Flame Health Optometry have been instructed to recruit a Practice Manager for an established independent optical and hearing care practice in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. This full-time, onsite role offers 37.5 hours per week and a salary of up to £28,000 depending on experience, alongside an attractive bonus scheme and excellent benefits. It will suit an experienced Optical
Advisor, Dispensing Optician, Assistant Manager or retail professional who is ready to move into management with support and mentoring in place.
The Practice Manager will support the day-to-day running of the branch and work closely with the wider management team to help ensure operations are efficient, profitable and maintained to high professional standards. The role combines people leadership with commercial responsibility, including supervising, motivating and developing team members, supporting daily processes, driving business growth and helping deliver practice objectives and KPIs.
You will lead by example, contribute to a positive team culture and identify opportunities for both team development and business growth. The practice already has an established Assistant Manager and Sales Advisor, providing a strong base for the new manager to build upon.
Our client is a reputable independent optical and hearing care provider with a well-established practice in Abingdon. The business offers a supportive environment, structured career development and progression, along with management training and mentoring for the right individual.
This is a respected independent setting with a team already in place, giving the incoming manager a solid foundation from which to develop the branch and contribute to its continued performance.
Previous leadership or supervisory experience is essential, and optical experience is preferred. Experience gained within retail, customer service or healthcare environments will also be considered. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, with a commercially aware and customer-focused approach.
You should be able to motivate and develop team members, and be enthusiastic, approachable and willing to learn. Ambition to progress within a growing independent business is important, as is the ability to support standards, performance and team development.
This role will suit an Assistant Manager ready for the next stage of their career, an experienced Optical Advisor looking to move into management, or a retail team leader with strong leadership skills and a clear focus on customer service. It is also well suited to someone looking for a long-term career path within optics and healthcare.
The practice is based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, with onsite working.
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