Dispensing Optician​/Practice Manager - Bookham

Position: Dispensing Optician / Practice Manager - Bookham )
About the Opportunity

We're recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded independent optical practice in Bookham for an experienced Dispensing Optician Manager to lead their established, community-focused team.

This is a standout opportunity for a qualified Dispensing Optician who enjoys combining clinical excellence with people leadership. The practice has a strong local reputation for delivering personal, high-quality eyecare, and places real value on professionalism, patient relationships, and team culture.

You'll be trusted to run the practice day to day, supported by an engaged and approachable leadership team, with the autonomy to make a genuine impact.

The Role

As Dispensing Optician Manager, you'll take responsibility for both the clinical and operational performance of the practice, leading from the front and setting the standard for patient care.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing the day-to-day running of the practice
Leading, mentoring, and developing the dispensing and support team
Delivering expert dispensing and overseeing the full patient journey
Maintaining high clinical, professional, and customer-care standards
Managing rotas, workflows, and operational processes
Acting as a key point of contact for patients and colleagues
Supporting commercial performance while keeping care at the heart of everything

About You

This role would suit someone who:

Is a GOC-registered Dispensing Optician
Has experience in a senior or management role, or is ready to step up
Enjoys leading and developing a team
Takes pride in delivering exceptional patient care
Is confident, organised, and commercially aware
Values long-term relationships and a quality-driven environment
Is looking for a stable leadership role within an independent setting

What's On Offer

Salary up to £42,000
Benefits and incentives on top of base salary
Full-time, permanent position
A respected, patient-focused independent practice
Supportive leadership with autonomy and trust
A role where your expertise and leadership genuinely matter
Long-term career stability and progression

How to Apply

If you're a Dispensing Optician looking to step into a senior leadership role, or an experienced Manager seeking a practice where quality, people, and professionalism come first, we'd love to hear from you.

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