Optical Manager

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Store Location and Environment

A seaside town with a vast beachfront, near the Asda Optical Store. The store features a bright, spacious unit with a talented and knowledgeable optical team eager to develop and reach its full potential. It is equipped with Fundus equipment and conducts post-op cataract assessments.

Our Commitment

At Asda, customer health and wellbeing are our priorities. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service and clinical care. Our Optical Managers play a crucial role in our success, ensuring the team has everything needed to excel.

Pricing and Support

Our fixed-price approach eliminates up-selling, offering the same price for single vision and varifocal glasses, with no extra charges for anti-scratch or thinner lenses. Support is provided by our Home Office teams, clinical specialists, and Area Managers, along with regular updates and performance feedback.

Role Overview

As an Optical Manager, you will oversee daily operations, manage your team of Optometrists and Optical Assistants, ensure compliance, review sales forecasts and targets, and handle customer queries. You will also manage clinic operations and shop floor processes to meet customer needs.

Working closely with an Optometrist, you will coach and develop your team, requiring strong organizational and time management skills due to the role's fast-paced nature.

Candidate Requirements

• A fully qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC
• On track to meet CPD points requirements
• Confident in coaching and leadership
• Excellent customer and patient care skills
• Ambitious and driven to meet departmental targets
• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced optical environment
• Organized with effective time management skills

Application Requirements

Applicants must be registered with the GOC and have the right to work in the UK. Evidence of NHS performer list registration or relevant accreditation in Wales (WECS & WGOS modules) and clinical references will be required.

Benefits

We offer an attractive benefits package including:

• Discretionary bonus
• Company pension (up to 7% matched)
• 10% colleague discount, free parking, and additional rewards
• Professional indemnity insurance
• GOC fees paid
• CET package
• Flexible working patterns

Apply today by completing our online application process.