy, a seasoned manager from NEXT's product testing team! Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to stay updated with our latest episodes! Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team → https://careers.next.co.uk/ Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatnext/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@...

Diversity of thinking creates great products.  What is a Product Development Manager within NEXT and how do they impact our habits as a consumer? In this episode, Jess sits down with Matt to teach us all more about our Ecommerce teams and what goes on within them to better manage products on the NEXT site, the mechanics of sale and pricing, and optimising the buying funnel. Don't forget to sub...

'Always do the right thing even when no one is looking' In this week's episode, we met Tim from our Home and Beauty Product Technology team, to learn more about his journey into next from Matel toys, the scale of NEXT's ever growing home team, and what's kept him progressing 21 years on! Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to stay updated with our latest episodes!  P...

What is NEXT’s ‘Hanging Warehouse’. In this jam packed episode, we met Rob, Site Manager of Stadium, and learnt about the incredible scale of NEXT’s Distribution sites in both size and units, the opportunities on offer across the business and the crucial ways him and his fellow managers are working together to improve processes and look forwards to the future! Don't forget to subscribe, like,...

Would you ever return to an old job? We met James, ex-NEXT employee who's recently returned to our tech team to take on the Service Now portal and much much more! Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to stay updated with our latest episodes! Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team → https://careers.next.co.uk/ Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatnext/ TikTok: ht...

Workplace culture is a topic of conversation for many, and something that businesses are always looking to shape and evolve. Our HR Manager Darren, joined us on today's episode to talk about future proofing the NEXT culture, how to attract the best talent, and the 'go getter' mentality. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to stay updated with our latest episodes! Pursue your...

Meet Chloe, one of our many talented designers on Childrenswear at NEXT. We sat down with her to talk about the amazing world of AI. Throughout the episode, we learn more about how the design teams are jumping on this ever growing software to create their latest pieces. We asked her about her own experiences using AI, how working with and training it has helped her grow her own patterns and skills...

This week we met Amy, Lead of Onboarding on NEXT Total Platform. Learn all about what TP is within NEXT, how NEXT applies expert knowledge to improve the onboarding experience, and how she’s seen the brand grow and evolve since joining!  Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to stay updated with our latest episodes!  Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team → https://careers.next.co.uk...

This week we met Maddie, one of our newest Trainee Buyers to join the Womenswear Jersey team. Learn all about Maddie’s role, what led her to joining the NEXT trainee programme, why she loves it, and her key advice for someone looking to join the company. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to stay updated with our latest episodes! Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team → https://ca...

This week we met Richard, Chief Executive of the Terrence Higgins Trust, oldest and largest HIV charity in the UK, to reflect during LGBTQ History month on the HIV crisis, how his own experiences have led him to where he is today, and the importance of company collaborations to further fund, and bring awareness to, the virus and the UK’s goal to eradicate it fully by 2030! Don't forget to subs...

Meet Will, our brilliant Merchandising Manager on Childrenswear at NEXT. In this jam-packed episode, he unravels what goes on behind the scenes of the Merch team, the rule of three in management, and how he’s redefined change to be a positive and important part of growing the brand and his team. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to stay updated with our latest episodes!  Pursue your a...

This week we spoke to NEXT’s Head of HR, Lionel! Across the episode, we chat through his incredible career journey, how he went from the hamburger university at McDonalds to the head of our HR team, how critical the people are to the NEXT brand, and the power it harnesses through its employees' ambition, passion, and willingness to take it on!  Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to...

Inside the life of an Area Manager at NEXT.  This week we sat down with Chris, Area Manager for NEXT’s North London region, to learn more about his career journey, the importance and impact retail has on the brand, and the constant conversations and changes that are being implemented within stores to make the retail experience the best it can be! Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to s...

This week we sat down with Womenswear Director, Alicia Lee. Learn more about her 28 year journey at NEXT, what defines her role, and her passion for clothes and paving the way for the future of the brand! Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to stay updated with our latest episodes!  Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team → https://careers.next.co.uk/ Follow us! Instagram: https://w...

Meet Sofia, one of our newest Graduate Designers on jerseywear for womenswear. Take a seat as she tells us what she gets up to on a daily basis as part of the NEXT graduate scheme, what drives and motivates her to succeed at work, and her best advice for anyone looking to take it on at NEXT! Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to stay updated with our latest episodes!  Pursue your ambit...

This week we were joined by Claire, our Health and Wellbeing Manager at NEXT, to chat about her career journey, the programmes and schemes that NEXT offer to all staff, and her top tips on how to take care of yourself, and others, both in and out of the workplace! Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to stay updated with our latest episodes! Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team →...

Happy New Year everyone! This week, we’re stepping into 2024 with Mubs from our Security Remediation Team to talk about his life at NEXT and his out of office passion for running! Listen as he takes us through his running journey, what drives him both in and out of work, and his next goals for the new year. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to stay updated with our latest episodes!  P...

The NEXT online sale is, by far, one of the BIGGEST site events in the company's calendar. This week Graham, a Team Leader from our Online Operations department, sat down to talk to us about what goes on behind the scenes to bring it all to life! Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to stay updated with our latest episodes! Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team → https://career...