Assistant Communications Manager

: Permanent

Nottingham

: samantha.bramhall@boots.co.uk

The Assistant Communications Manager plays a pivotal role in the Boots External Communications team, developing and activating Consumer PR campaigns across health, beauty, wellness, brand and value. It involves sharing Boots news and stories with media and influencers and covers media relations, content creation, event management, creative writing and stakeholder management

We have a number of different roles available supporting different business areas including Health, Brand and Beauty. Your application will be reviewed against all of these areas.

• Support the development and execution of communication plans and campaigns that align with strategic priorities and customer promises
• Create, draft and sell in news stories to media and influencers that result in positive editorial and social coverage for Boots
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, influencers and key stakeholders to secure high-quality media coverage
• Create engaging and newsworthy content and assets to support with storytelling, from press releases, media alerts, infographics, B-roll, video edits and editorial content
• Monitor media coverage and compile regular communication reports, providing insights and recommendations for future activity
• Assist in the organisation and delivery of media events, product launches and press briefings
• Respond to media enquiries in a timely and professional manner, supporting with the send out of product samples to media and influencers as needed
• Collaborate with internal teams including marketing, social media and internal communications to ensure consistent messaging and coordinated communications plans
• Keep up to date with industry trends, competitor activities and relevant news to inform our communications approach and news angles

• Previous experience in PR or communications, preferably within retail, beauty, health or FMCG sectors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail and an ability to adapt messaging for different audiences.
• Confident in engaging with media, influencers and internal stakeholders at all levels
• Able to manage multiple projects and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
• Innovative thinker with a passion for storytelling and brand building
• Calm under pressure and able to respond quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Degree or equivalent experience in PR, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related discipline

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

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The Boots Group is a trusted leader in healthcare, pharmacy and retail, operating across 11 countries - including the UK, Ireland, Thailand and Mexico. The Boots Group brands - including Boots, Boots Opticians, No7 Beauty Company, Farmacias Benavides and Alliance Healthcare - are trusted and well recognised healthcare and beauty businesses, serving millions of customers and patients every day in communities around the world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all.

If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

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