Optical Dept Leader | Coach & Patient Care Champion

Asda; Croydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail healthcare provider in Croydon seeks an Optical Manager to oversee the optical operation and manage a team of Optometrists and assistants. You will ensure high quality patient service, compliance, and meet department targets. The role requires a fully qualified dispensing optician with strong leadership skills and an ability to coach others. The position offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including a discretionary company bonus and professional development support.

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

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills in a fast-paced Optics environment.
• Confident in coaching team members.
• Able to manage the shop floor effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the entire optical operation.
• Manage a team of Optometrists and Optical assistants.
• Ensure compliance processes and procedures are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Customer Care

Organisation

Time Management

Education

Fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC

Job description

A leading retail healthcare provider in Croydon seeks an Optical Manager to oversee the optical operation and manage a team of Optometrists and assistants. You will ensure high quality patient service, compliance, and meet department targets. The role requires a fully qualified dispensing optician with strong leadership skills and an ability to coach others. The position offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including a discretionary company bonus and professional development support.