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Reading, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Reading, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Reading, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Reading, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Reading, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Reading, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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Reading, England, United Kingdom • On-site
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The Branch Manager is responsible for enhancing branch growth and delivering business results through strategic performance promotion. Key duties include managing customer satisfaction and leading, motivating, and guiding the branch team.
Candidates must be a qualified Dispensing Optician fully registered with the GOC. A strong commercial mindset and proven aptitude for people management are required.
Are you an experienced Dispensing Optician searching for a new and exciting opportunity in management? Leightons Opticians and Hearing Care are actively searching for a Branch Manager to join our wonderful team situated in Reading.
A bit about us…
Leightons is a retail opticians and audiology business, founded in 1928. We are proudly independent, family-owned and family run and believe our people are the key to success and longevity. Leightons have grown to have 37 stores, all special and unique.
The role…
As Branch Manager, you will report directly into the Area Manager with the goal of enhancing branch growth whilst maintaining staff and customer relationships. Core responsibilities behind the position will include;
Managing the customer relationships, ensuring customer levels of satisfaction remain at their targeted level
Deliver business results by promoting strategies within branch to enhance performance
Planning for the future. Setting and achieving realistic business goals by establishing priorities, actions and milestones
Guiding your team, ensuring they remain motivated and continue to excel within their defined roles
Am I suitable?
This is an ideal position of an experienced Dispensing Optician with a strong commercial mindset. You will need to possess strong communication skills with a strong aptitude for people management, ensuring you are able to lead, motivate and guide the team.
Mandatory Requirements:
Qualified Dispensing Optician
Fully Registered with the GOC
Benefits:
Access to Leightons Learning Academy
Contribution Towards Gym/Club Memberships
Staff discounts
More benefits
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (Protected Characteristics).
Live life to the full with Leightons.
Leightons Opticians & Hearing Care, is a family-run business with 35 branches and proud to be celebrating its 96th birthday this year. We are consistently adopting technological advancements, prioritising a person-centered approach, and cultivating a culture that offers more than just jobs. We celebrate uniqueness, valuing each team member's contribution. Join us in creating a remarkable community of professionals committed to changing lives, one interaction at a time. We empower individuals to make a difference. It's not just business, it's a caring and supportive culture that reflects the best of being human.
Offices: Clarendon House, 63 Downing Street, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7PN, GB
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