Optical Consultant

Bromley, Greater London

About the role

As an Optical Consultant you will be a fundamental part of our Boots Opticians store team, being the first and last person that our customers interact with.

You will be based in store and report to the store manager. You will work on the shop floor and spend your time building great relationships with customers by listening and understanding their needs to find the right product or service for them. From greeting customers when they arrive in store, being part of the pre-screening activities of an eye-test through to helping our customers find the perfect eye-wear solution for them – no two days will be the same.

Your role within the team as an Optical Consultant will give you lots of opportunities to develop your knowledge through our industry-leading ‘Step Into Optics’ training programme. This programme includes both workshop-based learning and practical ‘on the job’ experience. You will also:
  • Order, dispense and collect glasses and contact lenses
  • Support with eye-tests and pre-screening activities
  • Provide aftercare support through repairs and adjustments
  • Complete operational and administrative tasks associated with dispensing prescriptions
  • Maintain shop floor standards

What you’ll need to have

  • These are the essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role.
  • Passion for customer care
  • Enthusiasm for learning and personal development


It would be great if you also have

These are desirable skills or experience and are not essential, so we would welcome applications from candidates that don’t match this additional criteria.
  • Experience in a retail or clinical environment

Our benefits

  • Boots Retirement Savings Plan
  • Discretionary quarterly bonus
  • Generous employee discounts
  • Clinical and Non-Clinical Career development opportunities
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
  • Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at . Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots Opticians

At Boots Opticians, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and let’s see what’s possible when we change for the better.

What's next

If your application is successful, you'll be invited to an in-store interview in the next 14 days.

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
Posted 2025-09-10

Recommended Jobs

Investment Banking - Low Latency C++ Developer - financial markets/Linux/scripting/low latency/TCP/I

London

Investment Banking - Low Latency C++ Developer - financial markets/Linux/Scripting/low latency/TCP/IP PURPOSE AND SUMMARY We are looking for a C++ developer to be part of the low latency develo…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-09

Sales Progressor

Vistry Group
Ealing, Greater London

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Progressor to join our team within Vistry West London, at our Ealing office. As our Sales Progressor, you will progress reservations to exchange and legal …

View Details
Posted 2025-09-11

Treasury Finance Manager

NatWest Group
Tower Hamlets, Greater London

Join us as a Treasury Finance Manager If you have experience of finance control and a treasury or accountancy qualification or equivalent skill set, this is a unique opportunity to join our T…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-11

Freelance Assistant

bernhard deckert ltd
London

I'm looking for a freelance midweight assistant for my photography jobs (mainly fashion and products, in my studio in East London and on location, rental studios and at clients'). You should have s…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-11

Live-out Nanny

Exclusive Household Staff
North London

Our Clients, based in North London, are looking for a discreet and professional Permanent Live-out Nanny to care for their 2 children who are 19 months and 4 years old. The position is a mixture of …

View Details
Posted 2025-09-10

Band 6 Staff Nurse, Interventional Radiology | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon Health Services
Croydon, Greater London

The post holder deputises for the Senior Nurse, ensuring the effective running of the department in his/her absence. Working closely with the Senior Nurse and the Associate Director of Nursing, the…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-10

Events Marketing Manager - 4 month FTC

We Are Aspire
London

Marketing Manager - 4-Month Fixed Term Contract On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Marketing Manager to support a unique, late-night operator in Central London. The Role W…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-11

Account Executive - SAP Academy for Customer Success - United Kingdom Hybrid)

SAP
Middlesex

We are SAP   SAP innovations help more than 400,000 customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise res…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-11

Direct Sales Representative - Website Packages

Print Enterprise
London

Print Enterprise is recruiting motivated candidates for a national direct sales role About the Role We are seeking confident and driven individuals to sell website packages directly to micro sma…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-09

Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis
London

Job Description The AtkinsRéalis Infrastructure Project Delivery Practice (PDP) is the centre of excellence for the delivery of infrastructure projects and combines the best in project management …

View Details
Posted 2025-09-11