Dispensing Optician – Independent Luxury Opticians - NO WEEKENDSCentral LondonSalary: £35,000 – £40,000 DOE + Bonus Scheme + BenefitsWorking Pattern: Full-Time | Monday – Friday | No Weekends
The Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity has become available to join a well-established independent opticians in Central London as a Dispensing Optician .
This role offers a rare opportunity within optics to achieve excellent work-life balance, with Monday to Friday working and no weekend commitments, while still building a rewarding and varied career within a stylish independent practice.
This is an ideal opportunity for a Dispensing Optician who enjoys patient interaction, eyewear styling and the commercial side of optics, and wants to contribute to the growth and success of a respected independent practice.
Role Overview
As a Dispensing Optician, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional patient experiences, supporting the optometrist and guiding patients through their eyewear journey from consultation to final dispense.
Alongside traditional dispensing responsibilities, the role also offers the opportunity to become involved in the wider commercial and creative aspects of the business, making it particularly appealing for someone who enjoys contributing ideas and helping shape the direction of the practice.
This includes involvement in areas such as frame buying, product selection, pricing strategies and visual merchandising, giving you genuine input into the growth and development of the optical department, while working with high-end, designer eyewear collection.
Key Responsibilities
Provide expert frame styling, dispensing advice and lens recommendationsSupport patients with repairs, adjustments and aftercareWork closely with the Optometrist and wider clinic teamContribute to frame buying and product selectionSupport pricing strategies and product positioningPlay a role in driving the commercial success of the practiceDeliver outstanding patient care and customer service
About You
We are looking for a GOC-registered Dispensing Optician who enjoys working in a patient-focused environment and has a genuine interest in both the clinical and commercial aspects of optics.
Candidates will ideally have a minimum three years' dispensing experience, although strong candidates with slightly less experience may still be considered.
The ideal candidate will be:
GOC Registered Dispensing OpticianExperienced across all aspects of optical dispensingCommercially aware and confidentPassionate about eyewear styling and fashionDynamic, proactive and personableComfortable contributing ideas to help develop the practice
Experience with glazing would be advantageous but is not essential.
Benefits
£35,000 – £40,000 salary DOEPerformance bonus scheme based on dispensing salesMonday – Friday working - No weekends – excellent work-life balance28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidaysProfessional fees paidPension schemeAnnual eyewear allowance
Referral Scheme
Compass Associates Ltd is acting as the exclusive recruitment consultancy for this vacancy.
We offer a £500 voucher for every successful recommendation or referral.
Interested?
If you are a Dispensing Optician looking for a Monday–Friday role with no weekends, strong work-life balance, and the opportunity to be involved in the commercial and creative side of an independent practice, we would love to hear from you.
Contact Information
Matt SummersPhone: 02393 874 318Mobile: 07964 099 056Email: msummers@compassltd.co.uk