About the Role:
Based in Enderby, Leicester Head Office.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Footwear Technologist to join the Next Childrenswear team.
When it comes to UK retail, it's hard to find a company with a bigger focus on quality. Our loyal customer base comes back to us time and time again for our renowned quality products. For anyone in the Footwear technology field - this is the place to learn, to grow and to thrive.
Reporting to the Technologist, you will support the whole footwear technology process from design concept to the customer; elevating quality is key in Next Childrenswear.
-Developing the range; focusing on front end product development, driving technical innovation and product improvements whilst promoting collaborative and close working relationships with the product team and suppliers. Approving and progressing the range; delivering excellent quality standards, providing clear and concise written and verbal communication internally and externally; whilst managing supply base to meet expectations.
-Responsibility for risk assessment, and requesting and analysing product test data, to ensure compliance with all performance, legal and safety standards.
-Implementing Next policies and sustainability target.
-Managing in season; reviewing product quality throughout season, auditing and utilising information to further improve quality.
-Supporting the team to meet objectives, while managing critical path, workload and priorities.
About You:
A team player; you will have great people skills to communicate effectively within a multi functional team. Using your technical experience & exceptional eye for technical detail, you will be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of footwear manufacturing, construction, fit and performance. You'll show drive and initiative to generate and implement new ideas in your department.
Your Team:
The Childrenswear Technology team at NEXT has a wealth of knowledge and experience across territories. This is an ideal opportunity to show us what you can do and to also soak up all the knowledge of those around you.
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:
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 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 (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on and leave a voicemail.