Practice Manager / Assistant Manager
at Specsavers Opticians (Loughborough)
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This is an example of a role within this practice. If it matches what you're looking for, we can approach the business directly, explore current or future opportunities, and position you for roles that may never reach the open market.
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About this role
An Assistant Manager in an optical practice environment similar to Specsavers Opticians (Loughborough) supports the Practice Manager in overseeing daily operations and team performance. Key duties involve supervising the floor team, ensuring efficient patient flow, and resolving customer queries or escalating issues as needed. This role also contributes to essential back-office functions, including stock management and ordering, and stepping in to lead the practice during the Practice Manager's absence. It serves as a crucial link, translating senior management objectives into actionable tasks for the front-line staff and fostering team training and development. The position involves empowering the team while upholding the practice's standards and patient care ethos.
What working in a role like this could offer you
What working in a role like this could offer you is a clear pathway for career progression within the optical sector, potentially leading to a Practice Manager position and further opportunities. It provides significant scope for skill development, enhancing your leadership, commercial acumen, and operational management capabilities. You would gain valuable experience in contributing to practice decision making and understanding the factors that drive business performance. The role in an area like Charnwood may also offer professional satisfaction through team development and contributing to patient eye care, alongside the lifestyle considerations of working within a community setting.