Sustainability Assistant

Our central Sustainability team oversees environmental reporting across every area of the business. As Sustainability Assistant, you will play a key part in coordinating and preparing corporate sustainability disclosures across the NEXT Group.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of core reporting obligations, including the Annual Report and Accounts, Corporate Responsibility submissions, UK SRS, SECR, and Scopes 1, 2, and 3 carbon accounts
• Partner with teams across the NEXT Group and our Total Platform partners to coordinate data collection and manage reporting timelines
• Carry out initial checks on data to maintain high standards of accuracy, consistency, and compliance before submissions are finalised
• Assist in developing our sustainability reports and transition plans aligned with CSRD standards
• Help deliver the external carbon audit process and support assurance on group carbon performance indicators
• Coordinate meetings, manage project documentation, and help facilitate carbon reporting training for internal teams

Requirements

• Prior experience or foundational knowledge of corporate sustainability reporting standards and best practice, including GHG Protocol, TCFD, CSRD, GRI, or SASB
• A genuine interest in working with numbers, with strong analytical skills and an eye for detail
• Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks calmly and effectively
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to collaborate with colleagues across different departments
• A proactive mindset with the ability to learn new systems and adapt quickly to changing reporting requirements

Benefits

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap, and Victoria's Secret products
• Company performance-based bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• On-site Nursery available
• 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