Job Title
Optical Manager
Location
Cwmbran
Employment Type
Full time
Contract Type
Permanent
Shift Pattern
Work Shift: Days
Hours per Week
45
Salary
Competitive salary plus benefits
Category
Optical, Retail Healthcare
Closing Date
31 July 2025
Role Overview
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 high-quality service and clinical care. We offer a unique fixed-price approach with no up-selling, top-up costs, or compromise on customer solutions. Supported by our Home Office teams and Area Managers, you will receive regular updates and feedback to excel in your role.
About You
* Fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC
* On track to meet CPD points requirements
* Confident coach and leader
* Excellent customer and patient care skills
* Driven to meet departmental targets
* Organized with effective time management skills
Responsibilities
* Oversee and manage the entire optical department
* Manage team of Optometrists and Optical assistants
* Ensure compliance with processes and procedures
* Review sales, forecasts, and department targets
* Handle customer queries and clinic management
* Partner with Optometrists to coach and develop staff
Benefits
* Discretionary bonus
* Company pension (up to 7% matched)
* 15% colleague discount
* Wellbeing services including Wagestream, virtual GP, counselling, health and dental plans
* Professional indemnity insurance
* GOC fees paid
* CET package
* Flexible working patterns
* Inclusion networks and diversity initiatives
* Parental leave policies including maternity, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care, and fertility support
We encourage all colleagues to bring their true selves to work and be proud to be part of Asda.
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