Dispensing Optician / Practice Manager - Bookham (Surrey) - Advanced Independent

Dispensing Optician / Practice Manager - Bookham (Surrey) - Advanced Independent Dispensing Optician Practice ManagerLeatherhead (Surrey)Reference: 5379KL Reputable Independent Practice with Esteemed History Boutique-Style Environment Established Team With Scope for Growth Up to £44,000 Dispensing Optician Manager Location: Bookham, Surrey Salary: Up to £44,000 Hours: Full time Additional: Benefits & performance-related incentives 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. The Role 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 About You 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 What’s On Offer Salary up to £44,000 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