Dispensing Optician Manager

Asda Stores Ltd.; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain is seeking an Optical Manager in Liverpool to oversee and manage the optical department. The successful candidate will lead a team of optometrists and optical assistants, ensuring high-quality patient service and compliance with processes. Responsibilities include managing sales forecasting and developing team members. A competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered, along with support from the Home Office teams.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount in store and online

Free access to wellbeing services

Professional indemnity insurance

GOC fees paid

CET package

Flexible working patterns

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC.
• On track to meet the statutory points requirement for CPD.
• Able to manage and develop a team effectively in a fast-paced optics environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the entire operation of the optical department.
• Manage a team of optometrists and optical assistants.
• Ensure high quality patient service and oversee compliance processes.

Skills

Confident in coaching others

Proven leadership skills

Organised and effective time management

Education

Fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC

Job description

Overview

At Asda nothing is more important to us than the health and wellbeing of our customers and we pride ourselves on providing excellent service and clinical care. Our Optical Managers are key to our success, making sure the team has everything in place that they need to deliver. Our unique fixed price approach means there's no up‑selling. Single‑vision glasses cost the same as varifocals, and there are no top‑up costs for anti‑scratch or thinner lenses either, so we don't have to compromise a customer solution because of what someone can afford.

With access to the wider Asda network, you will be supported by our Home Office teams who can offer clinical support and a team of Area Managers who will work alongside you to get the most out of your role every day. You will also be provided with regular business updates and feedback on your performance. Rota: Week 1 Monday to Friday 9‑6; Week 2 Saturday to Friday 9‑6; Wednesday off.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the entire operation.
• Manage your team of optometrists and optical assistants.
• Oversee compliance processes and procedures.
• Review sales forecasting and department targets.
• Deal with customer queries and ensure high‑quality patient service.
• Clinic management and maintain shop floor processes to ensure the department is well equipped for customers’ needs.
• Coach and develop your team, working in close partnership with an optometrist.
• Organise your time effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC.
• On track to meet the statutory points requirement for CPD.
• Confident in coaching others and proven leadership skills in a fast‑paced optics environment.
• Organised, able to manage time effectively, and driven and ambitious to ensure the department meets its targets.

Location & Compensation

Liverpool – Competitive salary & excellent benefits package GBP.

Full Time.

Benefits

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Free access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.
• Your professional indemnity insurance
• GOC fees paid
• CET package
• Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7 days opening
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.
• Rate Competitive salary & excellent benefits package GBP