Optical Assistant

Inspired Selections Group; London Borough of Wandsworth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free glasses

Management opportunities

Course support

Social media involvement

Job summary

Inspired Recruitment Group in South West London near Wimbledon Park seeks an experienced Optical Assistant for a boutique independent practice. You will focus on dispensing and guiding patients through frame and lens choices in a personal, high-quality setting.

The role offers opportunities to take on management responsibilities and to participate in social media and future practice development.

Qualifications

• Dispensing spectacles and advising on lens/frame choices.
• Excellent customer service and strong communication.
• Ability to take ownership of the dispensing side of the patient journey.

Responsibilities

• Provide a friendly, personal experience from arrival.
• Confidently dispense spectacles.
• Assist patients with frame and lens selection.
• Take ownership of dispensing workflow and frame orders.
• Support practice administration and social media initiatives.

Skills

Dispensing

Customer service

Frame ordering

Eyewear selection

Practice development

Management responsibilities

Spectacle assembly

Job description

Optical Assistant - Boutique Independent Practice

Independent Practice - up to £30,000
South West London, near Wimbledon Park

At Inspired Recruitment Group, we understand that exploring a new job opportunity can feel like a big step. That's why we approach every conversation with care, confidentiality, and absolutely no pressure. If you're an experienced Optical Assistant looking for a fresh start in a supportive, well-established practice, we're here to help you take that step at your own pace.

The Opportunity

A very exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Optical Assistant to join a boutique independent optical practice in South West London (located near Wimbledon Park).

This is a small, personal practice where the focus is very much on quality rather than volume. You'll work closely alongside the Optometrist/owner and an experienced part-time Optical Assistant, becoming an important part of the practice rather than simply another member of a large team.

They're looking for somebody who can take ownership of the dispensing side of the patient journey, allowing the Optometrist to concentrate more of their time on clinical work.

For the right person, there's also the opportunity to become involved in management responsibilities, social media and the future development of the practice.

The Role

This is a varied position where you'll have the opportunity to get involved throughout the practice, including:

• Providing a friendly and personal experience from the moment patients arrive
• Confidently dispensing spectacles
• Helping patients with frame and lens selection
• Taking ownership of the dispensing side of the patient journey
• Frame ordering and helping manage the practice's eyewear collection
• General day-to-day support within the practice
• Building relationships with returning patients
• Getting involved with social media and practice development
• Potentially taking on additional management responsibilities as the role develops
• Ideally, being able to trace lenses and assemble spectacles

They're particularly interested in somebody who is personable, friendly and naturally strong with customers, alongside having good optical knowledge.

The Practice

This isn't a large high-street multiple. It's a boutique independent practice with a carefully selected eyewear collection and a much more personal approach to its patients.

The practice has one testing room and a small team, so you'll have the opportunity to work closely with the owner and genuinely make the position your own.

If you're somebody who likes having responsibility and being involved in more than just dispensing, this could be a particularly good environment.

Salary, Hours & Benefits

• £27,000 - £30,000 salary
• Full-time, permanent position
• 9:30am to 6:00pm on weekdays and 9:30am to 5:00pm on Saturdays
• Closed between Christmas and New Year
• Free pair of glasses every year
• Opportunity to take on management responsibilities
• Potential support towards the Dispensing Optician course
• Opportunity to get involved with social media and the development of the practic