Business Development and Communications Lead

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in pharmacy technician advocacy seeks a proactive Business Development and Communications Lead. This role involves developing strategies to enhance income through sponsorships and promoting APTUK's profile. The ideal candidate will possess strong business development and communication skills, with a hands-on approach to engage stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple professional social media accounts.
• Experience producing reports and high-level communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a business development and communications plan.
• Generate income through sponsorship and advertising opportunities.
• Engage with pharmacy technicians and stakeholders.

Skills

Business development

Communications

Interpersonal communication

Education

Relevant business management qualifications

Job description

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Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK)

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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About the job

Role: Business Development and Communications Lead

Location: Home based

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 12 Months

Hours: 20 per week, Monday to Friday

The Association of Pharmacy Technicians is the professional leadership body for pharmacy technicians across the UK. We lead, advocate and represent the pharmacy technician profession for the benefit of patients, the public and our members.

We are a network of like-minded professionals, helping to shape the future for pharmacy technicians. We provide advice, information and support to our members; championing and safeguarding the pharmacy technician profession and enhancing education and scope of practice.

Following a period of significant growth, we are now looking for a proactive Business Development and Communications Lead to engage with relevant suppliers / service providers to generate additional income for APTUK through sponsorship and advertising, whilst leading on the promotion of APTUK work and projects to further increase APTUK profile and membership.

Your mission:

• Lead and develop a business development and communications plan that meets APTUK strategic vision.
• Develop and maintain new and existing relationships to generate income for APTUK through sponsorship and advertising opportunities.
• Develop and drive communications and social media to:
• Engage with pharmacy technicians, APTUK members and stakeholders
• Promote APTUK and its activities
• Attract new members
• Increase APTUK profile and awareness

You’ll need:

• Business development and communications experience, underpinned with relevant business management qualifications
• Experience of managing multiple professional social media accounts across different platforms, with knowledge of social media metrics.
• Experience of producing reports and high-level communications
• Up to date knowledge of pharmacy practice
• A solution driven, hands-on approach with excellent written and verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Opportunity to make a real difference to APTUK, members and stakeholders during a time of significant change for pharmacy.
• Work flexibly, with a team of like-minded professionals

For more information, a full job description, and details of how to apply please visit our website: https://www.aptuk.org/member-news/aptuk-jobs

Closing date for applications Sunday 11th May 2025