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APTUK is the Professional Leadership Body for Pharmacy Technicians working in the UK, it is run by Pharmacy Technicians who give up their time to support the profession.
Join the APTUK Board of Directors – now recruiting for Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
As the pharmacy landscape evolves, APTUK is keen to ensure that the skills of the leadership team support the needs of our members and the wider pharmacy technician profession.
As a result, we have recently changed the structure of the Board of Directors to include a new role: Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. This Director role is essential to ensure equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are at the heart of our approach, contributing to the growth of APTUK where everyone’s unique identity is acknowledged and celebrated.
The successful applicant will lead on events and our strategic direction to ensure all pharmacy technicians are valued, supported, and empowered in both personal and professional contexts.
Full details of this new post can be found here: Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging job description
If this leadership role appeals to you, please follow this link to download and complete an application form. To download the document, click 'file' then select 'download'
Please send your completed form, with a cover letter to operations@aptuk.org.
Closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 11th May 2025
Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to an online interview where there will be the opportunity to meet some of the team and ask any questions.
We are excited to announce a new paid post on the Executive Committee – now recruiting for Business Development and Communications Lead
As APTUK continues to grow, it is important that we remain sustainable, and growth of our paid posts is a key strategic goal to support this ambition.
We are therefore recruiting for a proactive Business Development and Communications Lead to engage with relevant suppliers / service providers to generate additional income for APTUK through sponsorship and advertising, whilst leading on the promotion of APTUK work and projects to further increase APTUK profile and membership.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract, 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based at home. We are offering a competitive salary, and 28 days holiday (pro rata).
For full details of the role, please follow this link for the Business Development and Communications Lead job description
If this role appeals to you, please follow this link to download and complete an application form. To download the document, click 'file' then select 'download'
Please send your completed form, with a cover letter to operations@aptuk.org.
Closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 11th May 2025
We encourage applicants from all over the UK and from different sectors of pharmacy to ensure we reflect our membership.
The pharmacy technician profession continues to go from strength to strength, and more people are turning to their professional leadership body to drive change and ensure the voice of the pharmacy technician continues to be heard. But there is more to be done.
APTUK recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. Our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity enhances our inclusive approach, which we endeavour will attract a diverse pool of talent and experience. It's really important we thrive on being different, validate our varied experiences, and express how we think with a valued voice. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
