Life at Next

The Life at NEXT podcast bringing you all the inside knowledge and people focused stories about working at NEXT, one of the biggest retailers in the World. Get ready to look behind the curtain and hear from the people who are constantly evolving a brand that has traditionally been a high street retailer but is now a Ecomm and Distribution powerhose. Real people with real stories all with their Life at NEXT.

Life at Next is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 150 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Life at Next, a business show with 150 episodes published.

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  Episode #151

  Opening Our Anchor Store at Bluewater

  Sep 30, 202640 min

  Discover the story behind the opening of our anchor store at Bluewater. In this special episode, we explore the scale, logistics, and cross functional effort required to process 80,000 units of stock and open this expansive retail space in just three weeks. From a decade long journey securing the location to introducing exclusive brand offerings like Seraphine, Rocket St. George, and Cath Kidson, we look at how design innovations from our Thurrock store shaped this destination space. We also celebrate our collaborative culture and career longevity, highlighting team members who have built their careers with us over decades, including Menswear Lead Gary as he approaches his 50 year service milestone. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to stay updated with our latest episodes! Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team → https://shorturl.at/qbbyIFollow us!Instagram: @lifeatnext TikTok: @lifeatnext Facebook: @lifeatnext LinkedIn: ‪@lifeatnext‬ #LetsTakeItOn

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  Episode #150

  E150: How Brands Works with UK Charities

  Sep 23, 202627 min

  Discover how the Charities department at NEXT collaborates with organiSations across the UK to deliver real community impact. In this episode, our guest, Livvi, shares how her dual role spans product collaborations and coordinating gifts in kind. Learn how menswear, childrenswear, home, and womenswear teams design items where 100% of profits go directly to charity partners, alongside how unsold stock is redirected to schools, shelters, and Women's Aid organisations. We also discuss raffle prize requests, partnerships with hospices like LOROS, and how all donation data is tracked for our annual Corporate Social Responsibility reporting. Explore community initiatives and careers at NEXT.Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to stay updated with our latest episodes! Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team → https://shorturl.at/XOUoMFollow us!Instagram: @lifeatnext TikTok: @lifeatnext Facebook: @lifeatnext LinkedIn: ‪@lifeatnext‬ #LetsTakeItOn

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  Episode #90

  How AI Is Transforming Software Engineering

  Sep 16, 202632 min

  Discover how software engineering teams at NEXT use an AI first approach to build backbone retail systems.In this episode, we sit down with developer, Nabin, from our product technology team to explore how tools like GitHub Copilot, Google Gemini, and NotebookLM are used to create rapid interactive prototypes and reduce administrative tasks. We also discuss the journey of relocating from Kerala to Leicester, adapting to a new city, and how participating in our Sports and Social community helped build lasting connections across departments.

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  Episode #148

  E148: A New Start At 37

  Sep 9, 202631 min

  Discover how taking risks, embracing change and stepping out of your comfort zone can build a fulfilling 24 year career at NEXT. In this episode, Assistant Operations Manager Tracy shares her 24 year journey within NEXT. From her early days in customer service and credit to training as a fitness instructor at 37, Tracy discusses the power of continuous learning, stepping out of your comfort zone and supporting your team. Learn how transferable skills, strong workplace culture and being brave can help you thrive in your career. 0:00 Embracing New Challenges 0:45 Welcome and Assistant Operations Manager Role 1:09 Tracy’s 24 Year Journey at NEXT 2:16 Customer Service Training and Personal Growth 4:12 Moving Departments and Taking on New Roles 6:10 Becoming a Fitness Instructor at 37 8:50 Bringing Fitness Lessons into Leadership 13:46 Managing Peers and Team Dynamics 18:26 The Supportive Culture at NEXT 22:37 Being Brave and Office Culture 29:06 Advice for Joining the NEXT Team Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to stay updated with our latest episodes! Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team → https://shorturl.at/c1lyB Follow us! Instagram: @lifeatnext TikTok: @lifeatnext Facebook: @lifeatnext LinkedIn: ‪@lifeatnext‬ #LetsTakeItOn

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  Episode #147

  E147: The Truth About Finance

  Sep 2, 202631 min

  Explore Finance at NEXT: From Data to Decision Making Discover how finance at NEXT drives strategic decisions, data modeling, and commercial value across our business. In this episode, we dive into our collaborative culture, where teamwork and support take center stage. In this video, we cover: The Four Pillars: Understanding Commercial, Operations, Total Platform, and Group finance. The Power of Storytelling: How we use data to craft narratives for stakeholders. Culture & Flexibility: Navigating post-pandemic autonomy and a modern workplace. Careers & Placements: Essential advice for students applying to our graduate schemes. Key Career Tip: We "recruit for attitude" because technical skills can be trained. Learn how to highlight your unique selling points and bring a growth mindset to your application. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction to Finance at NEXT 1:30 - The Collaborative Culture 3:45 - The Four Main Pillars of Finance 6:20 - Storytelling Through Data 8:50 - Life After the Pandemic: Flexibility & Autonomy 11:15 - Advice for Placement & Graduate Applicants Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to receive updates on everything Life at NEXT! Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team https://shorturl.at/V2hvU Follow us!Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeatnextTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeatnextFacebook: www.facebook.com/lifeatnextLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext #LifeAtNEXT #LetsTakeItOn

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