Careers as unique as you

What’s in it for you?

Dispensing Optician Vacancy – Holland Opticians

We’re a friendly, community focused, independent opticians where our people and our patients come first. As a Dispensing Optician with us, you’ll be part of a close-knit group that values your skills, supports your growth, and encourages you to thrive. You’ll have the freedom to do what’s right for each patient, without the pressure of quick turnarounds or sales targets, so if you’re looking for a practice where your experience and knowledge is valued, with a team that works collaboratively – a role with us could be right for you.

You will also receive:

• Your birthday off work
• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• Free & regular CPD courses
• Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance

About the Role

We’re looking for a Part Time Dispensing Optician to join us in delivering the kind of personalised, patient-first care we’re known for. You’ll play an important role in helping people see and feel their best, by offering expert advice, guiding them through frame and lens choices, and making sure every fit is as comfortable and accurate as it is stylish.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys connecting with people, building trust with patients, and being part of a supportive, tight-knit team. You’ll have the time and freedom to do your job properly by providing honest, expert care. Working closely with the rest of the team, you’ll help create a smooth and positive experience for every patient who walks through the door.

As a qualified Dispensing Optician, you’ll use your technical skills and product knowledge to recommend the best lens and frame options for each individual’s visual and lifestyle needs. You’ll take accurate measurements, ensure high-quality fittings, and manage complex prescriptions or adjustments with confidence. You’ll also be on hand to support patients with queries or concerns, help the team resolve any dispensing-related issues, and contribute to the upkeep and organisation of the practice. Most importantly, you’ll be someone who takes pride in great service — and who brings warmth, care, and expertise to every interaction.

Additional Information:

• You must be registered with the GOC or appropriate governing body in order to apply for this role
• This role requires you to work alternate Saturdays until 4pm

What’s Next?

Click apply now and a member of our Malvern recruitment team will be in touch to discuss how your skills could contribute to our friendly, professional practice

Salary – Max

GBP £35,000.00

Salary – Min

GBP £28,000.00

What’s in it for you?

Dispensing Optician Vacancy – Shephard and Akay Optometrists

We’re a friendly, community focused independent opticians where people and patients always come first. As a Dispensing Optician with us, you’ll join a close-knit team that values your skills, supports your development, and gives you the freedom to do what’s right for each patient, without the pressure of sales targets or rushed appointments.

Established in Hitchin in 1974, we’re proud to be the town’s primary independent practice, located in a busy pedestrian area in the heart of this historic market town. We care for a diverse patient base, from children to elderly members of our community, and offer a wide range of designer frames including Tom Ford, Lindberg and Maui Jim, alongside premium lenses from Zeiss, Essilor and Nikon. With the time and clinical freedom to focus on the right outcome, you’ll be part of a team that works collaboratively to deliver genuinely personalised care.

You will also receive:

• Your birthday off work
• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• Free & regular CPD courses
• Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance.

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About the Role

We’re looking for a full-time Dispensing Optician to join us in delivering the kind of personalised, patient-first care we’re known for. You’ll play an important role in helping people see and feel their best, by offering expert advice, guiding them through frame and lens choices, and making sure every fit is as comfortable and accurate as it is stylish.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys connecting with people, building trust with patients, and being part of a supportive, tight-knit team. You’ll have the time and freedom to do your job properly by providing honest, expert care. Working closely with the rest of the team, you’ll help create a smooth and positive experience for every patient who walks through the door.

You will be working with a dispensing team with over 30 years of experience in a beautiful old building in the middle of Hitchin, Hertfordshire. We offer the time and tools to give our patients the best dispense for their prescription. We are able to spend the time needed to offer them the best service we can.

As a qualified Dispensing Optician, you’ll use your technical skills and product knowledge to recommend the best lens and frame options for each individual’s visual and lifestyle needs. You’ll take accurate measurements, ensure high-quality fittings, and manage complex prescriptions or adjustments with confidence. You’ll also be on hand to support patients with queries or concerns, help the team resolve any dispensing-related issues, and contribute to the upkeep and organisation of the practice. Most importantly, you’ll be someone who takes pride in great service — and who brings warmth, care, and expertise to every interaction.

Additional Information:

• You must be registered with the GOC or appropriate governing body in order to apply for this role
• Our frame selection includes Tom Ford; Silhouette; Lindberg; Maui Jim; Etnia; ProDesign
• We have 2 consulting rooms
• We are a team of 10
• This role requires you to work 4 days in the week and Saturdays – we open 9am-2pm on a Saturday.
• Our appointment times are 40 minutes

What’s Next?

Click apply now and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch

Salary – Max

GBP £35,000.00

Salary – Min

GBP £26,000.00

What’s in it for you?

Optometrist – Wardale Williams Halstead

If you became an Optometrist because you wanted the time and freedom to truly care for your patients eye health, we’d love to talk to you.

At Wardale Williams in Halstead, our eye examinations aren’t built around getting the next patient through the door as quickly as possible. Our standard test time is 40 minutes, giving you the space to investigate properly, explain what you’ve found and get to know the person sitting in your testing room, continuity of care is a value of ours and we want to give you the opportunity to build long lasting and trusting relationships.

We’re looking for a GOC-registered Optometrist to join us on a part-time basis, working 3 days per week with some Saturdays. We are closed on Sundays and Bank holidays.

Why Wardale Williams?

We’re a locally owned, independent opticians with a longstanding presence on Halstead High Street. Being independent means we can focus on what works for our patients rather than being tied to a particular manufacturer, product or way of working. Clinically, that means giving our Optometrists the time, technology and autonomy to deliver the standard of care they believe in. You’ll have access to OCT technology, work with both private and NHS patients and see a varied caseload spanning comprehensive eye examinations, eye health, contact lenses and ongoing patient care.

You’ll also be joining an experienced practice team with deep roots in the local community, some of our colleagues have been caring for generations of local families for decades. Our Halstead practice has previously been recognised for both Customer Care and Community Involvement, and Wardale Williams forms part of an award-winning group of independent opticians known for putting patient experience at the heart of what we do.

You will also receive:

A genuinely independent experience

Our independence extends beyond the consulting room, we’re free to provide enhanced services to suit our communities needs as well as hand selected eyewear from across the market, offering everything from accessible everyday styles through to brands including Ray-Ban, Tom Ford, MOSCOT, Michael Kors, Hackett, Silhouette and more. Our patients come to us for expert advice, but they stay with us because of the relationships they build with our team.

Alongside a rewarding clinical role, you’ll also receive:

• Your birthday off work as an additional day off
• No Sundays or bank holidays
• Free and regular CPD events
• Healthcare cashback scheme
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Support from an experienced practice team and wider network within the group
• The opportunity to work within an award winning independent optical group

About the Role

What your working week could look like

This can be either a full or part time Optometrist position, including some Saturdays.

You’ll enjoy:

• 40-minute testing times
• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• OCT and modern clinical equipment
• A patient-first approach rather than volume-led testing
• The freedom and personality of an independent practice
• An experienced and supportive practice team
• A varied mix of NHS and private eye care
• The opportunity to build genuine, long-term relationships with patients

The Optometrist we’re looking for

You’ll need to be a GOC-registered Optometrist with a genuine interest in providing excellent clinical care.

What matters more to us is that you:

• Take pride in delivering thorough, patient-centred eye examinations
• Enjoy having the time to explain, educate and reassure your patients
• Build relationships naturally and communicate with empathy
• Want to contribute ideas and have your voice heard
• Enjoy being part of a close-knit practice and local community
• Believe great optometry is about more than hitting a target

Whether you’ve spent years working within independent optics or you’re currently in a larger multiple and wondering what working somewhere more personal could feel like, we’d be very happy to hear from you.

What’s Next?

Apply today and a member of our team will be in touch for an informal conversation.

Salary – Max

GBP £63,000.00

Salary – Min

GBP £60,000.00

What’s in it for you?

Optical Assistant Vacancy – Classic Eyes Bournemouth

We’re proud to be an independent practice where patient care always comes first, and joining us as an Optical Assistant means being part of a team that values clinical freedom, supports your development, and encourages you to bring your personality and expertise to the role. We offer a welcoming, people first environment where your contributions are heard and your individuality is celebrated. Whether you’re looking for the next step in your career or a fresh start in an independent practice that genuinely puts patients and people before numbers, this could be the right place for you.

From longer test times, to our commitment to offering the latest technological advances such as OCT and Optomap, everything we do is designed to offer our patients the very best in clinical care

You will also receive:

Your birthday off work

• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

About the Role

We are looking for a full-timeOptical Assistant to join us in delivering outstanding patient care. You’ll play a key role in providing expert advice, conducting pre-screening tests, and delivering ongoing care that makes patients feel confident, comfortable, and cared for.

This is a role for someone who genuinely enjoys helping people, our ideal candidate takes pride in offering honest advice, building trust with patients, and being part of a team that delivers a quality service while supporting one another. You’ll have the time, tools, and encouragement to do your job to a high standard, without feeling rushed or pressured. Collaboration is a big part of how we work, so you’ll play a key role in making sure every patient has a smooth, positive experience from start to finish.

As an Optical Assistant, you’ll support patients with everything from frame styling, pre-screening, adjustments, and aftercare. You’ll offer product knowledge that’s tailored to each person’s visual and lifestyle needs, and help manage more complex prescriptions with the support of the wider team. You’ll also assist with day to day practice tasks, contribute to the upkeep of displays and equipment, and be a friendly, reliable point of contact for both patients and colleagues. Above all, you’ll bring a genuine interest in people, an eye for detail, and a caring, can do attitude to every part of your day.

Additional Information:

• This role is ideal for someone with previous admin experience in customer facing roles
• We have 2 consulting rooms
• We are a team of 7
• This role requires you to work Saturdays with Monday as your day off.
• Our appointment times are between 40 minutes and an hour

What’s Next?

Click apply below and we will ensure you are contacted as soon as possible by one of our team.

Salary – Max

GBP £26,437.00

Salary – Min

GBP £26,437.00

What’s in it for you?

Optometrist Vacancy – Bill Opticians

Bill Opticians is an established chain of independent opticians with 7 branches throughout Devon. We are currently looking for an Optometrist who would like to work across our supportive practices and join our high performing team.

We pride ourselves on offering a personal service in a calm setting, ensuring each patient receives the highest standard of eye care with the use of the latest equipment. We’re proud to be an independent practice where patient care always comes first, and joining us as our new Optometrist means being part of a team that values clinical freedom, supports your development, and encourages you to bring your personality and expertise to the role. Whether you’re looking for the next step in your career or a fresh start in an independent group that genuinely puts patients and people before numbers, this could be the right place for you.

We welcome any level of experience to enquire about this position, whether you are newly qualified or come with a wealth of expertise, as an Independent Opticians we can offer you the right level of support to reach your personal and professional goals.

You will also receive:

• Professional fees paid
• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, 1 additional day per year of service to the maximum of 38 days per year including bank holidays.
• Free & regular CPD courses
• Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Optional Pension subscription

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance.

About the Role

We are looking for a full or part timeOptometrist to join us in delivering outstanding patient care . You’ll play a key role in providing expert advice, fitting a wide range of contact lenses, and delivering ongoing care that makes patients feel confident, comfortable, and cared for.

This is a role for someone who values the clinical side of the job, who enjoys building trust with patients from a variety of backgrounds, and who thrives in a team that supports each other. You’ll have the time, tools and autonomy to do your job to a high standard, without feeling rushed or restricted. Collaboration is at the heart of the practice, so you’ll work closely with your teams to ensure a smooth patient journey and a great workplace culture.

As our new Optometrist, you’ll carry out thorough eye examinations and provide tailored services and solutions that align with each patient’s lifestyle and needs. You’ll work within GOC guidelines and company policies to deliver expert care, while supporting the team by resolving clinical or technical queries. Your role also includes liaising with external professionals, maintaining practice equipment, and contributing your knowledge and ideas to the ongoing success of the practice.

Additional Information:

• You must be registered with the GOC or appropriate governing body in order to apply for this role
• Flex to work across Tiverton, Honiton and Exeter practices
• Saturday working required (no Sundays)
• Newly qualified welcome to apply
• Our test times are 30-45 minutes
• Salary based on experience

What’s Next?

Click apply now and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch

Salary – Max

GBP £0.00

Salary – Min

GBP £0.00

What’s in it for you?

Optical Assistant Receptionist Vacancy – Maloney Keady

We’re proud to be an independent practice where patient care always comes first, and joining us as an Optical Assistant Receptionist means being the first welcome our patients recieve each day. You would be part of a team that values clinical freedom, supports your development, and encourages you to bring your personality and expertise to the role. We offer a welcoming, people first environment where your contributions are heard and your individuality is celebrated. Whether you’re looking for the next step in your career or a fresh start in an independent practice that genuinely puts patients and people before numbers, this could be the right place for you.

You will also receive:

• Your birthday off work
• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance

About the Role

We are looking for a full or part Optical Assistant Receptionist to join us in delivering outstanding patient care. You’ll play a key role in managing administration duties, sharing knowledge on frames and fittings, and delivering ongoing care that makes patients feel confident, comfortable, and cared for.

This is a role for someone who genuinely enjoys helping people, our ideal candidate takes pride in offering honest advice, building trust with patients, and being part of a team that delivers a quality service while supporting one another. You’ll have the time, tools, and encouragement to do your job to a high standard, without feeling rushed or pressured. Collaboration is a big part of how we work, so you’ll play a key role in making sure every patient has a smooth, positive experience from start to finish.

As an Optical Assistant Receptionist, you’ll support patients with everything from booking appointments, frame styling and lens choices, fittings and adjustments, and aftercare. You’ll offer product knowledge that’s tailored to each person’s visual and lifestyle needs, and help manage more complex prescriptions with the support of the wider team. You’ll also assist with day to day practice tasks, contribute to the upkeep of displays and equipment, and be a friendly, reliable point of contact for both patients and colleagues. Above all, you’ll bring a genuine interest in people, an eye for detail, and a caring, can do attitude to every part of your day.

Additional Information:

• This role is ideal for someone with or without previous experience working in optics, as full training will be provided
• Monday – Friday (NO WEEKEND WORKING)

What’s Next?

Click apply below and we will ensure you are contacted as soon as possible by one of our team.

Salary – Max

EUR €14.50

Salary – Min

EUR €14.50

What’s in it for you?

We’re looking for an Internal Communications Manager to become the operational and strategic heartbeat of our internal communications.

This is a key role in helping colleagues understand where we’re going, why it matters and how they can play their part. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and teams across the Group to create clear, engaging and consistent communications that support our business ambitions, enable change and strengthen our culture.

A major focus will be bringing Building Growth Together (BGT) to life through compelling stories, creative content and effective communication across the organisation.

You’ll combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, using modern, digital-first approaches to make internal communications engaging, accessible and impactful.

You will also receive:

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Additional leave
• Sick pay
• An Extra Day off for your Brithday

About the Role

You’ll take ownership of our internal communications approach, working closely with senior leaders and teams across the Group to make sure our people are connected to our priorities and understand what’s happening across the business.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Developing and delivering an internal communications strategy that supports our business priorities and embeds Building Growth Together across the organisation.
• Working with senior leaders and the Executive Leadership Team to shape messaging, presentations and key communications.
• Leading communications for transformation and change programmes, helping colleagues understand what is changing, why it matters and what it means for them.
• Owning the internal communications calendar, channels and cadence, ensuring communications are well planned, timely and consistent.
• Turning complex strategies and business updates into clear, compelling and engaging content for a diverse range of audiences.
• Creating content across a range of formats, including written communications, presentations, visual assets, video, podcasts and interactive content.
• Developing two-way communication channels that encourage colleague feedback, share stories and celebrate achievements across our practices and teams.
• Supporting sensitive, urgent and crisis communications, providing clear and considered messaging when it matters most.
• Using analytics, KPIs and audience insight to understand what is working and continuously improve our communications.
• Ensuring communications are inclusive, accessible and aligned with our brand, values and tone of voice.
• Working closely with teams across the business to make sure communications are built into project planning from the start.
• Using SharePoint and other digital platforms to deliver engaging, targeted and accessible internal communications.

Ultimately, you’ll help ensure our communications are clear, creative, consistent and connected to our wider business strategy.

We’re looking for someone who is both strategic and hands-on. You’ll be comfortable advising senior stakeholders while also getting stuck into creating content yourself.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience in an internal communications role within a complex, fast-paced organisation.
• Strong experience supporting change, transformation or strategic business programmes.
• The confidence and credibility to influence senior stakeholders and provide communications advice.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to make complex information simple, relevant and engaging.
• A strong creative eye and the ability to produce polished, professional and on-brand communications and documents.
• Experience using a range of digital communication channels, with a strong understanding of mobile-first communication.
• Strong knowledge of SharePoint and internal communications platforms.
• Experience with marketing automation, customer data or audience segmentation platforms.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A data-led approach, with confidence using analytics, dashboards and KPIs to measure communications effectiveness.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how communications can support business performance.
• A pragmatic, collaborative and proactive approach.

Desirable Experience

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience working within a multi-site, retail, healthcare or professional services environment.
• Experience supporting large-scale transformation or value creation programmes.
• Advanced design skills using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.
• Experience creating multimedia content, including video and podcasts.
• Experience developing communication governance, brand guidelines or toolkits.
• Experience building, managing or optimising SharePoint content hubs.
• Knowledge of audience segmentation and personalisation strategies.
• Experience establishing or developing an internal communications function.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of internal communications and play a key role in shaping how our people experience and understand our business.

You’ll work closely with senior leaders, influence how we communicate across the Group and make a visible impact on our transformation journey and culture.

What’s Next?

If you’re a creative and commercially-minded communications professional who enjoys turning strategy into engaging stories and making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Click apply below and we will ensure you are contacted as soon as possible by one of our team.

Salary – Max

GBP £0.00

Salary – Min

GBP £0.00

What’s in it for you?

Experienced Optical Assistant Vacancy – Classic Eyes Poole

We’re proud to be an independent practice where patient care always comes first, and joining us as an Optical Assistant means being part of a team that values clinical freedom, supports your development, and encourages you to bring your personality and expertise to the role. We offer a welcoming, people first environment where your contributions are heard and your individuality is celebrated. Whether you’re looking for the next step in your career or a fresh start in an independent practice that genuinely puts patients and people before numbers, this could be the right place for you.

From longer test times, to our commitment to offering the latest technological advances such as OCT and Optomap, everything we do is designed to offer our patients the very best in clinical care

You will also receive:

Your birthday off work

• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

About the Role

We are looking for a full-time Experienced Optical Assistant to join us in delivering outstanding patient care. You’ll play a key role in providing expert advice, sharing knowledge on frames and fittings, and delivering ongoing care that makes patients feel confident, comfortable, and cared for.

This is a role for someone who genuinely enjoys helping people, our ideal candidate takes pride in offering honest advice, building trust with patients, and being part of a team that delivers a quality service while supporting one another. You’ll have the time, tools, and encouragement to do your job to a high standard, without feeling rushed or pressured. Collaboration is a big part of how we work, so you’ll play a key role in making sure every patient has a smooth, positive experience from start to finish.

As an Optical Assistant, you’ll support patients with everything from frame styling and lens choices to fittings, adjustments, and aftercare. You’ll offer product knowledge that’s tailored to each person’s visual and lifestyle needs, and help manage more complex prescriptions with the support of the wider team. You’ll also assist with day to day practice tasks, contribute to the upkeep of displays and equipment, and be a friendly, reliable point of contact for both patients and colleagues. Above all, you’ll bring a genuine interest in people, an eye for detail, and a caring, can do attitude to every part of your day.

Additional Information:

• This role is ideal for someone with previous experience working in optics, ideally dispensing at all levels
• Our frame selection includes Gucci, Tom Ford and Lindberg
• We have 2 consulting rooms
• We are a team of 7
• This role will be Monday-Friday
• Our appointment times are between 40 minutes and an hour

What’s Next?

Click apply below and we will ensure you are contacted as soon as possible by one of our team.

Salary – Max

GBP £26,437.00

Salary – Min

GBP £26,437.00

What’s in it for you?

Experienced Optical Assistant Vacancy – Mathesons Optometrists – Alresford & Grayshott

We’re proud to be an independent practice where patient care always comes first, and joining us as an Experienced Optical Assistant means being part of a team that values clinical freedom, supports your development, and encourages you to bring your personality and expertise to the role.

At Matheson Optometrists & Hearing Care, we’ve been proudly serving the Hampshire community since 1984. As an independent provider of exceptional eye and hearing care, our mission is to offer personalised solutions tailored to every patients unique needs. We take pride in combining clinical excellence, state-of-the-art technology, and a warm, compassionate approach to ensure every visit is a positive experience.

You will also receive:

• Between £25,000-£28,000 DOE
• Your birthday off work
• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• Access to Westfield Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance.

About the Role

We are looking for a full-time Experienced Optical Assistant to join us in delivering outstanding patient care across 2 practices. You’ll play a key role in providing expert advice, sharing knowledge on frames and fittings, and delivering ongoing care that makes patients feel confident, comfortable, and cared for.

Join our close-knit, patient-focused team at Mathesons. We are seeking a versatile, proactive team player to help ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of our Alresford and Grayshott practices. This dynamic role combines front-of-house customer care with essential practice support.

Key Responsibilities

As an Optical Assistant, you’ll support patients with everything from frame styling and lens choices to fittings, adjustments, and aftercare. You’ll offer product knowledge that’s tailored to each person’s visual and lifestyle needs, and help manage more complex prescriptions with the support of the wider team. You’ll also assist with day to day practice tasks, contribute to the upkeep of displays and equipment, and be a friendly, reliable point of contact for both patients and colleagues. Above all, you’ll bring a genuine interest in people, an eye for detail, and a caring, can do attitude to every part of your day.

What We’re Looking For

• This role is ideal for someone with previous experience working in optics

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Flexibility to work across both practice locations

• A proactive, hands-on attitude and willingness to support all areas of the business

• This role requires you to work Saturdays

What’s Next?

Click apply below and we will ensure you are contacted as soon as possible by one of our team.

Salary – Max

GBP £28,000.00

Salary – Min

GBP £25,000.00