Dispensing Store Manager (small store)
Job Summary
At Boots our smaller Pharmacy stores are at the heart of their communities. Guided by our purpose of With you. For life. youll support our customers and colleagues through the moments that matter most.
Youll get to know your customers by name and build genuine relationships. Whether theyre picking up everyday essentials or looking for clear expert healthcare advice youll work with your team to create a destination environment that people trust.
Boots is constantly evolving bringing new brands healthcare services and innovations into our stores. Youll play a key role in bringing these to life in a way that feels relevant and meaningful for your local community.
As Store Manager youll lead a close-knit team of 6 including a Pharmacist Pharmacy Technician and Dispensers and create a positive and supportive culture where everyone feels valued developed and empowered to do their best. Youll get stuck in on the shop floor know your colleagues as individuals understand what motivates them and help them grow in confidence and capability ensuring outstanding service while driving operational excellence.
If youre looking for a role where you can combine retail leadership pharmacy expertise customer care community connection and commercial ownership while genuinely making a difference every day this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
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 hands-on leadership role where youll get stuck in on the shop floor supporting your team working in the dispensary and role modelling how great care and strong sales performance go together.
You will:
- Lead and inspire your team to deliver exceptional service
- Drive sales and performance balancing customer care with commercial goals
- Build strong relationships with GP surgeries primary care networks and actively engage with the local community
- Deliver NHS and private services safely and confidently offering clear trusted and expert advice
- Work in and run a well-organised and compliant dispensary where attention to detail really matters
- Champion the Boots brand and making your store stand out
- Get to know your people what motivates them and what needs to change
- Coach and support your teamhelping them grow in confidence skills and experience
- Be bold try new things and use data and insights to look for ways to improve every day
What youll need to have (our must-haves)
- Retail management experience and strong commercial awareness
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or other UK equivalent)
- Experience working in a UK dispensary
- Great customer service skills and a passion for delivering care
- Ability to lead performance and implement strategy in-store
- A calm flexible approach with the confidence to adapt at pace
- A collaborative style. Able to build both a strong team culture and profitable external relationships
- Passion for learning and a drive to support others to grow
It would be great if you also have
- Confidence using new technology and digital tools
- Experience working in a healthcare 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
Step into a Dispensing Store Manager role at Boots Pharmacy on Fore Street Redruth a well-established community-focused store with a steady turnover and a strong close-knit team of 6.
This is a full-time opportunity for someone with solid pharmacy experience ready to take ownership of performance develop their team and drive consistently high standards.
With a structured 12-week leadership plan and dedicated buddying support youll be set up to succeed from day one.
Whether youre an experienced leader or ready to take the next step this is your chance to make a real difference locally while building capability and delivering on key KPIs.
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