Dispensing Optician Manager job in Hertfordshire

Dispensing Optician Manager - Hertfordshire

Well-Respected Multiple Group Up to £38,000 Career Progression Opportunities

At Inspired Recruitment Group, we understand that considering a new role can feel like a big move. Every conversation we have is handled with care, complete confidentiality, and absolutely no pressure. If you're a qualified Dispensing Optician with management experience and fancy stepping into a role where you can genuinely make an impact, this could be well worth a look.

The Package

• Salary between £35,000 - £38,000
• GOC fees paid
• 33 days holiday
• Structured working pattern including 1 weekend day
• Real long-term development opportunities
• Future pathway possibilities including wider leadership roles

The Opportunity

A well-respected multiple group is looking for a confident and clinically strong Dispensing Optician Manager to take the lead on the shop floor within a busy, growing high-street practice in Hertfordshire.

This is a hands-on management role where your clinical knowledge and leadership will be valued daily. The business already has solid commercial leadership in place, but now needs a strong clinical presence to guide the team, support colleagues, and keep standards high as the store continues to grow.

With testing volumes increasing and a busy period ahead, this is a key appointment - the right person will play a big part in shaping how the practice develops over the coming years.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the clinical side of the practice day-to-day
• Supporting the optical team with technical queries and patient care
• Coaching and developing staff, including onboarding new starters
• Monitoring KPIs and maintaining high clinical and service standards
• Working closely with leadership to drive performance and growth
• Helping maintain a smooth, well-organised working environment

You won't be left to figure everything out alone - there's already a strong, dynamic team in place, and support is available to help you develop further management skills such as appraisals and disciplinaries if needed.

The Practice

• Busy high-street location
• 3 test rooms (2 optics, 1 hearing)
• Team of around 8 colleagues day-to-day
• Strong team culture with experienced Optometrists and retail staff
• Growing patient demand with increasing test volumes
• A varied role that keeps things interesting - no two days the same

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Dispensing Optician (GOC registered)
• At least 2 years' management or supervisory experience
• Someone confident handling clinical queries and team support
• A positive leader who leads from the front
• Drive, determination and genuine passion for optics
• Willingness to grow with the business long-term

Supervisors or Assistant Managers from busy stores may also be considered if ready for the next step.

Why This Role Stands Out

• A genuinely important position within a growing business
• Supportive team already in place
• Clear opportunity to influence the direction of the practice
• Long-term career progression potential - not just another job

Interested in finding out more?

If you're curious but not quite ready to commit, that's perfectly fine - a confidential chat costs nothing and might open the door to something better.

Contact Marc at Inspired Recruitment Group

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