Recruitment Coordinator - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Job ID
Job ID 74470
Team
Team Business Operations
Location
Location Leicester
Salary
Salary £26,000 - £32,000
Posting Date
Posting Date 16/06/2026
Apply Before
Apply Before 30/06/2026
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Summary

Working Pattern: Typically 5 days in the office, with core hours flexible between 8am-6pm.

The Role
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 part of 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 the best 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!

What You’ll Take On
Your day-to-day will be fast-paced and varied. You will:

Coordinate & Schedule: Manage diary coordination, scheduling interviews (virtual and in-person) across multiple departments.

Candidate Experience: Act as the main point of contact for candidates, guiding them through the interview process, answering queries, and ensuring a 5-star experience from application to offer.

System Management: Maintain and update our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring data integrity, uploading candidate details, and moving applicants through the pipeline.

Adverts: Collaborate closely with Recruiters to craft compelling job adverts and post them across various internal and external job boards and social media platforms.

Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with Hiring Managers, keeping them informed of interview schedules and feedback timelines.

Reporting & Compliance: Keep recruitment reports, trackers, and spreadsheets up to date. Assist with right-to-work checks and compliance documentation during the offer stage.

What You’ll Bring
If you're a natural planner with exceptional organisational skills and a passion for delivering 5 star customer service, then we want you on our team! Bring your admin expertise to the forefront and thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day presents new challenges and opportunities to shine.

If you're 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.

At NEXT, we believe the best work happens when there are no barriers to collaboration. That’s why we are a Google-powered workspace. From your very first day, you’ll be using the full Google Workspace suite; Docs, Drive, and Meet, to stay connected and move fast.

If your previous experience is rooted in other software suites, don’t worry! We’ll point you to a digital Google toolkit the moment you join, packed with handy guides and insider tips to help you transition smoothly and hit the ground running.

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Benefits

  • 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.

What's Next?

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