Store Manager Dispsng (non-Pharm) Small

Boots Opticians; Norwich; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail pharmacy in Norwich seeks a Dispensing Store Manager to lead and develop a team, optimize retail operations, and ensure excellent customer service. Candidates should have relevant qualifications in Pharmacy Services and experience in retail leadership. The role offers a dynamic work environment and a range of employee benefits including a retirement savings plan and generous discounts.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Access to free counselling and support

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a retail environment.
• An NVQ Level 2 equivalent in Pharmacy Services that is valid in the UK.
• A Medicines Counter Assistant (NVQ2) qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Work with retail and pharmacy teams to achieve business goals.
• Deliver a sustainable and efficient operating platform.
• Be responsible for team performance and development.

Skills

Leadership experience

Experience in a retail environment

Understanding of Pharmacy services

Ability to interpret data

Education

NVQ Level 2 equivalent in Pharmacy Services

Medicines Counter Assistant qualification

Job description

Job Description

As a Dispensing Store Manager you will use your leadership experience and passion to help your retail and pharmacy business to grow and change for the better.

About the role

Working onsite, you will report to the Area Managerand lead from the front by being a visible and accessible part of your team. You will also:

• Work with your retail and pharmacy teams to achieve the business goals for your store, whilst keeping our customers at heart of what we do
• Deliver a sustainable and efficient retail and pharmacy operating platform in your store to ensure stock availability, control costs, minimise loss and meet our customers’ expectations
• Keep up to date with new priorities across the business, including Pharmacy services, New Product Development launches and much more
• Interpret data, trends and insights to work at pace and react to the changing needs of the customer
• Be responsible for the performance and development of your team which you will deliver through regular coaching and reviews
• Conduct regular reviews, audits and risk assessments to protect patient and public safety

What you’ll need to have

These are the essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role.

• Experience leading a team in a retail environment
• An NVQ Level 2 equivalent in Pharmacy Services that is valid in the UK
• A Medicines Counter Assistant (NVQ2) qualification or equivalent

It would be great if you also have

These are desirable skills or experience and are not essential, so we would welcome applications from candidates that don’t match this additional criteria.

• Experience navigating and embracing new technology

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards . Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.

What's next

If you apply for this role, you will be invited to take a timed online assessment, if you require any adjustments and assistance with this please contact us at [e-mail] Once you have completed the assessment, our team will review your application and be in touch to update you.

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

Business Area

Pharmacy

Function

Pharmacy Store Management

Keywords

Dispenser, store leadership, pharmacy management, pharmacy, technician, ACT,

Hours per week

37.5

Latitude,longitude 1

52.618477053,1.2973735258

Shift Pattern to display to candidates (displayed externally). Please select one:

Weekdays, Weekends

Latitude,longitude 2

52.630886,1.297355

Airport

No

Hours per week

Over 35 hours per week

Company

UK Stores

Division

16 - United Kingdom

Should this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the Boots.jobs career site?

No

Region

6 - East

Area

156 - Norwich and Norfolk Coast

Store

5816 - NORWICH HALL RD AP

Req Posted Date

21-Aug-2025

County

Norfolk

Country

UK

Address 1

78 Hall Road

Address 2

Norwich