Next Plc
Home Design Consultant - Derby Wyvern Home (N122147)
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SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 6.50 hrs p/w Tue 09:00 – 16:00
Home Design Consultant
A Shared FutureCareer role at NEXT
Your top priority is to advise customers on their home design needs and deliver stylish solutions, all while fostering long-lasting relationships and driving sales. On your feet and engaged, your exceptional customer service skills are essential, and you’ll be supported from day one with training and flexible working.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
As a Home Design Consultant, you will:
- Visit customers’ homes or deliver virtual consultations to develop personalised, inspiring designs suited to their lifestyle, preferences, and budget
- Ensure safety and security during in-home or store visits—for yourself and customers—adherence to company policies, and fantastic service
- Use your creative vision to understand and translate customer aspirations, blending form and function across interiors and furnishings
- Clearly explain product availability, pricing, lead times, and design ideas to align expectations
- Achieve performance targets with the opportunity to earn an additional performance bonus
Requirements
Must-Have
You:
- Create striking designs consistently—natural flair for interiors with attention to budgeting and practicality
- Drive results with commitment and enthusiasm, ensuring customers move forward with confidence in their choices
- Communicate clearly and elegantly—emotionally connecting with clients and providing guidance through any project stage
- Be adaptable and flexible to opportunities that align with customer convenience and sales targets
- Organise virtual client meetings with confidence and professionalism
- Hold a full UK driving licence and personal access to a car (home and store visits required)
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Preferred (but not essential)
Your existing skills or passion for interiors may be relevant.
About You
- You take pride in excellence, striving for customer-first service and loyalty
- Commitment to continuous learning and self-development
- Familiarity with online platforms is advantageous
Right to Work
Minimum employment start date: before commencement, you’ll confirm your UK work rights in line with UK Home Office guidance.
Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship under the UK Government’s Skilled Worker Visa route. Please only apply if your current visa covers employment in the UK.
What’s Next?
Two-stage application process:
- Online Assessments
- Complete an online Working with Numbers Assessment
- Fulfil a Retail Scenarios Assessment to evaluate your problem-solving skills
Note: You cannot reapply after one unsuccessful attempt in the past six months.
- Interview
- Short-listed candidates will be contacted via email to arrange a professional discussion.
For details, click [employment link here].
Why Join Next?
At NEXT Group, you’ll join a globally recognised FTSE 100 household—we employ 44,000+ people, run 450+ stores in the UK along with an award-winning online experience delivering to 80+ countries.
Beyond Rewards: Your Career Growth
- Collaborate with junior team members, mentors, and cohort training to earn recognition and advancement
- Earn a competitive salary with performance bonuses
- Access exclusive benefits:
Offers & Discounts
- 25% off key brands (NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap*, Victoria’s Secret* products)
- 10–15% off styling partner brands and beauty products
- Fabulous savings at Staff Shops (subject to in-store discounts)
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Wellbeing & Career Support
- Flexible Wellbeing: Discounted health plans, free GP access, and personalised life assurance
- Financial & WorkADVICE: Next has a robust apprentice schemes, Direct to Work reward program, and financial wellbeing workshops
- Flexible Fitness: Discounted monthly gym memberships, exclusive Sports Direct online and retail benefits
Professional Growth
- Support Networks to encourage confidence and representation in the workplace (gender, health, culture)
- Career development opportunities in trainee to full–time roles
Want to reduce extra costs? Choose from 60% off (meets minimum 6-week contract) to entertain and stock a work wardrobe.
Collaborative Community
- Work with a team dedicated to shared success—managers, peers, and next-level colleagues
- Flexible options for team bonding through either digital engagement or in-store events
NEXT operates over 450 stores in the UK, complemented by a global online platform—one of the most extensive retail markets today.
Conditions apply. Open to all employees regardless of background. Benefits are discretionary; as a growing company, policies may evolve. Job Final chiefs respect your workplace requirements.
Qualified to work in the UK? Email careers@next.co.uk (preferably with the words ‘Workplace Adjustments’ in your subject) or call us at +441164792223.
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