Dispensing Optician Manager

Specsavers; Newbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Newbury is seeking a Dispensing Optician Manager to lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional eye care and customer service. You will need to have a BSc (Hons) in Ophthalmic Dispensing and be registered with the GOC. The role includes full-time hours with some weekend work, excellent communication skills, and a passion for customer care are essential. Several benefits, including a guaranteed bonus, employee support services, and discounts on healthcare services are offered.

Benefits

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Employee support service (WeCare)

Discounts on eyecare and hearcare

Additional paid day off on your birthday

Headspace app subscription

Specsavers Perks portal for discounts

Qualifications

• You must be a fully qualified Dispensing Optician with a BSc in Ophthalmic Dispensing.
• Registered with the GOC.
• Strong leadership skills and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of a dedicated team ensuring exceptional eye care and customer service.
• Manage both clinical and operational aspects of the store.
• Guide and support the team while leading by example.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Customer care

Education

BSc (Hons) in Ophthalmic Dispensing

Job description

Position:Dispensing Optician Manager

Salary:Basic salary of £34,000(£39,000 Oanteed bonus))

Hours:Full time inc. weekend work

Experience:A GOC/ABDO registered Dispensing Optician

Lead with confidence at Specsavers Newbury, Hectors Way. As our Dispensing Optician Manager, you’ll take charge of a close-knit, dedicated team in a modern store located within Sainsbury’s. This is a hands‑on leadership role where your clinical expertise and people skills will shine, ensuring exceptional eye care and customer service for our local community.

What’s on offer?

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:

• Basic salary of £34,000(£39,000 OTE (minumum guranteed bonus))
• Full time inc. weekend work
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
• Complimentary subscription tothe Headspace app
• Eyecareand hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!

Find out more

To thrive in this role, you’ll need a few essentials. First, you must be a fully qualified Dispensing Optician with a BSc (Hons) in Ophthalmic Dispensing and registered with the GOC. Strong leadership skills are key, as you’ll be guiding a small, dedicated team. You’ll also need excellent communication and listening abilities, a passion for delivering outstanding customer care, and the confidence to manage both clinical and operational aspects of the store.

If you’re ready to combine your expertise with hands‑on leadership, we’d love to hear from you!

Interested?

Call Saaima in the recruitment team today to find out more - 07701233030 or [e-mail]

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