Optical Operations Lead

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

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain in Brompton is seeking an Optician Manager to oversee the operation of its optical department. The role includes managing a team of Optometrists and assistants, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and providing excellent patient care. Applicants should be qualified dispensing opticians with proven leadership skills. A range of benefits such as a company pension, discretionary bonus, and flexible working patterns are offered.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount

Access to wellbeing services

Professional indemnity insurance

GOC fees paid

Flexible working patterns

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills in a fast‑paced optics environment.
• Confident in coaching others.
• Driven and ambitious to ensure department meets targets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the entire optical operation.
• Coach and develop team members.
• Maintain clinic management and shop floor processes.

Skills

Customer and patient care skills

Leadership in optics environment

Organisational skills

Coaching others

Education

Qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC

Statutory points requirement for CPD

Job description

A leading supermarket chain in Brompton is seeking an Optician Manager to oversee the operation of its optical department. The role includes managing a team of Optometrists and assistants, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and providing excellent patient care. Applicants should be qualified dispensing opticians with proven leadership skills. A range of benefits such as a company pension, discretionary bonus, and flexible working patterns are offered.