Lead Dispensing Optician – Branch Manager

Leightons Opticians & The Hearing Care Partnership; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Leadership development

Staff discounts

Gym and club memberships

27 days annual leave

Job summary

Leightons Opticians & Hearing Care in Addlestone is seeking a qualified and GOC-registered Dispensing Optician to step into a Branch Manager role. This is a development-focused leadership position, with mentorship and training to help you transition from dispensing to management.

Reporting to the Area Manager, you will lead a single clinic, coach the team, build strong patient relationships, drive growth, and ensure exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Qualified Dispensing Optician with full GOC registration.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
• A proactive leadership mindset and ambition to develop as a manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Addlestone practice.
• Coach and motivate the branch team to deliver exceptional service.
• Build strong patient relationships and drive branch growth.
• Plan and execute strategies to improve performance and patient experience.
• Collaborate with the Area Manager to align with company goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Ambition to lead

Education

Qualified Dispensing Optician

GOC registration

Job description

Leightons Opticians & Hearing Care in Addlestone is seeking a qualified and GOC-registered Dispensing Optician to step into a Branch Manager role. This is a development-focused leadership position, with mentorship and training to help you transition from dispensing to management.

Reporting to the Area Manager, you will lead a single clinic, coach the team, build strong patient relationships, drive growth, and ensure exceptional service.