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Laboratory Administrator (12 Months Fixed Term Contract)

Next Careers


Job Location:

Leicester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 6 September 2026 (14 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Working Pattern:Typically 5 days in the office with core hours flexible between 8am-6pm.

Next is the biggest fashion and lifestyle retailer within the UK & Europes largest online clothing retailer. There are over 500 stores in the UK representing 8.3million square feet of retail space. We have around 45000 employees. We have 8 million customers on the website selling in 72 countries selecting from 280 million products which are sold by us each year. Our brand is highly trusted. Everything we do represents genuine value for money.

The Role
In this role you will be responsible for managing the booking-in and reporting administration processes for product testing. This includes booking in test submissions in line with current procedures supporting the evolving automation phases and carrying out some contract reviews. Youll create and issue test reports to the product teams ensuring accuracy consistency and timely completion while checking reports prepared by others and tracking pricing within agreed timeframes. The role also involves managing sub-contracted external submissions performing various administrative duties and providing technical support using your knowledge of textiles. Youll engage closely with product teams to build effective working relationships and contribute to the smooth running of the laboratory by supporting testing areas as needed. Overall youll play a key part in delivering a first-class service and helping to drive improvements through automation and process efficiency.

What Youll Bring
Were looking for someone with strong time management skills who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure to meet our service delivery targets. The ideal candidate will be friendly positive and self-motivated with a consistent and professional attitude.

Youll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the laboratory assisting across all areas as needed while helping to drive the team forward. You will have excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail are essential along with accuracy when booking in samples typing reports and working with internal specifications. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant applications is required. If youre adaptable collaborative and ready to take on ad hoc tasks to support the wider team wed love to hear from

you.

Sponsorship
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information please see: encourage early applications for our roles as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position this advert may close earlier than planned.

At NEXT we believe the best work happens when there are no barriers to collaboration. Thats why we are a Google-powered workspace. From your very first day youll be using the full Google Workspace suite; Docs Drive and Meet to stay connected and move fast.

If your previous experience is rooted in other software suites dont worry! Well point you to a digital Google toolkit the moment you join packed with handy guides and insider tips to help you transition smoothly and hit the ground running.

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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority


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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 possib ... View more

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