Job Description
The Role
We are looking for an experienced and passionate HR Advisor to join our Head Office team, working specifically with our Product departments. You’ll be supporting the creative heartbeat of our business - Buying, Merchandising, Design, and Technology - as well as our Sourcing, Franchise, and Brands divisions. This is a brilliant opportunity to grow your career while helping to shape the success of our vibrant, innovative teams. You won't just be following a process; you’ll be a vital part of our success, helping a fast‑paced, creative team do their best work every day. You’ll work in and closely with the HRBP team and the Head of HR, leveraging their expertise while bringing your own unique perspective and energy to the team. This is a full‑time role based onsite at our Head Office in Enderby. To really understand our teams and experience the "heartbeat" of our creative work, you’ll also need to be able to travel to our Market Harborough and London offices as and when required.
What You’ll Take On
We need someone who loves to be in the thick of it, balancing front‑line advice with the administrative backbone that keeps the department running smoothly.
* Expert Guidance: Act as a trusted point of contact for managers, offering real‑time advice on HR policies, performance, and best practices.
* Employee Relations: Manage end‑to‑end cases, from absence reviews to disciplinaries and grievances - with a focus on fair, commercially‑aware resolutions.
* People Development: Support our talent and succession planning, helping our teams flourish through "Oracle" tools and continuous performance coaching.
* Data & Insights: Use tools like Oracle and Thrive to spot trends and generate reports that actually help us improve the employee journey.
* Engagement & Culture: Help coordinate events and workshops -like Mental Health First Aid or Performance Management - to empower our managers and inspire change.
* Proactive Support: Work alongside the HRBPs to roll out people plans that reflect our unique culture and keep pace with our constant growth.
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who shows real initiative, the kind of person who doesn’t wait to be asked but thinks for themselves and takes on challenges with a positive, "can‑do" attitude.
HR Expertise & Law
You are an experienced HR Advisor or Employment Law Consultant with a solid grasp of UK employment law and a track record of handling sensitive cases with care and detail.
Relationship Building
You are a natural at forming trusted bonds. You’re easy to get on with, a great listener, and a reliable point of contact for colleagues at all levels.
Coaching Mindset
You enjoy up‑skilling others, helping managers become more self‑sufficient and confident in leading their teams.
Tech & Data Savvy
You are comfortable with HR technology and curious about how AI can streamline workflows. You enjoy using data to find root causes rather than just fixing symptoms.
Adaptable & Commercial
You thrive in fast‑paced environments and understand the business side of retail. You’re always willing to "muck in," assist with routine tasks, and carry out project work as needed.
Clear Communication
You have exceptional written and spoken English, with the ability to draft professional documentation and present ideas in an engaging, down‑to‑earth way.
A Genuine Interest in Fashion
You don’t need to be a trend expert, but a natural affinity for the style world helps you connect authentically with our creative teams and understand what makes them tick.
Integrity & Commitment
You demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality and a deep commitment to honest, responsible HR practices. You’re ambitious, driven, and ready to go the extra mile.
About Us
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE‑100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland? We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on‑line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
About The Team
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Profit‑related bonus - based on company performance
* Private health insurance- surgery choices
* Sharesave scheme - make savings from your net pay to buy NEXT shares at a discount
* Pension - fixed contribution rates from both an employer and employee perspective, but you're also able to make additional voluntary contributions (AVCs) if you wish to save more.
* 25% staff discount on most NEXT products - plus discount on other products
* Wagestream - helping you make the most out of your money
* Salary finance - offers access to affordable loans repaid through salary, simple savings and free financial education.
* Life assurance
* Direct to work - NEXT orders delivered free to the office for collection
* VIP sale - early access to the NEXT sale
* Access to NEXT staff shops
* Octopus energy - like cycle‑to‑work, but for electric vehicles
* Free parking (excluding London locations)
* Travel2NEXT - bus services dependent on location
* On site dining facilities (excluding London locations)
* National and local discounts on goods and services - this includes things like discounted cinema tickets
* Wellhub - includes access to discounted gym membership
* Simply health - a healthcare subscription service
* Aviva Digicare Workplace+ healthcare service - 7 Free services including Digital GP appointments and an annual health check.
* Onsite GP - Leicester Head Office
* Onsite Physio - Leicester Head Office
* A range of dedicated 3rd party wellbeing partners
* Free eye testing - voucher to use at specific locations
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 headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
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