Assistant Product & Ideation Manager

Boots UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced parental leave pay and gift

Flexible benefits scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Boots UK, on behalf of No7 Beauty Company, seeks an Assistant Product & Ideation Manager to shape the innovation vision and translate trends into actionable product concepts that resonate with consumers. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop world‑class products that foster brand loyalty and drive growth.

The role focuses on ideation, benchmarking, and managing development partners to ensure timely delivery of innovative ideas across fragrance, formulation, packaging, and

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Strategic foresight

Consumer insights

Trend translation

Brief writing

Supplier leadership

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.

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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 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.