Optometry Partner in Development

Specsavers in Elgin is seeking a dedicated and passionate Optometrist ready to advance their career and become a future Optometrist partner. As an Optometrist, you'll embark on a 12-month partnership programme, receiving guidance from the current directors, regional manager, and our pathway and partnership teams. Upon completing the programme and passing our assessment, you'll be eligible to purchase a 33% share and become the new Optometrist partner. The support continues beyond the programme! You'll benefit from ongoing assistance from the existing Optometry and Retail Partners, as well as our leading global brand. You'll have access to top-tier clinical technology and exceptional professional development opportunities.

What’s on Offer?

• 12 month development programme to prepare you for partnership
• Relocation package available
• 33% shareholding plus 17% audiology shares
• Asking price for shares £87,000 + £8,000 Audiology
• Be your own boss, while still receiving an excellent salary
• Share in business profits (dividends)
• Grow a business as an investment for your future
• Flexibility – a great work/life balance
• Build and shape your own team
• Make a difference to your local community
• Access to the best possible clinical technology including OCT
• Outstanding opportunities for clinical and personal development
• Ongoing support from our leading global brand
• Parking pass for Directors and Optometrists

Specsavers in Elgin first opened its doors over 30 years ago this September. Enjoying a prominent town centre location on High Street. Elgin is currently involved in multi-million-pound growth deals for development of the local and surrounding areas focusing on creating jobs, retaining talent, and creating carbon neutral businesses. Due to an impressive refit five years ago, the store is in immaculate condition and boasts 7 test rooms plus a dedicated audiology room. Elgin are proud to offer a spectrum of enhanced local clinical services including urgent care, co-prescribing, foreign body removal and treatment for infectious and autoimmune conditions. The clinical offering in Elgin is incredibly varied due to the enhanced services offered and the customer base of military personnel, paediatrics and the over 70’s. Elgin also facilitate a teaching clinic so always have pre reg students supported within the store. A team of 30+ dedicated and passionate colleagues call this store home. The current Partners have always been passionate about the development of the team, and as the new Optometry Director you would have the scope to advise on training requirements, introduce new specialisms and build/shape the team further as required. Specsavers in Elgin pride themselves in ensuring that every one of their customers receives an excellent patient experience. The high levels of service and patient care have led to numerous positive customer reviews, a 4.4/5 Google rating, and an excellent local reputation.

Store location

Elgin, the administrative and commercial capital of Moray, has a long and fascinating history, still reflected today in the buildings and layout of the town. Moray is one of Scotland's world-famous whisky regions and is known for its local distilleries and breath-taking scenery. The picturesque town lies between Inverness and Aberdeen and its medieval street plan is well preserved with an old cobbled marketplace, now known as the Plainstones, and a series of winding narrow wynds and pends. The store itself is situated in an enviable high street location. Directors and Optometrists benefit from a parking pass and customers can make use of £1 parking for the day. There are plenty of bus routes throughout the town making it an easy location to travel into via car or public transport.

Requirements of the role

Alongside being a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist with the drive, passion and willingness to maintain the customer-focused culture and the high standards of this successful store. As the new Optometry Partner, you’ll be able to provide a unique blend of customer care and professional excellence. You’ll be able to build a rapport with the existing team, demonstrate excellent attention to detail and possess an ability to build strong relationships within the local community.

About Joint Venture Partnership

Joint venture partnership is the secret to our success here at Specsavers, with every store locally owned and led by its directors. Owning, leading and growing your very own business is considered by many to be the pinnacle of your career as an Optometrist. We believe that professional optics should be led by opticians just like you – this is your chance to become the leader you were born to be.

Find out more

If you’d like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, then get in touch, we’d love to tell you more about it. Contact Samantha Firth on samantha.firth@specsavers.com