Reward Analyst
- Job ID
- Job ID 74754
- Team
- Team Digital & Marketing
- Location
- Location Leicester
- Contract Type
- Contract Type Perm
- Job Schedule
- Job Schedule Full time
- Salary
- Salary From £38,500
- Posting Date
- Posting Date 04/03/2026
- Apply Before
- Apply Before 18/03/2026
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Summary
The Role:
At NEXT we have a great opportunity for a Reward Analyst to join our Head Office HR team in Leicestershire. Reporting to the HR Data Manager, the Reward Analyst will play an essential role in supporting HR teams to make informed decisions around compensation and plan strategically, led by market data. You will help bring to life our reward strategy across all business areas.
This role will support the business during a period of significant legislative change. You will ensure our compensation frameworks are not only market-competitive but also fully compliant with evolving Pay Transparency regulations and Equal Pay standards. You will act as a subject matter expert, using data-driven insights to advise on all things pay and reward. This is a hybrid position working 2-3 days per week from Head Office.
What You'll Take On:
- Market Intelligence: Manage external survey provider relationships and apply 2026 market trends (CPI/RPI) to provide expert pay positioning recommendations.
- Data Modelling & Dashboards: Build real-time pay dashboards and bonus forecasting models to ensure budget alignment and ROI on total reward spend.
- Strategic Analysis: Evaluate the effectiveness of our current salary structures and incentive schemes through deep-dive analysis.
- Regulatory Leadership: Lead the data analysis for Gender Pay Gap reporting and ensure our job architecture meets evolving Equal Pay standards.
- Technical Project Lead: Serve as the technical specialist for system implementations and the roll out of integrated Total Reward Statements.
What You'll Bring:
- Technical Skill - Advanced Excel & data visualisation; ability to turn complex sets into actionable insights.
- Expertise- Deep understanding of UK compensation law and the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
- Commerciality- A "business-first" mindset that balances internal equity with cost-effectiveness.
- Communication-The ability to translate "technical reward speak" into clear advice for HR partners and stakeholders.
- Project Management- Experience managing cyclical reward events (annual reviews/bonus cycles) to strict deadlines.
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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
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Team Overview
The Digital & Marketing team brings creativity, technology, and insight together. From bold campaigns and boundary-pushing design to product innovation, digital evolution, and vital data support, these teams shape seamless experiences and drive the business forward.
Our brands
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! |
