The role
You will be responsible for overseeing talent management and professional growth for our Retail teams throughout the UK and Ireland.
Leading a dedicated team of up to 7 people, you will ensure our retail leaders have the skills and opportunities to thrive. Working collaboratively with Regional and Area Managers, you will identify rising talent and use targeted training methods to prepare them for their current and future roles within retail or the wider business.
This is a highly visible, flexible role that balances one to two days a week at our Head Office in Leicester with nationwide field travel to support your teams where they need it most.
What you'll take on
- Manage and mentor a nationwide team of up to 7 people ensuring they are equipped to deliver high-quality development initiatives.
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Oversee the management development strategy for all retail positions, up to and including the Area Manager level.
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Partner closely with Regional and Area Managers to spot potential and implement practical training strategies that build our future talent pipeline.
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Write and develop forward-thinking development programmes that look beyond our own walls to ensure our talent initiatives stay ahead of industry trends.
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Travel across the UK and Ireland to actively engage with field teams, while maintaining a consistent weekly presence at Head Office to collaborate with the wider business.
What you'll bring
- Solid experience in Learning and Development, with a strong emphasis on coaching and senior mentorship.
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Strong communication and facilitation skills, enabling you to effectively engage, inspire, and influence retail leaders.
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An innovative, commercial mindset with the ability to design programmes that anticipate future industry trends and deliver impactful results.
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Relevant coaching or training qualifications that demonstrate a commitment to best practices in talent development.
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A flexible approach to work, with the willingness to travel extensively nationwide while managing priorities at Head Office.
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Company performance based bonus
- Sharesave scheme
- On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Early VIP access to sale stock
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Free on-site parking
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
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Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email
[email protected] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
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!
