Area Manager

Rowlands Pharmacy; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in the UK is seeking a driven Area Manager to oversee multiple retail locations in Lancashire and Yorkshire. The role emphasizes strategic leadership and performance management to enhance customer service and operational excellence. Candidates should possess strong people management skills and a full UK driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary, company car, and numerous benefits including a bonus scheme and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Performance related bonus scheme

Company car

Generous holiday allowance

Employee discount programme

Access to MediCash

Finance management app

Qualifications

• Proven people management skills.
• Ability to manage own workload and prioritise effectively.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in community pharmacy (Ideally).

Responsibilities

• Inspire and guide pharmacy teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders for collaborative success.
• Implement and monitor performance metrics to meet business goals.
• Ensure adherence to industry regulations and maintain service standards.

Skills

People management skills

Workload management

Stakeholder management

Education

NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Assistant qualification

Job description

Description

Job Title : Area Manager

Region : Lancashire, Yorkshire and the M62 Corridor

Salary : £41,000 + company car and excellent benefits package

Hours : Monday to Friday

Rowlands Pharmacy are looking for a driven and ambitious people manager to join our team as Area Manager in the Lancashire and Yorkshire areas.

As part of our commitment to delivering excellence in healthcare, we are restructuring our management approach to foster consistency and transparency. The role of Area Manager will play a pivotal part in this transformation, reporting directly to a Regional Manager.

As an Area Manager with Rowlands Pharmacy, you will oversee the operations of multiple retail pharmacy locations, ensuring each site delivers exceptional customer service and meets performance targets. Your role will involve strategic planning, staff management, and operational efficiency to drive business growth and maintain high standards of pharmaceutical care. By performing this role effectively, you will play a crucial part in enhancing the overall patient experience and pushing Rowlands to the next level.

Key Responsibilities :

• Strategic Leadership : Inspire and guide pharmacy teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Stakeholder Management : Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders for collaborative success.
• Performance Management : Implement and monitor performance metrics to meet business goals and improve team efficiency.
• Compliance : Ensure adherence to industry regulations and internal policies, maintaining top service standards.

What We Require :

• Proven people management skills
• Ability to manage own workload and prioritise effectively
• Full UK driving licence
• NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Assistant qualification (Ideally)
• Experience in community pharmacy (Ideally)

What You'll Get

• £41,000 salary
• Performance related bonus scheme
• Company car

Generous holiday allowance : 22 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Increases to 30 days with length of service

• Market leading employee discount programme across hundreds of retailers and services
• Access to MediCash, allowing you to reclaim money on a wide range of medical services
• Cutting-edge finance management app to control your salary as you see fit