Branch Manager - Abingdon

Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance‑dr

Ongoing training and career progressio

Personal development opportunities

Staff discounts

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave incl. bank hols

Generous staff discount scheme

Job summary

Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care in Abingdon is seeking a Branch Manager to lead a high-performing team and ensure outstanding customer service in a busy optics and hearing care environment. You will drive branch performance, manage daily operations, and uphold professional standards while building relationships with local customers and the community.

You will be responsible for leading staff, meeting sales targets, and ensuring exceptional patient care, with a focus on teamwork and compliant

Qualifications

• Experience leading a retail team in a customer-focused environment.
• Background in optics, audiology or healthcare is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving abilities.

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

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.

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