Assistant Communications Manager
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Job Location:
Nottingham - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Contract: Permanent
Location: Nottingham
Closing date: 20th Feb 2026
Recruitment Partner:
What youll be doing
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.
Key responsibilities
What youll need to have
Rewards designed for you
Theres lots more in our benefits and discounts MyBoosts - there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only. Please note that any salary estimates provided on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
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.
Whats 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.
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Keywords
Assistant PR Manager Assistant Comms Manager Comms
Location: Nottingham
Closing date: 20th Feb 2026
Recruitment Partner:
What youll be doing
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.
Key responsibilities
- 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
What youll need to have
- 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
Rewards designed for you
- 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.
Theres lots more in our benefits and discounts MyBoosts - there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only. Please note that any salary estimates provided on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
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.
Whats 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.
#LI-Onsite
Keywords
Assistant PR Manager Assistant Comms Manager Comms
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Internal Control
- Accounting And Auditing
- Accounts Handling
- General Services
- Elevator
- Brand
About Company
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