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The sky is the limit

Here, we’re all about opportunity. No matter where in the business you join us, there’s no limit to what you could do. You could work in an international market, become part of our Home Visits team or take on a support office role. With us, you can grow your own knowledge through higher qualifications, you could take on a mentoring role or supervise others. You could even end up owning your own business as a partner. Join us and feel the freedom of knowing you have all the options.

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Take a closer look at the different teams you could work alongside and explore different routes you could take in your future career.

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Time to try something new?

Maybe now is the right time for you to try something new. Working in home visits gives you more variety and flexibility while still doing what you love, providing expert care.

You’ll visit people in their own homes alongside an experienced optical assistant, delivering eye care to those who need it most. It’s a role where every experience feels meaningful and where you can help make eye care more accessible in your community.

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Why work with us?

We are a family business. We work in communities up and down the country, in practices and on the road. Yes, we’re the biggest provider of care, with ground-breaking technology and a support network that spans the globe. We’re also passionate about making expert eyecare affordable and accessible to all. We’re not one size fits all though. Our stores are locally owned and run by our partners, so we deliver eyecare that works for each community. Do you want to be part of it? 

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Dispensing Optician Assistant Manager

Salary

Competitive

Location

Hoddesdon, East England

Store ID

0784

Contract Duration

Permanent

Area of Interest

Dispensing Optician

Location

Hoddesdon

Description

Ready to deliver the best patient care from the heart of our store? If your answer is yes, as a qualified Dispensing Optician and have experience as a supervisor or assistant manager, you could be a r

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Dispensing Optician

Salary

£37,000

Location

Marlow, South

Store ID

2427

Contract Duration

Permanent

Area of Interest

Dispensing Optician

Location

Marlow

Description

Ready to deliver the best patient care from the heart of our store? If your answer is yes, as a qualified Dispensing Optician, you could be a role model playing a key part in creating a warm, friendly

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01/01/0001

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Optometrist

Salary

Up to £70,000 depending on experience + bonus

Location

Haywards Heath, South East

Store ID

0789

Contract Duration

Permanent

Area of Interest

Optometrist

Location

Haywards Heath

Description

Position: Optometrist Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex Salary: Up to £70,000 depending on experience + performance related bonus  Working hours: Full time or part time with weekend flexibility Ex

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01/01/0001

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Publish date

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Publish date

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Publish date

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Publish date

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Support Office

Content Type

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Publish date

05/05/2026

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Support Office

Content Type

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Publish date

04/14/2026

Summary

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Support Office

Content Type

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Publish date

04/14/2026

Summary

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Support Office

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