Optical Manager - Taunton

jobs24.co.uk; Taunton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Optical Manager, where your leadership and coaching skills will shine. In this fast-paced role, you will oversee a dedicated team of Optometrists and Optical Assistants, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with processes. Your ambition will drive the department to meet its targets while you manage the shop floor and clinic operations. With a supportive network and a commitment to your professional growth, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path in optics. If you're ready to make a difference in a vibrant environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company pension up to 7% matched

10% colleague discount

Free parking

Professional indemnity insurance

GOC fees paid

CET package

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC.
• Proven leadership skills in a fast-paced optics environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the entire operation of the optical department.
• Coach and develop your team while ensuring excellent patient service.

Skills

Coaching Skills

Customer Care

Leadership

Time Management

Ambition

Education

Qualified Dispensing Optician

Registered with GOC

Job description

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 Managers 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.

Let's find out 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 customers' 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• A 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

When applying to any of our Optical positions, you must be registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) for the relevant professional role type you have applied for. Along with this, you'll be required to have evidence of Right To Work in the UK.

Benefits:

• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 10% colleague discount, free parking, and many additional rewards
• Your professional indemnity insurance
• GOC fees paid
• CET package
• Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7 days opening