Layout Design Lead

Boots UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 6

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Job summary

Boots UK is seeking a Layout Design Lead Specialist in Nottingham for a 12-month contract. The role focuses on creating store layouts for commercial and customer activity, using AutoCAD and Blue Yonder to support category initiatives and seasonal changes.

You will ensure layouts meet briefs, maintain high quality, and manage time and workload to deliver to agreed standards, collaborating closely with store and property teams.

Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoCAD and Blue Yonder for store layouts.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Excellent numeracy, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation of store layouts for commercial & customer activity.
• Produce AutoCAD & Blue Yonder layouts to support category initiatives and seasonal changes.
• Ensure layouts conform to briefs and layout guidance; maintain quality during delivery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Adaptability

Numeracy

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Blue Yonder

Job description

Join Our Team as a Layout Design Lead Specialist at Boots in Nottingham, Beeston!

Contract: 12 months contract

Salary: Competitive

Recruitment Partner: Joanne Walker

Are you ready to make a difference? At Boots, we’re dedicated to building a brilliant environment for our people, empowering them to deliver care, confidence, and connection in communities across the UK and Ireland. 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.

Role

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. In this role, you will:

• Deliver to time and quality, AutoCAD & Blue Yonder Layouts for all Commercial & Customer Activity
• Make customer & 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 (Our Must-Haves)

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

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

• Familiarity with retail data systems.
• Experience in a similar role within the retail industry.
• Knowledge of Blue Yonder floor planning is desired

Where Your Brilliance Can Take You

At Boots, we believe in your potential. You’ll have opportunities for career development and growth, supported by a culture that values learning and innovation.

Why Choose Boots?

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you:

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 6% company contribution)
• Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Rewards designed for you

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Flexible benefits scheme including options for additional holiday and discounted gym memberships
• 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.

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?

We are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support during the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.