Job Description
Join our dynamic eCommerce team as an Office Administrator on a part-time basis and embark on a journey where your skills will shine brighter than ever before! Based from our Manchester Arndale Hub.
Our eCommerce department is a very fast paced environment but prides itself in supporting each other to achieve deliverables. We are a passionate and innovative team who work hard and are true advocates of the NEXT brand and our big name partner brands!
We have some NEXT "lifers" in the team with over 30 years of combined experience from a variety of backgrounds meaning we have a real mix of inspiration brought to the table. Alongside our long standing team members, we certainly are not adverse to change and development - in fact our team is fast growing which is why we are looking for talent to join us now!
This position is a part time position, 25 hours per week, based in the office full time.
About The Role:
As an Office Administrator you will work as part of the eCommerce department, supporting the effective running of the Manchester Office by:
- Maintain office space housekeeping escalating to appropriate department e.g. facilities/maintenance/Tech/H&S
- Supporting office moves and refurbs
- Arranging department social events and activities in line with the Leicester Admin team
- Manage the ordering of department stationary and office equipment supplies
- Ensuring all office equipment is in working order
- Meeting room and catering management - booking and maintenance
- Support with external Visitors to the Manchester Hub and will cover reception type duties.
- Keep track of the desk booking system
- Security Pass Management - A unique system where passes have to be created and organised.
- Ensuring all Health & Safety processes and procedures are adhered to.
- Ensuring the Manchester Office has a constant supply of sundries.
- Ensuring First Aid book is available and all incidents are recorded correctly and submitted to Health & Safety.
- Due to the nature of the role, the role will be office based
About You:
- Minimum 2 years Office Admin/reception experience.
- Strong PC literacy - Google/G Suite.
- Self-motivated with the enthusiasm to learn and develop.
- Ability to take responsibility and be accountable.
- Attention to detail with the ability to prioritise and consistently meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to integrate at all levels.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work alone.
- Possession of a confident but helpful manner.
- The ability to maintain confidentiality at all times and in all circumstances.
- Experience of working in a fast paced environment.
About Us
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
About The Team
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Company performance based bonus
- Sharesave scheme
- On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Early VIP access to sale stock
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Free on-site parking
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
- Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
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 headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
