Optical Receptionist

Optical Receptionist Job Market Harborough
Front of House and Administration | Independent Opticians | No Weekends

Zest Optical Recruitment are working with a highly regarded independent Opticians in Market Harborough to recruit a full time Optical Receptionist to join their friendly, professional team.

This role sits at the heart of the practice and focuses on delivering a warm, organised, front of house experience for patients. It is ideal for someone with strong customer service and admin skills who enjoys working in a high quality environment. Previous optical experience is welcome but not essential, and candidates from high end hospitality or private healthcare backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Optical Receptionist Role

Fully independent Opticians with a strong focus on personalised care Front of house position welcoming patients and managing the full patient journey Booking appointments, managing diaries, and handling patient enquiries Day to day administration to keep the practice running smoothly Supporting the clinical team, similar to an Optical Assistant role Maintaining a calm, professional, and welcoming environment Single testing room practice with an unrushed feel Loyal, long standing team who work closely together Practice open Monday to Friday only Working hours 9am to 5.30pm

Salary and package

£25,000 to £28,000 depending on experience Full time role No weekends Supportive, stable working environment

Optical Receptionist Requirements

Previous experience as an Optical Receptionist or Optical Assistant is beneficial Background in high end hospitality, reception, or customer focused roles welcomed Strong organisational and administration skills Confident and professional communication style Excellent attention to detail Team player who enjoys working in a close knit practice

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a long term role in a respected independent Opticians, offering excellent work life balance and a patient first culture.

To apply or find out more, please send your CV to or call 0114 238 1726 for a confidential conversation.


  • Location: Market Harborough, England
  • Salary: £20000 - £28000 per annum + No Weekends
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: Zest Business Group
  • Posted: 07-Jan-2026
  • Posted on: careers4a.com