Optometry Partner

Specsavers are looking for a highly skilled and ambitious optometrist to become the new Optometry Partner across both the Yeovil and Chard stores. This is a rare opportunity to become a multi-site Store Partner in two fantastic businesses. If you are looking for an investment for your future and more financial security, whilst working in a beautiful location, then an incredible opportunity awaits. You’ll receive an excellent regular salary, alongside attractive benefits and a share in both businesses’ profits. To help you to succeed, you’ll receive ongoing support from existing Optometry and Retail Partners along with our leading global brand. You’ll also have access to the very best clinical technology and will receive unrivalled professional development. If you’d like to find out more about this terrific opportunity at Specsavers in Yeovil and Chard then read on.

**What’s on Offer?**
- 33% shareholding in each store plus 16% shareholding in the audiology business
- Total share price £342k
- £10k joining bonus
- Be your own boss, while still receiving an excellent salary
- Share in both businesses profits (dividends)
- Grow the businesses as an investment for your future
- Build and shape your own teams
- Make a difference to the local communities
- Access to the best possible clinical technology
- Outstanding opportunities for clinical and personal development
- Ongoing support from existing partners and our leading global brand

**About the stores**

Specsavers in Yeovil first opened its doors in 1991 as an optical business before adding audiology in 2006. The store sits in a prominent position on the main high street and is firmly embedded within the local community.

The store underwent an impressive refit in 2018, and boasts 7 test rooms, all equipped with Nidek Phoropters. The store has 2 pre-screening rooms, equipped with either OCT or a Tonoref - meaning you will have everything you need to perform sight tests to the highest possible standards. The business also has contracts to provide services to the DVLA and NHS post cataract patients.

Specsavers Yeovil is also an Audiology Hub with a dedicated audiology booth. It also provides audiology services to the 3 designated spoke stores of Chard, Street and Bridgwater.

Chard Specsavers also sits in a prominent position on the main high street, within walking distance of the main leisure centre and Sainsburys. Both optical test rooms have been recently kitted out with new equipment.

A team of 40 dedicated and passionate colleagues call these stores home, and they both benefit from the guidance of highly skilled and regarded DO Managers. You’ll be joining experienced directors Jason North, Retail Director and Suren Munirathnam, Optometry Director.

Both Specsavers stores pride themselves in ensuring that every one of their customers receives an excellent patient experience. The high levels of service and patient care have led to numerous positive customer reviews, with an average rating for both stores of 4.4/5 and an excellent local reputation.

**Store locations**

Both stores are located in the beautiful county of Somerset with less than 20 miles between them.

Yeovil, a thriving market town is known as being the centre of south Somerset for entertainment and shopping with a popular shopping precinct, a bowling alley and its own football club.

Yeovil is close to the Dorset border and the beautiful Jurassic coast. It is 40 miles south of Bristol, 30 miles from Taunton and 130 miles from London, for which Yeovil’s 2 railway stations provide direct links.

Chard, a charming historic market town is surrounded by the beautiful countryside of South Somerset. There’s something for everyone from quaint independent shops, bars and restaurants to craft markets, country parks and Chard reservoir. Situated on the A30 and the main London to Exeter route, Chard is easily accessible, plus the stunning coastline of Dorset and towns such as Lyme Regis and Seaton in Devon are less than 15 miles south.

**Platinum Employer**

Both Specsavers stores have been Platinum Employer accredited. The Platinum Employer Scheme is part of the Specsavers drive to become a famous place to work. Stores with this accreditation have been verified on five key employer standards: Recruitment, Performance Management and Reward, Talent Management, Learning and Development and Employee Engagement.

**Requirements of the role**

Alongside being a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist with the drive, passion and willingness to maintain the customer-focused culture and the high standards of this successful store. As the new Optometry Partner, you’ll be able to provide a unique blend of customer care and professional excellence. You’ll be able to build a rapport with the existing teams, demonstrate excellent attention to detail and possess an ability to build strong relationships within the local community.

**About Joint Venture Partnership**

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