Layout Assistant - Boots UK

BOOTS; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail pharmacy in London is looking for a Layout Designer to create store layouts that enhance customer experience. You will deliver high-quality AutoCAD and Blue Yonder designs while collaborating closely with various teams. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in AutoCAD, a commitment to quality, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions. This role provides a supportive and inclusive environment, with various benefits including employee discounts and a retirement savings plan.

Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced leave pay for families

Flexible benefits scheme

24/7 counselling support

Qualifications

• Fully competent user of AutoCAD and Excel is essential.
• Strong concern for order and quality.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to change.
• Good analytical skills with excellent time management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver AutoCAD and Blue Yonder layouts for Commercial activity.
• Make micro space decisions using appropriate tools.
• Ensure all layouts comply with guidance.
• Maintain quality standards for delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage time and workload efficiently.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Excel proficiency

Team player

Good numeracy skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Blue Yonder

Job description

Overview

As part of Commercial services within Trading, the Layout Design team works closely with all of the business to help our customers feel good by making sure our stores are easy to navigate, with the right ranges & services organised in a way that customers like to shop, whether in a Your Local Boots Pharmacy, a Health & Beauty High Street store or a Destination Flagship store. The Layout Design team underpins all activity that impacts on a store's shop floor with numerous competing initiatives being consolidated into one plan for delivery and implementation by Stores and/or Properties. This position is a vital role for the business; Leading the creation of Store Layouts for all commercial & customer activity, particularly drawing Layouts in AutoCAD & Blue Yonder to support Category initiatives and Seasonal changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver to time and quality, AutoCAD & Blue Yonder Layouts for all Commercial and Customer Activity
• Make customer and financially focussed micro space decisions using appropriate tools
• Ensure all layouts conform to the appropriate brief and Layout guidance
• Maintain quality standards for layout delivery & engagement with stakeholders
• Manage personal time and workload to effectively deliver to agreed time and quality standards

What you\'ll need to have

• A fully competent user of AutoCAD and Excel is essential as this is the key tool used in the role
• Excellent concern for order and quality
• Be a strong team player
• Be able to work flexibly and adapt to change
• Good numeracy and analytical skills with excellent time management & communication skills

It would be great if you also have

• Knowledge of Blue Yonder floor planning is desired
• Time and Project management techniques to deliver multiple projects to competing deadlines, with the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities

Why Boots

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are 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.

Our benefits

• 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 holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. (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.

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. 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.