Job Title
Optical Manager
Location
Gloucester
Employment Type
Full time
Contract Type
Permanent
Shift Pattern
Work Shift: Days
Hours per Week
45
Salary
Competitive salary plus benefits
Category
Optical, Retail Healthcare
Closing Date
31 July 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, ensuring the team has everything needed to deliver high-quality service. We follow a unique fixed-price approach, meaning no up-selling or additional costs for customers, allowing us to focus on customer needs without compromise. You will be supported by our Home Office teams for clinical support and work alongside Area Managers to optimize your role. Regular business updates and performance feedback will be provided.
About You
Our Optical Managers are crucial to our success, overseeing operations and ensuring high standards of patient service. Responsibilities include managing Optometrists and Optical assistants, overseeing compliance, reviewing sales and targets, and handling customer queries. You will also manage clinic operations and shop floor processes to meet customer needs. Working closely with an Optometrist, you will coach and develop your team, so confidence in coaching is essential. The role requires excellent organization and time management skills.
You should be:
* A fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC
* On track to meet CPD points requirements
* 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.
Benefits
You will enjoy 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 Wagestream, virtual GP, counselling, health and dental plans, and a helpline
* Professional indemnity insurance
* GOC fees paid
* CET package
* Flexible working patterns
* Inclusion networks and support policies
We encourage all colleagues to bring their true selves to work and be proud of who they are.
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