Optometry Partner

Specsavers Optometry Partnership

Multi-store ownership opportunity across Hailsham, Uckfield and Crowborough

We have an incredible opportunity to acquire an equal 33% shareholding in three successful stores located in East Sussex. Working alongside two existing partners, you'll help lead a well-established, profitable optics business with a strong reputation and exciting growth potential.

Opportunities like this don't come along often. If you're ambitious, commercially minded, and looking to invest in your future, this is your chance to become a business owner and make your mark.

What’s on Offer?

• Opportunity to buy into three highly successful businesses
• 33% Optometrist shares in Hailsham, Uckfield and Crowborough
• Support from experienced existing partners
• Opportunity to grow the businesses as an investment for your future
• Flexibility – a great work/life balance
• Build and shape your own teams
• Recent refits across the stores
• Make a difference to your local community
• Access to the best possible clinical technology including OCT
• Outstanding opportunities for clinical and personal development

Hailsham

Specsavers Hailsham is a modern, medium-sized practice located within Quintins Shopping Centre, benefiting from a busy high‑street position with strong footfall and convenient customer parking, including additional parking to the rear for partners. The store underwent a Boost refurbishment two years ago. It is equipped with four test rooms, running three clinics on Saturdays and four on weekdays, and is currently closed on Sundays. A dedicated hearcare room operates five to six days per week supporting the Specsavers TotalCare approach to sight and hearing. The practice has the latest FARS equipment and an OCT.

Currently there is a retail team of eight, including a trainee and a part‑time dispensing optician. A strong “grow‑your‑own” culture underpins the team structure, with a dedicated resident clinical team comprising two optometrists and two pre‑registration optometrists. 

Crowborough

Located in a prominent high street position, Crowborough benefits from strong visibility within the local community and a loyal, established customer base. Serving a predominantly older demographic, the business has built lasting relationships with patients through excellent clinical care and personalised service, resulting in a stable and dependable NHS-led customer mix.

The store is well positioned for future growth, offering both strong foundations and opportunities to further develop clinical services and retail performance.

Uckfield

Located in a busy high street position, Uckfield is a key store within the network, benefiting from strong footfall and a diverse customer base. As the group's dedicated hearcare hub, the store plays an important role in supporting both optical and hearcare growth across the business.

The practice features four optical test rooms operating six days a week, an onsite glazing laboratory serving all three stores, and a well-established team comprising nine retail colleagues, dedicated lab and contact centre support, and a clinical team of four, including two pre-registration Optometrists. Day-to-day operations are led by an experienced full-time Store Manager and Laboratory Manager, providing a strong foundation for continued success and future growth. 

Ready to take the next step into business ownership?

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 Cole-Cheyne: christina.cole-cheyne@specsavers.com