DescriptionAre you an experienced DO searching for a new and exciting management position? This may be the role for you! We are actively searching for a Branch Manager to join our team, situated in Poole.A bit about us…Leightons is a retail opticians and audiology business, founded in 1928. We are proudly independent, family-owned and family run and believe our people are the key to success and longevity. Leightons have grown to have 35 stores, all special and unique – 29 fully owned, 4 franchised and 2 JVP.The role…As Branch Manager, you will report directly into the Area Manager with the goal of enhancing branch growth whilst maintaining staff and customer relationships. Core responsibilities behind the position will include;Managing the customer relationships, ensuring customer levels of satisfaction remain at their targeted levelDeliver business results by promoting strategies within branch to enhance performancePlanning for the future. Setting and achieving realistic business goals by establishing priorities, actions and milestonesGuiding your team, ensuring they remain motivated and continue to excel within their defined rolesAm I suitable?This is an ideal position of an experienced Dispensing Optician with a strong commercial mindset. You will need to possess strong communication skills with a strong aptitude for people management, ensuring you are able to lead, motivate and guide the team.Mandatory RequirementsQualified Dispensing OpticianFully Registered with the GOCBenefitsStaff DiscountBonus SchemeAccess to Leightons Learning AcademyContribution Towards Gym/Club MembershipsLife Cover 2 x Salary or 4 x Salary if in Pension SchemeWe are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (Protected Characteristics).