You know Next, but did you know we're a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We're the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we're the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it's now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we've gone global!
Tech Team Leader (HR Domain)
- Job ID
- Job ID 77423
- Team
- Team Tech
- Location
- Location Leicester
- Contract Type
- Contract Type Perm
- Job Schedule
- Job Schedule Full time
- Salary
- Salary From £55,814
- Posting Date
- Posting Date 17/09/2026
- Apply Before
- Apply Before 01/10/2026
Summary
Please note: This role is full time office based (5 days a week, occasional hybrid)
We're looking for a Team Leader to join our HR Technology team, based from the NEXT Head Office in Enderby, Leicestershire!
The Role:
As a Team Leader in our HR Technology team, you will lead and empower a dedicated team within our 1st and 2nd line support functions to drive technical excellence and support key operational projects. Working closely with Product Development Managers and Test Managers, you will play a pivotal role in shaping team performance, managing day-to-day project delivery, and championing the ongoing development of your team members. You will directly manage up to 10 UK-based colleagues with potential indirect oversight of offshore resource. We support your success with a structured onboarding process and clear development pathways.
What You’ll Take On:
- Guide and develop your team: Conduct regular 1-to-1s and performance appraisals, creating a clear learning environment for up to 10 UK-based colleagues, alongside potential indirect oversight of offshore resources.
- Manage project workflows: Coordinate resources, resolve operational challenges, and maintain clear alignment between technical teams and key business stakeholders.
- Step up during critical moments: Act as an escalation point for support and major operational events, stepping in for senior management when required.
- Uphold quality standards: Maintain thorough documentation across incident management, change records, problem records, and P1 incident handling.
- Build future talent: Partner with our recruitment teams to attract, interview, and onboard technical talent into the business.
What You’ll Bring:
- Technical leadership background: Proven experience leading technical colleagues across software development or support.
- Commitment to mentorship: Strong coaching skills with a genuine interest in growing the technical strengths of your team.
- Clear communication: Confidence in building trust and collaborating across cross-functional teams and senior leaders.
- Agile and DevOps expertise: A practical understanding of Agile frameworks and modern DevOps principles.
- Technical knowledge: such as C#/.NET, SQL, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow
- Operational focus: Strong problem-solving capabilities in fast-paced environments, paired with a drive to stay current with emerging industry practices.
Discover your next step and help us take on the future of HR systems.
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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 [email protected] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
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Team Overview
We are a global tech innovator and a software house inside a retailer. Our platforms power online journeys, store systems, and automated warehouses. Be part of a team that owns end-to-end delivery, shipping often, owning outcomes and keeping our customers moving.
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.
