Agency Partnership Manager – Production
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract until May 2027
Start Date: Early September 2026
Recruitment Partner: Olivia Wilson
What you'll be doing
Strategic Agency Partnerships is a team united behind the vision to make our Boots and No7 Beauty Company Marketing and Communications teams become world class, customer‑centric and tech‑enabled functions that drive growth and efficiency for the business. To support this vision, the Strategic Agency Partnership function is responsible for building and managing strong win‑win relationships with key agency and production partners. The Partnership Manager is responsible for managing and evolving the relationship with the Boots Group’s key production partners, driving mutual growth, coordinating cross‑functional teams, and continuously looking for new collaboration opportunities.
Key responsibilities
* Support in identifying and implementing production partnerships to deliver production requirements across the Boots Groups ensuring the best partnership models are in place to drive business growth.
* Manage and develop the performance of our production agency partners in line with business strategy and plans.
* Set up a clearly defined triage process for all scope across partners ensuring optimal quality and cost performance.
* Partner with stakeholders and consultants to maximise efficiency of production processes and costs.
* Act as the primary point of contact for our production agencies, addressing issues promptly and effectively.
* Act as the day‑to‑day contact for lead production partners and B‑Hive, monitoring and managing continuous performance.
* Drive forward our innovation agenda with our partner, identifying new approaches and ways of working.
* Lead and develop a detailed governance structure that aligns with our strategic plan and business expectations.
* Lead ongoing operations and performance management.
* Manage the commercial process and all fee, planning and tracking matters jointly with Procurement and Finance.
* Work closely with agency and internal teams to plan, agree and manage the production scopes of work and budgets.
* Stay aware of changes and directions within Boots and the No7 brands.
What you'll need to have (our must‑haves)
* Experience and proven track record in production management and operations/processes within the marketing or advertising industry, client or agency side.
* Experience in setting up and managing agency partnerships.
* Ability to work cross‑functionally and confidence to engage with new clients and agency partners independently.
* Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, translating data into actionable insights.
* Strong project management skills.
* Proficiency in project, program and budget management.
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 more.
* Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.
We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
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