Solent Spectacles is a family-run, independent spectacle retailer with a strong local presence. We’re known for our friendly, personal service and high-quality eyewear — and we’re now looking for someone to join our close-knit team in a varied, hands-on role combining customer care with creative content.
With a growing digital presence, we are looking for a creative, enthusiastic professional who is also keen to learn and develop within the Optical industry. This is a multi-skilled role, combining online media content creation with hands-on experience as an Optical Assistant, and the scope to develop specialist Optical Workshop skills in our unique onsite laboratory.
Due to the nature of our business, this is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make this role their own and really have an impact on our success. We are far more interested in your attitude, creativity, and people skills than a long list of qualifications and experience. We’d like to see what you can bring to our business to assist in its continuing growth.
As such we would welcome applicants from all levels. If you are a school leaver between 16-19 years of age, we can offer you an exciting apprenticeship as a Media Content Creator to provide you with hands-on experience alongside continuing your studies. Alternatively, for experienced candidates we can offer you a fulfilling role as an Optical Assistant and will invest in developing your Dispensing and practical workshop experience.
Optical / Retail duties may include:
- Welcoming customers and providing excellent front-of-house service
- Assisting with frame selection and general enquiries
- Supporting the smooth running of the practice
- Learning optical products and processes (full training provided)
Media & content duties may include:
- Creating photo and video content for social media and digital platforms
- Filming and editing short-form videos, reels, and stories
- Capturing in-store moments, new frame arrivals, and team features
- Supporting promotions, campaigns, and local events
- Helping maintain a consistent brand look and feel
About you
- Friendly, confident, and comfortable dealing with customers
- Creative, with an interest or experience in social media or content creation
- Confident using a smartphone or camera to create visual content
- Basic editing skills (e.g. CapCut, Adobe, Final Cut, or similar) are an advantage
- Reliable, organised, and happy working in a small team
- Optical experience is helpful but not essential — training will be provided
Why join Solent Spectacles?
- Work for a welcoming, family-run local business
- Enjoy a varied role — no two days are the same
- Opportunity to develop skills in both optics and media
- Supportive team environment with room to grow
- Staff benefits, including eyewear discounts
Please apply with your CV and, if available, examples of your content (portfolio or social media links)
