Life at Next

Join Tabitha and Lucy, an Assistant Merchandiser and Buyer at NEXT, as they share what it’s like working in childrenswear, how teamwork drives creativity, and the support they’ve received through our trainee scheme. From overcoming imposter syndrome to breaking fashion industry stereotypes, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration. Watch now for a behind-the-scenes look at life at NEXT! 00:34 - Meet Tabitha and Lucy: Introductions and Roles at NEXT 01:47 - Behind the Scenes: What Does a Merchandiser Really Do? 02:42 - Collaboration in Action: How Buyers and Merchandisers Work Together 06:30 - Driving Innovation: How the Team Creates New Designs 09:30 - Adapting to Change: Working in Childrenswear Without Kids 11:36 - First Impressions: Lucy and Tabitha’s Initial Experience at NEXT 13:24 - Handling Team Challenges: Have There Been Disagreements? 14:30 - NEXT’s Trainee Scheme: How Lucy Got Her Start 17:17 - Building Success Together: How Product Teams Support Each Other 20:12 - Breaking Stereotypes: The Unique Culture at NEXT 24:10 - Cultivating Passion: How the Team Finds Inspiration 26:38 - Insider Tips: Advice for Joining NEXT 29:45 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Starting Strong at NEXT #LifeAtNEXT

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://careers.next.co.uk/ Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatnext/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeatnext Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeatnext LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #podcaster #podcasting

This week we sat down with our Senior Social Media Specialist, Abigail, and got into the festive spirit by reading through our colleagues' funniest and loveliest Christmas traditions! 🎄🎁 PART 2 COMING SOON 👀 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.facebook.com/lifeatnext LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext

This week on the Life at NEXT Podcast we were joined by James, the store manager of our NEXT Rugby store. Matt & James chat about life in store over the festive season, the change in pace during December, and his own personal festive traditions! 🎄 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.facebook.com/lifeatnext LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext

Charlotte joined the Life at NEXT podcast us to talk about the NEXT Warehouse and how she and the team are working hard to deliver parcels on time, in full and as quickly as possible to NEXT customers. Watch the full episode to learn about the life behind a NEXT delivery and how it's such a huge part of the NEXT 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://www.instagram.com/lifeatnext/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeatnext Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeatnext LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext

Ian, a NEXT Product Group Manager in our Technology team joins us to talk about the Mainframe, what it does, and how it supports NEXT as a business. Ian has work within IT all his career and gives us a glimpse into the NEXT Mainframe Academy, one of the newest initiatives to develop people and how it's creating the next generation of talent for the future! 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.facebook.com/lifeatnext LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext

Liam Green, one of the co-founders of the popular fashion brand HYPE, talks about men's mental health. NEXT & Hype in their recent collaboration with Andy's Man Club, a mens suicide prevention charity which aims to provide free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. This episode of the Life at NEXT Podcast touches on some important issues and explores how the collaboration came to be. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to stay updated with our latest episodes! Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatnext/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeatnext Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeatnext LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext

In this week's episode of Life at NEXT Podcast, we had the pleasure of being joined by Anita, who is a Department Manager for the International Team. Anita shared her insights about NEXT Online and her personal journey with mental health. She also expressed her newfound passion for Tia Boxing 🥊 Anita's story was both inspiring and informative, and it shed light on the importance of mental well-being and finding new hobbies to improve our overall quality of life. Make sure to subscribe, like, and share to stay up to date with our latest episodes and never miss out on the valuable content we provide! 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.facebook.com/lifeatnext LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext

Anna, DEI Specialist at NEXT joins us to talk about diversity and inclusion, why it's important in the workplace, and how the employee led community Able, has made an impact at NEXT. At NEXT we have a Diversity and Inclusion Commitment. To ensure that we attract, retain and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team recognising that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability collaborates and contributes to our future success. We want to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individual’s feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive, achieve their full potential and be their very best, whoever they are. 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.facebook.com/lifeatnext LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext

The Life at NEXT Podcast 🎙️ Episode Five! This episode we dive deep into the world of NEXT Design with Tom, a Menswear Design Manager and unravel the concept of "Better by Design". From innovative product design to user experiences, we'll take you on a journey through the evolving landscape of design, showing you how NEXT Design is revolutionising industries and enhancing our lives. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking discussion. Hit that subscribe button, like the video, and ring the notification bell to stay updated on our latest episodes. Join the conversation on the importance of NEXT Design, and let's shape a better, more creative future together.

The Life at NEXT Podcast 🎙️ Episode Four! James, is a NEXT Label Operations Manager and heads of our employee led community, Unity at NEXT. He joins us on the Life at NEXT Podcast to talk about Black History Month 2023 and Diversity and Inclusion within NEXT. Why it matters and what else there still need to be done to help break down unconscious biased. The Life At NEXT Podcast we will be releasing a new episode, every week! Always featuring people from all across the business so you can get a real insight into what life is like at NEXT 💪 Let us know what you thought of the episode in the comments below! Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to receive updates on everything Life at NEXT! 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.facebook.com/lifeatnext LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext/

The Life at NEXT Podcast 🎙️ Episode Three! Listen to this week's episode to learn more about the scale of NEXT's warehouse and distribution operation and how it will help our online business grow. Carl, Head of Warehousing, joined us to talk about life at Elmsall 3. Our 825,000 square feet warehouse based in Yorkshire. This space will grow the NEXT Brand to new heights. We will be releasing a new episode, every week, featuring people from NEXT so you can get a real insight into what life is like at NEXT 💪 Let us know what you thought of the episode in the comments. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to receive updates on everything Life at NEXT! 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.facebook.com/lifeatnext LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext/

The Life at NEXT Podcast 🎙️ Episode Two! This week, we sat down with Jessica, an Assistant Merchandiser, to learn about her experience as a trainee at NEXT. How she started and worked her way through the programme to progress and build her career at NEXT. Trainees at NEXT attract people from all walks of life. Whether you're a graduate or not, get ready to take on fashion and home at NEXT, the heartbeat of the brand. You’ll be a part of a team that is building ranges, developing new trends and growing the UK & Europe’s largest online clothing retailer. Tune into the Life At NEXT Podcast, where every week, we will be releasing a new episode featuring people from all across the business so you can get a real insight into what life is like at NEXT 💪 All episodes are available to stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and to watch on the Life at NEXT YouTube Channel 📺

The Life at NEXT Podcast 🎙️ Episode one! Welcome to the Life At NEXT Podcast, where every week, we will be releasing a new episode featuring people from all across the business so you can get a real insight into what life is like at NEXT 💪 This week, our host sat down with Jade Taylor, Product Director of Brands and Label, to talk about NEXT, but not as you know it! We explore the world of Brands and how it's helping grow the NEXT brand. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to receive updates on everything Life at NEXT! 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.facebook.com/lifeatnext LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext/

Have you ever considered relocating for your dream job? In this episode of the Life at NEXT podcast, we sit down with Megan, Assistant Designer from our Homeware team who did just that, moving from London to Leicestershire to pursue her career ambitions.She shares her entire journey, from the reasons behind the move to how the improved quality of life has impacted her. Discover what a day in the life of a Homeware Designer at NEXT really looks like, the importance of variety in a creative role, and how our collaborative team culture ensures no one ever feels like they're on their own. We also get a sneak peek into the design process, the perks of our head office campus, and her number one piece of advice for anyone thinking about taking a leap of faith for their career.Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to receive updates on everything Life at NEXT! 📣Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team 🚀 https://tinyurl.com/5h8s4yk2Follow us!Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeatnextTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeatnextFacebook: www.facebook.com/lifeatnextLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext#LifeAtNEXT #LetsTakeItOn

Join us for a special 100th episode of the Life at NEXT podcast! We're celebrating this incredible milestone by looking back at some of the most inspiring stories and insightful moments from our guests across the business. In this episode, you'll hear about the incredible growth of our operations with the new E3 warehouse, the passion and dedication of our retail teams, and the collaborative culture that makes NEXT a great place to build a career. We dive into the trainee experience, the importance of mentorship, and how we're embracing technologies like AI to drive the business forward.Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to receive updates on everything Life at NEXT! 📣Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team 🚀 https://tinyurl.com/5h8s4yk2Follow us!Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeatnextTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeatnextFacebook: www.facebook.com/lifeatnextLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext#LifeAtNEXT #LetsTakeItOn

What does it take to find and nurture the future talent of a leading retailer? In this episode, we sit down with Anthony, a Recruitment Coordinator for Early Careers, to get an exclusive look behind the scenes at NEXT.Anthony shares his personal journey to joining the company, what his role really entails, and how NEXT is flipping the script on traditional recruitment. He offers invaluable advice for anyone looking to start their career, including his "Three R's" for interview success. This is a must-watch for aspiring professionals and anyone curious about the culture that drives us.Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to receive updates on everything Life at NEXT! 📣 Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team 🚀 https://tinyurl.com/5h8s4yk2Follow us! Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeatnext TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeatnext Facebook: www.facebook.com/lifeatnext LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext#LifeAtNEXT #LetsTakeItOn

Ever considered relocating for your dream job? Lucy, an E-commerce Marketing Executive at NEXT, did just that! In this episode, Lucy shares her incredible journey of moving cities, diving headfirst into her new role, and building a successful career in the fast-paced world of international e-commerce.Join us as Lucy pulls back the curtain on what it takes to market a global brand, revealing the secrets behind managing campaigns in over 50 countries. She talks about the rapid growth of NEXT's international presence, the importance of teamwork, and how the trainee program helped build her confidence. Plus, you don't want to miss the hilarious story about her very first work trip, a passport mishap, and the most expensive toiletries she never got to use!Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to receive updates on everything Life at NEXT! 📣 Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team 🚀 https://tinyurl.com/5h8s4yk2Follow us! Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeatnext TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeatnext Facebook: www.facebook.com/lifeatnext LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext#LifeAtNEXT #LetsTakeItOn

In this episode of the LAN Podcast, we sit down with Mark and Danny from the NEXT Loss Prevention team to discuss their career journeys and the power of a people-first culture. They share inspiring stories of individuals who started as warehouse operatives and rose to management positions through determination and a positive attitude. The conversation also delves into the evolution of "Loss Prevention," distinguishing it from traditional security and highlighting its modern, integrated approach that focuses on teamwork and technology. This is a must-watch for anyone interested in career progression and the value of investing in people.Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to receive updates on everything Life at NEXT! 🔔Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team → https://tinyurl.com/4jbfh2tbFollow us!Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeatnextTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeatnextFacebook: www.facebook.com/lifeatnextLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext#LifeAtNEXT #LetsTakeItOn

Ever wondered what it's like to manage millions in budget, and get a new clothing brand off the ground? In this episode, we sit down with Callum, a Merchandiser for "The Set" at NEXT, to explore his career journey and his role in this fast paced new brand.00:00 What is The Set?01:47 Callum's 6 Year Career Journey at NEXT02:26 How Merchandising Differs at NEXT03:28 What Does a Merchandiser Do?03:54 The Team Dynamic at The Set04:46 How The Set Grew So Quickly06:50 NEXT's 'Let's Take It On" Philosophy 09:05 Managing Million Pound Budgets11:15 The Best Thing About Merchandising12:12 This or That with Callum13:27 Do you Wear Coordinated Sets?16:08 What is Merchandising? Advice for Aspiring Merchandisers19:19 Collaboration is KeyDon't forget to subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to receive updates on everything Life at NEXT! 📣 Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team 🚀 https://careers.next.co.uk/en/sites/CX_3001?utm_source=Organic+Social+&utm_medium=YouTube+&utm_campaign=Podcast_E96Follow us! Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeatnext TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeatnext Facebook: www.facebook.com/lifeatnext LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext#LifeAtNEXT #LetsTakeItOn