Let's Take It On. At NEXT, we never stand still. We are dynamic, constantly evolving, and pushing boundaries on a global scale. To keep moving forward, we need people who are ready to make an impact and help us thrive together.
We are looking for an Recruitment Advisor to join our Head Office HR team on a 12 month fixed term contract. You will be the expert voice for your department managers, providing a proactive recruitment service that finds the best talent for our ever-growing business. Hybrid role based at our Head Office in Enderby.
The Role
As a specialist in your area, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from the initial brief to the moment a new colleague starts their journey with us. This isn't just about filling vacancies; it's about influencing decisions and providing recommendations to ensure we attract the right people at the right time.
Your daily impact will involve:
* Strategic Partnering: Working closely with department managers to understand their resourcing needs and recommending the most effective attraction strategies.
* Talent Generation: Proactively headhunting passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and other innovative methods to build a high-quality shortlist
* Nurturing Talent Communities: Moving beyond filling vacancies to building and engaging evergreen talent pools for future business needs.
* Event-Led Sourcing: Hosting or attending industry webinars and networking events to build a warm pipeline of elite talent
* Brand Advocacy: Contributing to the NEXT Employer Brand strategy by writing engaging adverts and using social media to increase awareness of our opportunities.
* Candidate Experience: Ensuring every applicant has a positive experience, while managing the offer process and maintaining contact during notice periods to build enthusiasm.
* Collaboration: Partnering with recruitment coordinators and external agencies to ensure a seamless, compliant, and efficient service.
About You
Life at NEXT is fast-paced and full on. We need a self-starter who thrives on delivering results and can work across multiple requirements with speed and accuracy.
To be successful, you will have:
* Previous experience in an agency or in-house recruitment role.
* A passion for resourcing with advanced web searching skills and experience using ATS/CRM systems.
* The ability to build rapport quickly and influence stakeholders at all levels.
* A creative and commercial mindset, with the initiative to suggest new innovations for talent attraction.
* A commitment to personal growth and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
* Comfortable using AI-driven sourcing tools and generative AI to craft personalised outreach and optimise job adverts.
* Ability to utilise recruitment analytics and ATS reporting to track conversion rates and improve the quality of hire
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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
* 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 (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on and leave a voicemail.