Assistant Manager

Optical Express Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eye care provider in Glasgow seeks an Assistant Manager to oversee team performance and operational efficiency in their city centre clinic. Ideal candidates will have experience in an optical or high-end retail setting, possess strong management skills, and be committed to delivering exceptional patient care. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression in a modern working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free or discounted optical products and procedures

Career progression

Modern working environment with superb technological support

Qualifications

• Strong management experience within an Optical setting or high-end retail.
• Ability to drive performance and operational efficiency.
• Passionate about team development and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support team performance in the clinic.
• Drive performance and promote benefits of laser surgery.
• Ensure operational efficiency and maintain practice standards.

Skills

Management experience within an Optical setting

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to motivate and develop team

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Manager

Job Location: Glasgow City Centre

Hours of Work: Full-Time, 40hrs pw, including weekends

Salary: From £29,000 plus bonus

Optical Express is focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes and continued investment in our people and technology.

For over 35 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. As the UK’s leading private provider of laser eye, premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery, our Surgeons undertake more laser procedures collectively than any other provider. We look after thousands of patients in our clinics every week and it’s a privilege to transform the lives of so many.

The Optical Express team work together, collectively and consistently striving for excellence. We support each other, respect each other and are committed to a culture of care, trust and integrity.

The culture extends to our local communities, through our range of charitable and environmental projects. We focus on doing what is right for our patients, our colleagues, our local communities and our planet.

If you’re looking to work for a market leader, then read on as we are looking for an Assistant Manager to work in our prestigious Glasgow city centre clinic, where you’ll have responsibility for managing and supporting the performance of the team.

Key Responsibilities

You will be customer facing and you will help drive performance for the practice. You’ll also be responsible for the daily operational efficiency of the practice; a key part of your role will be developing the team and also promoting the benefits of laser surgery to patients.

You will have strong management experience within an Optical setting or high-end retail. You’ll be adept at delivering great results through your passion for people and by working closely with members of your team to develop them through performance management.

It goes without saying that you’ll possess excellent communication and presentation skills, be articulate, motivated to achieve and have a willingness to learn and progress within Optical Express.

Day to day

• Effectively and efficiently manage resources to meet customer demands
• Ensure the practice is presentable and maintained to the highest standards of tidiness and cleanliness which showcase the professional image of Optical Express
• Help recruit, induct, coach and support your team to ensure all team members meet acceptable levels of knowledge and competence
• Ensure the team influences and advises potential patients on the most suitable and appropriate solution for their needs

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Free or discounted optical products and procedures
• Career progression
• Modern working environment with superb technological support

Please apply now by uploading your CV.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global organisation where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop within a professional working environment.

Optical Express is an equal opportunities employer.