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Six ways to use the Federation - whether you’re just browsing or ready to move.
Tell us what matters and we'll come back with opportunities that match - advertised or not.
Get startedBrowse advertised vacancies across the UK - filter by role, region, and contract type.
Browse vacanciesA free interactive check that tells you where your career stands and what to do next.
Take the checkUnderstand the optical market - pressure, pay, progression and what better could look like for you.
View insightsBenchmark your current salary against thousands of UK optical professionals.
Check your salarySee how your pay, hours, and benefits stack up against peers in your role and region.
Compare yourselfBuild the role you want, search the live market, and benchmark where you stand - in any order.
We approach the practices that match - your current employer never sees your name.
Brief us on salary, hours, scope, and location. We’ll come back with opportunities that match - advertised or not.
Compare yourself today - benchmarked against thousands of UK optical professionals.
The Federation works on your behalf, finding you opportunities that suit, not that are just advertised.
Search advertised optical vacancies and discover potential opportunities at practices across the UK, even where no live role is currently being promoted.
Salary, specialisms, management - confidential, no obligation.
Salary benchmark, progression readiness, market position - in one short check-in.
A free interactive check that tells you where you stand against the market and what to do next - in plain English.
Three things every optical professional needs - in one place.
Understand the optical market - the pressures, the pay, the progression - and decide what better looks like for you.
Learn moreWhether you're newly qualified or a practice manager with 20 years behind you - Federation helps you understand your options and navigate what's next.
Learn moreFederation Reps are specialist advisors available any time, on any optical career topic - salary, specialisms, locum work, management, and more.
Learn moreFind opportunities that match your profession and expertise.
Full scope of practice across community, hospital, and specialist settings.
ExploreClinical leadership and business management at the heart of practice operations.
ExploreExpert dispensing, contact lens work, and clinical support.
ExploreThe patient experience lead - from pre-screening to frame selection.
ExploreCareer intelligence for optical professionals
Federation exists to help you answer these - with data, not guesswork.
Salary varies significantly by role, region, and practice type. Optometrists in London independents typically earn 10–20% more than the national average, while rural practices often offer relocation packages. Benchmark your package against live local data.
Burnout in optics is more common than many realise - long hours, high patient volumes, and under-staffing all contribute. Read the signs, then explore what else is out there.
Most strong candidates are performing well - but operating with incomplete information. See what’s realistic for someone with your experience in today’s market.
Browse your opportunities to see optical practices in your area with active roles and all the potentials.
Tell us what matters and we’ll come back with opportunities that fit - advertised or not.
