Shape the future of the pharmacy technician profession in Scotland
We are seeking an enthusiastic, influential, and strategically minded Professional Lead for Scotland to provide professional leadership, represent the interests of pharmacy technicians, and help shape the future of the profession within Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across the UK, influence national policy, engage with members and stakeholders, and ensure the voice of Scottish pharmacy technicians is represented at both national and UK-wide levels.
About the Role
As Professional Lead for Scotland, you will lead on delivering APTUK's strategic objectives within Scotland while acting as the key link between the executive committee, members, and national stakeholders. You will use your knowledge of the Scottish healthcare landscape to identify emerging policy developments, workforce priorities, and opportunities that support the advancement of the pharmacy technician profession.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has an excellent understanding of the Scottish healthcare and pharmacy landscape.
- Has experience of engaging with professional networks, stakeholders, or national initiatives.
- Is an effective communicator with the ability to represent the profession credibly and professionally.
- Can work collaboratively while also taking initiative and lead on key areas of work.
If you would like to learn more about this volunteer position on the APTUK executive committee, please click on the following link to view and download the Professional Lead job description.
If you are passionate about the pharmacy technician profession and would like to get more involved, then please download and complete an application form and email to operations@aptuk.org before the closing date of 10th August 2026.
Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview with members from the Executive Committee where there will be the opportunity to meet some of the team and ask any questions.
Closing date for applications: Midnight Sunday 10th August 2026.