Pharmacy Operations Manager in North West

Energy Jobline ZR; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 1 243 000 - 1 463 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Operations Manager for the North-West Region. The role involves overseeing multiple pharmacies, driving operational performance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have over 5 years of multi-site management experience and be GPhC registered. The position offers a competitive salary of £65,000 per annum, a company car, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Company car and mileage allowance

Performance bonus

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in multi-site management within pharmacy.
• Proven success in operational leadership and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support multiple pharmacies ensuring operational excellence.
• Develop strategic and operational plans for service growth.
• Mentor and motivate branch managers and teams.

Skills

Multi-site management

Operational leadership

Commercial acumen

Team development

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

GPhC registration

Job description

Pharmacy Operations Manager

Location: North-West Region

Salary: £65,000 per annum + extensive company benefits

Full-Time | Permanent

Are you an experienced consumer healthcare leader with a track record of managing multiple sites, driving operational performance, and ensuring compliance and customer safety?

We are seeking an Area Manager to provide strategic leadership and oversight across multiple pharmacies. This is a hands‑on role, combining operational management with branch‑level leadership for two days per week.

The successful candidate will drive operational performance, commercial growth, and compliance, while mentoring branch managers and ensuring the delivery of exceptional customer and patient experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support multiple pharmacies, ensuring operational excellence, customer/patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement strategic and operational plans to drive service growth and retail sales.
• Monitor performance through KPIs, budgets, and regular branch visits, taking corrective action where necessary.
• Mentor, train, and motivate branch managers and their teams to build high‑performing, engaged workforces.
• Optimise stock control, purchasing, and cost management to improve commercial performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and service partners.
• Ensure branches deliver consistent, high‑quality customer service, operational standards, and accurate reporting.

Candidate Profile

• 5+ years’ experience in multi‑site management within pharmacy
• Must be GPhC registered
• Proven success in operational leadership, performance management, and team development.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience delivering growth in services and retail sales.
• Excellent knowledge of regulatory frameworks, customer/patient safety, and compliance standards.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to implement operational frameworks and improve processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate teams.

Benefits

• Offering up to £60,000 per annum
• Company car and mileage allowance
• Performance bonus
• Comprehensive employee benefits package

Referral Bonus

Recommend a candidate and receive £200 in John Lewis vouchers when they are successfully placed.

For a confidential discussion, contact Tom Fitch on 02393 874295 or email your CV to [e-mail]

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy.

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