Take the next step from leading in practice to leading your own business.
We’re looking to speak with experienced optometrists and optical retail leaders who are ready to step into a Joint Venture Partner role with Vision Express, part of EssilorLuxottica.
This is an opportunity to move beyond delivering great care day-to-day and take real ownership of how a store performs clinically, commercially, and culturally.
As a Joint Venture Partner, you’ll become a shareholder in your own business, giving you the autonomy to:
• Shape your store’s clinical and retail standards
• Build and develop your own team
• Influence performance and directly benefit from its success
With the backing of Vision Express and access to the EssilorLuxottica product portfolio, you’ll have the scale, support, and credibility to succeed while still retaining control.
This isn’t for everyone. It’s suited to individuals who:
• Want to step up commercially, not just clinically
• Are motivated by ownership and accountability
• Are ready to invest both financially and professionally in their future
What You’ll Get
• A share in the success of your store through profit-based returns
• Full support from a dedicated Area Manager and central teams
• Access to industry-leading products and clinical innovation through EssilorLuxottica
• Private medical cover for you and your family
• Free eyewear and extended benefits for friends and family
• Wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities to contribute to the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation
What We’re Looking For
You may already be:
• An Optometrist ready to expand into a more commercial role, or
• An optical retail leader with strong business and people management skills
We’re particularly interested in individuals who:
• Understand what drives performance in an optical setting
• Have strong commercial awareness and decision-making ability
• Take pride in delivering excellent patient and customer experiences
• Can lead, engage and develop high-performing teams
• Are resilient, pragmatic, and motivated by long-term success
• Want to take ownership and establish a positive store culture
Why Vision Express
With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, you’ll be part of a network that combines independence with scale.
You’ll have the freedom to run your business, supported by a brand that invests in clinical excellence, innovation, and people development.
At Vision Express, we believe the best partners are those who bring their own perspective. We encourage diverse thinking, different backgrounds, and new ideas.