Dispensing Optician Manager
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, Bristol, BS9 4JU |
| Company: | Zest Business Group Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4698RW_1767949511 |
Summary
Dispensing Optician Manager Jobs in Henleaze, Bristol
£35,000 to £45,000 DOE
Dispensing Optician Manager vacancies in Henleaze, Bristol. Zest Optical recruitment is working on behalf of a well regarded independent opticians group to recruit a full time Dispensing Optician Manager for their established Henleaze practice.
Henleaze is a popular and affluent suburb in the north of Bristol, known for its village feel, strong local community, and loyal patient base. The practice has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality, personalised eye care in a calm, professional environment, attracting patients who value time, expertise, and service.
This role would suit an experienced Dispensing Optician who enjoys managing people, setting standards, and taking ownership of a busy, patient focused practice.
Dispensing Optician Manager - Role
- Independent opticians with a strong focus on patient care
- Established Henleaze practice serving the north Bristol community
- 45 minute appointments supported by modern clinical equipment
- Zeiss specialists
- Premium frame portfolio including Lindberg, Tiffany, Maui Jim and similar brands
- Overall responsibility for the smooth day to day running of the practice
- Lead, manage, and motivate the team to deliver consistently high standards
- Hands on involvement in training and development
- Handle complex dispensing cases and patient queries
- Full time role, 40 hours per week over 5 days
- Working Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Practice hours 9:00am to 5:30pm
- Salary between £35,000 and £45,000 DOE
- Team incentives
- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Healthcare plan
- Family and friends discounts
- CET and professional development fully supported
- Professional fees paid
- Cycle to work scheme
Dispensing Optician Manager - Requirements
- Fully qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC
- Proven experience managing and leading people
- Confident with day to day people management and performance support
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Interest in premium eyewear and quality dispensing
- Patient focused with high standards of service
- Comfortable making confident leadership and dispensing decisions
To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV to Rebecca Wood at Zest Optical using the Apply link as soon as possible.