Optometrist Manager

ASDA; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail healthcare provider in Stowmarket is seeking an Optometrist Manager to oversee clinic operations and ensure high standards of clinical care. You will lead coaching activities for your team and develop services while enjoying strong in-store support. The ideal candidate is a qualified optometrist, competent in leadership, and focused on providing excellent customer service. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are included.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount

Free access to wellbeing services

Professional indemnity insurance

GOC fees paid

CET package

Flexible working patterns

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Registered performer with your NHS area team or health board.
• On track to meet the statutory points requirement for CET.
• Willing to gain accreditation within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Develop team and services as Optometrist Manager.
• Ensure highest clinical, safety and legal standards.
• Drive operation of a 7-day clinic.

Skills

Leadership skills

Clinical expertise

Customer service orientation

Education

Fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC

Job description

Job Title

Optometrist Manager

Location

Stowmarket

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week

40

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Optical, Retail Healthcare

Closing Date

15 January 2026

Your Role At Asda Opticians, we're all about giving our customers the very best clinical care, great customer service and great value. As we continue to extend the range of eye care services we offer, the importance of a smooth operation has never been more important, and, as Optometrist Manager, you'll use your blend of clinical and commercial expertise to ensure we exceed our customer expectations. Our unique fixed price approach means there's no up‑selling at Asda. Single vision glasses are the same price as varifocals here, and there are no top‑up costs for anti‑scratch or thinner lenses, so we don't have to compromise a customer solution because of what someone can afford. In this role, you'll make sure your team have the time, skills and focus to always find the right solution for the customer at a time that suits them. It's also a role that is a great step up if you're looking for more scope and responsibility. Managing a 7‑day operation, you'll drive the highest standards while generating plenty of team spirit and Asda ‘can‑do'.

About You As an Optometrist Manager responsible for the entire operation of the clinic, you'll use your proven leadership skills to develop your team and services, while enjoying plenty of support in-store and from the home office. Coaching and training the team, you'll ensure the highest clinical, safety and legal standards are delivered, all day, every day, and for every customer, every time. You'll be:

• A fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC MECs or WECs accredited (or willing to gain accreditation within 12 months of joining Asda – funded and supported by us)

• A registered performer with your NHS area team or health board

• On track to meet the statutory points requirement for CET

Everything you'll love You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

• Discretionary company bonus

• Company pension up to 7% matched

• 15% colleague discount in store and online

• Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas

• Your professional indemnity insurance

• GOC fees paid

• CET package

• Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7 days opening

• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated

• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves.