Evolve are partnering with family-run community pharmacy group are looking for an Operations Manager to join their team. You’ll be overseeing multiple branches throughout the East Midlands driving operational excellence, inspiring high-performing teams, and shaping the future of NHS and private services. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a business that values fresh ideas, rewards ambition and is dedicated to exceptional patient care.
This is a full-time role covering stores across the East Midlands, specifically, Derby, Leicester and Northampton.
What’s in it for you?
* Excellent Salary & Benefits - A competitive starting salary, plus exceptional bonus, pension, training and more!
* Connected Team Culture - Enjoy a more personal, supportive, and collaborative work environment.
* Accelerated Career Advancement - Diverse development paths in an inclusive workplace that nurtures growth and progression.
* Greater Impact - Work in a specialised team where your contributions visible and directly shape the company’s success.
Ideal Requirements for the Operations Manager
* Operational Expertise – You bring proven experience in operations management, ideally within the pharmacy sector, and thrive in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
* Inspiring Leadership – A natural motivator, you know how to lead and develop diverse teams, bringing out the best in people and creating a culture of success.
* Strategic & Solutions-Focused – Your exceptional organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills enable you to tackle challenges with confidence and clarity.
* Commercially Savvy – You have a strong track record of driving growth, boosting performance, and spotting opportunities to take the business to the next level.
* Engaging Communicator – With outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills, you can connect with colleagues, stakeholders, and partners at every level.
Role Responsibilities for the Operations Manager
* Lead Across the East Midlands – Take charge of the daily operations of multiple pharmacy branches, driving excellence in efficiency, compliance, and patient care.
* Shape Performance & Growth – Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to spot trends, unlock opportunities, and implement improvements that make a real difference.
* Champion Quality & Compliance – Ensure every branch upholds the highest standards, fully meeting GPhC regulations and company policies.
* Inspire & Collaborate – Partner with branch managers and pharmacy teams to develop innovative strategies that grow NHS and private services while enhancing the patient experience.
Recruitment Process
1st stage – Microsoft Teams
2nd stage – Trial days in store.
3rd stage – Interview with the hiring managers
Connect with a hiring manager and team who are committed to guiding your career and helping you make an impact.
Excited to learn more? Click apply or reach out to the Pharmacy recruitment team for full details!
Evolve is a leading recruitment and outsourcing organisation, operating within the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical Device and Life Science sectors.
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as a company, We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic