Pharmacist Store Manager
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently. Ineligible if it's SOC 1150
Not disclosed
Salary
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2251 (75% match) is an eligible occupation, 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.
In 2025, Boots UK assigned 102 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2251 jobs, according to the Home Office.
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 2251 (Pharmacists) · 75% match
- Ineligible 1150 (Managers and directors in retail and wholesale) · 20% match
Ask Boots UK what the duties are.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2251 Pharmacists Most likely code | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale Also possible | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
As a Pharmacist Store Manager with us you’ll be combining your excellent customer and patient care with leading, coaching, and developing a team. Your main areas of responsibility will be:
- You’ll lead the sales and performance of your store, whilst keeping our customers close to heart.
- Delivering the pharmacy strategy through providing expert care and advice
- Accountable for legal and ethical decisions in the pharmacy
- Building the capability of store teams
- Conducting continual review through audit, observations and risk assessment to ensure customer and patient safety is paramount
- Delivering a range of professional pharmacy services
To be successful in this role you will have a professional, caring character and a true desire to help us change for the better. In addition you will:
- The ability to coach and develop individuals and teams.
- A strong understanding of how to lead and deliver a company strategy, with the ability to implement in store to drive strong performance results.
- Be registered with relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI)
- Demonstrate high levels of professional expertise and be widely respected by stakeholders, peers, patients, customers and external local professionals
- Be a great communicator; able to put people at ease and effectively meet the varied needs of our customers and patients
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Generous employee discounts
- Access to a range of learning and development resources and programmes
- Reimbursement of GPHC/GOC fees in full
- Contribution towards RPS fees
- Professional indemnity insurance with the option of selecting further free cover if you also work in Primary Care settings up to 3 days per week (subject to terms).
Why Boots
At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we change for the better.
What's Next
If successful on application, a member of the recruitment team will be in touch to find a time to discuss your application.
We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
You will complete an Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
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
Pharmacists (SOC 2251) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~48k in sample- Middle half £42,380–60,424
- Median £51,480
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About 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. In 2025, Boots UK assigned 102 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2251 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.