Optometry Partner
hace 5 días
Durham
Optometry Partnership - Durham and Arnison \n 33% Optom Shares and 16% Hearcare - £425,000 \n An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the partnership at Durham & Arnison Specsavers and Audiology with a 33% Optics share across both stores and 16% Audiology share available. This is a well-established, high-performing linked business, made up of two large stores, both recently boosted in December 2025 and delivering strong financial performance, high conversion, and a growing ATV. \n Located in Durham city centre and the thriving Arnison Retail Park, this partnership offers the opportunity to step into a mature, well-led business with experienced teams, strong clinical capability, and excellent customer demand. \n Key Features \n\n • Combined weekly turnover of £70k +\n, • Strong profitability\n, • High ATV and growing (above regional average)\n, • Recently completed Boost refits (Dec 2025)\n, • Hub & spoke model (Arnison hub, Durham spoke)\n, • Onsite glazing\n, • Excellent clinical offering including MECS, Post-CAT, IOP refinement & Children's pathways\n\n Strong people culture with proven success in developing and retaining talent \n Established leadership \n What's on Offer? \n\n • Opportunity to take ownership in a high-performing, multi-site business\n, • Work alongside an established and experienced partner and leadership team\n, • Immediate opportunity to influence and shape future growth strategy\n, • Access to strong clinical and retail teams (25 retail, 8 FT Optoms + wider clinical team)\n, • Established infrastructure with lab services, OCT, and enhanced pathways in place\n\n Why Durham and Arnison? \n Durham is a vibrant and historic city with a prestigious university, a thriving local economy, and continued investment including a £10m+ bus station refurbishment, Riverwalk development, and the upcoming Prince Bishops Shopping Centre redevelopment. \n Durham store sits in a prime city centre location, close to the bus station, train links, and commuter footfall, serving a diverse mix of professionals, residents, and students. \n Arnison store benefits from a busy retail park location, free parking, and a strong family demographic, providing excellent volume and accessibility. \n Together, these locations offer a balanced mix of high-volume footfall and strong commercial opportunity, with clear future growth potential. \n Key Attributes Required: \n\n • Optometrist with multi-site experience preferred\n, • A commercially minded leader confident in driving both clinical and retail performance\n, • Passion for people development, continuing the strong “grow your own” culture\n, • Strong collaborator who can work within a linked business model\n\n To find out more contact: