Dispensing Optician Manager
| Posting date: | 08 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £32,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 November 2025 |
| Location: | Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8HH |
| Company: | Zest Business Group Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5267RW_1759938776 |
Summary
Dispensing Optician Manager Job - Independent Opticians, Solihull
Salary: Up to £35,000
Full Time - 4 days midweek & half day Saturday | 9:00am to 6:00pm (midweek)
Zest Optical are working alongside a high-end independent Opticians based in Solihull to recruit a Dispensing Optician Manager into their friendly and professional team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established practice known for its personalised service, carefully curated premium eyewear collections, and clinical excellence. You'll be managing a small, close-knit team while enjoying the autonomy to contribute to business decisions and shape the future of the practice.
Dispensing Optician Manager - Role Overview
- Full time position: 4 days midweek, 9:00am to 6:00pm
- Half day on Saturdays (9:00am to 1:00pm)
- Manage a small team of 3 people within a single testing room practice
- Provide hands-on leadership, setting the standard for patient care and service
- Oversee the smooth running of the practice, ensuring efficiency and quality at all times
- Play an active role in business decisions, including product selection, marketing ideas, and local initiatives
- Dispense premium eyewear using advanced digital dispensing technology
- Work primarily with Essilor lenses, including the latest designs and innovations
Dispensing Optician Manager - Requirements
- GOC registered Dispensing Optician
- Previous experience in an independent practice is essential
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support a small team
- Commercial awareness and confidence to contribute to business development
- Excellent communication, organisational skills, and attention to detail
- Passionate about delivering outstanding patient care in a boutique, personalised setting
Dispensing Optician Manager - Package
- Salary up to £35,000
- Working hours: 9:00am to 6:00pm midweek, half-day Saturdays
- Significant autonomy to shape practice decisions and strategy
- Supportive and professional working environment
- Opportunities for ongoing development and progression
- Be part of a stylish, well-respected independent practice with a loyal patient base
This is a rare opportunity for a Dispensing Optician to step into a management role with genuine autonomy, working in a small, welcoming team that values both patients and staff alike.
To apply for this Dispensing Optician Manager role, please send your CV to Rebecca at Zest Optical.