Data Analyst - Product Operations

Data Analyst
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Product Operations
£30,000 - £42,000
Enderby, Head Office

Next is the biggest fashion and lifestyle retailer within the UK & Europe’s largest online clothing retailer. 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.

Product Operations is a team that thrives on a challenge, no two days tend to be the same. We’re looking for talented individuals who love to solve problems, analyse data and find better ways of doing things to drive real business value. We play a crucial role at the heart of Next operations and work on exciting projects at the forefront of strategic vision for a retail business at the top of its game.

The mission statement: “We enable our people and partners to achieve their full potential."
Learn more about Product Operations here.


Your role
In this role, you’ll be responsible for identifying and acquiring the necessary data to complete tasks, locating the sources of data, and building reports based on this data. Additionally, playing a crucial role in interpreting the data to improve processes across the business..

A focus on this position is to drive performance within our Third Party business, with the aim of enhancing the customer journey and ultimately increasing sales. Additionally, the role will involve driving team efficiencies in data and process, enabling the teams to allocate more time and resources to larger projects. Collaboration with your team, the wider product operations team, and external departments will be essential in developing effective strategies to improve overall performance. This role is ideal for someone proactive about data-driven decision-making.

As a team we collaborate extensively with multiple teams within the Next business and with over 300 of Next suppliers.


About you
You're a skilled data analyst with a strong eye for detail and a passion for problem-solving. With a proven background in data analysis within a retail environment, you’re proficient in tools like Power BI, SQL, and ideally, Databricks. You’re comfortable taking ownership of a fast-paced, varied workload, using your technical expertise to produce and optimise insights that drive impactful decisions.

In addition to your technical skills, you’re highly capable in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, enabling you to quickly identify discrepancies and develop actionable solutions. Your strong planning and organisational abilities allow you to adapt seamlessly to changing business needs, and your positive, flexible approach means you bring energy and precision to each task.

This role is perfect for someone who wants to take the lead and shape it as they see fit. You’re someone who can spot inefficiencies, identify errors in processes, and propose solutions to streamline workflows for better, long-term results.

But it's not just about numbers and algorithms for you. You're a true people person, relishing the art of relationship building. Whether it's forging connections with internal teams, external stakeholders, or your peers, you excel at fostering collaborative environments where ideas flourish.

You will be based from the head office in Enderby and will need to be in the office 3-4 days a week.


About the team
You'll be joining a dynamic team with a real passion for what they do. Our team of long-standing members, with some having over 20 years of experience, is looking for some fresh talent bringing new perspectives to deliver better working practices for the team and the wider business.. As part of our ongoing evolution, we’ve just moved into a brand-new office space at head office—making this a particularly exciting time to come on board!

The office environment is incredibly supportive and collaborative, and we’re committed to helping everyone feel they can do their best work. Whether you're learning from our most experienced team members or sharing fresh ideas, you’ll find a welcoming space where your contributions are valued.


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
• A fantastic restaurant, coffees shops  and juice bar
• On-site nursery (salary sacrifice scheme) in Leicester
• 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
• 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.