Optical Practice Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Sheffield
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Practice Management Team Leadership Commercial Awareness Customer Service Staff Training Business Development Communication Skills Organisational Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Optical Practice Manager

Location: Sheffield

Salary: TBC

Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time

Job Reference: FH39039

Published: 29th January 2026

Start Date: 6th April 2026

Job Overview

Flame Health Optometry is working in partnership with a reputable independent optical and hearing care company to recruit an experienced Optical Practice Manager / Optical Branch Manager for a full-time position based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded and people-focused manager to take ownership of a successful practice, supported by a strong leadership structure, competitive basic salary, achievable bonus, and fantastic benefits.

The Role

  • Full responsibility for practice and team management
  • Leading, motivating, and developing the store team
  • Working to company and store performance targets
  • Driving business growth and practice profitability
  • Ensuring customers receive consistently excellent service
  • Supporting and delivering staff training and development
  • Keeping up to date with the latest optical and industry developments
  • Acting as a visible and supportive leader within the practice

Candidate Requirements

  • Previous management experience within an optical practice preferred
  • Strong commercial awareness and leadership skills
  • Excellent communication and organisational abilities
  • Dispensing experience desirable but not essential
  • Applications welcome from experienced Retail Managers or Optical Advisors with strong leadership experience

About the Employer

Our client is a well-established independent optical and hearing care provider with a strong reputation for clinical excellence, customer service, and staff development. They offer a supportive working environment and invest heavily in the long-term progression of their management teams.

Why Join This Practice?

  • Work for a respected independent business
  • Take ownership of a successful and well-supported practice
  • Excellent career development and progression opportunities
  • Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package

Apply or Enquire

To apply for this Optical Practice Manager Job in Sheffield, or to discuss other Optometry and Optical Management opportunities, please contact Flame Health: Freephone: 0800 085 0858, Phone: [contact hidden], Email: [contact hidden]. Flame Health Associates LLP operates as an Employment Agency & Employment Business.

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