Lead Optometrist - Southampton City Centre

Lead Optometrist - Southampton City Centre Role summary

Specsavers Southampton are looking for a Lead Optometrist to join their team and take up a vital leadership role within the store moving forward. This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced Optometrist that wants to take the next step towards directorship as this store has put together a clear succession plan and are looking for someone to buy in to the business within the next three to five years - an incredibly rare opportunity.

The Location

This position will take you into the vibrant, growing city of Southampton. With excellent transport connections to London and the South, it is not uncommon for people to commute from far and wide to be part of such a colourful place. Not only is the town brimming with fantastic new developments, it is perfect for families, as well as playing host to fantastic night-life. As an optometrist in Southampton, your client base comes with great variety, range, and plenty of familiar faces of course. In this large, fast-paced store there is never a dull moment.

What’s on offer?

• Excellent package
• Fantastic uncapped bonus
• Extensive benefits package 
• 33 days holiday per year
• Professional fees paid
• Highly acclaimed store in optical community
• Great opportunity for Partnership progression
• Support with CET points

The Store

The store is located in a busy city centre surrounded by high street staples and quality shopping. The Bargate Quarter shopping, living and leisure development is due to open in 2020 and is across the road from the store. There are direct rail links to Birmingham, Manchester and London and an international airport (Eastleigh).

The practice runs a tight and energetic team with a very diverse customer base. Specsavers Sothampton have 6 test rooms (all long form) and have a large contact lens database and deliver the local MECS for the NHS. The store is due for rebrand in the coming 12 months and we have Specsavers equipment in rooms. Phoropter heads are installed and we would consider any specific equipment requirements.

For more information or to apply, please contact Jack Dorrian at Specsavers Recruitment Services on 01566 771886 or email jack.dorrian@specsavers.com