276401BR
Assistant Product & Ideation Manager
Nottingham, Nottingham Support Office
Fixed Term
Full-time
Job Description
Contract: Fixed-term/Secondment - up to 6 months
Contract: Full time on site
Location: Nottingham, Beeston
Recruitment Partner: Shannon Linton
Welcome to the gloriously wonderful Soap & Glory Foresight & Ideation team at Boots! We are on the lookout for an Assistant Product & Ideation Manager to join us in Nottingham, Beeston. If you’re passionate about beauty and eager to make a real impact, this is the role for you!
What you’ll be doing
In this exciting and fast-paced position, you will be responsible for developing our next generation of Soap & Glory NPD offerings. You’ll work in a matrix with our cross-functional teams to bring the most compelling products to our customers. Reporting to the Global Product & Ideation Manager, you will also support our Global Product Assistant.
Key responsibilities
Dig into trends, consumer insights, and cultural signals to spot opportunities and shape them into clear, compelling product territories.
Write briefs and brand narratives that genuinely excite and inspire.
Collaborate closely with fragrance, formulation, packaging, and design partners to push ideas forward.
Keep cross-functional projects moving by connecting the dots between teams and ensuring everyone has what they need at the right time.
Bring a commercial lens to every idea, ensuring they are not only innovative but also viable.
What you’ll need to have (our must-haves)
Experience in creating compelling consumer-led concepts and product propositions, translating trends and insights into opportunity spaces.
Ability to craft inspiring briefs and emotionally compelling narratives.
Proven experience in supporting suppliers and partners to deliver breakthrough ideas in product and design.
Strong collaborative skills to work effectively in a cross-functional team.
Commercial acumen to screen and translate the latest product ideas into scalable opportunities.
It would be great if you also have
A passion for beauty, bodycare, skincare, or colour cosmetics.
Previous experience in the beauty and/or bath and body category.
Where your brilliance can take you
At Boots, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. You’ll be part of a supportive environment where your contributions matter, and you’ll have the chance to shape the future of our products.
Rewards designed for you
Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% company contribution)
Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you. If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps.
Who we are
At Boots, we work every day to build a brilliant environment for our people, enabling them to make a difference for our customers and colleagues. We champion inclusion and respect, creating a welcoming culture where individuality and differences are valued.
What’s next?
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with us, apply today!
Business Area
Support Office
Function
Marketing & Communications
Keywords
Assistant, Product, &, Ideation, Manager
Hours per week
37.5
Latitude,longitude 1
52.927182,-1.183948
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Weekdays
Is this a Global Brands req?
No
Airport
No
Should this appear on the No7 Beauty Company website?
Yes
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
25-Jun-2026
County
Nottinghamshire
Country
UK
Address 1
Recruitment Service Centre (D94)
Address 2
Thane Road
Address 3
Nottingham
Post Code
NG90 1BS
Source
Boots
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