Dispensing Optician Manager

Specsavers; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Watford is seeking a qualified Dispensing Optician. In this role, you will create a warm atmosphere while providing exceptional care to patients. You will assist in driving the practice forward, relying on your clinical judgment and hands-on approach. With a salary up to £35,000 and various perks, this is more than just a job; it’s a chance to grow and make a real impact in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Salary up to £35,000

FT and PT hours available

33 days holiday

No late nights

Pension contribution

Exceptional clinical development opportunities

GOC fees paid

WeCare Employee support service

Complimentary Headspace app subscription

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified and GOC registered Dispensing Optician.
• Looking for someone who prides themselves on clinical judgment.
• Willing to work closely and build rapport with the team.

Responsibilities

• Creating a warm and friendly atmosphere for customers.
• Assisting in driving the practice forward.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Exceptional customer care

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified and GOC registered Dispensing Optician

Job description

Ready todeliver the best patient carefromthe heart of our store?If your answer is yes, as a qualified Dispensing Optician, youcouldbearole model playing a key part in creating a warm, friendly atmosphere, and an outstanding store environment for our customers and industry-leading team.

Specsavers Watford are looking for a new Dispensing Optician to join them!

What’s on offer?

• Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience
• FT and PT hours available
• Good public transport links - Watford train station just minutes away from the store
• 33 days holiday
• No late nights
• Pension contribution
• Exceptional clinical and professional development opportunities
• GOC fees paid
• WeCare-Employee support service to help you and your immediate family when need it most including Best Doctors second medical opinion service and 24/7 virtual GP
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app – your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement and more
• We're proud to have been ranked 12th in the world by Great Place to work in 2025 - because being a favourite is fun, but being globally recognised is even better. Join a team where people come first, your growth is supported, and your impact truly matters. If you're looking for more than just a job, you're in the right place.

What We’d Love To See

Alongside being a qualified and GOC registered Dispensing Optician, we are searching for someone who shares our store’s ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that isn’t afraid of a hands‑on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we’re looking for a skilled Dispensing Optician to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward.

Find out more

If you like the sound of this opportunity, get in touch, we’d love to tell you more about it. Contact Alex Caluori on 01566 770 223 or email [e-mail]