Practice Manager – Independent Optometrists
Looking for your next step in optics?
Whether you're an experienced Optical Advisor ready to take on more responsibility, or a Practice Manager keen for a fresh challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Our family owned independent opticians in Shotts has been proudly serving our community for over 25 years. Our small team works in a friendly, relaxed environment where both patients and staff feel valued. We're now on the lookout for a Practice Manager to help us keep things running smoothly and continue to grow. The role is five days a week, with weekends off – giving you time to enjoy a proper work-life balance.
You'll have the full support of our experienced practice owner (with over 30 years of optical management experience), and the freedom and responsibility to run the practice – without endless head office memos changing the rules every week.
What you'll be doing
* Getting involved in all aspects of the day-to-day running of the practice
* Leading, motivating and supporting the team to deliver great patient care
* Helping patients choose the right frames and lenses for their lifestyle
* Playing a big part in merchandising, marketing and buying to keep our practice looking fresh and appealing
* Working with computerised practice management system (XeyeX)
* Looking after stock control, ordering, admin and supplier relationships
* Dealing with patient enquiries in a warm and professional way
* Keeping an eye on practice performance and making sure we hit our goals
* Supporting our optometrists in providing top-quality clinical care
* Lending a hand with in-house glazing
* Making sure we stay on top of health, safety and compliance
About you
* You're a team player who'll enjoy our friendly and relaxed working environment
* You've got previous optical experience (Optical Advisor, Dispenser or Manager)
* You understand the balance between great patient care and running a successful practice
* You're happy to roll up your sleeves and get involved in all areas of the business
* You've got strong leadership, organisation and communication skills
* You're proactive, with a can-do attitude
* You care about patients and love being part of a community
What we offer
* A well-established, family-owned independent practice with a loyal patient base and strong local reputation
* A genuinely friendly, supportive atmosphere – no pressure, no sales-heavy targets
* Job satisfaction of seeing customers through entire patient journey.
* A focus on work-life balance and looking after our team
* Weekends Off
* The freedom to manage without corporate red tape
* Direct support and collaboration with the practice owner
* Co-operation and collaboration with our sister practice in Glasgow.
* The chance to get creative with merchandising and marketing
* Annual salary £29,000 - £32,000(based on experience)
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on people's lives while working alongside a supportive team of experienced professionals.
To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting why you'd be a perfect fit for our team.
We can't wait to meet you
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
Experience:
* Optical: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person