Social Media Content Creator

Closing Date: 05.01.25

Location: Nottingham

Contract: Permanent

Recruitment Partner: Frankie McCallister-Lyas

About the role:

Are you a content creator with a passion for creating scroll-stopping, disruptive and impactful moments? We have an incredible opportunity for an enthusiastic creator to join our innovative and dynamic social media team. You will need to think creative first, no idea is a bad idea, have your finger on the pulse with trends, be quick and reactive, all whilst keeping a close eye on what performs well and resonates with our audience.

You will be responsible for producing engaging and ‘out-there’ content. This may be in-front or behind the camera, wherever the brief takes you. You will be able to ensure every piece of content is high-quality and catches the eye of our users. This role will see you working across multiple channels including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and more, with the goal of enhancing Boots social media presence, making us the leaders in this space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and produce social-first, high quality and on-brand content for various social media platforms including video, photography, copy, and graphic design for use across all social media channels.
• Produce self-filmed content with confidence and quality. This could be anything from a skincare routine to a vitamins educational video.
• Brainstorming ideas with the team for all social media moments. Think reactive TikTok trends to a unique concept for a new brand launch.
• Delivering and producing creative briefs that have been sent from the wider social media and content team. You will be able to clearly follow a brief to any deadline whilst adding your own creative flair.
• Attend shoots, events and other brand activities to capture new and creative content.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in social media and the beauty/baby/healthcare industry to ensure Boots remains at the forefront of social content, creating the BEST in the business!

What you'll need to have:

• Proven experience as a content creator, social media assistant, or similar role, ideally within retail, beauty, or healthcare sectors.

• A passion for content creation, specifically in the world of health and beauty. You will already have a genuine interest in our brands, covering everything from TikTok sensation Made By Mitchell, to our everyday essential health and wellness ranges!

• In the know with the world of creators and influencers. Aware of influencers from 1000 to 1,000,000 followers!

• Strong proficiency in content creation tools (Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, Canva, video editing software, etc.).

• In-depth understanding of social media platforms, trends, and best practices.

• Creative mindset with the ability to generate fresh, original ideas for campaigns and content.

It'd be great if you also have:

• Experience in content creation for brands.

• Experience with influencer marketing and partnerships.

• Basic graphic design skills (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva).

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.

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. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we change for the better.

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.

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