Optical Practice Manager - Edinburgh (Old Town) - £34,922

Optical Practice Manager | Edinburgh (Old Town) | £34,922.08

Full-time, 40 hours per week £34,922.08 salary Edinburgh Old Town Independent eyewear brand

A leading independent eyewear brand is looking for an Optical Practice Manager to lead their Edinburgh Old Town store.

This is a hands-on leadership role within a small team of 4, where you'll take ownership of day-to-day operations, team development, and the customer experience. The focus is on delivering a modern, service-led approach to eyewear while maintaining strong commercial performance.

Optical Practice Manager - Role

You'll be responsible for the smooth running of the store and leading the team day to day. This is a varied role combining leadership, dispensing, and operational responsibility.

Key responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day running of the store and take ownership of performance

Manage and support a small team, driving accountability and development

Oversee dispensing activity and support complex customer needs

Drive commercial performance using sales insight and KPIs

Maintain high standards across service, presentation, and operations

Support recruitment, onboarding, and training where required

Manage stock control, compliance, and store processes

Act as a key ambassador for the brand in-store

Optical Practice Manager - Requirements

Experience managing an optical retail store

Strong people leadership skills with a hands-on approach

Commercial awareness and confidence using sales data

Strong customer service standards with attention to detail

Clear communication and an organised, calm approach

Comfortable working in a small team environment

Proactive and able to take full ownership of the role

Salary and Benefits

£34,922.08 salary

Full-time, 40 hours per week including weekends on rota

Complimentary spectacles and staff discounts

Holiday flexibility including buy and sell scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance

Paid time off for important life moments

This is a chance to take real ownership of a store within an independent business that is actively shaping a more modern approach to eyewear. You'll have autonomy, responsibility, and the opportunity to directly influence both team culture and commercial performance. If you enjoy building structure, developing people, and being close to the detail while still driving results, this is a role where you can make a clear impact.

To apply, send your CV or call for more information.