Optometrist Manager

Asda Stores Ltd; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Optometrist Manager, where your expertise will drive high-quality patient service. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring they have everything they need to excel in a fast-paced environment. With a unique fixed-price approach, your role will focus on delivering exceptional care without compromise. Enjoy a supportive network and regular feedback to help you thrive in your career. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the optical field while enjoying an excellent benefits package and a dynamic work culture.

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.
• Confident in coaching others and providing excellent customer care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the entire operation of the optical department.
• Coach and develop your team while ensuring compliance processes.

Skills

Dispensing Optician

Coaching Skills

Customer Care

Leadership Skills

Time Management

Education

Registered with the GOC

CPD Points Requirement

Job description

time left to apply End Date: May 16, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

job requisition id R-050393

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 May 2025

Your Role

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.

Rota: Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat 9am-6pm

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.

You'll be:

1. A fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC
2. On track to meet the statutory points requirement for CPD
3. Confident in coaching others
4. Able to provide excellent customer and patient care
5. Driven and ambitious to ensure the department meets its targets
6. Proven leadership skills in a fast-paced Optics environment
7. Organised and able to manage your time effectively

Apply today by completing an online application.

The Rewards

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

1. Discretionary company bonus
2. Company pension up to 7% matched
3. 10% colleague discount, free parking, and many additional rewards
4. Your professional indemnity insurance
5. GOC fees paid
6. CET package
7. Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7 days opening

About us

Asda is Reimagining Retail. It’s hard for anyone to imagine how many different career possibilities there are at Asda. Ours is a big business, and beyond the roles you might be familiar with, there are hundreds more you don’t often get to see. In fact, because our business is changing, we're creating new roles all the time! So take the time to look around. Once you’ve had the chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best. And don't forget you can keep an eye on new positions and check how your current applications are progressing by visiting regularly.