Social Commerce Content Specialist
Added 2 Oct · still live
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3554 (96% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Boots UK is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Your salary route
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3554 Advertising and marketing associate professionals Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Contract: Full-time
Regular travel to both Nottingham & Manchester offices
Recruitment Partner: Joanne Walker [email protected]
What you'll be doing
As a Social Commerce Specialist for TikTok Shop, you will play a pivotal role in driving Boots' social commerce strategy. You will connect social content, creators, and affiliates to enhance our presence on TikTok, ensuring that our marketing efforts translate into commercial success. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about TikTok and understands the nuances of social commerce.
Key responsibilities
Regular travel to both Nottingham & Manchester offices
Recruitment Partner: Joanne Walker [email protected]
What you'll be doing
As a Social Commerce Specialist for TikTok Shop, you will play a pivotal role in driving Boots' social commerce strategy. You will connect social content, creators, and affiliates to enhance our presence on TikTok, ensuring that our marketing efforts translate into commercial success. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about TikTok and understands the nuances of social commerce.
Key responsibilities
- Own the social and marketing plan supporting TikTok Shop, collaborating with various teams.
- Build a comprehensive TikTok Shop content calendar aligned with key brand and trading moments.
- Ensure TikTok Shop activities are native to the platform and integrated with Boots' overall social strategy.
- Develop creator guidelines and toolkits to empower affiliates and creators.
- Identify and fill gaps in affiliate content to enhance quality and variety.
- Review content performance and use insights to refine future strategies.
- Collaborate with Paid Social and Performance Media teams to amplify high-performing content.
- Track social commerce KPIs and provide regular updates on performance.
- Experience in social media, influencer marketing, affiliate marketing, or social commerce.
- Strong understanding of TikTok and what makes content successful on the platform.
- Excellent organisation and project management skills.
- Strong communication and briefing skills.
- A proactive, curious mindset with a test-and-learn approach.
- Understanding of TikTok Shop and creator affiliate models.
- Passion for creators, culture, and trends in the social landscape.
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At Boots, your role as a Social Commerce Specialist opens up numerous pathways for career growth. You will have the opportunity to shape our social commerce strategy and collaborate with various teams, enhancing your skills in digital marketing and e-commerce. As you excel in this role, you may progress to senior positions within the Social Media or Digital Marketing teams, contributing to Boots' innovative approach in the retail landscape.
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.
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 apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. 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.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Be brilliant with Boots.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Advertising and marketing associate professionals (SOC 3554) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sampleSOC 3554
- Middle half £27,404–40,404
- Median £32,760
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Boots UK holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3554 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.