Dispensing Optician Manager | Flexible Hours & Perks

Asda; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount in store and 1

Wellbeing services (Stream, virtual GP

Professional indemnity insurance

GOC fees paid

CET package

Flexible working patterns

Inclusion networks

Parental leave policies

Job summary

Asda Optics Durham is seeking an Optical Manager to lead the department, overseeing the team of Optometrists and Optical assistants and ensuring highest standards of patient care. You will manage clinic operations, compliance, and the shop floor to meet customer needs in a fast-paced environment.

You'll coach others, stay on track with CPD points, and collaborate with Home Office and Area Managers to optimise performance while maintaining Asda's fixed-price, customer-first approach.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC.
• Proven leadership skills in a fast-paced optics environment.
• Confident coaching others and driving CPD compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the optical department operations end-to-end.
• Lead and develop the team of Optometrists and Optical assistants.
• Ensure compliance processes, CPD targets and sales forecasts are met.
• Manage clinic operations and shop floor processes to meet customer needs.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Customer care

Time management

Team management

Compliance

Education

Dispensing Optician (GOC registered)

Job description

Asda Optics Durham is seeking an Optical Manager to lead the department, overseeing the team of Optometrists and Optical assistants and ensuring highest standards of patient care. You will manage clinic operations, compliance, and the shop floor to meet customer needs in a fast-paced environment.

You'll coach others, stay on track with CPD points, and collaborate with Home Office and Area Managers to optimise performance while maintaining Asda's fixed-price, customer-first approach.