Optical Clinic Manager - Lead, Coaching & Care

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

Job summary

A retail chain in the UK is seeking an Optical Manager to oversee operations in their Gravesend location. You will manage a team of optometrists, ensure compliance processes, and coach your staff to deliver excellent customer care. This position offers a competitive benefits package including a discretionary bonus, pension, and multiple wellbeing services. The ideal candidate is a qualified dispensing optician committed to providing exceptional service while effectively managing a busy optical department.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount in store and online

Free access to wellbeing services

GOC fees paid

Flexible working patterns

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Registered with the GOC and on track to meet CPD points.
• Confident in coaching and developing others.
• Proven leadership skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the entire operation.
• Coach and develop the team of optometrists and optical assistants.
• Manage clinic operations and ensure compliance processes.

Skills

Coaching others

Customer and patient care

Leadership in optics

Organizational skills

Education

Fully qualified dispensing optician

Job description

A retail chain in the UK is seeking an Optical Manager to oversee operations in their Gravesend location. You will manage a team of optometrists, ensure compliance processes, and coach your staff to deliver excellent customer care. This position offers a competitive benefits package including a discretionary bonus, pension, and multiple wellbeing services. The ideal candidate is a qualified dispensing optician committed to providing exceptional service while effectively managing a busy optical department.