Layout Design Assistant

LAYOUT DESIGN ASSISTANT
Closing Date: Friday 24th February 2023

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 & Intactix to support Category initiatives and Seasonal changes.
We work right at the heart of the business – come and join us on the exciting journey we’re on!

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Deliver to time and quality, AutoCAD & Intactix 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

We offer our Support Office team members a flexible, hybrid working approach based upon empowerment, accountability, care and trust which includes a balanced mix of remote and office-based working - this will be discussed with you as part of the application process.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE

• A fully competent 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

• Knowledge of Intactix 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

OUR BENEFITS

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Generous employee discount plus enhanced discounts for Boots brands, Boots Opticians and Boots Hearingcare
• Excellent onsite facilities including staff shop, opticians (including free eye tests for team members), gym, cafeteria, outdoor seating spaces and dry cleaning service

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).

WHY BOOTS

We're always looking for people who care; people who go the extra mile to change things for the better. 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 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. 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.

WHAT’S NEXT?

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 enable you to 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.