Opticians Team Leader

Boots UK; Coleford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Quarterly bonus

Generous employee discounts

Clinical and Non-Clinical Career development opportunities

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free counseling and support

Job summary

A retail pharmacy and healthcare provider is seeking an Opticians Team Leader for their store in Coleford, England. This full-time role involves leading the store team, ensuring exceptional customer service, and overseeing various clinical activities such as pre-screening and dispensing. Ideal candidates will have experience in an optical environment and demonstrate a desire to learn and grow within the team. Join a company committed to inclusivity and employee development with numerous benefits and support for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an opticians or optical environment is essential.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the store team to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Oversee clinical activities including pre-screening and dispensing.

Skills

Experience in an optical environment

Desire to learn

Team leadership or coaching

Job description

Opticians Team Leader

Boots UK - Coleford, England, United Kingdom

About The Role
As a Team Leader in one of our stores, reporting to the Hub Manager, you will be the duty manager in store and responsible for leading and inspiring the store team day to day to deliver an exemplary customer experience.
You will be involved in everything from customer service and store operations to clinical activities which include pre‑screening, dispensing, accuracy checks and more. Your days will be full of variety.

What You’ll Need To Have

• Worked in an Opticians or within an optical environment
• Desire to learn

It would be great if you also have

• Led or coached a team

Our Benefits

• Discretionary Quarterly bonus
• Generous employee discounts for you and a second person (terms and conditions apply)
• Clinical and Non‑Clinical Career development opportunities (Apprenticeships)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

Why Boots Opticians
At Boots Opticians, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and let’s see what’s possible when we change for the better.

What's Next
Thank you for taking the time to visit our careers page and read about this exciting opportunity. If you choose to apply, your application will be reviewed by our team and we will contact you as soon as we can. If successful, we will arrange an interview with the hiring manager.
We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Retail