Optometry Partner

7 months ago


Charlton, United Kingdom Specsavers Full time

Specsavers in Woolwich and Charlton Riverside are looking for a highly skilled Optometrist to become their new Optometry Director / Store Partner. This is a fantastic opportunity to practice what you love across two stores, whilst building an asset for your future. There’s terrific earning potential and room for further growth, and to help you to succeed, you’ll receive ongoing support from the existing Retail partner plus 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 incredible opportunity at Specsavers in Woolwich and Charlton Riverside, then read on.

**What’s on Offer?**
- Woolwich 50% Optometry shareholding
- Charlton Riverside 25% Optometry Shareholding
- Be your own boss, while still receiving an excellent salary
- Share in business profits (dividends)
- Grow a business as an investment for your future
- Flexibility - a great work/life balance
- Build and shape your own team
- Make a difference to your local community
- Access to the best possible clinical technology including OCT
- Outstanding opportunities for clinical and personal development
- Ongoing support from our leading global brand

**About the stores**

**Woolwich**

Open since 1993, the store enjoys an ideal location on the main high street, exposed to high volumes of passing footfall. The store operates with 7 test rooms, 1 HC room and operates as a spoke business.

There is a good sized team of 20 in place.

There store requires a dedicated Optometry partner that can focus on improving service levels, team development and training, as well as KPI’s.

**Charlton Riverside**

Specsavers in Charlton Riverside first opened its doors in 2018. The store is in a large Sainsburys superstore within a popular retail park. The loyal and growing customer base includes many shoppers visiting stores in Greenwich shopping park such as Marks and Spencer as well as those visiting the nearby Brocklebank shopping outlet.

The store has 2 optical test rooms and 1 hear care room all fully equipped with the latest clinical technology including OCT, meaning you will have everything you need to perform sight tests to the highest possible standards. We offer enhanced clinical services including MECS glaucoma testing and cataract appointments.

A team of 10 dedicated colleagues call this store home.

**Requirements of the role**

Alongside being a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist, you will need to be driven, enthusiastic and dedicated to both businesses. We are looking for someone who wants to grow and develop the team, offer exceptional customer care and improve patient outcomes. You’ll be a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, isn’t afraid of a hands-on approach, and someone who is keen to get involved and build a rapport with their team. In summary, you’ll be a highly skilled Optometry professional willing and able to help drive the practice forward.

**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 Optometrist. We believe that professional optics should be led by opticians just like you - this is your chance to become the leader you were born to be.

**Find out more**

**Please note expressions of interest are invited until 15th September with the selection day taking place week commencing 25th September.