Optometrist

Vision Express; West Stow; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days’ annual leave (38 including BH

Annual bonus up to £5,040

Private medical cover for you and your

Life assurance (4x salary)

Pension plan

Job summary

Vision Express is seeking a qualified optometrist for our Bury St Edmunds store. The role offers full-time hours (38.75 per week) with weekend work, a salary up to £79,000 depending on experience and location, and a £4,000 car allowance.

The store features 3 test rooms and a supportive team. You’ll have access to ongoing professional development opportunities, a generous rewards package, private medical cover for you and your family, life assurance, and the potential for performance-based

Qualifications

• Qualified, GOC registered optometrist.
• Use clinical expertise to deliver a clear diagnosis.
• Enjoy being part of a team – share ideas and support colleagues.
• Contribute to the commercial success of the store and deliver outstanding customer experience.

Skills

GOC registered

Clinical expertise

Team player

Job description

Location: Bury St. Edmunds
Position: Optometrist
Hours Per Week: 38.75 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 £79,000 (subject to your experience and location)
Car allowance: £4,000
Location:
Working hours: Full time: 38.75 Hours to include weekend working

Our Bury St Edmunds store has 3 test rooms, which are fully equipped. Set in a thriving market town, easily commutable from Cambridge, Norfolk, Colchester and Ipswich. This store has a well-established team, The directors have been with this store for 21 years, and have a strong team of OA's and DOs who support 3 optometrists.

What you'll get
At Vision Express, we’ve built rewards that give you more. Depending on the options you choose, your total reward package (for full‑time roles) typically includes c.£11,000 in additional benefits on top of your basic salary and car allowance.*

• Potential to undertake additional Professional Certification, Including Medical Retina, Glaucoma Monitoring or IP.
• 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. For full details, please get in touch with our recruitment team at [e-mail]

At Vision Express, we’re committed to providing you with everything you need to unlock your potential. Join us and step out with confidence.