Retail Partner - Bishopsgate & Islington

Retail Partner Opportunity – Bishopsgate & Islington

33% shares available in each store, + 33% Hearcare

Specsavers Bishopsgate and Islington present an exciting opportunity for a driven Retail Partner to join two high-performing, centrally located London stores at a pivotal moment of strategic growth. With strong leadership, thriving clinical teams and a refreshed partnership structure, this is the ideal opportunity for an experienced retail leader who wants to influence performance across two busy city stores.

Key Features:

• Two established, high‑performing London stores.
• High footfall locations serving both commuters and a strong community base.
• Large, capable teams with strong retention and supportive leadership structures.
• On‑site labs and modern clinical setups enabling efficient service and fast turnaround.
• Proven commercial performance with strong weekly turnover across both stores.
• Work alongside experienced, people‑focused Optometrist Partners in a collaborative culture.

Why Bishopsgate & Islington?

Bishopsgate is an affluent, high-demand area with a strong commuter and office-based customer base with a high weekly turnover, strong NPS, and consistently positive performance

Islington has a large community demographic with strong market share, high footfall with a mix of NHS and private patients. It has a strong weekly turnover, impressive conversion rates and robust customer feedback

Both stores benefit from:

• Excellent public transport connections via tube and rail
• Large, diverse customer bases
• Strong brand presence and consistently high demand
• Stable teams and a positive store culture
• Modern equipment and well-supported clinical teams
• This is a truly standout opportunity for a driven retailer to make immediate and meaningful impact.

Key Attributes Required

The ideal Retail Partner will be:

• Commercially strong with confidence in driving retail KPIs
• Passionate about people development, coaching and leadership
• Open, honest and committed to partnership collaboration
• Energetic, values-led, and able to build a fun and positive workplace
• Hands-on, visible, and engaged in daily store operations
• Someone who prioritises people and culture while delivering strong commercial results

The remaining partners value openness, integrity, teamwork, and a collaborative, enjoyable working environment.

To find out more contact:

Claire.cunningham@speacsavers.com / 07885661300

Closing date Monday 30th March 2026