Boots Opticians
Communications Assistant
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Job Description
- Req#: 269392BR
- Support with the creation, drafting and sell in of news stories to media and influencers that result in positive editorial and social coverage for Boots
- Manage product sampling ensuring mail outs are shared with relevant media and influencers in a timely and appropriate manner
- Assist in the planning, execution and evaluation of communications campaigns and events
- Collate regular media coverage reports and ensure these are consistently shared internally with key stakeholders
- Manage the Boots' media contacts database, maintaining up-to-date records
- Carry out administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of the PR office.
- Some experience of PR, communications, or media, ideally within retail, health or beauty sectors
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and strong organisational abilities, and confident in meeting new people and building relationships
- Proactive, enthusiastic, flexible and able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Competent in Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms
- Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Media, or a related field is preferred
- 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.
Job Description
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 20th Feb 2026
Location: Nottingham Support Office
Recruitment Partner: samantha.bramhall@boots.co.uk
What you'll be doing
The Communications Assistant provides essential support to the Boots External Communications team. This role helps to share Boots news and stories with media and influencers, and supports with the coordination of campaigns, event organisation, engagement with media and the creation of compelling content.
As part of a busy press office, the role will oversee media mail outs and sampling, support with coverage tracking and reporting and be responsible for the development of newsworthy media alerts, contributing to positive coverage for Boots and our brands.
Key responsibilities
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About The Boots Group
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.
What's next
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.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Be brilliant with Boots.Business Area
Support Office
Function
Marketing & Communications
Specialism
Corporate Communications, Retail Operations
Keywords
Communications, Assistant, PR Assistant, External Comms
Hours per week
37.5
Latitude,longitude 1
52.927182,-1.183948
Is this a Global Brands req?
No
Airport
No
Should this appear on the No7 Beauty Company website?
No
Company
Non Stores
Division
Non Stores
Should this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the Boots.jobs career site?
No
Region
East Midlands
Area
East Midlands (non stores)
Store
Nottingham Support Office
Req Posted Date
05-Feb-2026
County
Nottinghamshire
Country
UK
Address 1
Recruitment Service Centre (D94)
Address 2
Thane Road
Address 3
Nottingham
Post Code
NG90 1BS
Source
Boots
About the company
Boots Opticians Ltd. operates a chain of ophthalmic and dispensing optician stores in the United Kingdom.
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