<div><p>At Asda, our priority is the health and wellbeing of our customers. Our Optical Managers play a key role in delivering excellent service and clinical care through a fixed‑price approach that eliminates up‑selling and ensures consistent pricing for all product lines.</p><h3>Rota</h3><p>Week 1 – Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:30<br/>Week 2 – Saturday, Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:30</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><p>As an Optical Manager you will:</p><ul><li>Oversee and manage the entire operation, ensuring high‑quality patient service.</li><li>Lead a team of Optometrists and Optical Assistants, coaching and developing staff.</li><li>Maintain compliance with processes and procedures.</li><li>Review sales forecasting and department targets.</li><li>Handle customer queries and ensure the department is well equipped.</li><li>Manage clinic operations and shop floor processes.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>A fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC.</li><li>On track to meet statutory CPD points requirements.</li><li>Proven leadership skills in a fast‑paced optics environment.</li><li>Strong coaching abilities.</li><li>Excellent customer and patient care skills.</li><li>Organised, able to manage time effectively.</li><li>Driven and ambitious to meet departmental targets.</li></ul><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>Competitive salary & benefits package</li><li>Discretionary company bonus</li><li>Company pension to 7% match</li><li>15% colleague discount in‑store and online</li><li>Access to wellbeing services: Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans, and an employee assistance helpline</li><li>Professional indemnity insurance</li><li>GOC fees paid</li><li>CET package</li><li>Flexible working patterns (7‑day opening)</li><li>Asda Allies Inclusion Networks</li><li>Excellent parental leave policies: maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, fertility treatment support</li></ul><p>Location: Durham, County Durham, UK</p><p>Employment Type: Full Time</p></div>