Dispensing Optician / DO Assistant Manager - Peterborough

Specsavers Norge; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £35k DOE

Top Team Bonus

28 days annual leave + birthday off

Pension contribution

WeCare support service

Headspace subscription

Job summary

Specsavers Norge in Peterborough is seeking a Dispensing Optician (DO) Assistant Manager to help lead a busy store and deliver outstanding patient care. You’ll play a key role in creating a warm, friendly atmosphere and a high-performing team.

The DO Supervisor path offers progression; you’ll oversee 6–7 team members, coach staff, and manage KPIs in a fast-paced setting. Excellent optics knowledge and customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• BSc (HONS) in Ophthalmic Dispensing.
• Excellent understanding of optics and audiology journeys.
• Great listening and communication skills.
• Passionate about providing top-notch customer service.
• Amazing team worker.

Responsibilities

• Oversee approx 6–7 team members and conduct one-to-ones.
• Oversee shop floor, maintain standards and KPIs.
• Coach staff and support development within the team.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Optics knowledge

Education

BSc (HONS) Ophthalmic Dispensing

Job description

Dispensing Optician / DO Assistant Manager - Peterborough

Ready todeliver the best patient carefromthe heart of our store?If your answer is yes, as a qualified Dispensing Optician, youcouldbearole model playing a key part in creating a warm, friendly atmosphere, and an outstanding store environment for our customers and industry-leading team.

If you're an experienced DO keen to take on more responsabilities then our DO Supervisor opportunity might be just what you're looking for!

As a DO supervisor you will oversee approx 6 to 7 team members, do one-to-ones, oversee the shop floor, maintain standards, manage KPIs and coach staff.

We pride ourselves on progression and development which is evidenced in the 12 partners we have supported through pathways, plus the 10 DOs and 6 CLOs we have trained.

Our Peterborough store host 8 sight test rooms and runs 6 clinics a day with an experienced team.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary: Up to £35k DOE and responsabilities (NQd DOs welcome)
• Top Team Bonus available for DO AM role
• Full time - 37.5 hours (will inc 1 weekend day)
• 28 days annual leave + your birthday off
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Pension contribution
• WeCare-Employee support service to help you and your immediate family when need it most including Best Doctors second medical opinion service and 24/7 virtual GP
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app – your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement and more

We’re proud to have been ranked 12th in the world by Great Place to Work® in 2025 – because being a favourite is fun, but being globally recognised is even better. Join a team where people come first, your growth is supported, and your impact truly matters. If you're looking for more than just a job, you're in the right place.

What we’re looking for?

• BSc (HONS) in Ophthalmic Dispensing
• Excellent understanding of optics and audiology journeys
• Great listening and communication skills
• Passionate about providing top-notch customer service
• Amazing team worker