Boots UK
Assistant Communications Manager - Healthcare
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Healthcare Assistant Communications Manager
Contract: Perm, Full-time
Location: London (Sedley Place office) or Nottingham Support Office
Recruitment Partner: samantha.bramhall@boots.co.uk
About the Role
The Healthcare Assistant Communications Manager plays a pivotal role in the Boots External Communications team, developing and activating consumer PR campaigns across healthcare. This involves sharing Boots news and stories with relevant media and influencers and covers:
- Media relations
- Content creation
- Event management
- Creative writing
- Stakeholder management
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of communication plans and campaigns that align with strategic priorities and customer promises for healthcare
- Create, draft, and sell in news stories to media and influencers resulting in positive editorial and social coverage for Boots healthcare
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key healthcare contacts, including consumer and national journalists, influencers, and stakeholders to secure high-quality media coverage
- Create engaging and newsworthy content and assets like:
- Press releases
- Media alerts
- Infographics
- B-roll
- Video edits
- Editorial content
- Monitor media coverage and compile regular communication reports with insights and recommendations for future activity
- Assist in the organisation and delivery of media events, product launches, and press briefings
- Respond promptly and professionally to media enquiries, including distributing product samples to media and influencers
- 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 communication strategies and storytelling angles
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Requirements
The following are the must-haves for this role:
- Previous experience in PR or communications, preferably within the consumer health sector
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to adapt messaging for various audiences
- Confidence in engaging with media, influencers, and internal stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines
- Innovative thinker with a passion for storytelling and brand building
- Calm under pressure and ability to respond quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Degree or equivalent experience in PR, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related discipline
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Growth Opportunities
At Boots, we are committed to your growth and development. You will have the opportunity to learn something new every day.
Benefits
Rewards and Perks
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan (with a company contribution of up to 12%)
- Generous employee discounts for you** and family members
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave pay
- Free access to 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health Employee Assistance Programme
More benefits can be explored on MyBoosts.
Culture and Vision
At Boots, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering a place where everyone feels welcomed, supported, and free to be themselves. We believe that inclusivity and valuing every individual lead to our collective success.
Next Steps
If you apply, our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps or share the outcome.
We are open to discussing:
- Part-time roles
- Job share options
If you need additional support during the application or interview process, please let us know—reasonable adjustments are available to ensure fairness and clarity. We look forward to hearing from you!
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