Property Implementation Manager

Job Description

Property Implementation Manager

Full Time, Permanent

Field Based/Home Working

Recruitment Partner: olivia.wilson3@boots.com

What you'll be doing

Boots Opticians has just had its 4th record breaking year. Our property team are delivering more new stores and store interventions that ever and our team is expanding.

We therefore require an additional Property Implementation Manager to help deliver our property and maintenance strategy. This UK based Field role will be accountable for the design, planning, implementation and management of c70 schemes per year.

This role is dedicated to Boots Opticians Property team, field based in with a remit covering the UK, the role reports to the Property Manager and is one of 4 Implementation Managers.

Key responsibilities

• This role will support the implementation of the Retail Property Investment strategy for all 550 Boots Opticians stores including Franchise.
• We deliver 200 annual property change schemes, and this role will be accountable for the project management, planning, design, and contracting and delivery of c70 schemes on time and on budget.
• The role will Project manage schemes from inception to conclusion, have significant relationships across Stores, Boots UK and Hearingcare property teams, contractors, suppliers and maintenance teams.
• The role will enacts the portfolio strategy for Opticians including new practice openings, refits, rebrands, relocations.
• It will be a requirement to work closely with the Core and Franchise store teams as well as Finance and Commercial teams.
• Close relationship with the BO Planning and Programme Manager and Administrator roles.
• Accountable for the relationship and management of all contractors and suppliers that work within Boots Opticians Property.

What you'll need to have (our must-haves)

• Significant exposure to Franchise and Company owned business models.
• Diligent, planned, organised and creative, able to translate strategic plans into store specific actions.
• Capability to design stores according to our model and make them a reality.
• Experience with Stores and support office teams.
• Experienced property professional who can bring a sharp focus to deliver the in year and 5 year future plans without line management.
• Builds strong internal and external relationships with influence and impact.
• Driving Licence.

It would be great if you also have

• Commercially astute; Strong financial understanding
• Project management experience
• Experience in property leadership

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.

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About The Boots Group

The Boots Group is a trusted leader in healthcare, pharmacy and retail, operating across 11 countries - including the UK, Ireland, Thailand and Mexico. The Boots Group brands - including Boots, Boots Opticians, No7 Beauty Company, Farmacias Benavides and Alliance Healthcare - are trusted and well recognised healthcare and beauty businesses, serving millions of customers and patients every day in communities around the world. 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.

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 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.

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.

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