About the role
In this role you will manage the booking‑in and reporting administration processes for product testing. This includes booking test submissions in line with current procedures, supporting evolving automation phases, carrying out contract reviews, creating and issuing test reports to product teams, checking reports prepared by others, tracking pricing within agreed timeframes, managing sub‑contracted external submissions, performing various administrative duties, and providing technical support using your knowledge of textiles. You will engage closely with product teams to build effective working relationships and contribute to the smooth running of the laboratory by supporting testing areas as needed.
Responsibilities
* Manage booking‑in and reporting administration for product testing.
* Book test submissions in line with current procedures.
* Support evolving automation phases.
* Carry out contract reviews.
* Create and issue test reports to product teams.
* Check reports prepared by others.
* Track pricing within agreed timeframes.
* Manage sub‑contracted external submissions.
* Perform various administrative duties.
* Provide technical support using textiles knowledge.
* Build effective working relationships with product teams.
* Support testing areas as needed to deliver first‑class service and drive improvements through automation and process efficiency.
About you
* Strong time management skills and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
* Friendly, positive, self‑motivated, with a consistent professional attitude.
* Excellent organisational skills and keen eye for detail.
* Accurate when booking in samples, typing reports, and working with internal specifications.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant applications.
* Adaptable, collaborative, and ready to take on ad hoc tasks to support the wider team.
Benefits
* 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 in‑store, 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
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.
EEO statement
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 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.
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.
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