Dispensing Optician - Fleet St. London

Association of British Dispensing Opticians; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

No weekends

8-hour shifts

Paid holidays

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Whitby & Co. Optician in Central London is seeking a GOC-registered dispensing optician to join a stylish, fashion-focused practice. This role offers a genuine work-life balance with no weekend work and 8-hour shifts.

You will deliver expert dispensing advice, help customers choose eyewear, and contribute to frame buying, pricing, and recruitment to support the practice's commercial success.

Qualifications

• GOC registered and eligible to practice in the UK.
• Experience in dispensing eyewear preferred.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Interest in eyewear fashion and styling.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an exceptional patient experience with expert dispensing advice.
• Assist customers in selecting stylish, high-quality eyewear.
• Contribute to frame buying, pricing strategy, and recruitment activities.

Skills

GOC registered

Eyewear fashion

Customer service

Dispensing experience

Commercial awareness

Proactive

Job description

Posted on October 20, 2026 by Whitby & Co. Optician

£35-£40k

Fleet Street, Central London

Permanent, Part Time or Full Time

Closing date: 2026-12-22

Job title

Dispensing optician, Fleet St. London

Job Description

Whitby & Co. is a high-end independent optical practice in the heart of Central London, and we are looking for a passionate, GOC-registered dispensing optician to join our growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dispensing professional seeking a genuine work-life balance — with no weekend work — while still building a rewarding career within a stylish, fashion-focused environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£35,000–£40,000 DOE)
• Monday to Friday working – no weekends
• 8-hour shifts
• Paid holidays
• Supportive and friendly team environment

The Role

You will play a key role in delivering an exceptional patient experience, offering expert dispensing advice, and helping customers select stylish, high-quality eyewear.

In addition to patient care, you will also be involved in:

• Frame buying and product selection
• Pricing strategy
• Supporting recruitment activities
• Contributing to the commercial success of the practice

About You

Glazing experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is

• GOC registered (essential)
• Commercially aware and confident
• Passionate about eyewear fashion and styling
• Dynamic, ambitious, and proactive
• Experienced in all aspects of dispensing
• Dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service

Preferred: Minimum 3 years’ dispensing experience.

If you are a motivated dispensing optician looking to join a forward-thinking independent practice where you can truly make an impact, we would love to hear from you.

Business website

Whitby & Co. Optician

Salary

£35-£40k

Working hours

Monday to Friday - 08:45 - 17:30

Closing date for applications

2026-12-22