Practice Manager - Opticians - Lymington

Zest Business Group; Pennington; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical group in Lymington is seeking an experienced Practice Manager to oversee daily operations and engage with the community. The role offers a salary of up to £45,000 plus bonus, and requires strong leadership and communication skills. This position provides opportunities for ongoing training and career development within a values-led organization.

Benefits

Salary up to £43,000

Bonus scheme (up to 15%)

Pension scheme

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Staff discounts

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in retail, healthcare, or hospitality.
• Natural leader who can inspire and motivate a team.
• Excellent communicator who enjoys building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of a busy practice.
• Support team through coaching and development.
• Engage with the local community to build reputation.

Skills

Management experience

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Job description

Practice Manager Jobs Lymington

Director-Led Optical Group | Leadership Opportunity | Up to £45,000 + Bonus

Zest Optical are supporting a leading optical group to recruit a Practice Manager into their team based in Lymington, Hampshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing, award-winning business with a strong community focus, a reputation for outstanding patient care, and ambitious growth plans. The vacancy has arisen due to the previous Manager being promoted within the group, creating the chance for an experienced leader to take the store to the next level.

Practice Manager - Role

• Oversee the daily operations of a busy practice running 2-3 clinics per day
• Hands-on leadership role, setting the standard for patient care and customer service
• Support your team through coaching, training and development to help them achieve targets
• Be the first point of contact for staff, patients, and local community partners
• Manage and grow a practice offering enhanced services including CUES, Dry Eye clinics and cataract pathways
• Engage with the local community, building reputation through strong relationships, local initiatives and exceptional service
• Work with a wide range of high-end frames including Silhouette, Tom Ford, Gucci and more

Practice Manager - Requirements

• Previous management experience in retail, healthcare, or hospitality (optical background advantageous but not essential)
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance performance, efficiency and profitability
• A natural leader who can inspire and motivate a team through a hands-on approach
• Excellent communicator who enjoys building lasting relationships with patients, colleagues, and the community
• Organised and detail-focused, with the ability to ensure smooth operations across the store

Practice Manager - Package

• Salary up to £43,000 DOE
• Lucrative bonus scheme (up to 15% of salary)
• Pension scheme
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Staff discounts and third-party wellbeing benefits
• EV car salary sacrifice scheme
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities within a growing group

Location: Lymington, Hampshire

If you are an experienced Manager with a passion for people, patient care and building a successful store, this is a rare opportunity to join a supportive, values-led optical group where you can make a real impact.