We are seeking a Junior Product Owner to join our eCommerce Development team at NEXT Head Office, Enderby, Leicestershire.
Our company is a major player in UK retail, selling thousands of items hourly and rapidly expanding our e-commerce business. This environment offers excellent learning, growth, and career opportunities for those in development roles.
The Development team is integral to our eCommerce department, continuously enhancing our websites and mobile app to provide a seamless shopping experience. They focus on improving site performance, adding new features, and adopting innovative technologies to ensure our platforms are fast, reliable, and customer-centric.
About the Role
The Junior Product Owner will support their product stream and gain practical experience in Technology, eCommerce, and Product Ownership. Responsibilities include assisting with stakeholder communication, requirements gathering, and facilitating meetings. The role involves close collaboration with various teams to deliver projects successfully and learn the fundamentals of product ownership. Key duties include:
1. Supporting the Product Owner (PO) and Lead Product Owner (LPO) in daily activities.
2. Managing stakeholder communication.
3. Assisting with project scope documentation and tracking.
4. Gathering product requirements from stakeholders.
5. Organizing and facilitating meetings and ceremonies.
About You
Ideal candidates will have:
* Experience in retail, eCommerce, or digital marketing.
* A passion for technology and a desire to develop skills in product management.
* Excellent communication skills for engaging with diverse teams.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
This role is based at our Head Office in Leicester, requiring a minimum of 2-3 days in the office weekly. We offer flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
Benefits include:
* Salary between £39,000 and £50,000
* Annual performance bonus
* Sharesave scheme
* Annual Pay Reward
* Pension contributions (3% Employer / 5% Employee)
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with options to buy or sell days)
* Staff discount and free next-day delivery on online orders
* Access to a refurbished restaurant and bar
* Staff shops in Yorkshire and Leicestershire
* Juice bar and coffee shop
* Gympass discounted gym membership
* Free company bus service to Leicester city centre and other areas
* Onsite nursery with salary sacrifice scheme
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