Job Title
Optical Manager
Location
Wallington
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
3 October 2025
Job Description
At Asda, nothing is more important than the health and wellbeing of our customers. Our Optical Managers are key to our success, ensuring the team has everything needed to deliver excellent service and clinical care. We offer a unique fixed price approach with no up-selling, ensuring fairness for customers. You will be supported by our Home Office teams and Area Managers, with regular updates and feedback.
As an Optical Manager, you will oversee and manage the entire operation, including managing your team of Optometrists and Optical assistants, overseeing compliance, reviewing sales forecasts, and handling customer queries. You will also be responsible for clinic management and shop floor processes, ensuring the department meets customer needs. Working closely with an Optometrist, you will coach and develop your team, so confidence in coaching is essential. The role requires organization and effective time management due to its fast-paced nature.
Requirements include being a fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC, confident in coaching, providing excellent patient care, and driven to meet departmental targets. Proven leadership skills in a fast-paced optics environment are essential.
Benefits
* Discretionary company bonus
* Company pension up to 7% matched
* 15% colleague discount in store and online
* Wellbeing services including Wagestream, virtual GP, counselling, health and dental plans, helpline, and discounts
* Professional indemnity insurance
* GOC fees paid
* CET package
* Flexible working patterns
* Inclusion networks
* Parental leave policies including maternity, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care, and fertility support
We encourage colleagues to bring their true selves to work and be proud of who they are.
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