Optical Manager: Service Leader & Team Coach

Asda Stores Ltd; Sefton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension – up to 7% matched

15% discount in store and online for colleagues

Free access to wellbeing services

Professional indemnity insurance

Flexible working patterns

Comprehensive parental leave policies

Job summary

Asda Stores Ltd is seeking an Optical Manager in Sefton. This role involves overseeing the optical operation, leading a team of optometrists and assistants, and ensuring high-quality patient service. The successful candidate will manage compliance processes, set department targets, and navigate customer queries effectively.

The ideal individual will be a qualified dispensing optician with proven leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits include a discretionary bonus, pension scheme, and various employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC.
• Proven leadership skills with experience in a fast-paced optics environment.
• Confident in coaching others and providing excellent customer and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the entire optical operation.
• Lead a team of optometrists and optical assistants.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Review sales forecasting and set department targets.
• Manage clinic operations and customer service.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer care

Time management

Coaching

Education

Qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC

Job description

Asda Stores Ltd is seeking an Optical Manager in Sefton. This role involves overseeing the optical operation, leading a team of optometrists and assistants, and ensuring high-quality patient service. The successful candidate will manage compliance processes, set department targets, and navigate customer queries effectively.

The ideal individual will be a qualified dispensing optician with proven leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits include a discretionary bonus, pension scheme, and various employee discounts.