At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead multi-site growth in a high-performing optometry partnership.
- Company: Join Specsavers and Audiology in vibrant Durham and Arnison.
- Benefits: Ownership opportunity, strong clinical support, and competitive earnings.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with excellent career growth potential in a historic city.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a thriving business while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Optometrist with multi-site experience and a passion for people development.
Optometry Partnership – Durham and Arnison 33% Optom Shares and 16% Hearcare - £425,000
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the partnership at Durham & Arnison Specsavers and Audiology with a 33% Optics share across both stores and 16% Audiology share available. This is a well‑established, high‑performing linked business, made up of two large stores, both recently boosted in December 2025 and delivering strong financial performance, high conversion, and a growing ATV.
Located in Durham city centre and the thriving Arnison Retail Park, this partnership offers the opportunity to step into a mature, well‑led business with experienced teams, strong clinical capability, and excellent customer demand.
- Combined weekly turnover of £70k +
- Strong profitability
- High ATV and growing (above regional average)
- Recently completed Boost refits (Dec 2025)
- Hub & spoke model (Arnison hub, Durham spoke)
- Onsite glazing
- Excellent clinical offering including MECS, Post-CAT, IOP refinement & Children’s pathways
- Strong people culture with proven success in developing and retaining talent
- Established leadership
What’s on Offer?
- Opportunity to take ownership in a high-performing, multi-site business
- Work alongside an established and experienced partner and leadership team
- Immediate opportunity to influence and shape future growth strategy
- Access to strong clinical and retail teams (25 retail, 8 FT Optoms + wider clinical team)
- Established infrastructure with lab services, OCT, and enhanced pathways in place
Why Durham and Arnison?
Durham is a vibrant and historic city with a prestigious university, a thriving local economy, and continued investment including a £10m+ bus station refurbishment, Riverwalk development, and the upcoming Prince Bishops Shopping Centre redevelopment. Durham store sits in a prime city centre location, close to the bus station, train links, and commuter footfall, serving a diverse mix of professionals, residents, and students. Arnison store benefits from a busy retail park location, free parking, and a strong family demographic, providing excellent volume and accessibility. Together, these locations offer a balanced mix of high‑volume footfall and strong commercial opportunity, with clear future growth potential.
Key Attributes Required:
- Optometrist with multi-site experience preferred
- A commercially minded leader confident in driving both clinical and retail performance
- Passion for people development, continuing the strong “grow your own” culture
- Strong collaborator who can work within a linked business model
To find out more contact: samantha.firth@speacsavers.com
Equity Partner Optometrist — Lead Multi‑Site Growth in North East employer: Specsavers
Specsavers Colwyn Bay is an exceptional employer that prioritises both professional development and a supportive work culture. With flexible hours and access to cutting-edge clinical technology, we empower our Optometrists to enhance patient care while fostering their growth in a collaborative environment. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your future.
