Area Manager

Job Title: Area Manager

Region: Shropshire, Herefordshire, Birmingham and Wiltshire,

Salary: £41,000 + company car and excellent benefits package

Hours: Monday to Friday 09.00 - 17.15

Rowlands Pharmacy are looking for a driven and ambitious people manager to join our team as Area Manager in the Shropshire, Herefordshire, Birmingham and Wiltshire areas.

As part of our commitment to delivering excellence in healthcare, we are restructuring our management approach to foster consistency and transparency. The role of Area Manager will play a pivotal part in this transformation, reporting directly to a Regional Manager.

As an Area Manager with Rowlands Pharmacy, you will oversee the operations of multiple retail pharmacy locations, ensuring each site delivers exceptional customer service and meets performance targets. Your role will involve strategic planning, staff management, and operational efficiency to drive business growth and maintain high standards of pharmaceutical care. By performing this role effectively, you will play a crucial part in enhancing the overall patient experience and pushing Rowlands to the next level.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Inspire and guide pharmacy teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders for collaborative success.
• Performance Management: Implement and monitor performance metrics to meet business goals and improve team efficiency.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to industry regulations and internal policies, maintaining top service standards.

What We Require

• Proven people management skills
• Ability to manage own workload and prioritise effectively
• Full UK driving licence
• NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Assistant qualification (Ideally)
• Experience in community pharmacy (Ideally)

What You'll Get

• £41,000 salary
• Performance related bonus scheme
• Company car
• Generous holiday allowance:
  • 22 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
  • Increases to 30 days with length of service
• Market leading employee discount programme across hundreds of retailers and services
• Access to MediCash, allowing you to reclaim money on a wide range of medical services
• Cutting-edge finance management app to control your salary as you see fit