Optical manager

Asda Stores Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension up to 7% matched 15%

Colleague discount in store and online

Wellbeing services access (Stream, 24/

Job summary

Asda is looking for an Optical Manager in Warrington to lead a busy optical department and ensure high-quality patient care. You will oversee a team of Optometrists and Optical assistants, manage clinic operations, and drive performance in line with Asda’s fixed-price optical model.

You will coach your team, ensure compliance, and optimise staffing to meet 36-hour work weeks. A supportive Home Office network provides clinical guidance and regular performance updates.

Qualifications

• 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 able to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the optical department operations.
• Lead a team of Optometrists and Optical assistants.
• Ensure compliance processes and procedures are followed.
• Review sales forecasting and department targets and respond to customer queries.
• Coach and develop your team to achieve high service standards.
• Maintain clinic and shop floor readiness to meet customer needs.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Customer care

Time management

Education

Qualified dispensing optician (GOC)

Job description

Optical Manager

Location: Warrington

Employment Type: Part time

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Shift Pattern: Work Shift: Days Hours per Week 36

Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits

Category: Optical, Retail Healthcare

Closing Date: 4 September 2026

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:

• Sat 9:00-18:30
• Mon 9:00-18:30
• Tues 9:00-18:30
• Thurs 9:00-18:30

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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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

Why Join Us

We want all 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! Take the time to look around.