Director of Prescription Services
Added 25 Aug · still live
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£50,300
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1171 (77% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £50,300, and Boots UK is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 1171 (Health services and public health managers and directors) · 77% match
- Likely 1139 (Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified) · 8% match
About the role
At Boots, we are on a mission to build a brilliant environment for our people, empowering them to make a difference for our customers and colleagues every day. We are seeking a Director of Prescription Services to join our Pharmacy team.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this influential leadership role, you will have the opportunity to shape and deliver our Boots' prescription services strategy, including pharmacy care services, with full commercial and strategic accountability across the in-stores and digital prescriptions.
As a key member of the Healthcare Business Unit leadership team, you will drive profitable growth, sales revenue, P&L performance including accountability for dispensing margin, while developing innovative omnichannel customer propositions that differentiate Boots in the market.
Working closely with the NHS across all four UK Nations, care home providers, suppliers and other external partners, you will strengthen Boots’ position as a healthcare partner of choice and help influence the future of community pharmacy in the UK. The role also owns the long-term prescription services strategy, including care home, hospital and prison dispensing services, and oversees major supplier partnerships.
Leading a team of senior managers within a complex matrix organisation, you will collaborate cross functionally to deliver customer-focused solutions and strategic outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
What You’ll Be Doing
In this influential leadership role, you will have the opportunity to shape and deliver our Boots' prescription services strategy, including pharmacy care services, with full commercial and strategic accountability across the in-stores and digital prescriptions.
As a key member of the Healthcare Business Unit leadership team, you will drive profitable growth, sales revenue, P&L performance including accountability for dispensing margin, while developing innovative omnichannel customer propositions that differentiate Boots in the market.
Working closely with the NHS across all four UK Nations, care home providers, suppliers and other external partners, you will strengthen Boots’ position as a healthcare partner of choice and help influence the future of community pharmacy in the UK. The role also owns the long-term prescription services strategy, including care home, hospital and prison dispensing services, and oversees major supplier partnerships.
Leading a team of senior managers within a complex matrix organisation, you will collaborate cross functionally to deliver customer-focused solutions and strategic outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and deliver the long-term Prescription Services strategy, driving sustainable growth, profitability and performance, ensuring alignment with Boots’ overall vision and objectives.
- Drive operational excellence and implement best practices to enhance service delivery and customer outcomes.
- Own the Prescription P&L, maximising revenue, dispensing margin and commercial opportunities.
- Develop innovative prescription and care service propositions that keep the customer needs front of mind to help strengthen Boots’ competitive advantage.
Advertisement
- Significant experience in a senior leadership role within a large, complex healthcare, retail or consumer-facing organisation, with accountability for substantial commercial performance and growth.
- Customer centric leader with the ability to translate insight into strategy and business plans that can be delivered in an omnichannel way
- Deep expertise in UK healthcare, pharmacy and medicines management, with a strong understanding of the evolving healthcare and regulatory landscape.
- Proven success in developing and delivering commercial and customer-focused strategies that drive sustainable growth, market share, customer value, and business performance.
- Strong understanding of omnichannel healthcare and retail environments, with a proven ability to create seamless customer experiences across store and digital channels.
- Exceptional strategic thinking and decision-making skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, and deliver results in complex, fast-paced environments.
- Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of prescription services at Boots. You will have the chance to shape strategic initiatives that impact our customers and communities, while working alongside a talented team dedicated to making a difference.
A Bit About Us
At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported, and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.
What’s next?
If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.
Be brilliant with Boots.
If you have any questions about this role please contact [email protected]
Closing date for applications: 7th September 2026
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Boots UK, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Health services and public health managers and directors (SOC 1171) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~51k in sampleSOC 1171
- Middle half £49,244–78,468
- Median £62,296
- Going rate £50,300
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £35,200–45,300
Similar sponsored roles
See all UK visa jobsNo close matches live right now.
Browse more sponsored jobs at Boots UKAbout sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Boots UK holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1171 going rate of £50,300. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.