Optical Manager

Asda; Greenhithe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Optical Manager, where your leadership and organizational skills will shine. In this dynamic role, you will oversee a dedicated team of Optometrists and Optical assistants, ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care and compliance with processes. With a unique pricing approach that prioritizes customer needs, you will manage operations efficiently while coaching your team to meet ambitious targets. This role offers a supportive environment with access to clinical resources and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for driven professionals in the optical field.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount

Free parking

Professional indemnity insurance

GOC fees paid

CET package

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC.
• Proven leadership skills in a fast-paced Optics environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the entire operation of the optical department.
• Coach and develop your team while ensuring high-quality patient service.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Customer Care

Coaching Skills

Organizational Skills

Optometry Knowledge

Education

Qualified Dispensing Optician

Job description

Job Title

Optical Manager

Location

Greenhithe

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week

40

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Optical, Retail Healthcare

Closing Date

15 May 2025

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:
Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat 9am-6pm - 60 min unpaid breaks

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
• Proven leadership skills in a fast-paced Optics environment
• Organised and able to manage your time effectively

Apply today by completing an online application…

The Rewards

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:
• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 15% colleague discount, free parking and many additional rewards.
• Your professional indemnity insurance
• GOC fees paid
• CET package
• Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7 days opening