Pharmacy Group Operations Manager Co.
Donegal Multi-site (relocation support available) Permanent Full time An attractive senior salary with performance-related bonus and benefits package Verus Search has been retained by Brennans Pharmacy Group as they seek to appoint a Group Operations Manager for a new role within the business.
With a strong reputation for excellence in patient care and service, Brennans Pharmacy Groups mission is to help their patients and customers live healthier and happier lives.
The award-winning business is truly guided by their values and a forward-thinking approach to technology, systems, and operational efficiency.
Brennans Pharmacy Group currently operates four community pharmacies across Co.
Donegal in Letterkenny, Buncrana, Clonmany and Creeslough.
This is a non-clinical operations leadership role - you'll be the operational backbone of the group.
You will be responsible for keeping standards consistent, improving systems, and making sure day-to-day operations run efficiently and effectively across all four sites.
Working closely with the Managing Director, you will execute operational responsibilities and deliver results in-line with the strategic prioritise of the business.
This is a newly created role established as the Managing Director transitions from operational management to strategic leadership after 33 years of building the business.
The position carries genuine operational authority, not a supervisory role reporting upward on decisions.
Key focus: Own rotas, cover planning, and operating standards across a 7-day operation.
Coordinate and manage Pharmacist Managers and Retail Supervisors, including performance and accountability.
Build and own the operational scorecard; embed SOPs and follow-through across all sites.
Maintain high standards of compliance and patient safety.
Oversee digital operations, including managing the e Commerce / Digital Admin Specialist and embedding digital services into everyday workflows.
Essential experience & skills: Proven operations leadership in community pharmacy or a closely related healthcare retail environment.
Ideally 3+ years managing complex operations with multiple teams or locations.
A strong people-management track record to include recruitment and performance management Demonstrable experience of operating and developing business systems and operational structures.
Commercially aware, with sound judgement around margins, cost control, and priorities Comfortable working within established frameworks, improving what's there rather than constantly rebuilding Strong cultural fit with a values-driven organisation - we prioritise direct communication, personal accountability, and genuinely caring about the people we serve and work with Full driving licence and willingness to travel regularly between Donegal locations Remuneration & benefits: Attractive salary with performance-related bonus Company electric vehicle or car allowance plus all business travel expenses covered Role-relevant training and development support Direct Managing Director support with regular 1:1s Real operational autonomy, including clear authority to lead day-to-day operations, make operational decisions, and hold site leaders accountable across the group Relocation support available if required (further information available upon request) Would you be interested in relocating to Co.
Donegal?
Donegal's coastline, mountains, and outdoor amenities are close at hand, offering a quality of life that's increasingly hard to combine with senior roles in larger urban centres.
For those relocating from high-cost cities, rental accommodation is significantly more affordable.
Family homes in and around Letterkenny are available to purchase at prices materially lower than those in major Irish cities, making long-term home ownership a realistic option.
The role offers senior responsibility without the personal time cost often associated with large city commuting, supporting a more balanced and sustainable working week.
All applicants must have the right to work in Ireland.
Brennans Pharmacy Group cannot consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.
For further information or a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Richard Greenwood at Verus Search.
Skills: Management Operations Management Systems