Full job description Optometry Partnership - Durham and Arnison
33% Optom Shares and 16% Hearcare - £425,000
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.
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.
Key Features
*Combined weekly turnover of £70k +
*Strong profitability
*High ATV and growing (above regional average)
*Recently completed Boost refits (Dec 2025)
*Hub & spoke model (Arnison hub, Durham spoke)
*Onsite glazing
*Excellent clinical offering including MECS, Post-CAT, IOP refinement & Children’s pathways
*Strong people culture with proven success in developing and retaining talent
*Established leadership
What’s on Offer?
*Opportunity to take ownership in a high-performing, multi-site business
*Work alongside an established and experienced partner and leadership team
*Immediate opportunity to influence and shape future growth strategy
*Access to strong clinical and retail teams (25 retail, 8 FT Optoms + wider clinical team)
*Established infrastructure with lab services, OCT, and enhanced pathways in place
Why Durham and Arnison?
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.
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.
Arnison store benefits from a busy retail park location, free parking, and a strong family demographic, providing excellent volume and accessibility.
Together, these locations offer a balanced mix of high-volume footfall and strong commercial opportunity, with clear future growth potential.
Key Attributes Required:
*Optometrist with multi-site experience preferred
*A commercially minded leader confident in driving both clinical and retail performance
*Passion for people development, continuing the strong "grow your own" culture
*Strong collaborator who can work within a linked business model
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Closing date 10th June 2026