About the Role
Working Pattern: Typically 5 days in office. Core hours are flexible between 8am-6pm.
In this role, you’ll assess and interpret key data to support strategic decisions, using AI tools like Co-Pilot and Machine Learning to uncover insights that drive efficiency and business success. You will work closely with teams across the Next Home department, including Design, Buying, Merchandising, and Product Tech, to identify pain points and improve daily workflows. Your focus will be on researching and recommending AI tools that cut down admin tasks and boost efficiency across all functions. You’ll develop smart strategies and deliver innovative solutions that make a real difference to our teams. This role suits someone who thrives on data, thinks critically, and enjoys solving complex problems head-on.
About You
We are looking for someone who thrives within a fast paced retail setting. Someone who can easily build relationships and collaborate across various teams. You will be highly skilled and detail-oriented with a proven track record of problem-solving. You must have hands-on experience with AI tools like Co-Pilot and Machine Learning, and be capable of turning that knowledge into practical solutions that improve efficiency across the department, adapting as business needs evolve. You bring energy, precision, and a flexible mindset to every task. With a sharp eye for inefficiencies and errors, you’ll manage shaping the role, proposing smart solutions for smoother workflows and long-term gains. A natural collaborator, you build strong relationships across teams and stakeholders, creating space for innovation to thrive.
Sponsorship
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information please see: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
We encourage early applications for our roles, as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position, this advert may close earlier than planned.
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 online from over 70 countries around the world. We’ve gone global!
About The Team
* 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
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.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Retail (Industries)
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