Practice Manager / Assistant Manager
at Henry Smith & Hamylton Opticians (City Centre) HG
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About this role
Assistant Manager, Henry Smith & Hamylton Opticians (City Centre) HG
Henry Smith & Hamylton Opticians in Leicester's City Centre is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the Practice Manager in delivering exceptional patient care and operational efficiency. This role is crucial in bridging the gap between the front-line team and senior management, fostering a collaborative and high-performing practice.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting daily operations and ensuring smooth practice workflow.
- Supervising and motivating the floor team, promoting best practices.
- Handling patient queries and resolving escalations with professionalism.
- Assisting with stock management and ordering to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Deputising in the Practice Manager's absence, ensuring continuity of leadership.
- Contributing to team training and development programmes, enhancing staff skills.
This position offers a significant opportunity to develop leadership capabilities within a recognised optical group.
What working in a role like this could offer you
Working as an Assistant Manager at Henry Smith & Hamylton Opticians (City Centre) HG offers a structured path for career advancement. You will develop essential leadership and commercial acumen, gaining valuable experience in operational management and contributing to practice performance.