Dispensing Optician Manager

Inspired Selections; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £35k-£38k

Weekdays only (no weekends)

21 days + Bank Holidays (flex to 25)

GOC fees paid

Management autonomy

Influence optical department strategy

Job summary

Inspired Selections in Peterborough is recruiting an experienced Dispensing Optician to lead the optical department within a specialist independent practice. You will own the optical side of the business with autonomy to shape processes and strategy, while supporting a friendly, energetic team in a fast-paced yet relaxed environment.

The role offers management responsibilities, a competitive salary, no weekend work, and potential to influence the direction of the optical service.

Qualifications

• GOC registered Dispensing Optician with independent practice experience preferred.
• Experience leading a small team in a busy optical environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily optical department operations
• Review and verify spectacle orders
• Provide expert dispensing and patient advice
• Manage and support a team of Optical Assistants
• Develop and improve the practice's optical offering
• Maintain excellent customer relationships

Skills

GOC registered Dispensing Optician

Leadership

Customer service

Job description

Experienced Dispensing Optician - Specialist Independent Opticians

Peterborough

£35,000 - £38,000 (DOE) | No Weekends | Management Opportunity

Are you an experienced Dispensing Optician looking for something beyond the traditional high street environment?

We're working with a highly respected specialist independent opticians in Peterborough that is looking for an experienced Dispensing Optician to take ownership of the optical side of the business. This is a genuine opportunity to step into a role where your ideas matter, your experience is valued, and you'll have the autonomy to influence how the practice continues to develop.

This is far more than a dispensing role. You'll become a key member of the management team, overseeing the day-to-day optical operation while supporting a friendly, energetic team in a fast-paced yet relaxed environment.

What's on offer?

• Salary between £35,000 and £38,000, with flexibility for the right person
• Monday to Friday only - absolutely no weekends
• 21 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with flexibility to increase to 25 days
• GOC fees paid
• Management responsibilities with genuine autonomy
• Opportunity to shape processes and influence the direction of the optical department
• Friendly, supportive and close-knit team
• Modern specialist independent practice

The Role

You’ll take responsibility for the smooth running of the optical department, ensuring customers receive an exceptional experience from start to finish.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and supporting a team of three Optical Assistants
• Reviewing and verifying spectacle orders
• Problem-solving complex optical queries
• Providing expert dispensing and patient advice
• Maintaining excellent customer relationships
• Helping to develop and improve the practice's optical offering
• Working closely with the wider team to ensure efficient day-to-day operations

About You

We're looking for an experienced GOC registered Dispensing Optician who:

• Has previous experience within an independent practice
• Enjoys working in a busy, fast-moving environment
• Is confident leading and supporting a small team
• Has excellent attention to detail
• Enjoys solving problems and making decisions
• Wants a role where they can genuinely make an impact
• Is looking for long-term stability within a specialist independent practice

If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be trusted, valued and given the opportunity to influence the future of the optical department, we’d love to tell you more.

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