<h3><b>Job Title</b></h3>Optical Manager<h3><b>Location</b></h3>Taunton<h3><b>Employment Type</b></h3>Full time<h3><b>Contract Type</b></h3>Permanent<h3><b>Shift Pattern</b></h3>Days<h3><b>Hours per Week</b></h3>45<h3><b>Salary</b></h3><p>Competitive salary plus benefits</p><h3><b>Category</b></h3>Optical, Retail Healthcare<h3><b>Closing Date</b></h3><p>31 July 2025</p><h3><b>Role Overview</b></h3><p>At Asda, nothing is more important to us than the health and wellbeing of our customers. Our Optical Managers are key to our success, ensuring the team has everything needed to deliver high-quality service and clinical care. Our fixed-price approach means no up-selling or hidden costs, providing transparency and affordability for customers. You will be supported by our Home Office teams and Area Managers, with regular updates and performance feedback.</p><h3><b>About You</b></h3><p>Our Optical Managers oversee and manage the entire operation, including managing Optometrists and Optical assistants, ensuring compliance, reviewing sales and targets, and handling customer queries. You will be responsible for clinic management and shop floor processes, ensuring the department is well-equipped. Working closely with an Optometrist, youll coach and develop your team. Organisation and time management are essential.</p><p>You should be:</p><ul><li>A fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC</li><li>On track to meet CPD points requirements</li><li>Confident in coaching others</li><li>Committed to providing excellent customer and patient care</li><li>Driven and ambitious to meet department targets</li><li>Experienced in leadership within a fast-paced optics environment</li></ul><h3><b>Benefits</b></h3><p>You will enjoy an excellent benefits package, including:</p><ul><li>Discretionary company bonus</li><li>Company pension up to 7% matched</li><li>15% colleague discount</li><li>Wellbeing services such as Wagestream, virtual GP, counselling, and more</li><li>Professional indemnity insurance</li><li>GOC fees paid</li><li>CET package</li><li>Flexible working patterns</li><li>Inclusion networks and parental leave policies</li></ul><p>We encourage all colleagues to bring their true selves to work and be proud to be part of Asda.</p>