Retail Partner
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Position Overview & Specifications
Specsavers in Rushden are looking for driven and motivated Retailer to become their new Store Partner. If you are looking for an investment for your future and more financial security, an incredible opportunity awaits. Youβll receive an excellent regular salary, alongside attractive benefits, and a share in business profits. To help you to succeed, youβll receive ongoing support from the existing director and our leading global brand. Youβll also have access to the very best clinical technology and will receive unrivalled professional development. If youβd like to find out more about this terrific opportunity at Specsavers in Rushden, then read on.
Whatβs on offer?
20% shares available
7 Test Room store
Relocation and full refit in 2019
Large team in place to include CLO and Resident Optometrists
High OP
Free parking close by
Make a difference to your local community
Access to the best possible clinical technology including OCT
Outstanding opportunities for clinical and personal development
Ongoing support from our leading global brand
About the store
Specsavers Rushden first opened its doors in 2009 and since then has gone from strength to strength, making a name in the local community as the number one provider of health care and customer service. Located on the main high street, enjoying a prominent location with guaranteed footfall, Rushden is fully kitted with the latest equipment and technology, including two OCT machines. Split across two floors, the store feels spacious, and offers Audiology services, plus a on site lab. The store benefits from high weekly turnover thanks to its high Operating profit, driven by the current partners and the fantastic team that are being grown and developed in this highly attractive business.
Specsavers in Rushden is an accredited Platinum Employer. The Platinum Employer Scheme is part of the Specsavers drive to become a famous place to work. Stores with this accreditation have been verified on five key employer standards: Recruitment, Performance Management and Reward, Talent Management, Learning and Development and Employee Engagement.
The Team
Alongside the desirable profit margins Rushden can offer, the team in place are experienced, driven and hugely motived. The culture is about growth and development, with a high percentage studying towards Cert2 and 3, ILM, plus Pathway. Rushden is currently also supporting 6 apprenticeships! Future and current talent is a priority, so the new Retail partner must be focused on the development of the team, future attraction for recruitment, and of course the benefit this has on the stores service to its regular and wider community patients.
Location
Located in the county of Northamptonshire, East Midlands, Rushden enjoys a countryside feel, with the benefit of Bedford and Northampton a short drive away, plus London, Leicester and Cambridge easily accessed by train. The town is close to local beauty spots including the River Nene, The Wash and popular Rushden Lakes,
With house prices currently below the national average, Rushden has a very healthy real estate market, and is proving a highly popular location for young professionals and familyβs looking to invest into their first property.
Requirements of the role
Alongside being an existing retailer with a strong and proven background within optics, you will also have the drive, passion and willingness to ensure a customer-focused team and role model high standards to continue the success of this store. As the new Retail Partner, you will be able to provide a unique blend of customer care and professional excellence. Youβll be able to build a rapport with the new team, demonstrate excellent attention to detail and possess an ability to build strong relationships within the local community.
About Joint Venture Partnership
Joint venture partnership is the secret to our success here at Specsavers, with every store locally owned and led by its directors. Owning, leading and growing your very own business is considered by many to be the pinnacle of your career. We believe that professional optics should be led by just like you β this is your chance to become the leader you were born to be.
Find out more
If youβd like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, then get in touch, weβd love to tell you more about it. Contact Jay Patel on: 07751733680 or email Jay.patel1@specsavers.com
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Drug & Health Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Retail Partner roles across Specsavers's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Drug & Health Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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