Location: Elmsall Way
Shift Pattern: Monday - Thursday 08:00-16:30 & Friday 08:00-16:00
Comprehensive Bonus And Benefits
Joining our vital Warehouse & Distribution Loss Prevention Department, you will play a central role in protecting our wider supply chain, online platforms, and operations across the UK and Ireland. As our department advances its data‑led focus, your core purpose will be to extract and transform information from internal systems and Databricks into clear, exception‑based reports that actively prevent theft, fraud, and business loss. Working alongside our Process & Investigations Manager, external law enforcement, and key cross‑functional teams, you will make a measurable difference by turning raw stock loss metrics into actionable operational protections. From day one, NEXT will support your development with comprehensive training on our internal tools and loss prevention data systems, giving you everything you need to lead from the front, drive continuous procedural improvements, and step up to support and deputise for our Investigations Manager when required.
Job Description
Salary starting: £40,100 - £19.49 per hour
What you’ll Take on:
- Sourced from Databricks tables, you will design, build, and maintain high‑performing loss prevention datastreams for NDL to create actionable exception‑based reports.
- Analyse complex warehouse stock loss datasets across the entire logistics arena—including total platform, international and domestic brands, and online outbound and inbound customer orders & claims—to identify gaps and understand underlying risks.
- Utilise data‑mining techniques to spot links in criminal activity and behaviour, assisting in the successful apprehension and prosecution of offenders.
- Collaborate closely with Law Enforcement agencies, producing court‑quality reports and statements that serve as robust evidence in criminal proceedings.
- Provide comprehensive analytical support directly to the Head of NDL Loss Prevention to drive data‑led decision‑making.
- Act as a senior point of contact across the wider business, impact‑assessing procedural changes and communicating updates to relevant teams in a timely manner.
- Deputise for the Investigations Manager when required, taking on line responsibility for the investigations team and contributing to Senior Manager meetings, director briefings, and cross business forums.
- Formulate and share clear recommendations to develop, improve, and maintain existing theft and fraud prevention controls, systems, and operational strategies.
What you’ll bring:
You will be an excellent communicator and relationship builder, able to work with people at all levels within the business, be proactive in your approach and possess strong analytical skills. You will have strong technology and computer skills, with proficiency in G‑Suite, SQL and Databricks/PowerBI to report and analyse information. Previous experience in a Loss Prevention role is preferred, while analytical experience or background knowledge of fast‑paced, high‑volume logistics operations is highly advantageous. You will have a flexible approach to working hours and successfully complete a DBS application.
Please note
This role is subject to DBS and credit checks. For comprehensive information regarding spent and unspent convictions, visit the official government website: https://www.gov.uk/tell-employer-or-college-about-criminal-record.
About Us
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!
About The Team
- Sharesave scheme
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (when purchased through NEXT)
- Generous bonus scheme for many roles
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Free on‑site parking
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
- Financial Wellbeing – Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship – Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Support Networks – Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
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 Recruitmenthelpdesk@next.co.uk (please include ‘Workplace Adjustments’ in the subject line), or call us on 01977 327 900 and leave a voicemail.
