Dispensing Optician Manager Jobs in Knaphill, Woking

£35,000 to £45,000 DOE

Dispensing Optician Manager vacancies in Knaphill, Woking.

Zest Optical recruitment is working on behalf of a respected independent opticians group to recruit a full time Dispensing Optician Manager for their established practice in Knaphill.

Knaphill is a popular residential area just outside Woking town centre, offering a strong community feel alongside excellent transport links into Guildford, Surrey, and London Waterloo.

The practice benefits from a loyal patient base and a reputation for delivering high quality, personalised eye care in a calm and professional environment.

This role would suit an experienced Dispensing Optician who enjoys managing people, leading from the front, and taking ownership of the day to day running of a practice.

Dispensing Optician Manager - Role

• Independent opticians with a strong focus on patient care


• Established practice serving the Knaphill and wider Woking community


• 45 minute appointments supported by modern clinical equipment


• Zeiss specialists


• Premium frame range including Lindberg, Tiffany, Maui Jim and similar brands


• Overall responsibility for the smooth running of the practice


• Manage, support, and motivate the team to deliver consistently high standards


• Hands on involvement in training and development


• Handle complex dispensing cases and patient queries


• Full time role, 40 hours per week over 5 days


• Working Monday to Saturday, 9:00am to 5:30pm


• Thursday and Sunday as fixed days off


• Salary between £35,000 and £45,000 DOE


• Team incentives


• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays


• Additional day off for your birthday


• Healthcare plan


• Family and friends discounts


• CET and ongoing professional development supported


• Professional fees paid


• Cycle to work scheme

Dispensing Optician Manager - Requirements

• Fully qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC


• Proven experience managing and leading people


• Confident with day to day staff management and performance support


• Strong communication and organisational skills


• Interest in quality eyewear and premium brands


• Patient focused with high standards of service


• Comfortable making confident dispensing and leadership decisions

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV to Rebecca Wood at Zest Optical using the Apply link as soon as possible.