Optical Manager

Asda; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail healthcare company seeks an Optical Manager in Wallington. In this part-time role, you'll lead a team to provide high-quality customer care and clinical service, focusing on management and compliance. The ideal candidate is a registered dispensing optician with strong organizational skills and a dedication to coaching and development.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount in store and online

Wellbeing services including Wagestream, virtual GP, counselling

Professional indemnity insurance and GOC fees paid

CET package

Flexible working patterns

Inclusion networks and parental leave policies

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the optical operation including staffing.
• Ensure compliance and handle customer queries.
• Coach and develop your team in collaboration with an Optometrist.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Coaching

Customer care

Education

Registered dispensing optician

Job description

Job Title

Optical Manager

Location

Wallington

Employment Type

Part time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week

40

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Optical, Retail Healthcare

Closing Date

3 October 2025

Job Description

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 high-quality patient service. We operate a fixed price approach, eliminating up-selling and top-up costs for lenses, ensuring affordability for customers.

As an Optical Manager, you will oversee and manage the entire operation, including managing Optometrists and Optical assistants, ensuring compliance, reviewing sales forecasts, and handling customer queries. You will be responsible for clinic management and shop floor processes to meet customer needs. Working closely with an Optometrist, you will coach and develop your team, so confidence in coaching is essential.

This role requires excellent organizational and time management skills due to its fast-paced nature. You should be a fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC, on track to meet CPD requirements, confident in coaching, and committed to providing excellent customer care. Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced optics environment is essential.

Benefits

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Wellbeing services including Wagestream, virtual GP, counselling, health and dental plans
• Professional indemnity insurance and GOC fees paid
• CET package
• Flexible working patterns
• Inclusion networks and parental leave policies

We encourage colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is valued.