Divisional Ophthalmic Business Partner

Vision Express; Highgate; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established eyewear company is seeking a Divisional Ophthalmic Business Partner based in the UK. This role involves collaborating with various professionals on strategic projects aimed at enhancing eye care services. Candidates should be GOC-registered optometrists with leadership experience. Offering competitive salary, benefits including flexible health plans, and opportunities for career growth. The position is field-based, covering Birmingham and the North.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Pension

25 days holiday

Discounts on eyewear

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• GOC-registered optometrist with strong clinical and commercial awareness.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Strategic thinker with excellent project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape clinical standards and drive innovation across projects.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders on store transformations.
• Influence decisions in a field-based role.

Skills

GOC-registered optometrist

Leadership experience

Project management skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Coaching and developing talent

Job description

Ophthalmic Business Partner

Location: UK
Position: Professional Services
Hours Per Week: 37.5 hours per week
Vacancy Type: Permanent

Divisional Ophthalmic Business Partner

Step out with confidence into a role that’s more than just a job. This is your chance to make a real impact—shaping clinical standards, driving innovation, and building a career with endless possibilities. As a Divisional Ophthalmic Business Partner, you’ll collaborate with Regional Directors, Area Managers, and Eye Care Professionals on projects that truly matter—store transformations, introducing cutting‑edge medical technologies, and enhancing services like dry eye and myopia management.

Why This Role?

• Career Growth – A stepping stone into senior leadership or other exciting areas of the business.
• Flexibility & Autonomy – Enjoy the freedom of a field‑based role while influencing key decisions.
• Visibility Across the Business – Work on strategic projects and build strong connections with senior leaders.

What's in It for You

• Competitive salary, bonus, pension, and 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with options to increase)
• Free annual eyewear from day one and discounts for friends and family
• Flexible health benefits: Health Cash Plan, Dental Cover, Life Insurance, and more
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• Opportunities to make a difference through the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation

What We're Looking For

• GOC‑registered optometrist with strong clinical and commercial awareness
• Proven leadership experience
• Strategic thinker with excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Passionate about coaching, developing talent, and driving results

About Us

We’re Vision Express, part of the EssilorLuxottica family—the global leader in eyewear design and distribution. With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we’re home to iconic brands like Ray‑Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol, and Oliver Peoples.

Where You'll Be Working

Field‑based, covering Birmingham and the North.