Zest Optical Recruitment
Optical Practice Manager
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Optical Practice Manager Jobs in Eltham – Up to £45,000
Salary: Up to £45,000 Depending on Experience
Hours: Full Time, 40 Hours per Week | Tuesday to Saturday, 9am–5.30pm
Location: Eltham, South East London, SE9
Zest Optical recruitment is working on behalf of a well-regarded independent opticians group to recruit a full-time Optical Practice Manager for its established practice in Eltham, South East London.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced optical manager to lead a friendly team, shape the day-to-day running of the practice, and maintain a high standard of personalised patient care. You will combine team leadership with commercial management, supporting colleagues to develop their skills while ensuring patients receive a welcoming, professional service throughout their visit.
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Optical Practice Manager – Role
- Manage the day-to-day running of an established optical practice
- Lead, motivate, and support the team to deliver excellent patient care
- Coach colleagues, identify training needs, and encourage professional development
- Monitor practice performance and work towards agreed business objectives
- Manage stock, budgets, and key performance indicators
- Ensure the practice meets professional and company standards
- Build strong patient relationships and maintain consistently high service standards
- Create a positive and collaborative working environment
- Full-time, permanent position working five days and 40 hours per week
- Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 5.30pm
Optical Practice Manager – Salary and Benefits
- Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
- Competitive company benefits package
- Ongoing training and development
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing independent optical group
- Supportive and friendly team environment
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Optical Practice Manager – Requirements
- Previous experience in optical retail management
- FBDO qualification highly desirable
- Confident in leading, coaching, and developing a team
- Strong understanding of practice performance and commercial objectives
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Proactive approach to solving problems and improving the practice
- Patient-focused with high standards of service
- Right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship
To apply for this Optical Practice Manager Job in Eltham, please send your CV to Rebecca Wood at Zest Optical using the ‘Apply’ link.
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