Dispensing Optician Assistant Manager

Zest Business Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the optical field is seeking a dedicated Dispensing Optician/Assistant Manager for their Maidstone practice. In this full-time role, you will support the Practice Manager, ensuring smooth operations while fostering a professional and enjoyable work environment. You will have the opportunity to train and develop a team, deal with complex patient queries, and work with advanced equipment. With a commitment to exceptional service and a well-regarded reputation, this role offers a chance to make a real impact in a supportive setting. If you are passionate about optics and ready to take the next step in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Additional day off for your birthday

Medical healthcare plan

Family and friends discounts

CET training provided

Professional fees paid

Cycle to work scheme

Team incentives

Qualifications

• Registered Dispensing Optician with management experience preferred.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Practice Manager in daily operations and team development.
• Handle complex patient queries and ensure high-quality service.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Interest in fashion and brands

Enthusiastic about high quality service

Confident to make bold recommendations

Education

Fully qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC

Job description

A highly successful group of independent Opticians are looking for a full time Dispensing Optician/Assistant Manager at their Maidstone practice.

Dispensing Optician Assistant Manager - Role

• Professional independent Opticians
• Work for a company that cares
• Exceptional reputation in the area
• 45 minute appointments with advanced equipment
• Zeiss specialists
• Exceptional frame range - Lindberg, Tiffany, Maui Jim etc
• Support the Practice Manager to make sure the practice is running smoothly
• Create a professional yet enjoyable working environment
• Helping to train and develop the team
• Dealing with complex patient queries
• Working 5 days a week including Alt Sat
• Typical working hours from 9am to 5.30pm
• Salary up to £35,000 DOE
• Team incentives
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Medical healthcare plan
• Family and friends discounts
• CET training provided
• Professional fees paid
• Cycle to work scheme

Dispensing Optician Assistant Manager - Requirements

• Fully qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC
• Management or supervisory experience would be an advantage, but also happy for someone to take their first step into management
• Interest in fashion and brands
• Team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic about high quality service
• Confident to make bold recommendations

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the ‘Apply' link as soon as possible.