Job Title
Optical Manager
Location
Hyson Green
Employment Type
Part time
Contract Type
Permanent
Shift Pattern
Work Shift: Days
Hours per Week
40
Salary
Competitive salary plus benefits
Category
Optical, Retail Healthcare
Closing Date
24 April 2026
About Your Role
At Asda nothing is more important to us than the health and well‑being 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
Week 1: Saturday 09:00 – 17:30, Monday 09:00 – 17:30, Tuesday 09:00 – 17:30, Thursday 09:00 – 17:30, Friday 09:00 – 17:30
Week 2: Monday 09:00 – 17:30, Tuesday 09:00 – 17:30, Wednesday 09:00 – 17:30, Thursday 09:00 – 17:30, Friday 09:00 – 17:30
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 will be responsible for overseeing and managing the entire operation, including managing your team of Optometrists and Optical assistants, overseeing compliance processes and procedures, reviewing sales forecasting and department targets, and dealing with customer queries in a fast‑paced Asda Optician environment.
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 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 variety of responsibilities, you will need to be organised and able to manage your time effectively.
Qualifications and Experience
* 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 ensure the department meets its targets
* Proven leadership skills in a fast‑paced Optics environment
* Organised and able to manage your time effectively
Benefits
* 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 to theme parks and cinemas
* Your professional indemnity insurance
* GOC fees paid
* CET package
* Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7‑day 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
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