Job Description

259535BR

Media Specialist - Boots UK

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Nottingham Support Office
Secondment
Full-time

Closing Date:

Friday 12th September

Location:

Nottingham

Contract:

5 month secondment

Recruitment Partner:

Frankie McCallister-Lyas

About the role:

Are you looking to join a team of media experts, in one of the UK's best-known high-street retailers, with one of the UK's largest 1st Party datasets? Are you passionate about the ever-evolving media industry and want to be part of a team driving that change?



We're looking for a Paid Media Specialist to support the delivery of the paid media strategy for Boots UK, across our General Merchandise Business Unit. You will work on some of the biggest campaigns of the year including Summer & Christmas, working closely with the wider Marketing Team to implement and optimize the paid media plan.



This role sits in the Media Strategy & Planning team, who are responsible for delivering best in class media activations across our three-core business units; Beauty, Healthcare and General Merchandise

Key Responsibilities:

Planning and delivery of paid media campaigns to deliver against commercial and marketing objectives Working closely with the media agency and internal teams to manage the delivery and optimisation of a campaign Working with the Performance marketing team and the Media Manager to measure and report on campaign & channel performance; ensuring KPIs are in place for all activities. Working closely with the creative and content teams to ensure media assets are optimized across channels; collaborating with media owners to support with this Staying on top of budgets and ensuring we are deploying budgets in the most effective way possible Preparing presentations to help update key stakeholders of campaign activity, pre, during and post

What you'll need to have:

Demonstrable expertise in paid media platforms, ideally including ATL channels such as TV, Radio and OOH Experience in paid media planning or buying, client or agency side, working on retail and/or consumer businesses. Experience of working closely with media agencies Experience of working in close collaboration with creative and content teams. Strong verbal and written communication, robust interaction with internal stakeholders and other members of the team. Ability to work at pace and deliver agility in response to business needs Works well with others and actively contributes towards team objectives Working under pressure, flexible, positive and focused during times of change

It would be great if you also have:

Hands on experience of social platforms (such as Meta, TikTok) An understanding of performance marketing Experience in optimising campaigns Understanding of audience first planning, using first party data sets

Why Boots:

You'll be joining a company that is evolving and always looking to improve. We foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential.



We're 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. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we can change for the better. To find out more about life and careers at Boots, click here.

Our benefits:

Boots Retirement Savings Plan Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay Discretionary annual bonus Generous employee discounts


Flexible benefits scheme including discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, holiday buying and much more.



We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you; click here to view our full list of company benefits (all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility). *Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

What's next:

If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have not been successful on this occasion, you'll be notified by email.



We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. 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.

Business Area

Support Office

Function

Marketing & Communications

Keywords

MEDIA, SPECIALIST

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

27-Aug-2025

County

Nottinghamshire

Country

UK

Address 1

Recruitment Service Centre (D94)

Address 2

Thane Road

Address 3

Nottingham