Customer Service Advisor (Credit, Collections and Accounts Investigation)

Location: Radar Road, Leicester - LE3 1UF

Rate of pay: £13.29 per hour (plus £1 per hour weekend premium)

Rewards:Performance-related bonus, paid quarterly and the potential to rise to £15.04 per hour once fully multi skilled and competent.

Start date: 7th September 2026

*Shifts: (All shifts are 24 hours per week)

Shift 1: Thursday 2pm - 9pm, Friday 9am - 4pm & Saturday 8am - 6.30pm

Shift 2: Monday 8am - 3pm, Friday 2pm - 9pm & Saturday 8.30am - 7pm

Shift 3: Monday 2pm - 9pm, Thursday 2pm - 9pm & Sunday 9am - 7pm

*Please note: The shifts advertised are accurate at this time. However, as the recruitment process moves forward, there may be adjustments. We’ll keep you updated on any changes along the way.

Training: Starting Monday 7th September - 25th September 2026 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)

Then coaching with an experienced advisor for up to 3 weeks - Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm until 16th October 2026

You must be able to commit to the full training period to be considered for the role.

Peak periods: During our peak trading periods you’ll also be required to work an additional 6 hour shift per week, for up to 20 weeks of the year.

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The role

Support customers, solve challenges, make an impact.

At NEXT, we are constantly evolving and pushing boundaries on a global scale. We are looking for proactive individuals to join our new Contact Centre in Leicester. As part of our Credit, Collections and Accounts Investigation Team (CCAIT), you will play a vital role in delivering practical solutions and support to our customers.

Working in our new Contact Centre means taking ownership of a wide range of customer needs every day. You’ll manage calls, emails, WhatsApp messages, and live chats, providing responsive and professional support across multiple channels. By working closely with customers to understand their individual circumstances, you’ll deliver clear, practical guidance on credit and account queries.

This is a fast-paced environment where you will take full responsibility for your workload. By investigating discrepancies and staying solution-focused, you will provide a proactive service that builds trust.

As this role is regulated by the FCA, you will follow clear processes to ensure fair outcomes and maintain the high standards of integrity our customers rely on.

Starting in Credit is the first step in developing a broad range of skills. With the right support in place, you will become multi-skilled across Accounts Investigation and Collections. We believe in growing our expertise together and providing the tools you need to progress

You’d be a great fit if you are ready to take on new challenges and help the team succeed.

What you will take on:

• Ownership of the customer journey: You will work directly with customers to understand their unique financial situations.
• Meaningful problem solving: You’ll use your judgement to provide guidance across credit, collections, and account issues.
• Professional integrity: You’ll follow clear processes to ensure every customer receives a fair outcome and a service they can rely on.
• Personal and professional growth: You will take on a path of continuous learning.

What you’ll bring:

We are all human, and we know you are at your best when you are being yourself. We value colleagues who bring the following to our team:

• Real and honest communication: You’ll build trust with our customers through genuine, clear, and consistent communication.
• Analytical thinking: You use a natural approach to problem-solving and have a strong focus on detail.
• Confident decision-making: You’ll be ready to take on new challenges and make informed choices.
• Resilience and empathy: You’ll remain composed and supportive, especially when helping people through difficult times.

Please note that we are aware of fraudulent recruitment adverts on some third party sites. NEXT does not request or require any payment at any stage of the recruitment process

Benefits

• 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.