Vision Express

Role overview As an Assistant Store Manager at Vision Express, you'll support the Store Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the store. This can include managing the team, ensuring excellent customer service, achieving sales targets, and maintaining the high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation. You'll assist with administrative tasks such as stock ordering and management, cash handling and reporting. You'll play a key role in creating a positive and productive work environment, ensuring the store meets the business objectives. All our colleagues play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Show strong leadership and management skills to be able to support your colleagues in store Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private Medical Cover for you Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash plan, Additional Life Cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!

At Vision Express, we give optometrists the equipment, time, and support to step out with confidence. Backed by the strength of EssilorLuxottica, your career is supported with unparalleled stability, development opportunities, and a clear path to grow. The role: Salary: Up to £75,000 (subject to your experience and location) Car allowance: £4,000 Location: Eastbourne Working hours: Full time Our Eastbourne store has 2 test rooms, which are fully equipped with OCT and Auto Phoropter. Set near the pier in a very central location, this store has a well-established team who support 2 optometrists. What you'll get At Vision Express, we've built rewards that give you more. Depending on the options you choose, your total reward package (for full-time roles) typically includes c.£11,000 in additional benefits on top of your basic salary and car allowance. 33 days' annual leave : Your time outside the test room matters. That's why your annual leave grows with you, rising to 38 days inc. bank holidays. Sales and performance-based bonus : Our bonus scheme rewards your performance, with an on-target bonus of up to £5,040 and the potential for higher rewards when your store achieves beyond expectations. Private medical cover for you and your family : We go the extra mile when it comes to your health. With private medical cover, not just for you, but for your family too. Life assurance : With life assurance worth four times your salary, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your loved ones are protected, whatever happens. Overtime opportunities : Exclusive to Vision Express, the TG Pool is our network that gives optometrists flexibility to pick up shifts paid at 80% of the locum rate. Share options : When you grow, we grow - and success should be shared. Our colleagues can purchase shares in EssilorLuxottica with additional free shares gifted by us. A pension that plans for your future : Our competitive pension scheme helps you build a secure future, so you can focus on what matters most today. View our full list of benefits Flexible working? Let's talk If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether that's alternate days or a compressed week, we are open to discussing flexible options. Who we're looking for You'll be a great fit for this role if you: Are a qualified, GOC registered optometrist Use your clinical expertise to deliver a clear diagnosis that builds patient confidence Enjoy being part of a team - sharing ideas, supporting colleagues, and working together Contribute to the commercial success of the store - focusing on performance, growth, and delivering an outstanding customer experience Bring confidence, passion, and genuine enthusiasm for making a difference to people's lives Why Vision Express? With 590+ stores across the UK, Ireland, and Jersey, we're a leading optical retailer and an innovative med-tech business. Backed by EssilorLuxottica, we're investing in you - your skills, your ambitions, and your future. Please note: The total reward package of up to £11,000 in benefits is dependent on the options you select, your role, the store, and length of service. Not all benefits may be available to all colleagues, and the value of some benefits may vary. TG Pool shifts are paid at 80% of the locum rate for the first shift worked each week. For full details, please get in touch with our recruitment team at

Retail Optical Assistant - Vision Express Where customer service meets premium eyewear and medtech innovation.Are you looking for a retail role in eyecare where you can grow, learn, and make a difference? Join Vision Express, part of the global EssilorLuxottica group, and work with leading brands like Ray-Ban, Meta, Oakley, Prada & Nuance. What You'll Do Deliver confident personalised customer service and product advice Learn to adjust frames, assist with fittings, and carry out minor repairs Support pre-screening eye tests using the latest optical technology Keep the store running smoothly with admin and support tasks What You'll Get Free eyewear (up to £550 annually) from day one 33 days holiday with buy/sell options Family & friends discounts + free eye tests Employee wellbeing support Opportunities to support global vision through the OneSight Foundation Earn More at Vision Express Earn monthly bonuses on top of your salary. Full-time Optical Assistants meeting targets can earn £85-£520/month - with uncapped potential for high performers. Your performance matters - and it pays off. What We're Looking For Confident engaging with customers and recommending products Passionate about eyewear, style, and comfortable with digital tools Positive team player with a can-do attitude Strong communicator who listens and understands customer needs Why Vision Express? With over 590 stores across the UK, Ireland, and Jersey, we're a leading optical retailer and a growing medtech business. Backed by EssilorLuxottica, we invest in innovation, people, and your career development. Ready to start your career in optical retail? Apply now and see your future clearly.

As a Store Manager Designate at Vision Express, You'll join us on a 6-month training and development programme, aimed to prepare you for the role of a Store Manager. The programme is designed to help participants understand our brand and equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge required to excel in the role of a Store Manager. You'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!

Role overview As an Assistant Store Manager at Vision Express, you'll support the Store Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the store. This can include managing the team, ensuring excellent customer service, achieving sales targets, and maintaining the high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation. You'll assist with administrative tasks such as stock ordering and management, cash handling and reporting. You'll play a key role in creating a positive and productive work environment, ensuring the store meets the business objectives. All our colleagues play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Show strong leadership and management skills to be able to support your colleagues in store Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private Medical Cover for you Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash plan, Additional Life Cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!

As a Store Manager at Vision Express, you're responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!

Are you interested in becoming a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, part of Essilor Luxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses? Our Petersfield store in Hampshire, is currently looking for its next Joint Venture Partner. This store is available as a full purchase and would be an ideal opportunity for an Optometrist looking for their first investment. The store comprises of 2 testing rooms with a small team of 4 well trained retail colleagues including an Assistant Store Manager. As a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, you'll become a shareholder in your store. You will lead the culture of your store, have access to our Essilor Luxottica product range and support services and you will have the opportunity to make a difference to customers as a custodian of the Vision Express brand. To be successful in this application process, you must have financial capital to invest in a store purchase and be able to develop a clear business plan to ensure that you will receive a return on your investment. Benefits •Profit share based on store performance •Central support from our Stores Support Centre •Field support from a dedicated Business Operations Manager •Private medical cover for you and your family •Free eyewear and benefits for your friends and family •Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support for your wellbeing •Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Some attributes you might have: •Experience of managing an optical business. •Strong business acumen and financial understanding. •Passion for eyecare and the Vision Express brand. •Excellent communication skills with customers and colleagues. •Ability to remain delivery focused throughout challenging times. •Leading, selecting and developing your own team, with support from our HR business partners. •Displaying a positive attitude that has influenced others to commit to a cause. •Being customer obsessed and fostering a culture of exceptional customer service. Why Vision Express? Working at Vision Express, you will be part of something bigger. With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, you will have the opportunity to share knowledge, elevate your career and reach your potential. Together, we believe that we're made stronger by our differences, so diversity and inclusion are key ingredients to our success, and we believe that striving for a culture of mutual trust enables us to reach our goals and achieve results.

Are you interested in becoming a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, part of Essilor Luxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses? Our Westwood Cross store in Broadstairs , Kent is currently looking for its next Joint Venture Partner. This store could be available as a full or partial investment depending on your situation. The store comprises of 2 testing rooms and is due to expand to 3 and has a small team of 6 employed retail colleagues including an Assistant Store Manager and Dispensing Optician. As a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, you'll become a shareholder in your store. You will lead the culture of your store, have access to our Essilor Luxottica product range and support services and you will have the opportunity to make a difference to customers as a custodian of the Vision Express brand. To be successful in this application process, you must have financial capital to invest in a store purchase and be able to develop a clear business plan to ensure that you will receive a return on your investment. Benefits •Profit share based on store performance •Central support from our Stores Support Centre •Field support from a dedicated Business Operations Manager •Private medical cover for you and your family •Free eyewear and benefits for your friends and family •Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support for your wellbeing •Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Some attributes you might have: •Experience of managing an optical business. •Strong business acumen and financial understanding. •Passion for eyecare and the Vision Express brand. •Excellent communication skills with customers and colleagues. •Ability to remain delivery focused throughout challenging times. •Leading, selecting and developing your own team, with support from our HR business partners. •Displaying a positive attitude that has influenced others to commit to a cause. •Being customer obsessed and fostering a culture of exceptional customer service. Why Vision Express? Working at Vision Express, you will be part of something bigger. With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, you will have the opportunity to share knowledge, elevate your career and reach your potential. Together, we believe that we're made stronger by our differences, so diversity and inclusion are key ingredients to our success, and we believe that striving for a culture of mutual trust enables us to reach our goals and achieve results.

As a Store Manager Designate at Vision Express, You'll join us on a 6-month training and development programme, aimed to prepare you for the role of a Store Manager. The programme is designed to help participants understand our brand and equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge required to excel in the role of a Store Manager. You'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!

As a Store Manager Designate at Vision Express, You'll join us on a 6-month training and development programme, aimed to prepare you for the role of a Store Manager. The programme is designed to help participants understand our brand and equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge required to excel in the role of a Store Manager. You'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!

Role Overview Are you interested in becoming a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, part of Essilor Luxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses? As a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, you'll become a shareholder in your store. You will lead the culture of your store, have access to our Essilor Luxottica product range and support services and you will have the opportunity to make a difference to customers as a custodian of the Vision Express brand. To be successful in this application process, you must have financial capital to invest in a store purchase and be able to develop a clear business plan to ensure that you will receive a return on your investment. Benefits •Profit share based on store performance •Central support from our Stores Support Centre •Field support from a dedicated Business Operations Manager •Private medical cover for you and your family •Free eyewear and benefits for your friends and family •Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support for your wellbeing •Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Some attributes you might have: •Experience of managing an optical business. •Strong business acumen and financial understanding. •Passion for eyecare and the Vision Express brand. •Excellent communication skills with customers and colleagues. •Ability to remain delivery focused throughout challenging times. •Leading, selecting and developing your own team, with support from our HR business partners. •Displaying a positive attitude that has influenced others to commit to a cause. •Being customer obsessed and fostering a culture of exceptional customer service. Why Vision Express? Working at Vision Express, you will be part of something bigger. With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, you will have the opportunity to share knowledge, elevate your career and reach your potential. Together, we believe that we're made stronger by our differences, so diversity and inclusion are key ingredients to our success, and we believe that striving for a culture of mutual trust enables us to reach our goals and achieve results.

As a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, you'll become a shareholder in our business, where you'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of a Vision Express store, including the sales, customer service and staff management. You'll get a real scope to put your passion into practice and be fully rewarded for the difference that you can make, all with the backing of an established, trusted brand. Your passion for optics will support our ambition to 'Create Joy in Vision' for our customers maximising their lifestyle through appropriate eyecare and eyewear solutions. About us We are Vision Express - with over 600 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica are the global leaders in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognized vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brand include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. To be successful in the role, here are a few things we will look for: Be passionate about eyecare and our brand - This is essential, as you'll be responsible for providing high-quality eyecare for your customers Have a strong business acumen - You'll need to be able to manage the store effectively and make financial decisions Great communication at all levels with the ability to build rapport with both customers and colleagues Be a team player - you're part of a larger Vision Express team to, so you'll need to work effectively with others Be adaptable - the optical industry is constantly changing and is fast-paced, so you'll need to be able to adapt to these changes and work well under pressure and be able to handle challenging situations Be committed to excellence - you'll have the passion, drive, and enthusiasm to be the best and provide the best service to your customers, but also, your colleagues. What's on offer? Building a Financial Asset - hard work goes into building a financial asset, this is your chance to maximise a future sell on value once the business is established Financial Benefit - As a Partner, you'll have a stable income with a competitive salary in line with your role as a partner as well the benefits from taking home dividends. Support Office Team - Support from a wide range of HR Teams such as; Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Training, HR Business Partners and wider departments; Finance, IT, Marketing, Legal, JV Operations Team & Property. Business Operations Manager - You'll have a dedicated field Operations Manager on hand to support every store within the region vis phone, F2F or email. As a partner, you're entitled to all of the above as well as the JV Director Package which includes; A competitive salary Private medical cover for you and your family Life assurance 18x your salary Income protection Auto-enrolment pension Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the EssilorLuxottica One Sight Foundation Discounts for friends and family Employee Assistant Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support to emotional support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as health cash plan, additional life cover, critical illness cover and dental cover Flexible lifestyle benefits such as Gymflex, Gourmet Society Cards, Taste Cards, Discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our cycle to work scheme And so much more!

As an Optometrist at Vision Express, you'll get to work with some world class technology including automated refraction, non-contact tonometry, automated keratometry, fundus camera, visual field analyser, OCT and automated phoropters to name a few. Your passion for optometry, will support our ambition to 'See More, Be More' for our customers, maximising their lifestyle through appropriate eyecare and eyewear solutions. In our stores, you will get to work with some world class technology including Automated refraction, non contact tonometry, automated keratometry, Fundus Camera, Visual Field Analyser, OCT and Automated Phoropters to name a few. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we?We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Experience in testing patients eyes and eyesight whilst providing specialist recommendations on appropriate eyecare or eyewear solutions Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understandable to patients Team work with colleagues across the whole store team The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Anything else you should know? Basic salary up to £79,000 (subject to your experience and location) An additional £4,000 car allowance Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life assurance - 4x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts for friends and family Employee Assistant Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support to emotional support and everything in-between Ongoing CPD and personal development opportunities Additional overtime opportunities paid at 80% of the locum rate Access to world leading technology and great working environments Coverage of professional fees such as GOC and ABDO 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide ECP community with peer to peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits such as, Gymflex, Dining Cards, Discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days, and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!

As an Optometrist at Vision Express, you'll get to work with some world class technology including automated refraction, non-contact tonometry, automated keratometry, fundus camera, visual field analyser, OCT and automated phoropters to name a few. Your passion for optometry, will support our ambition to 'See More, Be More' for our customers, maximising their lifestyle through appropriate eyecare and eyewear solutions. In our stores, you will get to work with some world class technology including Automated refraction, non contact tonometry, automated keratometry, Fundus Camera, Visual Field Analyser, OCT and Automated Phoropters to name a few. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we?We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Experience in testing patients eyes and eyesight whilst providing specialist recommendations on appropriate eyecare or eyewear solutions Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understandable to patients Team work with colleagues across the whole store team The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Anything else you should know? Basic salary up to £69,000 (subject to your experience and location) An additional £4,000 car allowance Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life assurance - 4x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts for friends and family Employee Assistant Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support to emotional support and everything in-between Ongoing CPD and personal development opportunities Additional overtime opportunities paid at 80% of the locum rate Access to world leading technology and great working environments Coverage of professional fees such as GOC and ABDO 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide ECP community with peer to peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits such as, Gymflex, Dining Cards, Discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days, and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!

At Vision Express, we give optometrists the equipment, time, and support to step out with confidence. Backed by the strength of EssilorLuxottica, your career is supported with unparalleled stability, development opportunities, and a clear path to grow. The role: Salary: Up to £65,000 (subject to your experience and location) Car allowance: £4,000 Location: Lewisham Working hours: Part time: 3 days flexible. 23.25 hours Our Lewisham store has three test rooms, delivering triple testing each day, which are fully equipped with up to date equipment including OCTs, Phoropters and Tonometer's. Set in the vibrant borough of southeast London, In Lewisham Shopping Centre, with excellent transport connections. This modern store has a well-established large team who support two optometrists. Due to growth they are seeking a third resident optometrist to join their dedicated team. What you'll get At Vision Express, we've built rewards that give you more. Depending on the options you choose, your total reward package (for full-time roles) typically includes c.£11,000 in additional benefits on top of your basic salary and car allowance. 33 days' annual leave : Your time outside the test room matters. That's why your annual leave grows with you, rising to 38 days inc. bank holidays. Sales and performance-based bonus : Our bonus scheme rewards your performance, with an on-target bonus of up to £5,040 and the potential for higher rewards when your store achieves beyond expectations. Private medical cover for you and your family : We go the extra mile when it comes to your health. With private medical cover, not just for you, but for your family too. Life assurance : With life assurance worth four times your salary, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your loved ones are protected, whatever happens. Overtime opportunities : Exclusive to Vision Express, the TG Pool is our network that gives optometrists flexibility to pick up shifts paid at 80% of the locum rate. Share options : When you grow, we grow - and success should be shared. Our colleagues can purchase shares in EssilorLuxottica with additional free shares gifted by us. A pension that plans for your future : Our competitive pension scheme helps you build a secure future, so you can focus on what matters most today. View our full list of benefits Flexible working? Let's talk If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether that's alternate days or a compressed week, we are open to discussing flexible options. Who we're looking for You'll be a great fit for this role if you: Are a qualified, GOC registered optometrist Use your clinical expertise to deliver a clear diagnosis that builds patient confidence Enjoy being part of a team - sharing ideas, supporting colleagues, and working together Contribute to the commercial success of the store - focusing on performance, growth, and delivering an outstanding customer experience Bring confidence, passion, and genuine enthusiasm for making a difference to people's lives Why Vision Express? With 590+ stores across the UK, Ireland, and Jersey, we're a leading optical retailer and an innovative med-tech business. Backed by EssilorLuxottica, we're investing in you - your skills, your ambitions, and your future. Please note: The total reward package of up to £11,000 in benefits is dependent on the options you select, your role, the store, and length of service. Not all benefits may be available to all colleagues, and the value of some benefits may vary. TG Pool shifts are paid at 80% of the locum rate for the first shift worked each week. For full details, please get in touch with our recruitment team at

Retail Optical Assistant - Vision Express Where customer service meets premium eyewear and medtech innovation.Are you looking for a retail role in eyecare where you can grow, learn, and make a difference? Join Vision Express, part of the global EssilorLuxottica group, and work with leading brands like Ray-Ban, Meta, Oakley, Prada & Nuance. What You'll Do Deliver confident personalised customer service and product advice Learn to adjust frames, assist with fittings, and carry out minor repairs Support pre-screening eye tests using the latest optical technology Keep the store running smoothly with admin and support tasks What You'll Get Free eyewear (up to £550 annually) from day one 33 days holiday with buy/sell options Family & friends discounts + free eye tests Employee wellbeing support Opportunities to support global vision through the OneSight Foundation Earn More at Vision Express Earn monthly bonuses on top of your salary. Full-time Optical Assistants meeting targets can earn £85-£520/month - with uncapped potential for high performers. Your performance matters - and it pays off. What We're Looking For Confident engaging with customers and recommending products Passionate about eyewear, style, and comfortable with digital tools Positive team player with a can-do attitude Strong communicator who listens and understands customer needs Why Vision Express? With over 590 stores across the UK, Ireland, and Jersey, we're a leading optical retailer and a growing medtech business. Backed by EssilorLuxottica, we invest in innovation, people, and your career development. Ready to start your career in optical retail? Apply now and see your future clearly.

Retail Optical Assistant - Vision Express Where customer service meets premium eyewear and medtech innovation.Are you looking for a retail role in eyecare where you can grow, learn, and make a difference? Join Vision Express, part of the global EssilorLuxottica group, and work with leading brands like Ray-Ban, Meta, Oakley, Prada & Nuance. What You'll Do Deliver confident personalised customer service and product advice Learn to adjust frames, assist with fittings, and carry out minor repairs Support pre-screening eye tests using the latest optical technology Keep the store running smoothly with admin and support tasks What You'll Get Free eyewear (up to £550 annually) from day one 33 days holiday with buy/sell options Family & friends discounts + free eye tests Employee wellbeing support Opportunities to support global vision through the OneSight Foundation Earn More at Vision Express Earn monthly bonuses on top of your salary. Full-time Optical Assistants meeting targets can earn £85-£520/month - with uncapped potential for high performers. Your performance matters - and it pays off. What We're Looking For Confident engaging with customers and recommending products Passionate about eyewear, style, and comfortable with digital tools Positive team player with a can-do attitude Strong communicator who listens and understands customer needs Why Vision Express? With over 590 stores across the UK, Ireland, and Jersey, we're a leading optical retailer and a growing medtech business. Backed by EssilorLuxottica, we invest in innovation, people, and your career development. Ready to start your career in optical retail? Apply now and see your future clearly.

Retail Optical Assistant - Vision Express Where customer service meets premium eyewear and medtech innovation.Are you looking for a retail role in eyecare where you can grow, learn, and make a difference? Join Vision Express, part of the global EssilorLuxottica group, and work with leading brands like Ray-Ban, Meta, Oakley, Prada & Nuance. What You'll Do Deliver confident personalised customer service and product advice Learn to adjust frames, assist with fittings, and carry out minor repairs Support pre-screening eye tests using the latest optical technology Keep the store running smoothly with admin and support tasks What You'll Get Free eyewear (up to £550 annually) from day one 33 days holiday with buy/sell options Family & friends discounts + free eye tests Employee wellbeing support Opportunities to support global vision through the OneSight Foundation Earn More at Vision Express Earn monthly bonuses on top of your salary. Full-time Optical Assistants meeting targets can earn £85-£520/month - with uncapped potential for high performers. Your performance matters - and it pays off. What We're Looking For Confident engaging with customers and recommending products Passionate about eyewear, style, and comfortable with digital tools Positive team player with a can-do attitude Strong communicator who listens and understands customer needs Why Vision Express? With over 590 stores across the UK, Ireland, and Jersey, we're a leading optical retailer and a growing medtech business. Backed by EssilorLuxottica, we invest in innovation, people, and your career development. Ready to start your career in optical retail? Apply now and see your future clearly.

As an Optometrist in our store, you will get to work with some world class technology including Automated refraction, non contact tonometry, automated keratometry, Fundus Camera, Visual Field Analyser, OCT and Automated Phoropters to name a few. Your passion for optometry will support our ambition to 'Create Joy in Vision' for our customers maximising their lifestyle through appropriate eyecare and eyewear solutions. Whether you are recently qualified or have years of experience, we'll support you continuously to learn and grow. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. About us We are Vision Express - with over 600 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica are the global leaders in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognized vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brand include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. To be successful in the role, here are a few things we will look for: Experience in testing patients eyes and eyesight whilst providing specialist recommendations on appropriate eyecare or eyewear solutions Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understandable to patients Team work with colleagues across the whole store team The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm What's on offer? Basic salary up to £79,000 (subject to your experience and location) An additional £4,000 car allowance Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Private medical cover for you and your family Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the EssilorLuxottica One Sight Foundation Discounts for friends and family Employee Assistant Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support to emotional support and everything in-between Ongoing CPD and personal development opportunities Additional overtime opportunities paid at 85% of the locum rate Access to world leading technology and great working environments Coverage of professional fees such as GOC and ABDO 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as health cash plan, additional life cover, critical illness cover and dental cover Opportunities to join a company wide ECP community with peer to peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal Yapster groups Flexible lifestyle benefits such as Gymflex, Gourmet Society Cards, Taste Cards, Discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our cycle to work scheme And so much more!

As an Optometrist at Vision Express, you'll get to work with some world class technology including automated refraction, non-contact tonometry, automated keratometry, fundus camera, visual field analyser, OCT and automated phoropters to name a few. Your passion for optometry, will support our ambition to 'See More, Be More' for our customers, maximising their lifestyle through appropriate eyecare and eyewear solutions. In our stores, you will get to work with some world class technology including Automated refraction, non contact tonometry, automated keratometry, Fundus Camera, Visual Field Analyser, OCT and Automated Phoropters to name a few. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we?We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Experience in testing patients eyes and eyesight whilst providing specialist recommendations on appropriate eyecare or eyewear solutions Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understandable to patients Team work with colleagues across the whole store team The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Anything else you should know? Basic salary up to £79,000 (subject to your experience and location) An additional £4,000 car allowance Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life assurance - 4x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts for friends and family Employee Assistant Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support to emotional support and everything in-between Ongoing CPD and personal development opportunities Additional overtime opportunities paid at 80% of the locum rate Access to world leading technology and great working environments Coverage of professional fees such as GOC and ABDO 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide ECP community with peer to peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits such as, Gymflex, Dining Cards, Discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days, and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!