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

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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

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Salary

£30,000-£38,000 (depending on experience)

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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.

Alternatively, feel free to get in touch directly for a confidential chat