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Head Office Dispensing Optician

Zest Business Group

England

Hybrid

GBP 30,000 - 33,000

Full time

15 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified Dispensing Optician to elevate their career in a dynamic environment. This role offers the opportunity to leverage your skills in customer support, product guidance, and process improvement while contributing to an innovative team. With a focus on exceptional customer experience, you will play a key role in training staff, managing content accuracy, and expanding the prescription product range. Enjoy a flexible working arrangement with the potential for hybrid work, generous holidays, and a supportive atmosphere that values your expertise. If you're ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous staff discount
Professional fees paid
26 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Reduced weekends
Potential for WFH

Qualifications

  • GOC registered with a clean record and strong communication skills.
  • Tech-savvy and commercially astute with customer satisfaction focus.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the main contact for prescription-related queries via digital channels.
  • Provide ongoing training to enhance customer service team knowledge.
  • Develop and refine dispensing procedures for a seamless customer journey.

Skills

Customer Support
Product Guidance
Training & Development
Process Improvement
Content Management
Marketing Support
Strong Communication
Tech-Savvy

Education

GOC Registration

Tools

IT Systems

Job description

Zest Optical are recruiting for a qualified Dispensing Optician to join one of the UK's leading independent online retailer of luxury sunglasses and prescription eyewear.

This is a chance to take the next step in your career, utilising all of the skills you have developed in-store, in a fresh environment with a business that prides itself on innovation and exceptional customer experience.

The Business

  • Established for over 20 years with a reputation for excellence
  • Over 23,000 5-star reviews on Trustpilot
  • Modern head office with an in-house Optical Glazing Lab and distribution facility

The Role

Drive the continued success of the prescription side of the business. This is a diverse position that goes beyond traditional dispensing, offering the opportunity to apply your expertise in a variety of ways:

  • Customer Support: Act as the main point of contact via digital communication channels for prescription-related queries.
  • Product Guidance: Advise on the most suitable products for customers with specific or complex prescription needs.
  • Training & Development: Provide ongoing training to the customer service team to enhance their knowledge and understanding.
  • Process Improvement: Develop and refine dispensing procedures to ensure a seamless prescription journey for customers.
  • Content Management: Ensure the accuracy of prescription-related content on the website.
  • Service Expansion: Assist in expanding the prescription product range and developing new services.
  • Marketing Support: Provide expertise for prescription-focused marketing campaigns.

About You

  • GOC Registered: With a clean record.
  • Commercially Astute: Understand business growth and customer satisfaction.
  • Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using IT systems and managing administrative tasks.
  • Strong Communicator: Confident in collaborating across teams and providing expert advice.

What's On Offer?

  • Salary: 30-33,000 + Bonus.
  • Hours: Full-time or part-time (30-37.5 hours per week).
  • Reduced Weekends: 1 in 4 Sats (9am-2pm) and can be worked from home.
  • Holidays: 26 days + Bank Holidays.
  • Professional Fees: Paid.
  • Staff Discount: Generous staff discount on products.
  • Hybrid Working: Potential for WFH once comfortable in role.

Apply Now

If you're a Dispensing Optician looking to take your career to the next level, we would love to hear from you.

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