Dispensing Optician Manager

Asda Stores Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail supermarket chain in London seeks an Optical Manager to oversee optical operations and manage a team. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, coaching team members, and delivering excellent customer care. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified dispensing optician with proven leadership skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a range of benefits including flexible working patterns and a company pension.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount

Free access to wellbeing services

Professional indemnity insurance

GOC fees paid

Flexible working patterns

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills in a fast-paced Optics environment.
• Able to provide excellent customer and patient care.
• Confident in coaching others.

Responsibilities

• Managing your team of Optometrists and Optical assistants.
• Overseeing compliance processes and procedures.
• Coaching and developing your team in close partnership with an Optometrist.

Skills

Leadership

Customer care

Organizational skills

Education

Fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC

Job description

Overview

Your Role 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 are the same price 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 Manager's 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.

Responsibilities

Our Optical Managers oversee and manage the entire operation. Responsibilities include:

• Managing your team of Optometrists and Optical assistants
• Overseeing compliance processes and procedures
• Reviewing sales forecasting and department targets
• Dealing with customer queries
• Clin ic management and managing the shop floor process to ensure the department is well equipped for customers\' needs
• Coaching and developing your team in close partnership with an Optometrist
• Staying organised and able to manage your time effectively in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

you will need to be:

• Fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC
• On track to meet the statutory points requirement for CPD
• Confident in coaching others
• Able to provide excellent customer and patient care
• Driven and ambitious to ensure the department meets its targets
• With proven leadership skills in a fast-paced Optics environment
• Organised and able to manage your time effectively

Application

Apply today by completing an online application.

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
• 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 be included 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

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves. Find your everything. Apply here