Optical receptionist/administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Company description
Specsavers Batley is a well established, community based Optical practice that provides affordable eyecare for everyone. We train and develop our own people whenever possible and promote a multiskilled approach.
Job description
As an optical receptionist at Specsavers, you will receive full training across a broad range of skills. Our day to day job is to talk to new and interesting people, and guide and support them through the eyecare process, from appointment booking right through to the collection of their new spectacles or contact lenses.
Your role will be front of house customer facing, administration and organisation, working with both NHS and Specsavers IT systems. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.
The successful applicant needs no experience in the optical industry, but must be bright and positive and be open to learning new skills on a continuous basis. Many of our optical assistants have gone on to study formal optical qualifications up to and including Optometry.
GCSE's to grade C / 4 and above are required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10,800.00-£21,350.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
As an NHS contractor we are following all current COVID PPE protocols.
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 14/06/2023
Reference ID: PAS31052023
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Optical receptionist/administrator roles across Batley Specsavers LTD'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 General.
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 £10,800 - £21,350 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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