Optical Area Manager

Optical Area Manager Jobs - Cheshire, Lancashire & Oxfordshire

£45,000 - £53,000+ £3,000 Car Allowance

Zest Optical recruitment is working on behalf of a well established independent opticians group to recruit an Area Manager to oversee a portfolio of practices across Cheshire, Lancashire and Oxfordshire.

This is a key leadership role responsible for driving performance, supporting teams and maintaining high standards of patient care across multiple locations including Alsager, Chester, Clitheroe, Frodsham, Headington, Lytham St Anne's, Macclesfield, Nantwich, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Sandbach, Stoney Stratford, Tarporley, Thame and Wallingford.

The position would suit an experienced multi-site manager from optics, dental or veterinary, or a strong retail leader with proven experience managing multiple locations, developing people and improving commercial performance.

Optical Area Manager - Role

Oversee the day to day performance of multiple optical practices across the region
Lead, support and develop Practice Managers and their teams
Drive sales performance while maintaining a strong focus on patient care and service
Ensure consistent standards, processes and compliance across all locations
Work closely with senior leadership on strategy, growth and operational improvements
Support recruitment, onboarding and ongoing team development
Regular travel between practices across Cheshire, Lancashire and OxfordshireOptical Area Manager - Benefits

Salary up to £45,000 - £53,000
£3,000 car allowance
Opportunity to join a growing independent group with a strong reputation
Autonomy to influence and improve multi-site performance
Supportive leadership team and long term career progressionOptical Area Manager - Requirements

Previous multi-site management experience is essential
Background in optics, dental or veterinary is essential
Strong leadership and people management skills
Commercially aware with experience driving sales and performance
Confident communicator with the ability to influence and support teams
Full UK driving licence and access to a car
Based within Cheshire, Lancashire or OxfordshireTo avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV to Rebecca Wood at Zest Optical using the Apply link as soon as possible
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed