Dispensing Optician Assistant Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Position: Dispensing Optician Assistant Manager
Location: Scunthorpe
Salary: Based on optics and management experience
Working Hours: Full time or part time considered
Experience Level: Role is suited to a DO looking to step up into a leadership role
Specsavers in Scunthorpe are looking for a new Dispensing Optician looking to take the next step into an assistant manager role.
On the back of substantial and on-going growth, we’re seeking an ambitious Dispensing Optician to join our dynamic team. Be part of our continued success at one of the leading opticians in this fantastic area.
What’s on Offer?
- An annual salary based on optics and management experience
- A platform to build your leadership skills and ensure successful running of the store
- Pension contribution
- Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
- Access to the latest clinical technology such as OCT
- Fantastic customer base
Our Dispensing Opticians are an integral part of our store management team, so we’re keen to get you up to speed. With ILM courses, Pre-Reg supervision and the Specsavers Partnership scheme (Pathway) all available to explore. Along with your clinical and retail expertise – this will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day.
What we’re looking for
Alongside being a qualified and GOC registered Dispensing Optician, the right person for this position will be confident, possess a strong worth ethic and a willingness to succeed. You’ll be passionate about your job and enjoy a fast-paced environment. We are looking for someone who will go the extra mile for our customers and someone who encourages their colleagues to do the same. In summary, we’re looking for a high calibre resident to join us and assist in driving this excellent practice forward.
Find out more
For more information, please call us on 01566 771 888 or email George.coleing@specsavers.com or click apply.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Drug & Health Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Dispensing Optician Assistant Manager roles across Specsavers's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Drug & Health Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,600 - £28,994 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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