Practice Manager / Assistant Manager
at Specsavers Opticians (Newark)
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About this role
An opportunity may exist for an Assistant Manager to support the Practice Manager in the day-to-day operations of an optical practice environment similar to Specsavers Opticians (Newark) in Newark and Sherwood. This role involves overseeing the floor team, ensuring excellent patient service, and managing patient queries and escalations. The Assistant Manager would also contribute to essential functions such as stock management and ordering. Acting as deputy in the Practice Manager's absence, this position is key to maintaining smooth practice workflows and providing guidance. It bridges the gap between front-line staff and senior leadership, fostering team development and ensuring operational efficiency.
What working in a role like this could offer you
What working in a role like this could offer you is a pathway for career progression, potentially leading towards practice management roles. It provides significant opportunities for developing leadership, commercial acumen, and operational management skills. The position involves a degree of responsibility, with involvement in operational decision-making and contributing to the practice's performance targets. For those seeking to establish their career in optical retail management, a role like this in Newark and Sherwood offers valuable experience within a recognised optical brand, contributing to professional growth and development.