LOCSU is recruiting: Regional Optometry Partner (North)

23 June 2026

Are you looking for a role where you can support and empower local leaders and LOCs?  

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for patients and communities?  

Do you want to shape the future of local eye care and advance primary care optometry?  

If so, we’d love to hear from you.   

LOCSU are recruiting for a Regional Optometry Partner, preferably located in the North of England. This permanent employed role is one of four Regional Optometry Partner positions – three of which have already been filled – and will replace the current Advancement Lead role, as outlined in the LOCSU Transformation Update.  

We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants in the North of England, preferably with commissioning experience. 

Mohammed Bhuta, an Advancement Lead at LOCSU since 2022, said: “Being an Advancement Lead at LOCSU is a varied and rewarding leadership role, with every day bringing new challenges, people and opportunities to make a difference to LOCs.   

“If you’re thinking about applying to work in the LOCSU team I’d really encourage you to go for it!” 

Bobby Fida, previous LOCSU Advancement Lead and current LOCSU Board Director (LOC), said: “The Regional Optometry Partner role is a brilliant way to grow your portfolio career whilst supporting LOCs to advance primary care optometry. Having done the role myself and now serving on the LOCSU Board, I’ve seen the impact it makes — for the profession, for systems and for patients.”  

Full details of the role can be found here. Applications close at 9am on Monday 6 July 2026. 

If you have any questions, please contact info@locsu.co.uk, speak to your Advancement Lead, or reach out to Fionnuala Kidd, Head of Regional Optometry Partnerships.