Optometry Partner -Newbury, Hectors way and Hearcare

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Date: 21 Apr 2026

Location: Newbury, ENG, GB, RG14 5AB

Company: Specsavers

Specsavers Partnership, Newbury, Hectors Way and Hearcare

 

An exciting partnership opportunity is now available across three well-established Specsavers businesses in Newbury, Hectors Way Opticians, and Newbury Hearcare. This is a rare chance to join a large, high-performing business following recent investment and refits. 

The Opportunity 

We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded partner to join this successful, clinically led partnership. Shares are available across the linked businesses, offering strong scale, security, and long-term growth potential. 

  

What’s on Offer? 

  • 30% Optometrist shares in Newbury 

  • 33% Optometrist shares in Hectors Way 

  • 16.5% Hearcare shares 

  • Share asking price £225,000 

  • Opportunity to grow the businesses as an investment for your future 

  • Flexibility – a great work/life balance 

  • Build and shape your own teams 

  • Make a difference to your local community 

  • Access to the best possible clinical technology including OCT 

  • Outstanding opportunities for clinical and personal development 

  

The Business 

The businesses occupy strong positions across a prime High Street location and a nearby Sainsbury’s site, benefiting from high footfall and easy access to several public car parks. They draw from robust catchment areas that include several affluent surrounding villages. 

  

From both a clinical and operational perspective, the businesses are well equipped, featuring on‑site glazing, NIDEK OCT technology in both stores, and a private‑only enhanced service model. Newbury offers six optical test rooms, offering 4/5 sight tests clinics most days, as well as 1 contact lens clinic a day, along with a well‑established and profitable audiology business. 

  

Hectors Way operates from within a Sainsburys, offering two optical test rooms running daily and Hearcare services available three to four days per week. This is fully supported through the shared Hearcare clinic model linked to the Newbury hub. 

  

People & Culture 
The Newbury store is supported by a retail team of 30 colleagues, while Hectors Way operates with a team of seven. Management structures are well established, with Newbury led by three part‑time Deputy Managers and Hectors Way overseen by a full-time Manager. Both locations demonstrate a strong commitment to clinical development, maintaining a “grow your own” culture and actively supporting Pre‑Registration trainees. The businesses represent a large, well‑established operation. 

  

Why This Opportunity? 
This is an attractive opportunity to take on two well established and profitable businesses that have benefited from recent investment. The sites offer substantial clinical capacity and notable potential for further Hearcare growth. Experienced management teams are already in place, and the businesses serve an appealing demographic with strong connections to the local community. Overall, this represents an excellent option for an ambitious partner seeking scale, influence, and long‑term growth. 

  

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 as a clinician or retailer – this is your chance to become the leader you were born to be. 

  

Requirements of the role 

Alongside being a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist with the drive, passion and willingness to maintain the customer-focused culture and the high standards of this successful store. As the new Optometry Partner, you’ll be able to provide a unique blend of customer care and professional excellence. You’ll be able to build a rapport with the existing team, demonstrate excellent attention to detail and possess an ability to build strong relationships within the local community. 

 
To help you to succeed, you’ll receive ongoing support from our leading global brand. You’ll also have access to the very best clinical technology and will receive unrivalled professional development. 

  

Find out more 

If you’d like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, then get in touch, we’d love to tell you more about it. Contact Christina Cole-Cheyne: