Compliance Coordinator

About us

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 Kids wear 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!

Your role

Join NEXT as a Compliance Coordinator and play a key role in safeguarding the integrity of our supplier and customer network. We\’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to oversee the KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) processes for over 5,000 suppliers and customers.

Based within Finance Operations, this business-critical role supports a team of six and works closely with Compliance, Legal, and Business Directors. You\’ll manage end-to-end compliance processes, applying strong due diligence and enhanced due diligence (EDD) to assess suppliers from an AML and fraud risk perspective. You\’ll continuously improve monitoring practices to stay ahead of emerging risks. Strong judgement, data skills, and collaboration are essential, especially as we transition to a new ERP system.

Join us in shaping secure and efficient operations across Retail, Online, and Total Platform Partners.

What you will be doing:

• Manage and coordinate all KYC and AML-related steps for supplier onboarding or changes, ensuring timely and accurate completion across all stakeholders.
• Conduct in-depth due diligence and EDD reviews, escalating issues where necessary and applying sound judgement.
• Monitor and assess ongoing risk across our supplier and customer base, enhancing business-as-usual (BAU) processes to address emerging compliance threats.
• Use data and analytics platforms to streamline risk oversight and strengthen decision-making.
• Support the team through the implementation of a new ERP system and contribute to process development during this transition.

About you

• Highly organised, analytical thinker with strong communication skills and a calm, professional approach.
• You\’ll enjoy working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where you can make a real impact.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and reasoning abilities.
• Proven organisational and time management skills.
• Comfortable working across multiple stakeholders, including senior management.
• Logical, methodical problem-solver with a collaborative mindset.
• Adaptable and resilient with the ability to manage changing priorities.

Experience

• Experience in supplier due diligence and onboarding processes.
• Working knowledge of AML and KYC compliance within a regulated environment (ideally financial services).
• Studying towards a certified compliance qualification (desirable but not essential).

This is an office-based role.

Benefits

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria\’s Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance based bonus
• Share save 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 in store, 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.

Apply Before:12/07/2025

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.