Practice Manager / Assistant Manager
at Dixons Opticians
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About this role
Assistant Manager, Dixons Opticians – Sleaford, North Kesteven
Dixons Opticians in Sleaford seeks an Assistant Manager to provide crucial support to the Practice Manager. This role involves overseeing daily operational efficiency, ensuring the smooth running of the practice.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising the front-line team, fostering a productive working atmosphere.
- Managing patient interactions, resolving queries and escalating issues as required.
- Assisting with stock control, including ordering and inventory management.
- Deputising in the Practice Manager's absence.
- Contributing to team training and development programmes.
This position acts as a vital link, translating senior management objectives into daily team activities and providing essential feedback from the shop floor. It offers significant opportunity to develop leadership and operational expertise within a respected optical group.
What working in a role like this could offer you
Working as an Assistant Manager at Dixons Opticians in North Kesteven offers substantial professional advantages. You will gain valuable leadership experience, overseeing daily operations and contributing to staff development.
This role provides a defined career pathway, with clear progression towards Practice Manager positions and further advancement within the Dixons Opticians network. You will develop a , encompassing commercial acumen, operational management, and strategic decision-making that will be recognised across the optical sector.