283318BR
Assistant Product & Ideation Manager
Nottingham, Nottingham Support Office
Secondment
Full-time
Job Description
Contract: 12 months contract
Shift pattern: Onsite
Recruitment Partner: Joanne Walker
What you'll be doing
As the Assistant Product & Ideation Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the innovation vision for No7 Beauty Company. Your insights will help translate emerging trends into actionable product concepts that resonate with consumers. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to the development of world-class products that foster brand loyalty and drive growth.
Key responsibilities
• Contribute to the brand innovation vision by spotting emerging trends and translating them into actionable propositions.
• Support the creation of ideation opportunities that populate a winning innovation roadmap.
• Build best-in-class product benchmarking analysis across all product and brand touchpoints.
• Stay inspired through cultural signals and the latest in product and commercial ideas.
• Translate emotional consumer insights into functional product truths that are desirable and feasible.
• Partner with the Portfolio Delivery team to manage cross-functional meetings and ensure project timelines are met.
• Support the selection and management of key development partners in fragrance, formulation, packaging, and design.
What you'll need to have (our must-haves)
• Strong strategic foresight and consumer insight application that generates breakthrough ideas.
• Ability to translate macro trends into micro product details, including packaging and formulation.
• Experience in creating inspiring briefs and emotionally compelling narratives.
• Proven track record of leading suppliers and partners to deliver innovative product ideas.
It would be great if you also have
• A passion for beauty and skincare.
• Previous experience in the beauty category.
• Familiarity with consumer testing and product development processes.
Where your brilliance can take you
In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to the brand's innovation strategy, allowing for creative input in product development. As you grow with No7 Beauty Company, you can explore various career pathways within the organisation, leveraging your insights and expertise to drive brand growth and innovation.
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.
There’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts – there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at http://boots.jobs/rewards. 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.
A bit about us
At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.
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. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you 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
Keywords
Consumer Insights, Product, Ideation
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
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-Sep-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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