Store Manager Dispsng (non-Pharm) Small

Boots Opticians; Spalding; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optician chain in Spalding is seeking a Dispensing Store Manager to lead their retail and pharmacy business. The role involves achieving store goals, ensuring a sustainable operating platform, and developing team performance. Essential qualifications include retail leadership experience and pharmacy-related NVQ certifications. Join a diverse organization committed to inclusivity and employee support.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free, 24/7 counselling 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

• Lead the retail and pharmacy teams to achieve business goals.
• Deliver an efficient retail and pharmacy operating platform.
• Keep up to date with business priorities and new product developments.
• Interpret data and insights to meet customer needs.
• Be responsible for team performance and development through coaching.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits to ensure safety.

Skills

Experience leading a team in a retail environment

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 Manager and 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 our Employee Assistance Programme.

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. At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential.

If you apply for this role, you will be invited to take a timed online assessment. Once you have completed the assessment, our team will review your application and be in touch to update you.