Is NEXT a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at NEXT have rated their employer with 2.9 out of 5 stars in 67 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of NEXT employees being 3.5 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at NEXT now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at NEXT .

Does NEXT pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at NEXT with 3.2 out of 5 stars based on 67 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 3.2% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries and benefits at NEXT .

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at NEXT?

45% of Software Developer employees at NEXT would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 9% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated NEXT with a 2.6 rating for work-life-balance, 3.5 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.0 rating for culture and values and 3.0 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NEXT?

Sales Assistant (1436) , Sales Consultant (848) , Sales Associate (833) , Retail Sales Assistant (252) , Retail Assistant (196) , Retail Sales Associate (189) , Stockroom Assistant (156) , Customer Assistant (126) , Warehouse Operative (123) , Sales Advisor (119) , Customer Service Representative (105) , Sales (105) , Customer Service (96) , Team Member (95) , Retail Sales Consultant (84)

What are the pros of working at NEXT according to real employee reviews?

"I worked in the Woking store and all the staff were friendly and easy to work with." ((in 617 reviews)); "I worked with really nice people which is why my experience at next has been so great." ((in 456 reviews)); "Budget for uniform and flexible hours" ((in 362 reviews)); "Helpful and friendly colleagues" ((in 305 reviews)); "Good benefits for staff that are employed and have good employee schemes" ((in 162 reviews))

What are the cons of working at NEXT according to real employee reviews?

"As it got very busy it was very tiring and as I only worked 4.5 hour shifts I never got a break Pay is low" ((in 665 reviews)); "management is poor and rude" ((in 620 reviews)); "The managers that I have had are not great to work with and are exceptionally rude." ((in 409 reviews)); "No training and expected to know how to do things" ((in 202 reviews)); "Minimum wage and very busy" ((in 152 reviews))

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2.9

45% would recommend to a friend

(67 total reviews)

Simon Wolfson

47% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Culture & values

3.0

Career opportunities

2.6

Work/Life balance

2.3

Senior management

Software Developer employees have rated NEXT with 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 67 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have an average working experience there. NEXT is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Ventas al mayoreo y al menudeo industry (3.5 stars).

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67 reviews

2.0

Apr 24, 2026

Golden cage

Developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Discount, Shares, bonus, benefits, travel vouchers

Cons

Lack of promotions, lack of flexibility to manage work like balance, scope restrictions

2.0

Apr 19, 2026

Good at first, worse over time

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good first impression, some nice people, and initially a flexible and enjoyable working environment. Opportunities to grow and encouragement for innovation, which I love.

Cons

Over time the culture became more controlling, with reduced flexibility, more office days, more rules, and less trust in employees.

4.0

Jan 16, 2026

Great place to learn, supportive culture, and strong exposure to real systems

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Friendly and supportive team culture with people who are always willing to help - Excellent exposure to real-world systems, enterprise-scale applications, and business processes - Strong emphasis on learning, responsibility, and ownership from an early stage - Good work-life balance and flexible working arrangements - Opportunity to work with a wide range of technologies and stakeholders across the businessFriendly and supportive team culture with people who are always willing to help - Excellent exposure to real-world systems, enterprise-scale applications, and business processes - Strong emphasis on learning, responsibility, and ownership from an early stage - Good work-life balance and flexible working arrangements - Opportunity to work with a wide range of technologies and stakeholders across the business

Cons

- Some legacy systems and processes can slow development and innovation - Onboarding and documentation can be inconsistent depending on the team - Career progression paths could be clearer, especially for early-career engineers - At times, priorities can change quickly which can feel reactive

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