Area Pharmacy Manager

Job description

Area Pharmacy Manager

Location: Derbyshire (Derby, Mansfield, Chesterfield) Salary: £65,000 + benefits package Sites: 22 pharmacies

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Area Manager to lead and develop our network of 22 community pharmacies across Derbyshire. You'll be responsible for driving operational excellence, team performance, and patient care standards while supporting our continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational leadership across all 22 sites, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and consistent service delivery
• People management – recruiting, developing, and retaining pharmacy teams; managing performance and succession planning
• Commercial performance – delivering against sales, margin, and cost targets; identifying growth opportunities
• Service development – expanding NHS and private services, driving uptake of Pharmacy First and other clinical offerings
• Compliance & governance – maintaining GPhC standards, conducting audits, and managing risk
• Stakeholder engagement – building relationships with NHS commissioners, PCNs, and local healthcare partners

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Proven multi-site pharmacy management experience
• Strong track record of delivering operational and commercial results
• Excellent leadership and people development skills
• Sound understanding of community pharmacy regulations and NHS services
• Full UK driving licence

Preferred:

• GPhC-registered Pharmacist
• Experience managing multiple sites
• Background in independent or regional pharmacy groups

What's on Offer

• £65,000 salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Performance bonus
• Pension scheme
• Professional development support
• Genuine autonomy to shape the region

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

East Midlands

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

29-04-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English