Customer Service Advisor (Enquiries) at Next Plc

Blaby, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

12.39

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Resilience, Positive Mindset, Ownership, Problem Solving, System Navigation, Digital Tools Proficiency, Customer Service, Call Handling, Email Management, Live Webchat, Billing Query Resolution, Parcel Tracking, Return Management, Team Collaboration

Industry

Description

Shifts Shift 1: Sunday-Wednesday (Sunday 9am-5pm, Monday-Wednesday 8am-6pm) Shift 2: Wednesday-Saturday (Wednesday-Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday 9am-5pm) Shift 3: Monday-Friday 1pm-9pm Start date: 13th April 2026 (3 weeks full time paid training Mon-Fri 9am-5pm from 13th April-1st May The role At NEXT, we believe in the power of a great conversation. We are looking for purposeful, positive individuals to join our team in Leicester and help us deliver a service that is both helpful and personable. Our Customer Service Advisors are the voice of NEXT. Whether you are handling a call, an email, or a live webchat, your goal is to take ownership of every query from start to finish. You will help our customers with a variety of needs, from tracking parcels to resolving billing queries, ensuring every person you speak with feels valued and heard. What you'll take on At NEXT, our Enquiries team is all about finding solutions and providing a helpful, human experience. In this role, you will: * Be the voice of NEXT: Communicate directly with our customers through calls, emails, and live webchats to resolve their queries. * Take ownership: Handle a variety of tasks from start to finish, including managing billing issues, tracking returns, and assisting with faulty goods. * Use your expertise: Navigate our internal systems and digital tools to find the right information and provide accurate updates. * Deliver purposeful service: Tailor every conversation to the individual customer, ensuring you provide the best possible options and a positive outcome. * Build your resilience: Use a calm and professional approach to handle more complex or challenging conversations with confidence. What you'll bring We don't expect you to have previous call centre experience. We value the transferable skills you bring from retail, hospitality, or care. What matters most is your ability to communicate with clarity, stay resilient during challenging conversations, and move forward with a positive mindset. To succeed in this role, you will need to approach every query with a positive mindset and the conviction to find the right solution, staying resilient and focused during busy periods. Working collaboratively is key, so you should enjoy sharing knowledge and supporting your colleagues to help the whole team succeed. As you will be using various digital platforms, feeling comfortable with technology is important to provide a seamless service. Ultimately, we are looking for people who take ownership of their work and believe in their ability to see every customer journey through to a successful end. Our benefits We believe that being part of NEXT should be rewarding in more than one way. When you join our Enquiries team, you can access a range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle and your future. This includes a generous staff discount on most NEXT products, as well as a selection of partner brands, which you can use both in-store and through our Online site. You will also have the opportunity to join our pension scheme and participate in our sharesave programme, allowing you to share in the success of the business. From wellbeing support to exclusive discounts, we ensure our colleagues feel valued for the purposeful work they do every day. Please note: The shifts currently advertised are accurate. As our recruitment progresses, we may need to make adjustments to the shifts advertised. We will keep you informed of any updates throughout the process. All successful applicants will be subject to criminal & credit checks in line with our Reference Policy. In order to apply for this position you must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in 6 months. In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This role is not one we would typically consider for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route due to, for example, the relevant Home Office requirements on skills level, not being met. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship. 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! * 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT) * Quarterly bonuses * Free parking on Next authorised sites * Early VIP access to sale stock * Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops * 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty * Restaurants with great food at amazing prices * Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform * Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services * Sharesave scheme * Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing * 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 nextonline_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0333 777 8166 and leave a voicemail.

Responsibilities

Customer Service Advisors act as the voice of NEXT, communicating with customers via calls, emails, and live webchats to resolve various queries from start to finish. Responsibilities include taking ownership of issues such as tracking parcels, resolving billing problems, and handling returns, while ensuring customers feel valued.