Dispensing Store Manager (small store)

Boots


Job Location:

Basildon - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 8 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you an experienced retail manager or pharmacy professional who leads with care takes pride in helping others and knows how to bring a team together

At Boots our smaller pharmacy stores sit at the heart of their communitiesand our Pitsea High Street store in Basildon is no exception. This is a well-established pharmacy-led store delivering all core NHS services with a strong focus on patient care in a steady fully resourced environment. With convenient parking behind the store and great access via the A12 A13 and nearby train links its easily reachable from across Essex and East London.

Youll get to know your customers by name and build genuine lasting relationships. Whether theyre collecting prescriptions or seeking trusted healthcare advice you and your team will create a welcoming dependable destination that people rely on.

As Store Manager youll lead a close-knit team of five colleagues creating a positive supportive culture where everyone feels valued and empowered. This is a hands-on role where youll spend much of your time in the pharmacy role modelling great care and operational excellence while developing your teams confidence and capability. Youll be supported every step of the way with a structured 12-week induction and guidance from your Area Manager.

If youre looking for a role where you can combine leadership pharmacy expertise and community connectionwhile making a real difference every day in a Monday to Saturday daytime-only environmentthis could be the perfect opportunity.

What youll be doing

As Store Manager youll report into the Area Manager and bring energy direction and purpose to your store. This is a truly hands-on leadership role where youll work closely with your team in the dispensary and on the shop floor delivering outstanding care and performance together.

You will:
  • Lead and inspire your team of five colleagues to deliver exceptional service
  • Take ownership of a steady pharmacy-led store focused on NHS services
  • Build strong relationships with GP surgeries primary care networks and the local community
  • Deliver NHS services safely and confidently offering clear trusted and expert advice
  • Work in and oversee a well-organised compliant dispensary where attention to detail is key
  • Create a positive supportive culture where colleagues feel valued and motivated
  • Coach and develop your teamhelping them grow in confidence skills and experience
  • Bring energy to your store identifying opportunities to improve and enhance performance
  • Champion the Boots brand and ensure your store remains a trusted healthcare destination

What youll need to have (our must-haves)
  • Retail management experience or be an experienced assistant manager or dispenser ready for the next step
  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or UK equivalent)
  • Experience working in a UK dispensary
  • Strong customer care focus and passion for community pharmacy
  • Confidence leading a team and driving performance
  • A calm adaptable approach with the ability to stay organised in a steady environment
  • A collaborative style building strong relationships both in-store and externally
  • Ambition to growideal for an Assistant Manager or experienced dispenser ready to step up

It would be great if you also have
  • Confidence using digital systems and new technology
  • Experience working in a healthcare-led environment

Where your brilliance can take you

At Boots your career can be as ambitious as you are. As Store Manager in a small store youll be perfectly placed to build your leadership capability and take the next step. Whether thats moving into a larger more complex store becoming Deputy General Manager of one of our flagships or ultimately progressing into senior leadership roles such as Area Manager theres plenty of room to grow at Boots.

If pharmacy is your passion you can build your clinical expertise train as an Independent Prescriber or move into Care Services or field roles that influence operations resourcing clinical governance and colleague development across multiple stores.

There are also opportunities beyond stores. If youre looking to move into our Nottingham Support Office we have a variety of roles across areas such as Commercial HR Marketing Buying Strategy Finance and Supply Chain.

Whatever path you choose well give you the tools training and support to be brilliant with Boots and build a rewarding and flexible career.

Rewards designed for you
  • Boots Retirement Savings Plan
  • Generous employee discount across Boots and partner brands
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • 38 days annual leave
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and a gift card for those expecting or adopting
  • Flexible benefits scheme; holiday buying gym discounts life assurance and more
  • 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support through TELUS Health our Employee Assistance Programme

Theres lots more in our rewards and benefits package MyBoosts our way of helping you get the most out of the good stuff. Find out more at Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only. Please note that any salary estimates provided on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

A bit about us

At Boots were 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 were committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

Whats 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.

If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you 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 hope to hear from you soon.
Be brilliant with Boots.

Need To Know
Join Boots as a Dispensing Store Manager in our welcoming Pitsea High Street pharmacy set in the heart of Basildons well-connected community. This small pharmacy-focused store delivers all core NHS services and offers a steady well-supported environment with a strong emphasis on patient care.

With parking available behind the store and excellent access via the A12 and A13 as well as nearby train links its easily accessible from across Essex and East London.

Leading a close-knit team of five youll take a hands-on role within the dispensary while developing your leadership skills supported by a structured 12-week induction and a fully resourced store.

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