Practice Manager - Independent Opticians - Chichester

Zest Business Group Ltd; Chichester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent Opticians in Chichester is seeking an experienced Practice Manager to lead front-of-house operations. You will oversee clinic flow, manage patient journeys, and ensure compliance in a supportive environment. The salary ranges from £28,000 to £35,000, complemented by private health insurance and a work-life balance that includes only one Saturday every four weeks.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Excellent work-life balance

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in optical practice is essential.
• Management or leadership experience is preferred.
• Must be organised, proactive, and confident.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily front-of-house operations.
• Manage clinic flow and appointment scheduling.
• Handle collections and patient enquiries.

Skills

Optical practice experience

Management or leadership experience

Excellent people skills

Organised and proactive

Job description

Practice Manager - Independent Opticians - Chichester - £28,000-£35,000 + Benefits

A leading independent Opticians in Chichester, West Sussex, are looking for an experienced Practice Manager to lead their front-of-house operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fully private, high-end practice focused on delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily front-of-house operations with no formal line management
• Manage clinic flow, patient journey, and appointment scheduling
• Handle collections, repairs, phone enquiries, and contact lens ordering
• Maintain compliance, health & safety policies, and patient records
• Support social media and practice marketing initiatives
• Contribute ideas to improve systems and service delivery

Practice Details:

• Fully private, independent Opticians in central Chichester
• Team of 2 DOs, 1 trainee DO, and 2 Optometrists
• Double testing rooms with 60-75 minute test times
• Dispensing knowledge helpful but not essential
• Opening hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, 1 in 4 Saturdays (9am-4pm)

Package:

• Salary: £28,000-£35,000 depending on experience
• Private Health Insurance
• Excellent work-life balance (only 1 in 4 Saturdays)
• Supportive team and premium patient base

Requirements:

• Optical practice experience essential
• Management or leadership experience preferred
• Organised, proactive, and confident with excellent people skills
• Comfortable working independently and bringing new ideas

Apply now to join a highly respected independent practice where you can make a real impact.