Optical Manager

Asda; Dartford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension plan (up to 7% matched)

Colleague discount 15%

Wellbeing services access

GOC fees paid

Job summary

Asda Opticians is seeking an experienced Optical Manager to lead a busy optical department at Greenhithe. You will oversee clinic operations, coach a team of Optometrists and Optical Assistants, and ensure high quality patient care while achieving department targets.

The role offers a full-time, dayshift schedule with a fixed-term contract and a comprehensive benefits package. Responsibilities include maintaining compliance, managing patient flow, and collaborating with Home Office teams for

Qualifications

• Fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC.
• On track to meet CPD points requirement.
• Proven leadership skills in a fast-paced optics environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the entire optical operation.
• Coach and develop the team of Optometrists and Optical Assistants.
• Ensure compliance processes and procedures are followed.
• Review sales forecasting and department targets; handle customer queries.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Coaching

Team management

CPD compliance

Education

GOC registration as dispensing optician

Job description

Job Title

Optical Manager

Location

Greenhithe

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week

40

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Optical, Retail Healthcare

Closing Date

4 December 2026

Your Role

At Asda nothing is more important to us than the health and wellbeing of our customers and we pride ourselves on providing excellent service and clinical care. Our Optical Managers are key to our success, making sure the team has everything in place that they need to deliver.

Our unique fixed price approach means there's no up-selling. Single vision glasses are the same price as varifocals, and there are no top-up costs for anti-scratch or thinner lenses either, so we don't have to compromise a customer solution because of what someone can afford.

With access to the wider Asda network, you will be supported by our Home Office teams who can offer clinical support and a team of Area Managers who will work alongside you to get the most out of your role every day. You will also be provided with regular business updates and feedback on your performance.

Rota:

Week 1

Tuesday - 09:00 - 18:00

Wednesday - 09:00 - 18:00

Thursday - 09:00 - 18:00

Friday - 09:00 - 18:00

Saturday - 09:00 - 18:00

Week 2

Monday - 09:00 - 18:00

Tuesday - 09:00 - 18:00

Wednesday - 09:00 - 18:00

Thursday - 09:00 - 18:00

Friday - 09:00 - 18:00

About You

Our Optical Managers are key to our success, making sure the team has everything in place to deliver high quality patient service. You'll be responsible for overseeing and managing the entire operation. With tasks including managing your team of Optometrists and Optical assistants, overseeing compliance processes and procedures, reviewing sales forecasting and department targets whilst also dealing with customer queries, every day is busy and fast paced in an Asda Opticians.

You will also be responsible for clinic management and managing the shop floor process to ensure the department is well equipped for customer's needs. Working in close partnership with an Optometrist you will also coach and develop your team so being confident in coaching others will be key to this role. Due to the fast-paced nature of this role and the different responsibilities you will need to be organised and able to manage your time effectively.

You'll be:

• A fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC
• On track to meet the statutory points requirement for CPD
• Confident in coaching others
• Able to provide excellent customer and patient care
• Driven and ambitious to ensure the department meets its targets
• You'll have proven leadership skills in a fast-paced Optics environment
• Organised and able to manage your time effectively

Everything you'll love

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 15% colleague discount in store and online.
• Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.
• Your professional indemnity insurance
• GOC fees paid
• CET package
• Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7 days opening
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks - helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves.