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.

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

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

• 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

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.

Apply now or contact Kieran Lindley via Whats App for more information.