HR Business Partner - Market Harborough
Next
Leicester,
Leicester,
United Kingdom
Human Resources
Job posted on March 27, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description
HR Business Partner
Let’s Take it On
Product HR Team
£45,000 - £55,000 (depending On Experience)
Market Harborough, Leicestershire
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.
We’re searching for an experienced and passionate HR Business Partner to work with our Product departments, including the creative teams of Buying, Merchandising, Design, and Technology. This is your chance to truly make an impact and be part of an exciting journey, helping shape the growth and success of our vibrant, innovative teams.
Your role
As a partner to our Product departments, including Brands & Licensing, Franchise, Joules, and our Sourcing division, you’ll collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to craft tailored HR support that meet the unique needs of each area. This is not just an HR role – it’s an opportunity to be a catalyst for success, creativity, and innovation in a dynamic and ever-evolving industry.
Your key responsibilities will include:
This is not just a desk job. Based from our Market Harborough office, but will cover work across our Head Office sites in London (minimum 3 times a month) and Enderby (minimum 2 times a month). Spending time with our teams and experiencing the heartbeat of our creative work. Flexibility and travel are key as you partner with colleagues across locations.
You’ll work closely with the Product HR Manager, leveraging their expertise while bringing your unique perspective to the team.
About You
We’re looking for someone with the passion, skills, and drive to make a real difference who stays informed about the latest developments in the fashion industry, understands how consumer preferences evolve, and has a keen eye for identifying emerging trends. Engagement with the world of fashion should translate into an appreciation for product design, branding, and the broader style landscape, ensuring an authentic connection to our creative direction:
Your team
The team is highly supportive, welcoming, and committed to creating a positive and collaborative work 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:
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 .
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 headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
We encourage early applications for our roles, as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position, this advert may close earlier than planned.
APPLY NOW
HR Business Partner
Let’s Take it On
Product HR Team
£45,000 - £55,000 (depending On Experience)
Market Harborough, Leicestershire
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.
We’re searching for an experienced and passionate HR Business Partner to work with our Product departments, including the creative teams of Buying, Merchandising, Design, and Technology. This is your chance to truly make an impact and be part of an exciting journey, helping shape the growth and success of our vibrant, innovative teams.
Your role
As a partner to our Product departments, including Brands & Licensing, Franchise, Joules, and our Sourcing division, you’ll collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to craft tailored HR support that meet the unique needs of each area. This is not just an HR role – it’s an opportunity to be a catalyst for success, creativity, and innovation in a dynamic and ever-evolving industry.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Acting as a trusted advisor to senior managers, delivering expert HR support that drives performance and engagement.
- Shaping the future by designing and implementing employee engagement initiatives, using data and creativity to inspire change.
- Using data and insights to influence decisions and enhance the employee experience. Examples include: Survey tools, Oracle, Clear Review and Thrive.
- Taking ownership of performance and development plans for key roles, ensuring our creative talent thrives.
- Supporting the HR team and managers with complex employee relations matters, offering strategic and practical solutions.
- Driving succession planning and employee development, ensuring our teams have the skills and opportunities to flourish.
- Delivering workshops and resources to empower managers with exceptional people skills. Examples include: Mental Health first Aid Awareness, Performance Management.
This is not just a desk job. Based from our Market Harborough office, but will cover work across our Head Office sites in London (minimum 3 times a month) and Enderby (minimum 2 times a month). Spending time with our teams and experiencing the heartbeat of our creative work. Flexibility and travel are key as you partner with colleagues across locations.
You’ll work closely with the Product HR Manager, leveraging their expertise while bringing your unique perspective to the team.
About You
We’re looking for someone with the passion, skills, and drive to make a real difference who stays informed about the latest developments in the fashion industry, understands how consumer preferences evolve, and has a keen eye for identifying emerging trends. Engagement with the world of fashion should translate into an appreciation for product design, branding, and the broader style landscape, ensuring an authentic connection to our creative direction:
- Proven ability to build trusted partnerships with internal customers at all levels.
- A coaching mindset, offering constructive feedback to help senior leaders grow.
- Collaboration at your core, working as part of a close-knit HR team and wider business.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a focus on root cause analysis and innovative solutions.
- A curious, data-driven approach, always looking to improve the employee journey.
- An adaptable, commercial mindset, ready to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- The ability to present confidently to diverse audiences, demonstrating strong facilitation skills and delivering engaging, impactful presentations.
- A genuine passion for creative industries and a deep understanding of what makes them tick.
- An interest in all things shopping is a plus, particularly if it reflects a genuine enthusiasm for fashion products, style, and current trends.
- Confidence to take initiative, think outside the box, and embrace challenges.
Your team
The team is highly supportive, welcoming, and committed to creating a positive and collaborative work 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
- 25 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
- Free parking on-site
- 25% staff discount on most Next products – either in our stores or delivered directly to your desk
- 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 .
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 headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
We encourage early applications for our roles, as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position, this advert may close earlier than planned.