Optometry Partner

We're looking for a motivated, commercially aware Optometrist who is ready to step into partnership and help take this already successful business to the next level.
You'll ideally bring:

Drive and ambition to grow and sustain a high-performing large store
A collaborative, communicative leadership style
Passion for developing clinical teams and future talent
Appetite to maximise clinical excellence, FARs and EOS opportunities
Willingness to be hands-on and visible within a mature, experienced team
Flexibility to support key growth times, including 2 Sundays out of 6

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys balancing clinical leadership with commercial responsibility, and who thrives in an environment built on trust, energy and shared ambition.

£600,000 for 33% Optom + 16% Hearcare shares
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a high performing large Specsavers store as an Optometry Partner. This is a 33% share sale into a well-established, standalone partnership, with a strong leadership team, excellent clinical infrastructure and significant headroom for further growth.
The store has recently undergone a major boost investment, is trading exceptionally well, and benefits from a loyal NHS-led customer base alongside advanced clinical services. With a collaborative partner group and a genuine "work hard, play hard" culture, this is an ideal opportunity for a driven optometrist ready to take the next step into partnership.
Key features include:

Large, high-volume store with exceptional current performance
Recently modernised with significant clinical investment
8 optical test rooms plus growth-ready capacity
2 OCTs, FARS, Wide Fields, on-site glazing and enhanced services
Hub store with strong leadership, stability and succession planning

What's on Offer?

33% shareholding
Entry into an established, high-trust partnership with experienced retailers
Opportunity to shape the future of a high-performing, growth-oriented store
Equal share split amongst all partners
A business already delivering record weeks and months in 2026

Why This Store / Location?
The store is located on the high street in Clacton-on-Sea, just minutes from the coast, serving a large local population with limited competition. Despite the quieter high street, demand is exceptionally strong, with 8 test rooms fully booked and no concern over future footfall.
Clacton offers an attractive cost of living, excellent value for housing, and a great lifestyle, particularly in the summer months. There are good transport links, including a direct train to London in about 90 minutes, and Colchester is just 20-25 minutes away for those wanting access to a larger town.
The store benefits from:

Strong community ties and long-standing customer relationships
A settled, loyal team with a strong "grown-your-own" culture
Strong and consistent NHS-led demand providing stable, recurring income
Established management structure already in place, allowing partners to focus on strategic growth