Branch Manager (general apply)
First seen by Alion on Jul 21, 2026. Leightons scores B on the Alion truth index.
ROLE- Branch Manager
REPORTS TO- Area Manager
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!
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
Bonus scheme to earn more on top of your base pay!
27 days holiday + bank holidays!
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).