Optical Advisor Job Southampton

Optical Advisor Job Southampton
Optometry Jobs Hampshire

Salary Up to £30,000 | Start ASAP

Flame Health is working with a well-established independent optical retailer with a strong local reputation to recruit a Creative Media & Optical Assistant for their practice. This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and creative individual to join a friendly, close-knit team in a varied role combining customer-facing optical work with digital content creation.

The business prides itself on delivering high-quality eyewear and personalised customer service, while also building a growing digital presence. As a result, they are seeking a candidate who is both people-focused and creatively minded, with the enthusiasm to contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

This role offers the chance to gain experience across optical retail, social media content creation, and practical workshop skills, including exposure to a specialist onsite optical laboratory.

The Role

The successful candidate will take on a varied position that blends Optical Assistant responsibilities with media and content creation.

Optical / Retail Responsibilities

Welcoming customers and delivering excellent front-of-house service
Assisting patients with frame selection and general enquiries
Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the practice
Learning optical products, dispensing processes and customer care procedures (full training provided)

Media & Content Responsibilities

Creating engaging photo and video content for social media platforms
Filming and editing short-form videos such as reels and stories
Capturing new frame arrivals, in-store moments and team highlights
Supporting promotions, campaigns and local marketing initiatives
Helping maintain a consistent brand presence across digital platforms

The Ideal Candidate

Our client is seeking a candidate who is:

Friendly, confident and comfortable interacting with customers
Creative, with an interest or experience in social media and digital content
Confident using a smartphone or camera to capture visual content
Familiar with basic editing tools such as CapCut, Adobe, Final Cut or similar (beneficial but not essential)
Reliable, organised and comfortable working within a small team environment

Previous optical or retail experience would be advantageous, but is not essential as full training will be provided.

Development Opportunities

This opportunity is open to candidates at different stages of their career.

Salary & Benefits

Salary up to £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Opportunity to develop skills across optical retail and digital media
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Staff benefits including eyewear discounts

About Flame Health Optometry

Flame Health is a specialist Optometry recruitment consultancy with over 25 years’ experience supporting Optical Professionals across the UK & Ireland. We operate a confidential, consultancy-led recruitment model, ensuring discretion for both candidates and employers.
You can apply or request further information in complete confidence via our website. Alternatively, to apply for this Optometry position, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Flame Health:

Freephone: 0800 085 0858
Phone: 0115 8114365
Email: [email protected]

Compliance & Professional Standards  
                                                     
Flame Health Associates LLP operates as an Employment Agency and Employment Business. We are Corporate Members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) and adhere to the REC Code of Professional Practice.

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