Role overview
eCommerce Data sits at the heart of how we understand our customers by turning shopping behaviour into insight that drives smarter business decisions.
As a Trainee Data Scientist you will be working across our data science teams within eCommerce, where you’ll learn how data science powers our algorithms and supports meaningful revenue impact.
This is a great opportunity to start your career within an experienced team, gaining hands-on mentorship and the chance to develop real world skills in eCommerce and machine learning.
Through this trainee programme, you will be given the tools and support to learn the role here at NEXT, with the view to progress into a Data Scientist position within 12-18 months.
Before applying, please check that you are available for our upcoming recruitment dates:
- 31st March - 7th April 2026: Video Application window
- 29th April 2026: Assessment Centres
- July 2026: Role Start Date
This is an office based role at our vibrant Head Office in Leicestershire. We love the collaboration that comes from being together, so please keep in mind that this position does not offer fully remote working.
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Company performance based bonus
- Sharesave 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 instore, 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 [email protected] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
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 Kidswear 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!