Dispensing Optician Manager: Lead Optical Team & Clinic Excellence

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

Job summary

A leading retail group in Sheffield is seeking an Optical Manager to oversee the optical operations, ensuring excellent patient service. Responsibilities include managing a team of optometrists and support staff, ensuring compliance, and meeting sales targets. The ideal candidate must be a qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC and have proven leadership skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including bonuses, pension contributions, and wellbeing services.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount

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.
• Need to meet statutory points requirement for CPD.
• Proficient in coaching team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the optical operation and team.
• Work closely with an Optometrist to provide training and development.
• Manage compliance processes and customer queries.

Skills

Coaching skills

Customer service

Leadership

Time management

Education

Fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC

Job description

A leading retail group in Sheffield is seeking an Optical Manager to oversee the optical operations, ensuring excellent patient service. Responsibilities include managing a team of optometrists and support staff, ensuring compliance, and meeting sales targets. The ideal candidate must be a qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC and have proven leadership skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including bonuses, pension contributions, and wellbeing services.