Optical Manager

TN United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail healthcare is seeking an Optical Manager in Slough. The successful candidate will oversee operations, manage a team, and ensure compliance while delivering excellent customer care. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered, making this an exciting opportunity for a qualified dispensing optician.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount

Wellbeing services

Professional indemnity insurance

GOC fees paid

CET package

Flexible working patterns

Inclusion networks

Parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Registered with the GOC and on track to meet CPD points requirement.
• Confident coach and leader with proven leadership skills in optics.
• Organised and time-efficient.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing operations and managing the team to ensure compliance.
• Coaching and developing the team while meeting sales targets.
• Ensuring customer needs are met in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Customer care

Leadership

Time management

Education

Fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC

Job description

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Job Title

Optical Manager

Location

Slough

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

28 August 2025

Your Role

At Asda, nothing is more important to us 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 unique fixed-price approach, no up-selling, and comprehensive support from our Home Office teams and Area Managers. You will be responsible for overseeing operations, managing your team, ensuring compliance, and meeting sales targets. Working closely with an Optometrist, you will coach and develop your team, manage clinic operations, and ensure customer needs are met. Organisation and effective time management are essential in this fast-paced role.

About You

• Fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC
• On track to meet CPD points requirement
• Confident coach and leader
• Excellent customer and patient care skills
• Driven and ambitious to meet targets
• Proven leadership skills in optics
• Organised and time-efficient

Apply today by completing an online application.

Everything you'll love

Enjoy an excellent benefits package including:

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

We encourage colleagues to bring their true selves to work and to feel proud to be part of Asda.