Store Manager (medium store)

This is a permanent role, and we request that you only apply for the position if you can commit to the advertised hours on a permanent basis.

We are looking for candidates who will be flexible to work a variety of shift patterns throughout the week.

This role includes evening shifts.

This role includes weekend shifts.

We can only consider candidates who are over 18 due to age restrictions for this role.

Are you an experienced retail leader who cares about people, takes pride in great customer service, and knows how to bring out the best in your team?

At Boots, our medium-sized stores offer the energy and variety of a busy retail and healthcare environment, alongside the opportunity to build strong relationships with your team, customers and local community. Guided by our purpose, “With you. For life.”, you and your team will play an important role in supporting people through the moments that matter.

Boots is always evolving, with new services and brands being introduced all the time. You’ll play a key role in bringing these to life in your store—making sure they feel relevant and meaningful for your customers. Whether they’re picking up everyday essentials or looking for clear, expert healthcare advice, you’ll create a destination store people trust.

As a Store Manager, you’ll lead from the front—setting the standard and tone for great service and a team culture that feels supportive, positive and confident. You’ll create an environment where your team feels trusted and able to do their best work, and where customers know they can rely on Boots.

This is a varied, people-focused role where no two days are the same. You might be coaching and supporting your team, helping a customer find the right product, or building strong relationships with local GP surgeries and healthcare partners.

If you’re looking for a role where you can lead a team, drive commercial success, grow people and make a real difference to your local community every day, this could be the next step for you.

What you’ll be doing

As Store Manager, you’ll report into the Area Manager and bring energy, direction and purpose to your store. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll get stuck in on the shop floor, supporting your team and role modelling how great care and strong sales performance go together.

You will:

Lead and inspire your team to deliver exceptional service
Drive sales and performance, balancing customer care with commercial goals
Build strong relationships with GP surgeries, primary care networks and actively engage with the local community
Deliver NHS and private services safely and confidently, offering clear, trusted and expert advice
Champion the Boots brand and making your store stand out
Get to know your people – what motivates them, and what needs to change
Coach and support your team—helping them grow in confidence, skills and experience
Be bold, try new things and use data and insights to look for ways to improve every day
Create a store environment and experience your team can be proud of and that keeps customers coming back

What you’ll need to have (our must-haves)

Retail management experience leading larger or multi-skilled teams
Great customer service skills and a passion for customer care
Ability to lead performance and implement strategy in-store
A calm, flexible approach with the confidence to adapt at pace
A collaborative style. Able to build both a strong team culture and profitable external relationships
Passion for learning and a drive to support others to grow

It would be great if you also have

Confidence using digital tools, systems and performance insight
Experience coaching future leaders and developing talent

Where your brilliance can take you

At Boots, your career can be as ambitious as you are. As Store Manager in a medium-sized store, you’ll be perfectly placed to build your leadership capability and take the next step. Whether that’s moving into a larger, more complex store, becoming Deputy General Manager of one of our Flagships, or ultimately progressing into senior leadership roles such as Area Manager, there’s plenty of room to grow at Boots.

We have field-based roles that influence operations, resourcing, clinical governance and colleague development across multiple stores, as well as opportunities beyond stores. If you’re looking to move into our Nottingham Support Office, we have a variety of positions across areas such as Commercial, HR, Marketing, Buying, Strategy, Finance and Supply Chain.

Whatever path you choose, we’ll give you the tools, training, and support to be brilliant with Boots and build a rewarding and flexible career.

Rewards designed for you

Boots Retirement Savings Plan
Generous employee discount across Boots and partner brands
Discretionary annual bonus
38 days holiday
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay, and a gift card for those expecting or adopting
Flexible benefits scheme; holiday buying, gym discounts, life assurance and more
24/7 counselling and wellbeing support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme

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.

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options.

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.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Be brilliant with Boots.

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