Boutique Optical Assistant — Personal Eyewear Stylist

Zest Optical; Marlow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest Optical in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, is seeking an Optical Assistant for a boutique independent practice. The role involves dispensing, patient care and helping shape an eyewear collection with personality.

The clinic runs one clinic per day with a thoughtful, personal service, and the team welcomes opportunities to engage with suppliers and frame ranges. Full‑time preferred; part‑time considered.

Qualifications

• Previous Optical Assistant experience in a practice or shop setting.
• Grounding in dispensing and day‑to‑day optical duties.
• Enjoy offering a personal service and helping patients find the right eyewear.
• Friendly, reliable and motivated, with willingness to support colleagues.
• Interest in fashion, creative styling or social media would be welcome.

Responsibilities

• Work within a small independent team focused on quality eyecare and individual advice.
• Help patients choose frames and lenses to suit their needs, style and budget.
• Work with distinctive niche and designer eyewear, alongside premium lens options.
• Support dispensing, spectacle collections, fittings and adjustments within your experience.
• Manage appointments, welcome patients and respond to telephone and email enquiries.
• Place orders, liaise with suppliers and keep patients updated.
• Get involved in frame selection and suggest brands that could complement the existing range.
• Opportunity to attend optical trade shows with the team.
• Scope to help create Instagram and Facebook content if you enjoy social media.

Skills

Dispensing

Patient care

Frame selection

Supplier liaison

Social media interest

Job description

Zest Optical in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, is seeking an Optical Assistant for a boutique independent practice. The role involves dispensing, patient care and helping shape an eyewear collection with personality.

The clinic runs one clinic per day with a thoughtful, personal service, and the team welcomes opportunities to engage with suppliers and frame ranges. Full‑time preferred; part‑time considered.