Optical Practice Manager

Zest Optical Recruitment; Eltham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Training and development

Career progression

Team environment

Job summary

Zest Optical Recruitment is partnering with an independent optical group to recruit an Optical Practice Manager for its Eltham practice in South East London. This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday, 9am–5:30pm.

Lead a friendly team, drive patient care, manage stock and budgets, monitor performance against business targets, and support professional development. Prior optical management experience and the right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Previous optical management experience required.
• Confident leading, coaching and developing a team.
• Strong understanding of practice performance and commercial objectives.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the optical practice.
• Lead, motivate and support the team to deliver excellent patient care.
• Coach colleagues, identify training needs and develop staff.
• Monitor practice performance and work towards business objectives.
• Manage stock, budgets and key performance indicators.
• Ensure the practice meets professional and company standards.
• Build strong patient relationships and maintain high service standards.
• Create a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00–17:30.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Coaching

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Optical Practice Manager Jobs in Eltham – Up to £45,000

Salary: Up to £45,000 Depending on Experience

Hours: Full Time, 40 Hours per Week | Tuesday to Saturday, 9am–5.30pm

Location: Eltham, South East London, SE9

• Established practice within an independent optical group
• Hands-on leadership role with responsibility for team development and practice performance
• Previous optical management experience required

Zest Optical recruitment is working on behalf of a well-regarded independent opticians group to recruit a full time Optical Practice Manager for its established practice in Eltham, South East London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced optical manager to lead a friendly team, shape the day-to-day running of the practice and maintain a high standard of personalised patient care.

You will combine team leadership with commercial management, supporting colleagues to develop their skills while ensuring patients receive a welcoming, professional service throughout their visit.

Optical Practice Manager – Role

• Manage the day-to-day running of an established optical practice
• Lead, motivate and support the team to deliver excellent patient care
• Coach colleagues, identify training needs and encourage professional development
• Monitor practice performance and work towards agreed business objectives
• Manage stock, budgets and key performance indicators
• Ensure the practice meets professional and company standards
• Build strong patient relationships and maintain consistently high service standards
• Create a positive and collaborative working environment
• Full time, permanent position working five days and 40 hours per week
• Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 5.30pm

Optical Practice Manager – Salary and Benefits

• Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
• Competitive company benefits package
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing independent optical group
• Supportive and friendly team environment

Optical Practice Manager – Requirements

• Previous experience in optical retail management
• Confident leading, coaching and developing a team
• Strong understanding of practice performance and commercial objectives
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proactive approach to solving problems and improving the practice
• Patient-focused with high standards of service
• Right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship