Optometry Partner

We are excited to announce we have a rare opportunity for a new Optometry Director to join both our Bedminster and Winterstoke Road stores.  This is an amazing opportunity to own and work across two existing profitable locations alongside an established Retail and 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 Bedminster and Winterstoke Road, then read on.

What’s on Offer?

• 33% optics shareholding + 12.5% hearcare 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 locations

These two locations give you the best of both worlds with Bedminster in a prime spot on the main high street and the affluent Winterstoke Road in a high football Sainsburys. The area itself is going through significant investment and is the most up and coming area in Bristol! The progress of the high-speed train to London and multiple new housing developments means continuing population growth and the opportunity to provide a service to an ever-growing local community.

The Bedminster store boasts six test rooms, Winterstoke Road three as well as being an extremely successful hearcare hub servicing both locations with dedicated hearcare rooms. The stores have an exceptionally strong customer focused ethos and have developed a close working relationship with Bristol Eye Hospital for whom they provide post cataracts services. The stores' combined team consists of 51 members with and established Store Manager and three Supervisors. The current clinical team consists of six resident Optometrists, a trainee DO, four pre reg colleagues with more joining shortly!

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 worth 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!

If you’d like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, then get in touch, we’d love to tell you more about it. Contact Christina Cheyne on: 07514 625645 or email: Christina.Cheyne@specsavers.com