PA - Kidswear - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

We are looking for a PA to join our passionate and creative Childrenswear team at our Enderby Head Office.

Next is the biggest fashion and lifestyle retailer within the UK & Europe’s largest online clothing retailer. There are over 500 stores in the UK, representing 8.3million square feet of retail space. We have around 45,000 employees. We have 8 million customers on the website selling in 72 countries selecting from 280 million products which are sold by us each year. Our brand is highly trusted. Everything we do represents genuine value for money.

Childrenswear
Our Childrenswear team are a very friendly and welcoming bunch, they are a passionate and creative group who work hard and are true advocates of the NEXT brand! This role will be joining a very busy team at our Leicester head office. Organising travel & events, diary management, minute taking & even financials/budget management to name a few of the exciting tasks in this role.

Your role
The responsibilities for this role include a variety of tasks across different areas. For manager support, duties involve managing the diaries for three managers, both for internal and external meetings. This also includes processing their expenses and managing invoices by approving them on behalf of the managers. Additionally, assistance with UK and overseas travel arrangements is required, as well as organizing onsite and offsite meetings, along with department away days.

In terms of department administration, responsibilities include managing meeting room calendars, ensuring meeting rooms are kept clean and all equipment is functioning properly. Ordering stationery, equipment, and consumables when necessary is part of the role, as well as coordinating parcel collection and pick-up services. The role also oversees general housekeeping of the office space, acts as the first point of contact for new starters at the London office, and serves as the contact point for Facilities and IT issues, including equipment problems. Furthermore, the position involves assisting with social engagement activities within the office and actively encouraging team participation.

About you
The ideal candidate for this role should be highly organized, with strong PC skills and the ability to communicate clearly and confidently. They must demonstrate high levels of confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy, especially when working with senior managers and directors. Experience at this level is essential. Additionally, the candidate should be able to thrive under pressure and perform well in a fast-paced environment.

Your benefits
We’ll discuss more of what you’ll get when you work for Next at interview, but here’s an overview of what you can expect:

Profit–related bonus
23 days holiday and the opportunity to buy more
Contributions into a pension scheme
Life assurance
Sharesave scheme, which allows you to invest in Next and claim your share of our success
A fantastic restaurant, coffees shops and juice bar
Staff shop
Free parking on-site, including car sharing
Free company bus service to and from Leicester city centre and other areas
25% staff discount on most Next products – either in our stores or delivered directly to your desk
On-site nursery (salary sacrifice scheme) in Leicester
National and local discounts on goods and services
A digital GP healthcare service

Sponsorship
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information please see: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa