Optical Assistant/Manager - Bethnal Green, East London - Independent - Up to 30K
Optical Assistant vacancies and Optical Assistant jobs in Bethnal Green, East London.
Zest Optical recruitment are working with a well-established independent Opticians based in Bethnal Green to hire a full-time Optical Assistant / Practice Manager.
Key Details
- Location: Bethnal Green, East London
- Role: Optical Assistant / Practice Manager
- Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
- Working Hours: 9.30am – 5.30pm (Saturdays 9.30am – 4.00pm)
- Working Days: 4 or 5 days per week (including Saturdays)
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Benefits: Opportunity for career progression into Practice Management, practice refit planned for April, small supportive team
The Opportunity
An independent Opticians based in Bethnal Green is looking to recruit a full-time Optical Assistant with the opportunity to grow into a Practice Manager role. The practice is community-focused, with a loyal patient base, and the new Directors have ambitious plans for growth. A practice refit is scheduled for April, and you will play a key role in shaping the future of the practice.
This is a hands-on role, with responsibilities in all areas of the practice, including reception, dispensing, stock management, and customer care. You’ll be part of a small, close-knit team, working in a single testing room environment. There’s a real opportunity to make a direct impact and help the practice grow.
What’s On Offer
- Established independent practice with a loyal patient base
- Focus on quality and service rather than high-volume testing
- New Directors with ambitious plans for the practice
- Practice refit planned for April
- Involvement in all areas of the practice: reception, dispensing, stock control, and complex customer queries
- Small team of 2–3 people, ensuring a close-knit working environment
- Full-time role: 4 or 5 days a week, including Saturdays
- Salary: £25,000 to £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
- Opportunity to progress to a Practice Manager role, either immediately or in the future
- Working hours: 9.30am to 5.30pm (4.00pm on Saturdays)
Key Responsibilities
- Reception duties: Greeting and assisting patients
- Dispensing: Helping patients choose eyewear
- Stock management: Overseeing inventory and ensuring stock is well-organised
- Customer service: Handling complex patient queries and providing exceptional care
- Supporting practice operations and contributing to business growth
- Collaboration with Directors to implement practice improvements
About You
- Minimum 2+ years’ experience working in an Opticians
- Previous supervisory or management experience is an advantage
- Ability to build rapport with patients and provide excellent customer service
- Tech-savvy with experience using practice management systems
- Calm, confident, and professional when interacting with patients
- Desire to learn and develop in the optical field, with an interest in management
How to Apply
To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the ‘Apply’ link as soon as possible.
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Contact: Rebecca Wood
Email: rebecca.wood@zestoptical.com
Telephone: 0114 238 1726
