Branch Manager, Putney (£5000 Welcome Bonus)

Leightons Opticians; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Performance bonus scheme

Staff discounts

Gym/Club membership contribution

Job summary

Leightons Opticians is seeking a Branch Manager in Putney to lead our established team and drive exceptional patient experiences. The role combines leadership with commercial focus to balance care with growth.

You will be an experienced Dispensing Optician, fully registered with the GOC, and ready to inspire staff while delivering outstanding service. The salary is £41,525–£43,709 with a £5,000 welcome bonus. This is a full-time, on-site post.

Qualifications

• Must be a Qualified Dispensing Optician and fully registered with the GOC.
• Experience leading a team and driving branch growth.
• Strong focus on delivering excellent patient experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Drive branch growth and commercial success.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and patient experiences.
• Monitor performance and implement strategies to achieve targets.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial mindset

Team development

Customer service

Education

Qualified Dispensing Optician

GOC registration

Job description

Branch Manager - Putney

Location: Putney

Reporting to: Area Manager

Salary: £41,525 - £43,709 + £5,000 Welcome Bonus

Rota

Week 1: Monday-Saturday (with one weekday off)

Week 2: Monday-Friday

Lead, Inspire and Grow with Leightons

Are you a qualified Dispensing Optician ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a passionate and commercially minded Branch Manager to lead our established Putney team and drive exceptional customer experiences.

At Leightons Opticians & Hearing Care, we're proud to be an independent, family-owned business with nearly 100 years of heritage. Our success is built on the expertise, care and dedication of our people, and we're committed to helping them thrive.

The Opportunity

As Branch Manager, you'll play a key role in the success of the practice, balancing commercial performance with outstanding patient care. You'll lead and develop your team, build strong customer relationships and create an environment where both colleagues and customers feel valued.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, motivating and developing a high-performing team
• Driving branch growth and commercial success
• Delivering exceptional customer service and patient experiences
• Monitoring performance and implementing strategies to achieve targets
• Building a positive, supportive and engaging team culture

What We're Looking For

You will be a confident and experienced Dispensing Optician with strong leadership skills and a commercial mindset. You'll enjoy developing others, leading by example and creating a successful branch environment.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Dispensing Optician
• Fully registered with the GOC

What We Offer

• £5,000 Welcome Bonus
• Performance Bonus Scheme
• Generous Staff Discounts
• Contribution towards Gym/Club Memberships

Join a business where your leadership can make a real difference and where you'll be supported to grow your career with one of the UK's longest-established independent optical and hearing care providers.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (Protected Characteristics).