Flame Health Optometry are pleased to present an Assistant Practice Manager opportunity in Bath, offering £30,000–£35,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications. This permanent position would suit a confident optical professional with strong relevant experience, particularly someone qualified as a dispensing optician and ready to support a large team and deliver excellent customer care. Experienced optical advisors and managers would also suit this role.
As Assistant Practice Manager, you will support the day-to-day running of a large optical store and help ensure every customer receives the highest standard of patient experience. You will work alongside a large, knowledgeable team, using modern equipment and your optical experience to support operational performance, customer service and the continued growth of the practice.
The role carries responsibility for assisting with team leadership and maintaining the high standards expected within the store. Different working patterns may be considered, including arrangements involving weekend coverage, with fixed working days generally preferred by employees.
Our client is an established and successful optical business operating within the health and human services sector. They are community-focused, dedicated to customer care and committed to building an expanding, loyal customer base.
The practice is a large store with a substantial team and modern equipment. Our client supports personal and professional development, with career progression opportunities and a profit share scheme that may increase earnings by up to £4,000.
The successful candidate will have relevant optical experience and the confidence to support a large team in a busy practice environment. A dispensing optician qualification would be advantageous and may support consideration towards the higher end of the salary range, although strong relevant experience will also be considered, as would someone wanting to train as a DO.
You should be customer-focused, career-minded and able to contribute positively to team performance. The role requires someone who can use their knowledge, skills and passion for optics to support excellent patient experiences and strengthen relationships with the local community. Flexibility regarding working patterns, including weekend coverage, should also be discussed.
This opportunity would suit an experienced optical professional looking to take the next step into an Assistant Practice Manager or Assistant Optical Manager position. It may also appeal to a dispensing optician or confident optical team member seeking greater responsibility, career development and the opportunity to help lead a knowledgeable team.
The practice is based in Bath, within Bath and North East Somerset, and is close to local public transport links.
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