Optometry Partner

6 months ago


Helensburgh, United Kingdom Specsavers Full time

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a new Optometry Director to join our Helensburgh store. This is an amazing opportunity to own and work across an existing profitable location alongside an established additional Optometry Director already in situ.

If you are looking for an investment for your future and more financial security, an incredible opportunity awaits. You’ll receive an excellent regular salary, alongside attractive benefits, and a share in business profits. To help you to succeed, you’ll receive ongoing support from 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 Helensburgh, then read on.

**What’s on Offer?**
- 50% optics shareholding
- 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
- 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

**Store location**

The store is a destination location placed on the main street opposite the train station giving it high visibility and football. The area itself is an affluent seaside town with the picturesque Highlands and Loch Lomond on its doorstep. The store is proud of its established roots in the local community and continues to see growing customer numbers with more new housing and industry bringing in more families to the area.

The Helensburgh store has 2 optical test rooms with space for future expansion and is also able to offer hearcare spoke services. The current Director has almost 3 decades working as an IP Optometrist and 20 years’ experience as a successful business owner within Specsavers. The store has an experienced Manager, retail team and resident clinicians in situ. A new Director in this store would be a passionate and autonomous person with the desire to drive the business through innovation and being present in the test room and as a commercial leader.

**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 team, demonstrate excellent attention to detail and possess an ability to build strong relationships within the local community.

The right person for this position will possess a strong work ethic, drive and a willingness to succeed. You will be a hands-on partner who understands the need to balance consistent time in the test room with your director and leadership responsibilities. You’ll be passionate about your job and enjoy a fast-paced environment. You’ll be willing to go the extra mile for customers and someone who encourages their team to do the same. In summary, you’ll be a high calibre Optometry Partner able to put your stamp on this already excellent store and drive it to the next level.

**Find out more**

We welcome expressions of interest until the 8th April.