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Zest Business Group
Optical Practice Manager
Loughborough, Leicestershire
Contact Zest Business Group
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 4 hours ago
- Salary
- 28000.00 - 34000.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Zest Business Group
- Closes
- 04 Jun 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Optical Practice Manager - LoughboroughIndependent Opticians 4 or 5 Days per Week Small Team Environment
Previous Optical Management experience within an Opticians practice is essential.
Zest Optical are working with a small independent optical practice in Loughborough, Leicestershire to recruit an Optical Practice Manager to join and support the continued development of the business.
This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with a newly appointed Director who has ambitious growth plans for the practice. The independent Opticians has a loyal patient base, a personal approach to care and offers a varied range of eyewear to suit all budgets.
The role would suit an experienced Optical Manager or Dispensing Optician who enjoys autonomy, takes pride in their work and wants to become a trusted and valued part of a close-knit independent practice.
The Role
Optical Practice Manager role with an independent Opticians in Loughborough4 or 5 days per weekWorking hours 9am to 5pm1 in 4 Saturdays offSmall, close-knit team environmentSole working on some daysSupporting the day-to-day running of the optical practiceWorking closely with the Director, who is also the OptometristOpportunity to get involved across all areas of the businessSupporting future growth and development plansThe practice currently offers eye examinations 2 days a week, with scope to increase clinics in the future as the business continues to grow.
A key part of the role will involve dispensing, patient care and supporting the operational side of the practice, alongside carrying out on-site glazing work.
Requirements
Previous Optical Management experience is essentialGlazing experience is requiredMust have worked within an Opticians environmentQualified Dispensing Opticians welcome to applyAble to work independently and confidently manage the practiceStrong organisational and communication skillsHonest, reliable and professional approachLooking for someone who has demonstrated loyalty and longevity within previous rolesCommercial awareness and willingness to support practice growthWhat's on Offer
GBP28,000 to GBP34,000 DOEIndependent practice environment with genuine autonomyOpportunity to work closely with the Director and influence the future direction of the businessVaried role across dispensing, management and operational responsibilitiesSupportive and personable team environmentLong-term opportunity within a growing independent optical practiceTo apply for this Optical Practice Manager job in Loughborough, please send your CV to Rebecca Wood at Zest Optical using the Apply link.
Ad ID: 5418333653
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