Optometry Partner

Specsavers; Waterford; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% shareholding

Pension contribution

Access to clinical technology

Ongoing support from a global brand

Job summary

Specsavers Lisduggan is seeking an Optometrist Partner to take the next step in their career. This exciting opportunity offers strong growth potential, ownership of the business, and the chance to make a real difference in the community. The role includes leadership responsibilities, supporting a reputable store with modern facilities and a loyal customer base.

Applicants must be qualified CORU Optometrists with strong leadership skills. Enjoy excellent salary and benefits including 50% shareholding and ongoing support from a leading global brand.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified CORU Optometrist.
• Strong leadership skills and customer-focused approach are essential.
• Ability to inspire and lead the team.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the store as a business partner.
• Lead and develop the retail and clinical teams.
• Grow business by increasing sight test volumes and expanding services.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer-focused approach

Commercial knowledge

Team building mindset

Education

Qualified CORU Optometrist

Job description

Optometrist Partner Opportunity – Specsavers Lisduggan

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and become a business owner? Specsavers Lisduggan is offering an exciting Optometrist Partner opportunity in a thriving, well‑established store with strong growth potential.

Benefits

• 50% shareholding
• Joining a well‑established existing partner
• Be your own boss, while still receiving an excellent salary
• Share in business profits (dividends)
• Grow a business as an investment for your future
• Pension contribution
• Make a difference to your local community
• Access to the best possible clinical technology
• Ongoing support from our leading global brand

Why Lisduggan?

• Strong footfall and a steady, loyal customer base
• A 2‑week current wait time, demonstrating high demand
• A diverse demographic, including students, professionals and a mature population
• Excellent accessibility – free parking and great public transport links
• Close proximity to the coast and just 1 hour 45 minutes from the airport
• Situated in an area recently voted one of the best places to live (2024)

About The Store

• Medium‑size, consistently high‑performing business
• Recently boosted (October 2024), with modern facilities including OCT technology
• 2 optical test rooms (with potential to expand to 12 clinics per week)
• 1 hearing care room supporting 6 clinics per week
• Retail team of 8 and a supportive clinical structure with a resident optometrist and locum cover

Culture & Leadership

You’ll be joining existing partner Garvan Mulligan, an experienced partner at both the established Waterford store, opened in 1994, and the Lisduggan store, which launched in 2019. You’ll also be supported in store by a motivated and forward‑thinking store manager. Together, they foster a strong commitment to growth, development, and progression, with a clear focus on building talent through structured career pathways and a “grow your own” philosophy, all within a supportive, positive, and highly collaborative team environment.

With an already successful and stable foundation, there is clear scope to grow the business by increasing sight test volumes, expanding the contact lens offering, and building further on a loyal patient base in a high‑demand location.

Requirements

• Qualified CORU Optometrist
• Strong leadership skills and a customer‑focused approach
• Ability to inspire and lead the team
• Strong commercial knowledge
• Team building mindset