Optical Manager- Gillingham Pier

TN United Kingdom; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Optical Manager to lead their team at Gillingham Pier. In this pivotal role, you will ensure excellent service and clinical care while managing operations and coaching your team. The company values transparency in pricing and fosters a supportive work environment. With a focus on health and wellbeing, this position offers a dynamic atmosphere where your leadership will make a significant impact. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes your professional development and offers a range of benefits to enhance your work-life balance.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension (up to 7% matched)

15% colleague discount

Wellbeing services including Wagestream

Virtual GP

Counseling services

Health and dental plans

Supportive policies for parental leave

Inclusion networks

Qualifications

• Candidates should be fully qualified dispensing opticians registered with the GOC.
• Must be confident in coaching and managing a team of optometrists.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and manage teams of optometrists and optical assistants.
• Ensure compliance, review sales and targets, and handle customer queries.

Skills

Customer Focus

Team Management

Time Management

Coaching

Optometry Knowledge

Education

Fully qualified dispensing optician

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Optical Manager - Gillingham Pier

Location: Chatham Docks

Job Category: Optical, Retail Healthcare

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Details

• Job Reference: d795e769cf6c
• Job Views: 3
• Posted: 08.05.2025
• Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description

Job Title: Optical Manager - Gillingham Pier

Location: Chatham Docks

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 40

Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits.

About the Role

At Asda, our focus is on the health and wellbeing of our customers. Our Optical Managers are crucial, ensuring the team has what it needs to deliver excellent service and clinical care. We follow a fixed price approach, eliminating up-selling and providing transparent pricing for glasses and lenses. You will be supported by our Home Office teams, Area Managers, and receive regular updates and feedback.

About You

Our Optical Managers oversee operations, manage teams of Optometrists and Optical assistants, ensure compliance, review sales and targets, and handle customer queries. You will also manage clinic operations and shop floor processes, coach and develop your team, and be well-organized and efficient in time management. Candidates should be fully qualified dispensing opticians registered with the GOC, on track with CPD points, confident in coaching, customer-focused, driven, and ambitious.

Benefits

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension (up to 7% matched)
• 15% colleague discount
• Wellbeing services including Wagestream, virtual GP, counseling, health and dental plans
• Inclusion networks and supportive policies for parental leave and fertility treatments

We promote a flexible, hybrid working environment with a minimum of 3 days in the office, with additional requirements varying by area. Join us and bring your best selves to work every day!