Life at Next

The Life at NEXT podcast bringing you all the inside knowledge and people focused stories about working at NEXT, one of the biggest retailers in the World. Get ready to look behind the curtain and hear from the people who are constantly evolving a brand that has traditionally been a high street retailer but is now a Ecomm and Distribution powerhose. Real people with real stories all with their Life at NEXT.

E36 It all started with the NEXT sale

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 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

05-29
30:21

E035: Giving 4 People Per Day A Second Chance at Life: Anthony Nolan & NEXT

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/@lifeatnext Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeatnext LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext

05-22
33:10

E034: Running Marathons & Becoming A Mental Health First Aider At NEXT

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.facebook.com/lifeatnext LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext

05-15
28:44

E33 Designing the growth of NEXT

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'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

05-08
30:29

E032: How BIG and important is Data to NEXT

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 forever?

05-01
31:02

E31: Testing NEXT Fabrics To Their Limits!

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/@lifeatnext Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeatnext LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext

04-24
28:48

E30: Building Next.co.uk and beyond!

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 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

04-17
30:52

E29: What is a NEXT Product Technologist?

'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!  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

04-10
30:16

E28: Working in the Biggest NEXT Warehouse

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, 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

04-03
25:19

E27: Why I came back to NEXT

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: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeatnext Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeatnext LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #podcaster #podcasting

03-27
29:56

E26: Shaping the culture of NEXT

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 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

03-20
30:18

E25: The Power of Design and AI at NEXT

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, and how it is changing the face of fashion as a break neck speed. 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

03-12
29:36

E24: Taking the lead on NEXT Total Platform

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/ 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

03-06
31:36

E23: Life as a Trainee Buyer at NEXT

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://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

02-28
29:05

E22 LGBTQ History Month with The Terrence Higgins Trust

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 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

02-21
33:36

E21: Why People Matter at NEXT

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 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

02-14
33:46

E20: The People Make the NEXT Brand

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 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

02-07
32:49

E19: Evolving the NEXT High Street Brand

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 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

02-06
33:02

E18: NEXT Product shapes the brand

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://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

01-24
33:10

E17: What's motivated you to come to NEXT?

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 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

01-17
26:07

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