Optometrist

Vision Express; Harlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days’ annual leave

Performance-based bonus up to £5,040

Private medical cover for you and your

Life assurance

Overtime opportunities (TG Pool)

Job summary

Vision Express in Harlow is seeking a part-time optometrist to provide eye examinations and OCT assessments, supported by EssilorLuxottica’s backing and a clear path to develop your career.

You’ll join a well-equipped store with a supportive team, flexible options, and a generous rewards package including 33 days’ leave, a performance bonus, private medical cover, life assurance, and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Qualified, GOC-registered optometrist
• Deliver clear diagnoses using clinical expertise
• Enjoy being part of a team – sharing ideas and supporting colleagues
• Contribute to the commercial success of the store – focusing on performance and customer experience

Responsibilities

• Provide optometry services and eye exams at the Harlow store
• Use clinical expertise to deliver diagnoses and patient care
• Collaborate with store team to drive performance and customer experience

Job description

Location: Harlow
Position: Optometrist
Hours Per Week: 23.25 hours per week
Vacancy Type: Permanent

At Vision Express, we give optometrists the equipment, time, and support to step out with confidence. Backed by the strength of EssilorLuxottica, your career is supported with unparalleled stability, development opportunities, and a clear path to grow.

The role:

Salary: Up to £65,000 FTE (subject to your experience and location)
Car allowance: £4,000 FTE
Location: Harlow
Working hours: Part time (3 days including weekends)

Our Harlow store is fully equipped with OCT. Set in the Harvey Shopping Centre, this store has great transport links and car parks nearby. This is a well-established team who support the optometrists.

What you'll get

• 33 days’ annual leave: Your time outside the test room matters. That’s why your annual leave grows with you, rising to 38 days inc. bank holidays.
• Sales and performance-based bonus: Our bonus scheme rewards your performance, with an on-target bonus of up to £5,040 and the potential for higher rewards when your store achieves beyond expectations.
• Private medical cover for you and your family: We go the extra mile when it comes to your health. With private medical cover, not just for you, but for your family too.
• Life assurance: With life assurance worth four times your salary, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your loved ones are protected, whatever happens.
• Overtime opportunities: Exclusive to Vision Express, the TG Pool is our network that gives optometrists flexibility to pick up shifts paid at 80% of the locum rate.
• Share in our success: We periodically offer colleagues the opportunity to participate in share purchase plans, providing an attractive way to share in EssilorLuxottica’s long-term growth and success.
• A pension that plans for your future: Our competitive pension scheme helps you build a secure future, so you can focus on what matters most today.

Flexible working? Let's talk

If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether that's alternate days or a compressed week, we are open to discussing flexible options.

Who we're looking for

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you:

• Are a qualified, GOC registered optometrist
• Use your clinical expertise to deliver a clear diagnosis that builds patient confidence
• Enjoy being part of a team – sharing ideas, supporting colleagues, and working together
• Contribute to the commercial success of the store – focusing on performance, growth, and delivering an outstanding customer experience
• Bring confidence, passion, and genuine enthusiasm for making a difference to people’s lives

Why Vision Express?

With 590+ stores across the UK, Ireland, and Jersey, we’re a leading optical retailer and an innovative med-tech business. Backed by EssilorLuxottica, we’re investing in you – your skills, your ambitions, and your future.

* Please note: The total reward package of up to £11,000 in benefits is dependent on the options you select, your role, the store, and length of service. Not all benefits may be available to all colleagues, and the value of some benefits may vary. TG Pool shifts are paid at 80% of the locum rate for the first shift worked each week.