Dispensing Optician Manager
Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Salary: Highly competitive + bonus & benefits
Working pattern: Full-time (flexibility considered)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially driven Dispensing Optician Manager to join the leadership team in a high-footfall, flagship city-centre store.
This role is ideal for an ambitious GOC-registered Dispensing Optician with strong management capability who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and is motivated by performance, growth, and exceptional customer outcomes.
The role
As Dispensing Optician Manager, you will take full ownership of the dispensing function, driving both clinical excellence and commercial performance. You will work closely with the Directors and senior management team to deliver sales growth, maximise conversion, and develop a high-performing dispensing team.
Key responsibilities
* Lead, manage, and motivate the dispensing team to exceed sales and service targets
* Drive commercial performance through effective product recommendations, upselling, and conversion
* Ensure compliance with all GOC, NHS, and Specsavers operational standards
* Analyse KPIs and use data to inform decision-making and improve performance
* Recruit, train, and develop colleagues to build a robust talent pipeline
* Act as a senior presence on the shop floor, resolving escalations and leading by example
* Collaborate with the wider management team to support overall store profitability
About you
* GOC-registered Dispensing Optician
* Proven experience in a leadership or management role within optics or retail healthcare
* Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving sales performance
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence and inspire teams
* Highly organised, results-focused, and comfortable working in a target-driven environment
What we offer
* Competitive salary with performance-related bonus structure
* Professional fees paid
* Clear progression opportunities within a large, successful Specsavers business
* Ongoing leadership and commercial development
* The opportunity to play a key role in a flagship, high-turnover store
If you are a commercially minded Dispensing Optician looking to step into a senior leadership role within a high-performing business, we would welcome your application.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.