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Life at Next

Life at Next
Next
Distribution
Bangladesh
EMSL
Online Fulfillment / E-Commerce
Logistics
Retail
Photography
Head Office, Enderby
My Next Benefits
Digital GP
Branded Merchandising
ADHD
Autism
Finance
Trainee Buyer
Denim
Cath Kidston
Nina Campbell
Laura Ashley

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 Lif... more

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Discover how the NEXT technology team grew from 300 to over 1,800 experts driving our global retail and website innovation.

In this episode, we sit down with two members of our specialist technology team to explore the incredible evolution of their ... more

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Discover what it is really like to take on a tech placement at NEXT. From university applications to building real features, here is Hasham’s story.What does it take to stand out in a competitive tech industry?In this episode of the Life at NEXT podc... more

Discover what happens behind the scenes of homeware photoshoots at NEXT. In this episode, Studio Planning Lead Sarah shares her nine-year career journey.Sarah shares her experience moving from a Trainee Merchandiser to leading the planning for our ma... more

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Discover what it means to be a leader at NEXT. From studying psychology to managing team dynamics and presenting on internal video channels, explore a 14-year career journey built on growth and connection.What does it take to guide a customer service... more

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In this episode, we sit down with Jo, our Charities Engagement Manager, to discuss the authentic and thoughtful approach to giving at NEXT. With a career spanning 20 years at the business, Jo provides a unique perspective on how we foster a culture o... more

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In this episode, we sit down with Phillip, our Group Finance Controller, to discuss his first six months at NEXT and the dynamic world of large scale corporate finance. Phillip shares his journey from training in London to leading a team of 17 at our... more

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Rosie, a Senior Studio Coordinator at NEXT, as she shares her unique journey from the world of performing arts to a thriving career in our creative studios. Rosie discusses the resilience required to navigat... more

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n this episode of the Life at NEXT Podcast, we explore the extraordinary 25 year journey of our Visa and Sponsorship Partner, Stuart. From his early days as a part time office cover in one of our first stores to becoming an expert in international re... more

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E123: Inside the NEXT Branded Merchandising Team
Q: How did you come to NEXT and why this company?
I joined through a trainee merchandiser program after not going to university, starting in retail and warehousing, and progressing through an academy-like trainee system into a permanent role.
E135: Managing Photo Shoot Scale
Q: So who are you and what part of the business are you in?
Sarah explains she works in the photo studio as a planning lead for home brands photo shoots and describes coordinating shoots, studio space, teams, and alignment with the brief.
E121: Videography & Employer Branding: Telling the Stories Behind a Global Fashion Brand
Q: How did you go from that kid with the camera loving it to actually making it a profession?
He explains that a childhood obsession evolved through hands-on experiences, formal apprenticeship, and early work in a council's marketing team, which gradually steered him toward videography and eventually to a lead role at Next.
E116: How to Turn a 6-Month Temp Role into a 13-Year Career
Q: How did your career progress from Dern Valley Box to EMSL, and what changed most?
The move exposed the guest to a much larger operation and tighter customer-focused performance pressures, shifting from purely stock replenishment to fulfilling customer orders with a high emphasis on OTIF and service.
E116: How to Turn a 6-Month Temp Role into a 13-Year Career
Q: What has kept you at Next for 13 years?
The day-to-day variety, constant new challenges, supportive people, and clear opportunities for progression when you show drive and passion.

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The series centers on the inner workings of a major retailer, with episodes unpacking how product, people, and processes come together to drive a large-scale fashion and e-commerce business. Across conversations, listeners get front-row access to merchandising forecasting, supplier relations, and the hands-on realities of bringing products from factory floors to stores and online platforms. Other episodes highlight graduate programs, internal mobility, AI-enabled training, and large-scale finance and recruitment efforts, all underscored by a culture that emphasizes collaboration, data-driven decision making, and continual learning. The show is likely especially valuable to professionals in retail, supply chain, merchandising, and people ope... more

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