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Recruitment Partner: [email protected] the role We are looking for a Lead UX Designer to join our thriving UX team at Boots UK. As part of the Digital Transformation team, the UX function drives a strong culture of learning and evangelising user-centred design culture that sits at the core of everything we do.Your role will be to lead, coach and develop UX designers and researchers and work alongside product managers and business stakeholders to deliver a great user experience and help deliver our long-term strategy. You will work closely within your product function as part of our team of UX designers, researchers, optimisation, and content specialists. Be the UX leader in your area, leading all design activities from the initial UX discovery through to the delivery of completed designs.You will run and facilitate workshops either remotely or in-person. Workshops may explore business problem statements, create discovery plans or simply explore design solutions depending on what is required.Be able to confidentially evangelise the UX team and demonstrate the value that your designs will bring to the organisation and overall customer experience.Triangulate all types of customer insight from online analytics, user research, a/b testing, and customer surveys to help deliver the best experience for our customers.You will support, where needed, the production of user flows, designs and prototypes.Ensure Boots products are accessible to everyone. This includes ensuring all research and design output within your area is in accordance with WCAG accessibility standards.Ensure that your designs are responsive according to all screen sizes supported by Boots. This includes consistent monitoring of the ever-changing landscape of screen sizes.Coach, mentor and provide leadership to team members, ensuring that their personal development is a priority.Stay current with emerging technology, industry best practices and design trends/patterns, thinking about how these can be applied to our business. What you'll need to have You will have 5-8 years of experience in the UX/Product Design field working ideally in an agile software development environmentRelevant degree in HCI, interactive/multimedia design, computer science or similarStrong digital senior/lead with the ability to flex throughout our User Centred Design (UCD) processFamiliar with different UX research testing methodologies (inc. quantitate and qualitative, face-to-face and remote)Knowledge of responsive design techniques, Information architecture (IA), Visual design (UI), Interaction design (IxD)Designing for accessibility compliance to level AA of the WCAG 2.1 guidelinesDesigning within corporate brand style guides and design principlesAgile and lean methodologies (beneficial)Strong user of relevant wireframing, visual design and prototyping tools (e.g. Figma, Sketch, InVision, etc.).Ability to confidently use analytics and insights to support design decisions (e.g. Google Analytics, Adobe, Clarabridge)Able to articulate your ideas well with the ability to tell stories, pitch and influence design rationale in a language appropriate for your audience. Our benefits Boots Retirement Savings PlanEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave payDiscretionary annual bonusGenerous employee discountsFlexible benefits scheme including discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, holiday buying and much more. 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). Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate. 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 help you to be at your best.This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
We're looking for a motivated and creative Digital Design Lead to join our boots.com Digital Experience team and develop best-in-class digital solutions, for our UK and ROI websites. This role would lead creative development for a Business Unit area, working with a team of designers, copywriters and UX specialists.You'll be a guardian of the Boots digital experience and ensure we are delivering digital-first, on-brand, market-leading, customer focused experiences. You'll join a dynamic team who push boundaries and enjoy working in a challenging fast-paced environment. Your Responsibilities Develop customer-led digital design solutions for business unit category pages, ensuring adherence to BVI guidelines (Boots Visual Identity) within the AEM (Adobe Experience Manager) templatesOwn the end to end process from brief through design creation, wireframing, build, testing, quality control, final page approvals and publishing to liveManage stakeholder relationships and approvals with internal teams and external agencies including Pharmacy, Legal, eCommerce, Operations, and Marketing teams and agenciesWork closely with the UX, eCommerce, and Insights teams to optimise the pages and AEM capabilities during and post activityDeputise for the Digital Design Manager as requiredWork with the Workflow Lead and workflow tool to manage your team's resource and monitor status.Responsible for the development of a team of Junior designers Our Ideal Candidate Digital UX/UI skills and experience of designing for an ecommerce siteProficient in using Adobe Creative Suite (in particular Photoshop), and SketchCMS experience (Adobe Experience Manager would be ideal)Some HTML/CSS ability would be beneficialAbility to interpret design briefs, confidently share ideas with others, with customer 1st mindsetAbility to manage own and your team's time, prioritise work and meet deadlinesCollaborative stakeholder management and creative problem-solving skillsFlexibility, as out of hours' working will be requiredFormal graphic design qualification would be desirable What's in it for you? Being at the heart of Boots' online proposition, you will have the opportunity to work with numerous stakeholders across the business. You will develop expertise in the end to end digital journey, building excellent foundations for career progression, whilst having your work seen by millions.Last year, Boots.com attracted over 160,000,000 users to the website. Your role will also encompass leading projects such as Black Friday, Christmas and Sale from a digital design perspective. Exciting eh? Our benefits Generous staff discount including enhanced discounts on Boots brands and Boots Opticians Excellent onsite facilities including staff shop, opticians (including free eye tests for team members), gym, cafeteria, outdoor seating spaces and dry cleaning service Travel links including on campus bus stops, parking and close to train and tram links 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 If your application is successful, our 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 will be notified by email. 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. Please click the link below or copy and paste it into your browser for a peek into our fantastic Support Office:https://watch?vaxCjyJN3KJs&featureyoutu.be
Recruitment Partner: Akash Karia Location: NottinghamContract: PermWe are looking for someone to join the Digital Core Delivery team as a Solution Architect.Who we are International Technology & Advanced Analytics (IT2A) is a multi-national function of Walgreens Boots Alliance based in the UK, Europe, Asia, South America and the USA. We use emerging technology and data to transform our pharmacy and retail offerings, improve experiences for customers and patients and enhance operational effectiveness for team members. Partnering with some of the finest tech providers and utilising a cutting-edge tech stack, we support two of the UK's most trusted and established brands - Boots and No7 in personalising their customer interactions. We're a creative team of specialists spanning security, hosting, architecture, software engineering, networks, project delivery and more. A proud equal opportunity employer, we embrace team member diversity and provide a positive and inclusive working environment for all.About the roleThe Solution Architect works with colleagues from the Business, IT, and the wider Walgreens Boots Alliance group. Working directly for the Digital Lead Solution Architect, primary responsibilities include, 1. Overall Solution Design responsibility for assigned Digital projects. 2. Delivery and adherence of solution design-related process, standardised documentation, and related artefacts. 3. Project-related design considerations and design decision proposals (Domain and Enterprise level).4. For assigned Digital projects, the coordination of delivery, and overall suitability of design artefacts supplied from collaboration areas, such as, Integration, Enterprise services, and Infrastructure Technology. 5. Consultation - For Product and Project Managers, regarding the design-related delivery considerations for assigned Digital projects. Responsibilities Produce, high quality Solution Architecture deliverables at pace, whilst accommodating and recognising the wider architectural goals.Provide an open communication link in multiple directions. E.g., o Project Manager and Business Analyst.o Wider architecture group. o IT partners for Design collaboration, standards, and governance.o Business Stakeholders to ensure goals are achieved and decisions are understood.o Vertical with Lead Solution Architects for escalation and architectural alignment. Build an understanding of the Boots IT strategy, technology frameworks within IT, and overall Enterprise Architecture direction.Ensure design governance is met and within timeframes.Adhere to the Boots Architecture process.Oversee and review the Outline Designs, High-level Designs produced by other resources, partners and third parties.Ensure agreement of all solutions to relevant roadmaps and strategy. What you'll need to have Experience leading Solution Architecture design within project delivery. Solution Mindset Ability to remove project-level blockers related to Design. Delivery- Recognises and considers the implications of design on overall project cost and delivery timeframes. Preparation and representation of Design-related Considerations and Decisions Based on factual and documented evidence for rationale. Experience in Enterprise patterns, Digital technology stacks and Domain-driven Design. Expertise in crafting Architecture Assets, for both waterfall and agile projects.A broad and balanced understanding of IT capabilities, methods, and technologiesIn-depth experience of design of IT Solutions for Web services and frameworks. Understanding of Security frameworks and considerations such as PCI & GDPR for customer-facing technologies.Experience with industry-leading web technologies such as React, Azure Platform services, Adobe Content and Marketing technology. It would be great if you also have Worked in a large enterprise organizationExperience with pharma retail solutions builds Our benefits Boots Retirement Savings PlanGenerous employee discount plus enhanced discounts for Boots brands, Boots Opticians and Boots HearingcareExcellent onsite facilities including staff shop, opticians (including free eye tests for team members), gym, cafeteria, and outdoor seating. 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).What's next? If your application is successful, our 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 will 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.#LI-Onsite
Contract: PermRecruitment Partner: Akash KariaLocation: NottinghamWe are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Business Technology and No7 Enablement team. Reporting to the Technology Business Partner for Research & Development and Global Supply Chain. You will collaborate with internal and external teams to understand requirements and create suitable High Level Designs. You will review detail designs from partners and test the conformance of the implementation to the business requirements, agreed design standards, design deliverables and delivery approach observing architecture principles and guidelines.A proud equal opportunity employer, we passionately embrace team member diversity and provide a positive and inclusive working environment for all. About the role You will join the Business Technology and No7 Enablement team at Boots Nottingham Support Office. We are a team of product owners, business analysts and delivery managers. You will work with teams across the business and our partners to develop the best solutions.You will have no line management duties. Assessment of business ideas Support assessment of business ideas, project scoping, feasibility analysis (systems-based or other), and presenting options fitting within either a strategic lens or a tactical lens. Apply current technology, tools and techniques according to established standard practices. Assist with the investigation and cataloguing of functional and non-functional requirements, ensuring they align to the Outline Design and agreed scope.Challenging, where relevant, to ensure the requirements align to a value' driven approach. Provide ad-hoc technical/administrative support and creation of business applications End-to-end Solution design Support the Enterprise Architecture in the development of the Outline Designs. Being accountable for being the hands-on lead throughout the project life cycle, ensures: Produce end to end Solution designs and documentation. All solution designs meet agreed business requirements, align with Strategy and Architecture, it is cost effective, deliverable and supportable.Supervise and review detailed designs produced by other resources, partners and third parties to ensure build and test deliver agreed levels of quality assurance. Technical leadership and assumes overall design accountability within a project to ensure. What you'll need to have Experience in leading end-to-end Solution design / being the technical lead with multiple partners.A broad and balanced understanding of IT capabilities, methods and technologiesIn-depth experience of the development of IT solutionsPassion for keeping up with IT trendsKnowledge of processes in relevant departments (e.g. Finance, Ecommerce, Product Development) It would be great if you also have Broad knowledge and experience of the Research & Development (quality, safety, regulatory, product lifecycle management) and/or Supply Chain (demand and supply planning, supplier and customer collaboration, sales and operation planning and trade promotions and management)Knowledge of SAP S/4HANAKnowledge of other technologies such as E2Open, UpClear, Stibo Step and Master ControlPublic Cloud technologies Azure Cloud. Full range of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS products including Azure App services, Azure database technologies. Our benefits Boots Retirement Savings PlanDiscretionary annual bonusGenerous employee discountEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave payFlexible benefits scheme including discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, holiday buying and much more. 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). 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 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 will 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.#LI-Onsite