Optical Practice Manager

Inspired Selections Group; Lymington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent optical practice in Lymington is seeking an experienced Optical Practice Manager to lead a team of 9, driving performance and customer care. The ideal candidate will be a GOC-registered Dispensing Optician with management experience or a Retail Optical Manager with strong eyecare background. This role offers flexibility, autonomy, and a competitive salary ranging from 30,000 to 40,000 depending on experience. The practice provides comprehensive perks including staff discounts and fee coverage.

Benefits

Staff discount

Free spectacles

GOC fees covered

Clear promotion pathway

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ post-qualification experience for Dispensing Optician or strong optical management for Retail Optical Manager.
• Proven management ability and experience.
• Ability to manage autonomously within structured frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 9 in a growing optical practice.
• Drive performance and improve conversion.
• Oversee staff rotas, development plans, and training.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Patient care

Team motivation

Education

GOC-registered Dispensing Optician

Job description

Overview

An exciting leadership opportunity has become available in a modern, high-performing optical practice in Lymington.

This opticians are seeking a driven, passionate, and commercially minded Optical Practice Manager to take the reins of this growing store. Whether you’re a qualified Dispensing Optician with management experience or a Retail Practice Manager from an optical background, if you’re ready to make your mark, I want to hear from you. With the current Practice Manager stepping up into a different role within the business, this role offers real scope for autonomy, innovation, and career progression within the Boots Opticians network.

This practice is part of a leading national brand but has an independent feel and is three years old, having benefitted from a significant investment to become a flagship location. The store features four test rooms, a training room, a spacious staff area with all the comforts, and a weekly ophthalmology clinic offering specialist services such as dry eye management. This is a vibrant, growing store that currently delivers around 20k per week, with clear potential to scale to 28k per week under the guidance of a proactive leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and motivate a team of 9, including: an experienced Assistant Manager, 2 Optometrists (1 pre-reg), and 5 Optical Assistants
• Inspire a high-performance culture, championing exceptional customer care
• Deliver and exceed financial targets by driving clinic performance and improving conversion
• Oversee staff rotas, development plans, and team training
• Monitor and act on KPIs, P&L, and sales data
• Collaborate with head office while working within Boots’ structured policies and procedures
• Introduce and implement innovative ideas to optimise patient journeys and store flow
• Ensure the store’s day-to-day operations run smoothly and effectively

Requirements

• Either: GOC-registered Dispensing Optician with 2+ years’ post-qualification experience and proven management ability OR Retail Optical Manager with strong optical and commercial acumen
• Strong leadership and people development skills
• Commercially aware with a passion for patient care
• A self-starter with the confidence to manage autonomously within a structured framework
• A motivator who can energise a team and drive performance with integrity and empathy

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: 30,000 to 40,000 dependent on experience, background and qualification

• Staff discount
• Free spectacles + discounts on additional pairs
• GOC fees covered
• ADBO fees covered (if supervising a trainee DO)
• Supportive leadership with clear promotion pathway

Store Hours

Monday – Saturday: 09:00 – 17:30
Sunday: 10:30 – 16:30

You’ll work 5 days across the 7-day week – flexible scheduling, no late nights.

What happens next?

Once you have applied, one of the experienced team at Inspired Selections will give you a call to discuss the role in more detail. They will also go over your previous experience from your CV and your current situation to make sure you have the relevant experience and match what the client is looking for. Once this has been discussed leave it to us and we will arrange the meeting for you.

How to apply

To apply for this outstanding and exciting opportunity:

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www.inspiredselections.co.uk

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