Join our team as a Customer Service Expert in the Collections Department!

Are you an excellent communicator with a positive mindset, a drive to help others, and the ability to perform well under pressure. If so, this is the position for you!

Salary: Starting at £12.76, increasing up to £15.04 once fully competent, plus an additional £1 for weekend shifts and a quarterly bonus.

Shifts:

Shift 1: Sunday 8am-3pm, Monday & Friday 8am-6pm, Tuesday 10.30am-9pm

Shift 2: Saturday 8.30am-5pm, Tuesday - Friday 2pm-9pm

Shift 3:Sunday 8am-3pm, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 2pm-9pm & Friday 12.30pm-9pm x2

Shift 4: Saturday 8am-5pm, Monday & Friday 8am-6pm, Tuesday 12pm-9pm

Shift 5:Saturday 8.30am-5pm, Monday & Friday 8am-6pm, Tuesday 12pm-9pm

Location: Onsite, based at our brand new contact centre - Radar Road, Leicester, LE3 1UF with the opportunity to apply to work from home, in line with our working from policy after a minimum of 6-9 months service (eligibility criteria applies).

Start date: 7th July 2025

Training: 7th July - 25th July. Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm . You must be able to commit to the full training period to be considered for the role and training will be held offsite at Regus House (LE19 1SY).

Overview

At the heart of our Collections Department, you'll be the approachable, supportive voice helping customers who are facing financial challenges. You'll engage with customers regarding issues with their credit accounts, address any queries they may have, and play a crucial role in negotiating a resolution.

Without the pressure of sales targets, you’ll be able to focus on what truly counts—delivering outstanding customer service! Answering inbound calls, you'll be the ear that listens to customers' financial struggles, and the voice that guides them through it. Your success will be reflected in the satisfaction you bring to every customer interaction.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

  • Team Spirit: Work alongside a cross skilled team of 10-15 colleagues, with a supportive team and management. We’re not just coworkers—we’re family.
  • Outstanding Workplace: Our state-of-the-art, 'Best-in-Class' contact centre is designed to inspire. Enjoy inviting break areas, with a scope for a modern on-site restaurant
  • Growth Opportunities: Coaching rooms and a dedicated learning and development hub ensure you’re always supported in reaching your potential.
  • Warm, Welcoming Culture: Join a great culture with self-development opportunities and recognition awards.

About the Role:

Occasionally, our customers may face challenges making payments on their credit accounts due to factors like health issues, job loss, or other personal difficulties.

As a member of our Collections Team, you'll play a key role in offering support and assistance to our customers in their time of need. You’ll get to grips with customer’s financial situations, figuring out their budget and helping them understand what payments are affordable for them.

With empathy and excellent communication skills, you'll deliver outstanding customer service, guiding them through the next steps or connecting them to additional resources. Each customer will have unique circumstances, so you'll tailor your approach to find the best solution for their individual situation

What We’re Looking For:

  • An excellent communicator with an analytical mindset.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • A natural problem solver, committed to achieving the best outcomes for our customers.
  • A confident decision-maker, with a strong sense of accountability.
  • Resilience and able to handle the sensitive challenges that come with the role
  • Proficient in literacy, numeracy, and PC skills (Excel), with a quick learning ability.

Training & Support:

You’ll receive comprehensive paid training on our systems and processes, ensuring you’re fully equipped to succeed in this role and provide top-notch support to our global customers.

Benefits:

  • Full training and exciting opportunities for further career progression
  • Potential overtime to boost your salary
  • 25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy & Victoria's Secret products
  • Company performance based bonus
  • Fantastic NEXT Sharesave scheme
  • 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
  • Early VIP access to sale stock
  • Access to fantastic discounts at NEXT Staff Shops
  • Canteen with great food at amazing prices
  • Access a 24/7 digital GP and other free health and well-being services
  • Free on-site parking

What's Next?

Press the apply button now to start your application. Once you have applied for the job, we will initially consider your skills and experience based on your CV and application. If you match our criteria we will be in touch regarding the next steps.

All successful applicants will be subject to criminal & credit checks in line with our Reference Policy. In order to apply for this position you must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in 6 months.

In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This role is not one we would typically consider for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route due to, for example, the relevant Home Office requirements on skills level, not being met. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship.

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!

  • 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.
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