Loss Prevention Officer - Blanchardstown

Role overview

This position sits within the loss prevention function at a Blanchardstown store in Fingal, Ireland. The role is focused on helping maintain a secure shopping and working environment through a uniformed presence that deters theft, protects company property and supports store safety.

Working pattern

The shift pattern for this role is rotational. The position also requires availability across different opening times, including evenings and weekends, and the willingness to work 5 days out of 7.

Key duties

• Help keep the store a safe and secure place for colleagues and customers.
• Partner with store staff and maintain effective working relationships with local police.
• Spot areas of higher risk and act as a visible deterrent on the shop floor.
• Work with store management to make sure loss prevention standards are consistently followed.
• Carry out additional tasks assigned by the Regional Loss Prevention Manager, such as out-of-hours monitoring, loss prevention audits, support at other stores, and attendance at team meetings.

What the employer is looking for

• A valid PSA licence is required.
• Retail security experience is preferred.
• You should be flexible and open to working in different stores and at varying times.
• You must be able to travel daily to cover a group of stores within a reasonable distance from home.
• A strong focus on safety for staff and shoppers is essential.
• You should be organised and able to perform well in a busy environment.
• The role suits someone who is hardworking, self-driven and able to take initiative.
• Good communication skills are needed to build positive relationships with store teams, police and customers.
• Comfort with computers and IT systems is preferred, though not mandatory.

About the company

Next is a large retail business with more than 44,000 employees across the group. It is one of the UK’s leading fashion retailers, has over 450 stores, operates an online business, and sells to customers in more than 80 countries.

Benefits

• 25% discount on most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria’s Secret* items purchased through NEXT.
• Performance-related company bonus.
• Sharesave option.
• 10% discount on most partner brands and up to 15% off branded beauty products.
• Early access to selected sale stock.
• Free access to a digital GP and other health and wellbeing services.
• Financial wellbeing support tools.
• Apprenticeship opportunities to earn while developing skills and gaining a qualification.
• Direct to Work discounts with next-day free collection from your workplace or local store.
• Access to support networks and employee groups.
• Discounted flexible gym memberships through Wellhub, including app access and personal training sessions.

Additional information

All benefits are discretionary, may be subject to conditions, and can change over time. The company also says it will support candidates who need workplace adjustments due to a disability or long-term condition. If support is needed during the application process, candidates may contact the hiring team by email with “Workplace Adjustments” in the subject line or leave a voicemail on the provided phone number.