Retail Partner

Specsavers in Scarborough are looking for a highly skilled Retailer to become their new Store Partner. 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 incredible opportunity at Specsavers in Scarborough, then read on.

What’s on Offer?

• 35% 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 store

Specsavers in Scarborough sits in a prominent position on Westborough, a semi pedestrianised shopping high street.  Scarborough is a popular shopping destination with over 250 stores in the town centre including high street brands such as Next and Marks and Spencer as well as independent and speciality stores. There’s an indoor shopping centre and Market Hall nearby, a recently redeveloped 3 floor market building.

Specsavers in Scarborough 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 and an excellent local reputation.

A team of 28 dedicated and passionate colleagues call this store home. The existing Partner is really passionate about the clinical development of the team, and as the new Retail Director you would have the scope to advise on training requirements, introduce new specialisms and build/shape the team further as required.

Store location

The store is located in the heart of the beautiful seaside town of Scarborough where there’s plenty for everyone. Boasting two long sandy beaches less than 10 minutes’ walk from the store, amusement arcades, restaurants and bars and a pretty fishing harbour. A visit to the Sea life centre and a hike to Scarborough castle ruins which overlooks the town are musts when visiting the coast. There are excellent transport links; a railway station 10 minutes’ walk from the store where a train will take you to York in about an hour and London in roughly 3 hours.

Requirements of the role

The new Retail Partner will be a proven retailer with experience in Optics, and preferably a qualified DO or CLO. The right person for this position will be confident, possess a strong worth ethic and a willingness to succeed. You’ll be passionate about your job and enjoy a fast-paced environment whilst leading and inspiring your teams to be the best that they can be. You’ll be willing to go the extra mile for customers and someone who encourages their team to do the same.

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 a clinician or retailer – this is your chance to become the leader you were born to be.

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 Samantha Firth on 07858308323 or email Samantha.firth@specsavers.com