At Asda, nothing is more important to us than the health and wellbeing of our customers. We pride ourselves on providing excellent service and clinical care.
Working Hours
Working rota: Tuesday 9am‑6pm, Wednesday 9am‑6pm, Thursday 9am‑6pm, Friday 9am‑6pm, Saturday 9am‑6pm.
About the Role
As the Optical Manager, you will oversee the entire operation of the optician shop, ensuring smooth delivery of high-quality patient service. Your responsibilities include:
- Managing a team of optometrists and optical assistants
- Overseeing compliance processes and procedures
- Reviewing sales forecasting and department targets
- Managing the shop floor to meet customer needs
- Coaching and developing team members in close partnership with an optometrist
Qualifications
- Fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC
- On track to meet the statutory CPD points requirement
- Proven leadership skills in a fast‑paced optics environment
- Strong coaching ability and excellent customer and patient care
- Organised and able to manage time effectively
Benefits
- Discretionary company bonus
- Company pension up to 7% matched
- 15% colleague discount in store and online
- Free access to wellbeing services (Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans, employee assistance helpline) and discounts across a range of services and activities
- Professional indemnity insurance
- GOC fees paid
- CET package
- Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7‑day opening
- Asda Allies Inclusion Networks
- Excellent parental leave policies (maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, fertility treatment support)
