Opticians Practice Manager
Zest Business Group
CheltenhamView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£36,000 to £41,000
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 November 2026
39 days leftJob description
£36,000-£41,000 including bonus | Independent Opticians | Full Time
Zest Optical are working with an independent opticians in Cheltenham to recruit a full time Dispensing Optician Manager.
This is an opportunity to take a hands-on leadership role, combining team development, practice management and dispensing. You will have the scope to influence how the practice operates, working closely with the Managing Director and other practice managers to build on its success.
- Manage the day-to-day running of a successful independent optical practice
- Lead, motivate and develop the team, creating a positive working environment
- Maintain high standards of patient care throughout the practice
- Monitor sales, budgets and practice performance, identifying opportunities for growth
- Support the development of optical, contact lens and audiology services
- Carry out regular team reviews and identify training needs
- Remain involved in dispensing, including single vision, bifocal and varifocal lenses
- Use digital dispensing technology to support accurate measurements
- Assist with frame buying, merchandising and practice presentation
- Resolve patient queries and build lasting relationships
- Ensure professional standards, compliance and patient safety are maintained
- Full time, five days per week
- Practice opening hours of 9am-5.30pm, Monday to Saturday
- Salary package of £36,000-£41,000 including bonus
- Qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC
- Previous experience as an Optical Practice Manager or Deputy Manager
- Confident dispensing skills and a strong understanding of optical practice operations
- Able to develop a team through practical support, coaching and clear direction
- Commercially aware, with experience using KPIs to improve practice performance
- Organised and proactive, with the ability to balance management responsibilities and patient-facing work
- Committed to providing a personal, professional service
To apply for this Dispensing Optician Manager role in Cheltenham, please send your CV to Rebecca Wood at Zest Optical.
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First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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