We are looking for an experienced, commercially minded EA to support our Chief People Officer — someone who can go beyond coordination and actively drive outcomes. This role sits at the centre of our People function and plays a critical part in enabling strategic delivery across the business.
You will operate as a trusted partner to the CPO, bringing structure, pace and clarity to priorities. Acting as an extension of the CPO, you will help shape agendas, drive actions, and ensure the People Leadership Team (PLT) are aligned.
What you’ll be doing
Delivering best-in‑class executive support — anticipating needs, solving problems, and driving execution. In addition you will;
Act as a true right hand to the CPO, ensuring focus on the highest‑value priorities
Drive follow‑through on PLT actions, maintaining momentum and holding stakeholders to account
Create high‑quality presentations and materials for Board and executive‑level discussions
Translate ideas into structured outputs — turning strategy into clear, actionable plans
Identify issues early and proactively drive solutions, not just escalations
Bring discipline to time, priorities and decision‑making across the CPO’s agenda
Act as a connector across the organisation, ensuring alignment and flow of information
Key responsibilities
Serve as the primary interface for the CPO, engaging senior stakeholders across the organisation
Proactively manage and optimise the CPO’s time, ensuring alignment to strategic priorities
Prepare high‑impact presentations, briefings and executive materials to a consistently high standard
Drive governance and rhythm for the People Leadership Team, including tracking actions and outcomes
Manage complex scheduling, travel and logistics
Build strong relationships across EA/PA, and leadership communities to enable delivery at pace
Respond to business‑critical queries with sound judgement and commercial awareness
Support delivery of key People initiatives by coordinating activity and ensuring execution
What you’ll need to have (our must‑haves)
Proven experience supporting a CPO, HR Director or senior executive in a large, matrixed organisation
Advanced Microsoft 365 capability — able to build clear, compelling, executive‑level narratives
Strong commercial judgement with the ability to prioritise based on business impact
A highly proactive approach — you anticipate, challenge and drive outcomes
Experience operating in a fast‑paced, high‑expectation environment with shifting priorities
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging at senior levels
Strong written and verbal communication, with attention to detail and clarity
High levels of discretion, professionalism and trust
It would be great if you also have
Experience operating in a strategic support role
Track record of contributing to projects or transformation initiatives
Background supporting corporate functions within a retail or similarly complex organisation
Where your brilliance can take you
At Boots, this role offers real exposure and influence. You will be part of shaping how the People function delivers against business priorities, with opportunities to grow your scope and impact over time.
Rewards designed for you
Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% company contribution)
Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
There’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts – there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at http://boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only.
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.
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