Life at NEXT Wholly Owned Brands
Discover life at NEXT Wholly Owned Brands – from where we're based and how we work to how we reward, support, and connect our people.
We Offer...
Benefits that recognise your brilliance
Company-wide perks and discounts designed to help you thrive inside and outside work. Check our job adverts for the benefits attached to individual roles.
- Company bonus scheme linked to company performance
- Sharesave: share in our success through a risk-free savings scheme
- 25% off most NEXT, Lipsy, Gap, Victoria's Secret and Joules products, plus partner-brand, beauty and home discounts
- NEXT Corporate Perks: discounts across over 3,500 retailers
Wellbeing support whenever you need it
DigiCare+ Workplace brings five health and wellbeing services together in one app, from health check-ups to nutrition consultations.
- Mental Health First Aiders on site
- Employee Assistance Programme: confidential advice around the clock
- Retail Trust: online therapy, counselling and financial wellbeing support
- Wellhub: gyms, studios, classes, coaches and wellness apps
- Financial wellbeing tools and support
Career development to own your future
The NEXT Wholly Owned Brands Training Hub brings together materials, guides and courses to help you excel in your role and prepare for the next step.
- Online training courses, from apprenticeships to professional qualifications
- In-house Learning and Development sessions throughout the year
- An exclusive management training programme for confident, collaborative leaders
How We Work
Bold brands need bold thinking. Our behaviours shape how we work together and bring ideas to life. They’re about having the confidence to think differently, the drive to make things happen and the respect to bring people with you along the way.
Make it Happen
Good ideas matter, but what you do with them matters just as much. We empower you to take ownership, solve problems and turn thinking into action. Along the way, you’ll find colleagues who share your drive to work with purpose and make a real difference.
Deliver with Respect
Do you want to be part of a team where people listen, different perspectives are valued and everyone is treated with respect? Because that’s how we do our best work: by coming together and collaborating in a way that’s always honest, open and inclusive.
Be Bold
We want you to feel confident bringing any and all ideas to the table. You’ll have the freedom and support to think differently and make your mark, whether you’re challenging the way things are done, trying something new or taking ownership of a big decision.
Our Culture & Communities
At NEXT Wholly Owned Brands, our culture is all about driving community, celebrating our hard work, and creating meaningful connection moments for our people throughout the year.
Wellbeing Events
Inspiring events centered around mental, physical and financial wellbeing to support and empower our people in different aspects of their lives.
Summer & Christmas Parties
Major annual celebrations hosted in iconic venues, giving everyone across the business the opportunity to connect across our brands and celebrate achievements together.
Communities
We have a variety of exciting communities that support and build our culture - from wellbeing, belonging and charity ambassadors, to a weekly run club!
Charity Fundraising
Exclusive beauty and fashion sample sales exclusive to our employees, with 100% of money raised directly supporting our main charity partner.
Office Celebrations
Key moments to appreciate our employees throughout the year in the office, from fun sporting events like Wimbledon with sweet treats, to special Valentine’s Day surprises.
Bi-Annual Townhalls
Bringing the whole NEXT Wholly Owned Brands team together to share performance updates, spotlight exciting unreleased product campaigns, and celebrate inspiring achievements.
Our Locations
Our teams work across central London, Premier Park and A Coruña. Each space has its own purpose, from building brands and developing products to creating the imagery that brings them to life. Wherever you’re based, you’ll be connected to the wider WOB team.
Meet the people who make it happen
Hear our peoples’ stories, from when they joined to where their careers have taken them.
Francesca Grocott
Project Analyst
Over the past three years I’ve pivoted my career into Business Operations. Ambitious people thrive here because you’re actively encouraged to ‘be bold’ and ‘make it happen’ every single day.
Patrick Shaw
EPR Specialist
I joined NEXT Wholly Owned Brands to take the next step in my career. The role has given me a much broader range of skills and made me much more commercially aware.
Jennifer Foster
Merchandise Manager
I joined as a Senior Merchandiser to support the launch of Friends Like These, and now lead merchandising for Love and Roses. I take great pride in being part of such an entrepreneurial business.
Hannah Wicks
Assistant Buyer
Over the past two years, I’ve learnt so much and been given opportunities I don’t think I would have experienced elsewhere. Working closely with management has really helped build my confidence.
Romilly Sutcliffe
Merchandiser
Working for WOB has given me the opportunity to build a career in an industry I genuinely love, while constantly learning and developing along the way.
