Job Description

Salary

£12.90 per hour (plus £1 per hour weekend premium)

*Upon successful completion of your probationary period, there is a possibility to receive a performance-related quarterly bonus of up to 20%. Additionally, advisors who consistently meet KPI targets have the opportunity for an enhanced pay.

Shifts

Shift 1: Sunday-Wednesday (Sunday 9am-5pm, Monday-Wednesday 8am-6pm) - 36 hours

Shift 2: Wednesday-Saturday (Wednesday-Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday 9am-5pm) - 36 hours

Shift 3: Monday-Friday 1pm-9pm - 36 hours

**All shifts include flex up hours

Start date:22nd June 2026, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm training. (Please note that unfortunately we are unable to honour any time off between 22nd June-24th July 2026.)

**During our peak trading periods (up to 20 weeks throughout the year), you’ll also be required to work one additional 4 hour shift per week in order to better service our customers' needs. This is paid additionally and is booked in advance to maintain a smooth and organised schedule for our employees!

The role

At NEXT, we believe in the power of a great conversation. We are looking for purposeful, positive individuals to join our team in Leicester and help us deliver a service that is both helpful and personable. Our Customer Service Advisors are the voice of NEXT. Whether you are handling a call, an email, or a live webchat, your goal is to take ownership of every query from start to finish. You will help our customers with a variety of needs, from tracking parcels to resolving billing queries, ensuring every person you speak with feels valued and heard.

What you'll take on

At NEXT, our Enquiries team is all about finding solutions and providing a helpful, human experience. In this role, you will:

• Be the voice of NEXT: Communicate directly with our customers through calls, emails, and live webchats to resolve their queries.
• Take ownership: Handle a variety of tasks from start to finish, including managing billing issues, tracking returns, and assisting with faulty goods.
• Use your expertise: Navigate our internal systems and digital tools to find the right information and provide accurate updates.
• Deliver purposeful service: Tailor every conversation to the individual customer, ensuring you provide the best possible options and a positive outcome.
• Build your resilience: Use a calm and professional approach to handle more complex or challenging conversations with confidence.

What you'll bring

We don't expect you to have previous call centre experience. We value the transferable skills you bring from retail, hospitality, or care. What matters most is your ability to communicate with clarity, stay resilient during challenging conversations, and move forward with a positive mindset.

To succeed in this role, you will need to approach every query with a positive mindset and the conviction to find the right solution, staying resilient and focused during busy periods. Working collaboratively is key, so you should enjoy sharing knowledge and supporting your colleagues to help the whole team succeed. As you will be using various digital platforms, feeling comfortable with technology is important to provide a seamless service. Ultimately, we are looking for people who take ownership of their work and believe in their ability to see every customer journey through to a successful end.

Our benefits

We believe that being part of NEXT should be rewarding in more than one way. When you join our Enquiries team, you can access a range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle and your future. This includes a generous staff discount on most NEXT products, as well as a selection of partner brands, which you can use both in-store and through our Online site. You will also have the opportunity to join our pension scheme and participate in our sharesave programme, allowing you to share in the success of the business. From wellbeing support to exclusive discounts, we ensure our colleagues feel valued for the purposeful work they do every day.

Please note: The shifts currently advertised are accurate. As our recruitment progresses, we may need to make adjustments to the shifts advertised. We will keep you informed of any updates throughout the process.

Please note that we are aware of fraudulent recruitment adverts on some third party sites. NEXT does not request or require any payment at any stage of the recruitment process.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NEXT

We are building an inclusive, inspiring workplace where everyone is respected and supported to reach their full potential. Our employee-led communities celebrate our diverse culture, while strategic partnerships help us foster wellbeing for everyone.

Discover how we are creating a more connected and inclusive place to work.

https://careers.next.co.uk/life

All successful applicants will be subject to criminal & credit checks in line with our Reference Policy. In order to apply for this position you must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in 6 months.

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.

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!