Optical Manager

Asda Stores Ltd; Rugby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Asda is seeking an Optical Manager to lead their optical team at Eastlands. You will play a crucial role in providing excellent clinical care and managing operations, all while ensuring a customer-focused environment. This full-time permanent position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in customer health and wellbeing.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount

Wellbeing services and discounts

GOC fees paid

CET package and professional indemnity insurance

Flexible working patterns

Inclusion networks and parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in fast-paced optics environment.
• Experience managing optometrists and optical assistants.
• Strong organizational skills and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Optometrists and Optical Assistants.
• Ensure compliance and oversee clinic operations.
• Coaching and developing team for high-quality patient service.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Focus

Coaching

Organization

Education

Qualified Dispensing Optician (GOC registered)

Job description

Time left to apply: End Date: August 1, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

Job requisition id: R-057317

Job Title

Optical Manager

Location

Eastlands

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

31 July 2025

Role Description

At Asda, nothing is more important than the health and wellbeing of our customers. Our Optical Managers are key to our success, ensuring the team has everything needed to deliver excellent service and clinical care. We offer a fixed-price approach, no up-selling, and comprehensive support from our Home Office and Area Managers. Responsibilities include managing Optometrists and Optical Assistants, overseeing compliance, reviewing sales and targets, and managing clinic operations. Coaching and developing your team, ensuring high-quality patient service, and managing the shop floor are essential. You should be a qualified Dispensing Optician registered with GOC, confident in coaching, organized, and customer-focused. Proven leadership in a fast-paced optics environment is required.

Benefits

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 15% colleague discount
• Wellbeing services, discounts, and more
• GOC fees paid, CET package, professional indemnity insurance
• Flexible working patterns
• Inclusion networks and parental leave policies

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