Optometrist Manager

TN United Kingdom; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Optical Manager, where your leadership will be vital in delivering exceptional patient care. In this dynamic role, you will manage a dedicated team, ensuring compliance and high-quality service in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on coaching and developing your staff, you'll play a crucial part in meeting department targets and enhancing customer experiences. Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including a discretionary bonus and a generous pension scheme, while contributing to a culture that prioritizes both customer satisfaction and team well-being.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

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, including your team of Optometrists.
• Ensure compliance and manage customer queries effectively.

Skills

Coaching Skills

Customer Service

Leadership

Time Management

Optical Knowledge

Education

Dispensing Optician Qualification

Job description

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Your Role

At Asda, nothing is more important to us than the health and wellbeing of our customers. We pride ourselves on providing excellent service and clinical care. Our Optical Managers are key to our success, ensuring the team has everything needed to deliver high-quality service.

Our unique fixed-price approach means there’s no up-selling. Single vision glasses cost the same as varifocals, with no top-up costs for anti-scratch or thinner lenses, allowing us to focus on customer needs rather than affordability.

With access to the wider Asda network, you will be supported by our Home Office teams for clinical support and Area Managers who will work alongside you to maximize your role every day. You will also receive regular business updates and feedback on your performance.

Rota

Tuesday to Saturday, 9am-6pm

About You

Our Optical Managers are crucial to our success, ensuring the team delivers high-quality patient service. You will oversee and manage the entire operation, including managing your team of Optometrists and Optical Assistants, overseeing compliance, reviewing sales forecasts and department targets, and handling customer queries. Every day is busy and fast-paced in an Asda Opticians.

You will also be responsible for clinic management and shop floor processes to ensure the department is well-equipped for customer needs. Working closely with an Optometrist, you will coach and develop your team; confidence in coaching others is essential. Due to the role’s dynamic nature, you must be organized and able to manage your time effectively.

You'll be:

• 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 meet department targets
• Proven leadership skills in a fast-paced optics environment
• Organized and effective in time management

Apply today by completing an online application.

The Rewards

You will receive an excellent benefits package, including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 10% colleague discount, free parking, and additional rewards
• Professional indemnity insurance
• GOC fees paid
• CET package
• Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7-day opening