Optical Manager

Asda Stores Ltd; Greenhithe; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension plan (7% matched 15%)

Staff discount in store and online

Wellbeing services access

GOC fees paid

Flexible working patterns

Inclusion networks

Job summary

Asda Stores Ltd is seeking an experienced Optical Manager for the Greenhithe store to lead the optical team, oversee operations, and deliver high quality patient care. You will manage a team of Optometrists and Optical assistants, ensure compliance and maintain stock levels, while upholding the fixed price approach.

The fixed-term, full-time role operates on day shifts with a 40-hour week, and offers a competitive salary plus benefits, including pension, wellbeing services, and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• A fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC.
• On track to meet CPD points requirements.
• Confident in coaching others.
• Able to provide excellent customer and patient care.
• Driven to meet department targets.
• Proven leadership in a fast-paced optics environment.
• Organised and time-efficient.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing the entire operation.
• Managing the team of Optometrists and Optical assistants.
• Overseeing compliance processes and procedures.
• Reviewing sales forecasting and department targets.
• Dealing with customer queries.
• Clinic management and shop floor processes.
• Coach and develop the team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Coaching others

Time management

Customer care

Patient care

Education

GOC-registered 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 Manager's 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.

• 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

• 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.

Simply put, we want our 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. Asda is Reimagining Retail It’s hard for anyone to imagine how many different career possibilities there are at Asda. Ours is a big business, and beyond the roles you might be familiar with there are hundreds more you don’t often get to see. In fact, because our business is changing we’re creating new roles all the time! So take the time to look around.