Next Plc
Operational Development Trainer

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Shift Pattern:
Week 1: Sunday - Wednesday, 06:00 - 18:00
Week 2: Sunday - Tuesday, 06:00 - 18:00
The role
Step into a pivotal position where you will equip our team with the skills they need to excel and drive key operational changes across the site. In this dynamic training environment, you will make a lasting impact by ensuring every new starter receives a warm, thorough welcome and the ongoing support needed to thrive. Working closely with site teams, leaders, and our dedicated coaching network, you will shape a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence. To set you up for success, NEXT provides a comprehensive six-month training programme packed with group workshops, tailored one-to-one support, and expert guidance every step of the way.
What you'll take on
- Lead engaging corporate inductions and guided warehouse tours to give new colleagues a clear, confident start.
- Deliver practical, hands-on training for a wide range of operational tasks and day-to-day warehouse procedures.
- Design and refine clear, effective training materials that support new project rollouts and updated processes.
- Coach team members using operational performance data and direct observations to deliver constructive, actionable feedback.
- Gather and analyse training data to evaluate learning impact and continuously sharpen the delivery of your sessions.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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What you'll bring
- A genuine passion for developing people, sharing knowledge, and helping colleagues reach their full potential.
- Confident communication skills, with the ability to present clearly to groups and explain complex tasks simply.
- Strong organisation and planning skills to manage training resources, track progress, and evaluate outcomes.
- An analytical mindset that uses data and real-time observation to deliver supportive, constructive coaching.
- An adaptable, collaborative approach to teamwork, making it easy to support change and build great working relationships across the site.
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!


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Benefits
- Sharesave scheme
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Generous bonus scheme for many roles
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Free on-site parking
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
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 Recruitmenthelpdesk@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 01977 327 900 and leave a voicemail.
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