Opticians Practice Manager

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Dudley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest Optical is recruiting a full-time Optical Practice Manager to oversee two independent practices in the Dudley area. You will lead a small team and drive day-to-day operations, commercial performance and two-site organisation.

Experience in optical practice is essential; dispensing qualification is welcome but not required. Salary ranges £28,000–£29,000 with a 9am–5:30pm schedule, including Saturdays, and two locations to manage.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an optical practice is essential.
• Management, supervisory or senior optical experience is required.
• Confident with KPIs and contributing to business growth.
• Good understanding of NHS optical processes and administration.
• Organised, commercially aware and able to oversee two locations.
• A qualified Dispensing Optician would be welcomed but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of two independent optical practices.
• Lead, support and organise a team of approximately three to four people.
• Manage practice KPIs and identify opportunities to increase sales and growth.
• Ensure the shop floor runs efficiently and patients receive high standard of service.
• Organise NHS administration, claims and related practice processes.
• Support the Director with the continued development of both practices.
• Maintain high standards across customer service, compliance and operations.

Skills

Optical practice experience

Management experience

KPI management

Team leadership

NHS processes

Dispensing Optician (optional)

Job description

Zest Optical are working alongside two independent Opticians in the Dudley area to recruit a full-time Optical Practice Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced optical professional to oversee two small, well-established practices. You will manage a team of approximately three to four people, taking responsibility for the day-to-day operation, commercial performance and organisation of both locations.

The successful candidate does not need to be a qualified Dispensing Optician, although previous experience within an optical practice is essential.

Optical Practice Manager - The Role

• Oversee the day-to-day running of two part time testing independent optical practices
• Lead, support and organise a team of approximately three to four people
• Manage practice KPIs and identify opportunities to increase sales and grow the business
• Ensure the shop floor runs efficiently and patients receive a high standard of service
• Organise NHS administration, claims and associated practice processes
• Support the Director with the continued development of both practices
• Maintain high standards across customer service, compliance and general practice operations

Optical Practice Manager - Requirements

• Previous experience working within an optical practice
• Management, supervisory or senior optical experience
• Confident managing KPIs and contributing to business growth
• Good understanding of NHS optical processes and administration
• Organised, commercially aware and comfortable taking responsibility
• Able to work confidently across two practice locations
• A qualified Dispensing Optician would be welcomed but is not essential

Optical Practice Manager - Salary and Hours

• Salary of £28,000 to £29,000
• Full-time position
• Working hours of 9am to 5.30pm
• Saturdays included
• Opportunity to take responsibility for two independent practices
• Ideally looking for someone able to start within three to four weeks

This is a great opportunity for an experienced optical professional who is ready to take ownership of two independent practices and play an important part in their continued growth.