Recruitment Coordinator

NEXT Retail Ltd.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retail company is seeking a Recruitment Coordinator on a 12-month fixed term contract in Leicester. This role is pivotal in managing recruitment operations, enhancing the candidate experience through strong administrative support, and collaborating with recruiters to attract top talent. If you excel in organization and customer service, this fast-paced environment offers opportunities for professional growth and contribution to the recruitment journey.

Benefits

25% off most NEXT products

Company performance based bonus

On-site Nursery

10% off partner brands

Early VIP access to sales

Staff Shop discounts

On-site restaurants

Access to digital GP services

Free on-site parking

Financial wellbeing support

Apprenticeship opportunities

Direct to work discount

Support Networks

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational skills are crucial to manage the recruitment process effectively.
• Must have a strong inclination towards customer service, providing a positive candidate experience.
• Prior administrative experience helps in performing the role's tasks proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support recruiters by managing communications with applicants and keeping reports updated.
• Craft compelling job adverts that attract top talent.
• Ensure all recruitment-related data is organized and easily accessible.

Skills

Organizational skills

Excellent customer service

Administrative expertise

Job description

Overview

Recruitment Coordinator - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Location Leicester • Posting Date 06/02/2026 • Apply Before 20/02/2026

Typically 5 days in office, with flexible hours between 8am-6pm.

We're on the lookout for a Recruitment Coordinator to join our energetic Product HR team on a fixed term contract.

In this role, you'll be the backbone of our recruitment operations, providing top-notch administrative support and delivering a seamless, candidate-focused experience by supporting the Recruiters.

Our Recruitment team is dedicated to uncovering top-tier talent for a diverse range of Product roles, including Merchandising, Fabric and Garment Technology, Buying, and Design. Join us in connecting the right talent with the right opportunities!

In this role, you\'ll collaborate closely with recruiters to craft compelling job adverts, manage communication with applicants, arrange interviews, and keep reports up to date. You\'ll be the gatekeeper of information, ensuring all recruitment-related data is organised and accessible.

About You

If you\'re a natural planner with exceptional organisational skills and a passion for delivering top-notch customer service, then we want you on our team! Bring your admin expertise to the forefront and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where every day presents new challenges and opportunities to shine.

If you\'re eager to be part of a fast-paced environment, dedicated to excellence and driven by connecting the right talent with the right opportunities, then this is the perfect role for you. Join us and let\'s embark on your recruitment journey!

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 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.

Benefits

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance based bonus
• 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 [e-mail] (please include \"Workplace Adjustments\" in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

What\'s Next?

Show us what you can do. Submit your application online and our recruitment team will take a first look at your experience and strengths.

Inform

Let’s talk. We will get in touch for an initial conversation by phone or video to learn more about you and share what the team is looking for.

Review

If you are invited to an interview, you may be asked to present an interview task or portfolio and talk through your experience in a competency based interview. It is also your chance to ask questions and get to know us.

Offer

If it’s the right match, our recruitment team will be in touch with a job offer and next steps. This is where your journey with NEXT begins.

Team Overview

Business Operations connects people, product and process. These teams make everyday work easier for stores, warehouses and offices so customers get a seamless experience.

You’ve probably heard of NEXT, but did you know about our portfolio? Every brand in our offering brings a distinct story, attitude and community. Spanning contemporary lifestyle brands, established high street names and timeless collections, together they showcase the vibrancy of today’s retail world.

About NEXT

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!

Challenges. Opportunities. The future. Let’s take it on at NEXT.