Optical Assistant Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Didcot
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Optics Experience Customer Service Team Leadership Communication Commercial Awareness Organisational Skills Management Training

FULL DESCRIPTION

Optical Assistant Manager Job Didcot

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Optometry is supporting an exciting opportunity for an Optical Advisor to join a reputable Independent Optical and Hearing company based in Didcot, Oxfordshire. This full-time, onsite role offers a competitive basic salary plus achievable bonus and management training.

Key Details

  • Job Reference: FH39050
  • Published: 3rd February 2026
  • Start Date: 27th April 2026
  • Salary: TBC
  • Location: Didcot
  • Employment Type: Permanent

Role Highlights

  • Friendly independent practice
  • Fantastic benefits and bonus scheme
  • Strong career progression and development pathway
  • Opportunity to develop both commercially and operationally
  • Support and mentoring provided

Key Responsibilities

  • Help manage the day-to-day running of the practice
  • Help lead and support the team to deliver excellent customer service
  • Work towards store and company performance targets
  • Drive business growth and profitability
  • Ensure high clinical and customer care standards
  • Provide training and ongoing support to team members
  • Stay up to date with the latest optical and hearing care developments
  • Motivate, support, and lead by example

Candidate Requirements

  • Previous experience in optics essential
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commercially aware with good organisational skills
  • Confident, approachable, and hands-on management style
  • Keen to learn, develop, and progress within the optical industry

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Optometry

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a specialist Optometry recruitment consultancy with over 25 years’ experience, supporting Optical Advisors, Practice Managers, and Optometrists across the UK & Ireland. We operate a confidential, consultancy-led recruitment model, ensuring discretion for both candidates and employers.

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