Optical Manager - Leicester
Job Title: Optical Manager
Location: Leicester
Employment Type: Part time
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Work Shift: Days
Hours per Week: 24
Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits
Category: Optical, Retail Healthcare
Closing Date: 3 October 2025
About the Role
At Asda, nothing is more important to us 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. Our fixed price approach means no up-selling, with all glasses priced equally and no top-up costs for lenses.
You will be supported by our Home Office teams and Area Managers, receiving regular updates and feedback. Your responsibilities include managing optometrists and assistants, overseeing compliance, reviewing sales and targets, and handling customer queries. You will also manage clinic operations and the shop floor to meet customer needs.
Working closely with an Optometrist, you will coach and develop your team. Organisation and effective time management are crucial due to the fast-paced nature of the role.
About You
* Fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC
* On track to meet CPD points requirements
* Confident coach with excellent customer care skills
* Driven and ambitious to meet department targets
* Proven leadership skills in optics environment
* Organised with good time management
Benefits
* Discretionary company bonus
* Company pension (up to 7% matched)
* 15% colleague discount
* Wellbeing services including virtual GP, counselling, health plans
* Professional indemnity insurance
* GOC fees paid
* CET package
* Flexible working patterns
* Inclusion networks and parental leave policies
We encourage colleagues to bring their true selves to work. Join us and be proud to be Asda.
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