Dispensing Optician Manager

ASDA Opticians; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ASDA Opticians is seeking an Optical Manager to oversee operations and manage a team of Optometrists and Optical Assistants. The role involves ensuring high-quality service, compliance, and effective team coaching. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified Dispensing Opticians with strong leadership and customer care skills, ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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

Inclusion in Asda Allies Networks

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC.
• On track to meet CPD statutory points requirements.
• Proven leadership skills in a fast-paced optics environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the entire optical operation.
• Coach and develop the team in collaboration with an Optometrist.
• Ensure compliance and handle customer queries.

Skills

Customer and patient care

Coaching

Leadership

Time management

Education

Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC

Job description

Your Role at Asda: Nothing is more important to us than the health and wellbeing of our customers. We pride ourselves on providing excellent service and clinical care. Our Optical Managers are key to our success, ensuring the team has everything needed to deliver high-quality service. Our unique fixed-price approach means there's no up-selling; single vision glasses are priced the same as varifocals, with no top-up costs for anti-scratch or thinner lenses, allowing us to serve customers regardless of their budget. Supported by our Home Office teams and Area Managers, you'll receive clinical support, regular business updates, and performance feedback.

About You

Our Optical Managers oversee and manage the entire operation, including managing teams of Optometrists and Optical Assistants, overseeing compliance, reviewing sales forecasts, and handling customer queries. You will be responsible for clinic management and ensuring the shop floor is well-equipped to meet customer needs. Working closely with an Optometrist, you will coach and develop your team, so confidence in coaching is essential. The role is fast-paced and diverse, requiring strong organization and time management skills.

Qualifications and Skills

• A fully qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC
• On track to meet CPD statutory points requirements
• Confident in coaching others
• Excellent customer and patient care skills
• Driven and ambitious to meet departmental targets
• Proven leadership skills in a fast-paced optics environment
• Organized and effective time management

Apply today by completing an online application.

Benefits

Everything you'll love:

• 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, plus discounts on various services and activities
• Professional indemnity insurance
• GOC fees paid
• CET package
• Flexible working patterns within 7-day opening
• Inclusion in Asda Allies Networks
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care, and fertility support

We want all colleagues to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Be Proud to be Asda and proud to be yourself.

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