We have exciting Trainee Marketing Executive opportunities in the eCommerce Marketing team at NEXT! Based from NEXT Head Office in Leicestershire.
About The Role
The eCommerce Marketing team at NEXT, is made up of circa 100 marketing professionals across various disciplines. The roles available will be within the Paid Media team - a large team who work with partners such as Google, Meta, Snapchat, Pinterest & TikTok to buy advertising space showcasing the most relevant NEXT products to new and existing customers in the UK and overseas to encourage them to shop from our ecommerce sites.
As a Trainee Marketing Executive, you will master the art of Paid Media. Working with partners like Google, Meta, and TikTok, you’ll gain hands‑on training in media buying, learn to transform data into actionable insights and collaborate with creative teams to deliver high‑impact global campaigns. These fast‑paced roles are perfect for a data‑savvy graduate or professional who is eager to launch a career with a leading retail brand.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Gain hands‑on support and training from our team of experts to become proficient in media buying platforms and understand the drivers of profitable spend.
* Support internal stakeholders and creative teams in planning and delivering up‑to‑date campaign activity.
* Act as a day to day touchpoint for our external media agencies and key partners.
* Learn to use data sources to create and produce regular reports that provide actionable insights.
* Track competitor activity across global markets to help us maintain a competitive advantage.
What You’ll Bring
* A recent graduate (for example: Marketing, Creative Media, or STEM) or someone with a year of professional experience and a clear passion for digital marketing.
* A self‑starter who stays cool under pressure and thrives in a fast paced, ever changing environment.
* Highly organised with a strong ability to take direction, manage your time and deliver tasks accurately.
* An inquisitive learner with a genuine “thirst to learn” and a “can do” attitude toward team collaboration.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* You possess a mix of creative flair and strong numerical literacy, with high attention to detail.
* An intermediate to advanced user of Google Drive or Microsoft Office (Excel/Sheets).
Note To Applicants
Before applying, please check that you are available for our upcoming recruitment dates:
* 2nd April - 9th April 2026: Video Application window
* 23rd April 2026: Assessment Centres (In Leicester)
* July 2026: Role Start Date
This is an office based role at our vibrant Head Office in Leicestershire. We love the collaboration that comes from being together, so please keep in mind that this position does not offer fully remote working.
* 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
* Company performance based bonus
* 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.
What's Next?
Apply
Show us what you can do. Submit your application online and our recruitment team will take a first look at your experience and strengths.
Inform
Let’s talk. We will get in touch for an initial conversation by phone or video to learn more about you and share what the team is looking for.
Review
If you are invited to an interview, you may be asked to present an interview task or portfolio and talk through your experience in a competency based interview. It is also your chance to ask questions and get to know us.
Offer
If it’s the right match, our recruitment team will be in touch with a job offer and next steps. This is where your journey with NEXT begins.
Team Overview
The Digital & Marketing team brings creativity, technology, and insight together. From bold campaigns and boundary‑pushing design to product innovation, digital evolution, and vital data support, these teams shape seamless experiences and drive the business forward.
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About NEXT
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!
Are you ready to take it on?
Challenges. Opportunities. The future. Let’s take it on at NEXT.
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