Optical Manager

TN United Kingdom; Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Optical Manager to lead their Optical Department. In this fast-paced role, you will oversee a team of Optometrists and Optical assistants, ensuring compliance and exceptional customer care. You will have the opportunity to coach and develop your team while managing clinic operations to meet customer needs. This forward-thinking company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a discretionary bonus and flexible working patterns, making it an exciting opportunity for driven individuals looking to make an impact in the optics field.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount

Access to wellbeing services

Professional indemnity insurance

Flexible working patterns

Comprehensive parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Registered with the GOC and evidence of Right To Work in the UK.
• Proven leadership skills in a fast-paced optics environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Optical Department and team.
• Handle customer queries and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Customer Care

Commercial Awareness

Education

Dispensing Optician qualification

Job description

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At Asda, nothing is more important to us than the health and wellbeing of our customers. We pride ourselves on providing excellent service and clinical care. Our Optical Managers are key to our success, ensuring the team has everything needed to deliver for our patients and business.

Our unique fixed-price approach simplifies dispensing for our patients and colleagues. Single vision glasses are priced the same as varifocals, with no top-up costs for anti-scratch or thinner lenses, allowing us to provide optimal eyecare solutions regardless of patient budget.

With access to the wider Asda network, you will be supported by our Home Office teams for clinical support and by Area Managers who will work alongside you to maximize your role's effectiveness.

Let's find out about you

You will oversee and manage the Optical Department, including managing your team of Optometrists and Optical assistants, overseeing compliance, reviewing sales forecasts and targets, and handling customer queries. Every day in an Asda Opticians is busy and fast-paced.

You will also manage clinic operations and shop floor processes to ensure the department meets customer needs.

Working closely with an Optometrist, you will coach and develop your team. Confidence in coaching others is essential. Due to the dynamic nature of this role, strong organizational skills and effective time management are required.

You'll be:

• A fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC
• On track to meet the CPD statutory points requirement
• Confident in coaching others
• Commercially aware
• Committed to providing excellent customer and patient care
• Driven and ambitious to meet department targets
• Possess proven leadership skills in a fast-paced optics environment
• Organized and effective in managing your time

Applicants must be registered with the GOC and have evidence of Right To Work in the UK. For Wales, evidence of WGOS module accreditation and inclusion on the Welsh NHS Administrative List is required.

Apply today by completing our online application.

Everything you'll love

Our benefits package includes:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans, and a helpline, plus discounts on various services and activities
• Professional indemnity insurance
• Flexible working patterns aligned with 7-day opening
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks to promote inclusivity
• Comprehensive parental leave policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care, and fertility support

We want all colleagues to bring their best and true selves to work every day. We are proud to be Asda and to celebrate our diversity.