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Summer Retail Associate | NEXT
SHIFTS AVAILABLE: 5.5 hours per week – Monday 12:00–18:00
Join Our Team This Summer!
Earn flexible, short-term income while supporting our summer sales season. Roles are available from a few days up to 12 weeks, depending on store needs. Perfect for students, flexible workers, or anyone looking to gain retail experience.
At NEXT, we foster a vibrant, supportive team culture where learning, growth, and personal development are prioritised. A strong retail team drives our success—help us create exceptional customer experiences.
📅 Important: Availability for the Summer Sale Weekend (Friday 3rd July & Saturday 4th July) may be required, depending on your start date.
What You’ll Do
As a Retail Associate, you’ll play a crucial role across the sales floor and stockroom (or both) to keep the store running seamlessly. Every shift counts in this busy, high-energy environment.
Sales Floor Responsibilities
- Deliver fast, friendly, and professional service to help customers effortlessly find their products
- Maintain a well-stocked, organised, and visually appealing shop floor
- Ensure the shop is clean, tidy, and welcoming for in-store customers
Stockroom/Replenishment Responsibilities
- Manage deliveries, efficiently process stock, and replenish the sales floor to meet customer demand
- Pick, pack, and transfer stock accurately while adhering to delivery timescales
- Keep the back-of-house area clean, safe, and orderly
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What You’ll Bring (Ideal Candidates)
- A friendly, approachable attitude with a passion for great customer service
- Ability to remain calm, helpful, and patient during high-demand periods
- Strong organisational skills and commitment to reliability
- A can-do, proactive mindset with pride in performance and team contribution
- Eagerness to learn new skills and adapt to a busy retail environment
Why Join NEXT?
Alongside flexible contract work, you’ll enjoy perks specifically designed for our team:
✅ Unrivalled shopping discounts (after 1 week of service):
- 25% off NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria’s Secret products
- 10% off partner brands (e.g. Abercrombie) & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
✅ 60% off a working wardrobe allowance (from week 6) to restock your store clothes
✅ Exclusive benefits:
- Early VIP access to Summer Sale stock (if working during the weekend)
- Personalised deals & exclusive retailer offers via our benefits platform
- Employee Discount Shop access
- Free GP app and digital health & wellbeing support
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✅ Flexible Short-term Roles:
- Contracts of 5.5 hours/week (average hours vary), with ideal flexibility
Applying Early Recommended
We review applications continuously, so apply soon—vacancies may close when sufficient candidates are gathered.
About Us
NEXT is a FTSE 100 retail leader, the UK’s 2nd-largest fashion retailer, and the undisputed market leader in Kidwear. With over 450 stores and global online sales reaching 80+ countries, NEXT continues to innovate and expand.
Support & Accessibility
We are committed to fair recruitment and providing workplace adjustments where required for candidates. Need support? Email: careers@next.co.uk (subject: "Workplace Adjustments") or call: +44 116 479 2223 (Mon–Thurs 9am–5pm / Fri 9am–4:45pm / Sat–Sun 9am ̶¹ⁿʰⁿⁿ⁶ⁿⁿⁿⁿⁿⁿ⁴ⁿⁿ’clockⁿⁿⁿⁿⁿⁿⁿ).
Right to Work
All successful applicants must provide evidence of their right to work before employment commences. NEXT does not support Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship under this role, due to Home Office requirements on UK working status. Please verify eligibility prior to applying.
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