Branch Manager

Scrivens-Opticians-; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Team development

Family-run culture

Staff discounts

Pension scheme

28 days leave

Job summary

Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care is looking for a Branch Manager to lead a dedicated team in delivering expert eye and hearing care. You will inspire staff, drive sales targets and ensure high professional standards in a customer-focused environment.

You will oversee operations, staff development, and community engagement, while maintaining regulatory compliance and a culture of professionalism.

Qualifications

• Experienced retail manager with a background in optics, audiology or healthcare.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with a customer-first mindset.
• Excellent communication abilities and professional demeanor.
• Commercial awareness with a proactive, hands-on approach to development.
• Basic IT skills and familiarity with POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate your team to consistently provide outstanding customer service
• Manage all branch operations, including meeting sales targets and driving business growth
• Oversee staff training, coaching and performance management
• Ensure every customer receives expert advice and the highest quality of care
• Oversee stock management, compliance, and day-to-day branch efficiency
• Support and collaborate with Optometrists and Hearing Aid Audiologists to maintain clinical excellence
• Engage with the local community to promote the branch and build strong customer relationships
• Maintain compliance with Company policies, health and safety standards and regulatory requirements

Skills

Leadership

People management

Customer service

Communication

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

IT skills

POS systems

Tools

Point-of-sale systems

Job description

About the role

Are you a natural leader with a passion for delivering outstanding customer service? Join Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care as a Branch Manager, where you will play a key role in ensuring the success of your branch while leading a dedicated team in providing expert eye and hearing care. You will inspire and support your team to deliver exceptional service, drive business growth, and maintain high professional standards in a customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate your team to consistently provide outstanding customer service
• Manage all branch operations, including meeting sales targets and driving business growth
• Oversee staff training, coaching and performance management
• Ensure every customer receives expert advice and the highest quality of care
• Oversee stock management, compliance, and day-to-day branch efficiency
• Support and collaborate with Optometrists and Hearing Aid Audiologists to maintain clinical excellence
• Engage with the local community to promote the branch and build strong customer relationships
• Maintain compliance with Company policies, health and safety standards and regulatory requirements

What we’re looking for

We are seeking an experienced retail manager, ideally with a background in optics, audiology, or healthcare. You should possess strong leadership and people management skills, combined with a customer-first mindset and excellent communication abilities.

Commercial awareness is essential, along with a proactive, hands-on approach to solving problems and developing your team. Basic I.T. skills and familiarity with point-of-sale systems are also required.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and want to drive business performance, this role is for you.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
• Opportunities for ongoing training, career progression and personal development
• The chance to lead and develop a supportive, passionate team
• A family-run company culture that values professionalism and a personal approach
• A rewarding benefits package including staff discounts and pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Generous staff discount scheme