Retail Partner

Specsavers in North Bridge are looking for a dedicated and passionate retailer to become their next Store Partner. This is a fantastic opportunity to live your life in a truly beautiful location, whilst doing the job that you love. There’s terrific earning potential, plus you’ll have the chance to build a secure investment for your future. You’ll also have access to the very best clinical technology and will receive unrivalled professional development. If you’d like to find out more about this incredible opportunity at Specsavers in North Bridge, then read on.

What’s on Offer?

• 50% shareholding
• 3 Test Rooms
• Team of 16
• 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
• Outstanding opportunities for clinical and personal development
• Ongoing support from our leading global brand
• Support from existing Partners

About the store

Specsavers in North Bridge first opened its doors in 2007. The store sits in a prime location on the main high street and is firmly embedded within the local community.

North Bridge 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 and an have earned them a 4.5 out of 5 stars online.

The store boasts 3 test rooms – all fully equipped with the latest clinical technology, meaning you will have everything you need to perform sight tests to the highest possible standards.

A team of 16 dedicated and passionate colleagues call this store home. This includes two full time Optometrists, one part time and one Pre-Reg colleague. As the new Retail Director, you would have the scope to advise on training requirements, introduce new specialisms and build/shape the team further as required.

Specsavers in North Bridge is an accredited Platinum Employer. The Platinum Employer Scheme is part of the Specsavers drive to become a famous place to work. Stores with this accreditation have been verified on five key employer standards: Recruitment, Performance Management and Reward, Talent Management, Learning and Development and Employee Engagement.

Store location

The North Bridge store is located in the vibrant city of Edinburgh. With excellent transport links, including a mainline railway station within a 4-minute walking distance and access to two local tram stations, both under a ten minute walk away. it’s not uncommon for people to travel from far and wide to visit us. There’s something here for everyone: from shops, bars and restaurants to museums and parks for families to enjoy. As the new Retail Partner in North Bridge, your customer base will be very diverse – but there’ll plenty of familiar faces too.

Requirements of the role

Alongside being an experienced retailer with experience in Optics, the right person for this position will be confident, possess a strong worth ethic and a willingness to succeed. You’ll be passionate about your job and enjoy a fast-paced environment. You’ll be willing to go the extra mile for customers and someone who encourages their team to do the same.

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 a clinician or retailer – 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 Zara Green on: 07895 306356 or email: Zara.green@specsavers.com