Zest Business Group Ltd
Dispensing Optician
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 2LW
Key information
- Pay
- £30,000 - £38,000
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted date
- 17 Aug 2026
- Closing date
- 16 Sep 2026
About this role
Dispensing Optician - Independent Opticians - Bishop's Stortford - £30,000-£38,000
Full-Time | Independent Optical Practice | Hertfordshire
Zest Optical are working with a patient-focused independent Opticians in
Bishop's Stortford to recruit a
Dispensing Optician to join their experienced and friendly team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified
Dispensing Optician to step into a leadership role within a modern, community-focused practice known for its relaxed, personal service and clinical excellence.
Dispensing Optician - Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a close-knit team of
4-5 people in a supportive, forward-thinking environment
- Work alongside another experienced
Dispensing Optician, who is in practice
4 days a week
- Deliver an exceptional patient journey in a
single testing room practice with genuine
growth potential
- Build strong patient relationships in a practice with a
warm, homely feel
- Dispense a wide selection of
designer and luxury frames, including
Chanel, Tom Ford, Lindberg, Oakley, Prada, Ray-Ban, and Tiffany & Co.
- Provide
specialist dispensing services including
paediatric eyewear and
myopia control
- Support training and development of the wider team
- Manage stock, orders, and supplier relationships
- Contribute ideas to shape how the practice is run and developed
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5 days per week, including some Saturdays (Not all required)
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Working hours
9am-5.30pm
About the Practice
- Independent practice with an excellent local reputation
- Focus on high-quality clinical care and long-term patient relationships
-
Zeiss and
Essilor lens specialists
- Fully paperless with modern digital systems
- Calm, boutique-style setting with time to focus on each patient
- Run by invested owners with a clear vision for the future
Salary & Benefits
-
Salary
£30,000-£38,000 (depending on experience)
-
GOC and professional fees paid
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Pension scheme
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Staff discounts on products
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Regular training and development opportunities
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Workplace wellness support
- Friendly and supportive working environment with autonomy and input into the business
Candidate Requirements
- GOC-registered
Dispensing Optician
- Friendly, confident, and passionate about patient care
- Comfortable using modern systems and digital workflows
- Interest in fashion and styling would be beneficial
- Team-oriented with a proactive, hands-on approach
- Eager to play a key role in developing an independent business
Apply Now
If you're ready to take the next step in your optical career and would thrive in a welcoming, progressive independent practice, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV to
Rebecca Wood via the Apply link.