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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.

  1. 5d ago

    Opening Our Anchor Store at Bluewater

    Discover the story behind the opening of our anchor store at Bluewater. In this special episode, we explore the scale, logistics, and cross functional effort required to process 80,000 units of stock and open this expansive retail space in just three weeks. From a decade long journey securing the location to introducing exclusive brand offerings like Seraphine, Rocket St. George, and Cath Kidson, we look at how design innovations from our Thurrock store shaped this destination space. We also celebrate our collaborative culture and career longevity, highlighting team members who have built their careers with us over decades, including Menswear Lead Gary as he approaches his 50 year service milestone. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to stay updated with our latest episodes! Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team → https://shorturl.at/qbbyIFollow us!Instagram: @lifeatnext TikTok: @lifeatnext Facebook: @lifeatnext LinkedIn: ‪@lifeatnext‬ #LetsTakeItOn

  2. Sep 23

    E150: How Brands Works with UK Charities

    Discover how the Charities department at NEXT collaborates with organiSations across the UK to deliver real community impact. In this episode, our guest, Livvi, shares how her dual role spans product collaborations and coordinating gifts in kind. Learn how menswear, childrenswear, home, and womenswear teams design items where 100% of profits go directly to charity partners, alongside how unsold stock is redirected to schools, shelters, and Women's Aid organisations. We also discuss raffle prize requests, partnerships with hospices like LOROS, and how all donation data is tracked for our annual Corporate Social Responsibility reporting. Explore community initiatives and careers 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://shorturl.at/XOUoMFollow us!Instagram: @lifeatnext TikTok: @lifeatnext Facebook: @lifeatnext LinkedIn: ‪@lifeatnext‬ #LetsTakeItOn

  3. Sep 16

    How AI Is Transforming Software Engineering

    Discover how software engineering teams at NEXT use an AI first approach to build backbone retail systems.In this episode, we sit down with developer, Nabin, from our product technology team to explore how tools like GitHub Copilot, Google Gemini, and NotebookLM are used to create rapid interactive prototypes and reduce administrative tasks. We also discuss the journey of relocating from Kerala to Leicester, adapting to a new city, and how participating in our Sports and Social community helped build lasting connections across departments.

  4. Sep 9

    E148: A New Start At 37

    Discover how taking risks, embracing change and stepping out of your comfort zone can build a fulfilling 24 year career at NEXT. In this episode, Assistant Operations Manager Tracy shares her 24 year journey within NEXT. From her early days in customer service and credit to training as a fitness instructor at 37, Tracy discusses the power of continuous learning, stepping out of your comfort zone and supporting your team. Learn how transferable skills, strong workplace culture and being brave can help you thrive in your career. 0:00 Embracing New Challenges 0:45 Welcome and Assistant Operations Manager Role 1:09 Tracy’s 24 Year Journey at NEXT 2:16 Customer Service Training and Personal Growth 4:12 Moving Departments and Taking on New Roles 6:10 Becoming a Fitness Instructor at 37 8:50 Bringing Fitness Lessons into Leadership 13:46 Managing Peers and Team Dynamics 18:26 The Supportive Culture at NEXT 22:37 Being Brave and Office Culture 29:06 Advice for Joining the NEXT 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://shorturl.at/c1lyB Follow us! Instagram: @lifeatnext TikTok: @lifeatnext Facebook: @lifeatnext LinkedIn: ‪@lifeatnext‬ #LetsTakeItOn

  5. Sep 2

    E147: The Truth About Finance

    Explore Finance at NEXT: From Data to Decision Making Discover how finance at NEXT drives strategic decisions, data modeling, and commercial value across our business. In this episode, we dive into our collaborative culture, where teamwork and support take center stage. In this video, we cover: The Four Pillars: Understanding Commercial, Operations, Total Platform, and Group finance.The Power of Storytelling: How we use data to craft narratives for stakeholders.Culture & Flexibility: Navigating post-pandemic autonomy and a modern workplace.Careers & Placements: Essential advice for students applying to our graduate schemes.Key Career Tip: We "recruit for attitude" because technical skills can be trained. Learn how to highlight your unique selling points and bring a growth mindset to your application. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction to Finance at NEXT 1:30 - The Collaborative Culture 3:45 - The Four Main Pillars of Finance 6:20 - Storytelling Through Data 8:50 - Life After the Pandemic: Flexibility & Autonomy 11:15 - Advice for Placement & Graduate Applicants 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://shorturl.at/V2hvUFollow us!Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeatnextTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeatnextFacebook: www.facebook.com/lifeatnextLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext#LifeAtNEXT #LetsTakeItOn

    E147: The Truth About Finance

  6. Aug 26

    Inside Bhoem's Journey with NEXT Group

    Discover how fashion brand Bhoem combines startup agility with the scale and infrastructure of NEXT Group. In this episode, the team behind Bhoem shares how they brought a contemporary, European-inspired aesthetic to market in just eight months. Learn how operating with a lean, adaptable mindset while leveraging enterprise level logistics, warehousing, and platform tech allowed the team to focus on un compromised quality, precision craftsmanship, and rapid growth.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://shorturl.at/V2hvUFollow us!Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeatnextTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeatnextFacebook: www.facebook.com/lifeatnextLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext#LifeAtNEXT #LetsTakeItOn

  7. Aug 19

    E145: Behind the NEXT Photo Studio with a Studio Manager

    What does it take to manage a photo studio operation handling an average of 1,300 fashion samples every single week? In this episode of the Life at NEXT Podcast, we sit down with Head Office Studio Manager Zoe to discuss her 15 year career journey within NEXT. Marking the 10 year anniversary of our dedicated studio building, Zoe reflects on how our creative spaces have grown from a two person team into a multi site network housing seven distinct studios. Zoe shares how our leadership team responded directly to internal employee survey feedback, transforming warehouse style spaces into welcoming hubs featuring breakout lofts, improved storage and dedicated wellbeing rooms. She also breaks down her approach to talent development, from seeking wild card candidates with incredible work ethic to mentoring 10 entry level assistants into permanent promotions. The conversation also covers how our creative teams test artificial intelligence tools responsibly, using technology to enhance human creativity while protecting real products and customer trust. 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://shorturl.at/TrtShFollow us!Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeatnextTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeatnextFacebook: www.facebook.com/lifeatnextLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext#LifeAtNEXT #LetsTakeItOn

  8. Aug 12

    E144: Proactive Security, Cross Department Collaboration, and Career Longevity at NEXT

    How do you build a long term career from a four hour store contract into leading regional operations? In this episode of the Life at NEXT Podcast, we sit down with our Regional Loss Prevention Manager Laura to discuss her 12 year career journey at NEXT. Starting on the store floor before transitioning through local and regional security leadership, she shares how our loss prevention infrastructure operates across store, warehouse, and online channels. Discover the role of our Crime Center, a central facility that connects and reviews nationwide data to protect our stores from organised retail crime. Learn why modern loss prevention focuses on proactive prevention, collaborating with property teams during store builds to integrate security solutions, target hardening, and remote camera technology. The discussion also explores leadership philosophy, highlighting the distinction between management processes and leadership skills, and why so many colleagues choose to build multi year careers at NEXT. 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://shorturl.at/XyZ8RFollow us!Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeatnextTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeatnextFacebook: www.facebook.com/lifeatnextLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext#LifeAtNEXT #LetsTakeItOn

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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.

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  • Creator
    Life at Next
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    150
  • Rating
    Explicit
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