Audiology Partner

**Position: Audiology Partner**

**Location: Darlington, County Durham**

**Existing Audiology Business**

**Salary: Competitive Salary + Dividends (50%)**

**Own Your Own Business**

Specsavers are looking for an Audiologist or Hearing Aid Dispenser to become the New Store Partner, Director, and Business Owner. Grow your own business, look after your customers, serve your community, create an asset for your family’s future and enjoy the profits of all your hard work.

This opportunity is an existing audiology business within a store, the role will require you to inherit the existing business including customers, store, and team. It requires an initial investment to purchase the shares, you will receive a guaranteed salary and collect profits as dividends. Your focus will be on continuing to service the existing customers and grow the store even further.

**What’s on Offer?**
- Be your own boss while still receiving a competitive basic salary
- 50% shareholding in business with profits (dividends)
- You choose how to drive growth within your own business
- Build and shape your own team.
- Make a difference to your local community.
- Access to the best possible clinical technology
- Outstanding opportunities for clinical and personal development
- Support from existing Specsavers Partners
- Specsavers support and guidance
- Medical, Dental, Pension plus other employee benefits

**Requirements of the role**
- Qualified and HCPC registered Audiologist or Hearing-Aid Dispenser
- Drive, passion, and willingness to maintain the customer-focused culture
- High quality clinical and retail standards
- Provide a unique blend of leadership, management and clinical prowess
- Resilience and a can-do attitude
- Partnering with a global brand and owning your own community
- Completion of Pathway Assessment during the recruitment process

**About Joint Venture Partnership**

Joint venture partnership is the secret to our success here at Specsavers, with every store locally owned and led by its directors. Owning, leading, and growing your very own business is considered by many to be the pinnacle of your career as an Audiologist. We believe that professional audiology should be led by audiologists just like you - this is your chance to become the leader you were born to be.

At Specsavers, the patient always comes first. Our business ownership model allows you to use your expertise and experience to give the gift of hearing back to people who need it most, all whilst growing a business and building an asset for your (and your family’s) future.

First and foremost, you’ll still be a clinician dedicated to changing the lives of your patients - but now, as a business owner, you’ll also be changing the lives of your very own team. Above all, you’ll be in a position to support the future of the profession and have a real feeling of pride every morning when you walk into your own business.

**Why Darlington?**

Darlington, a market town in County Durham, boasts a rich history, and is home to various historic buildings and architecture such as The Victorian and Georgian architecture in the city centre, along with landmarks like St. Cuthberts Church. The town has several parks and green spaces, such as South Park and West Park, where residents can enjoy outdoor activities, picnics and leisurely walks. Not only this, you can find yourself at venues such as the Darlington Hippodrome to watch performances, shows and events, as well as visit the local museum and/or various cultural festivals throughout the year.

Darlington also benefits from excellent transportation links and a more affordable cost of living, providing easy access with a mainline railway station and motorway to major cities like Newcastle, Durham and York, and house prices ranging from £65,000-£435,000 for a 3 bedroom property.

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