Job Title
Optical Manager
Location
Slough
Employment Type
Full time
Contract Type
Permanent
Shift Pattern
Days
Hours per Week
40
Salary
Competitive salary plus benefits
Category
Optical, Retail Healthcare
Closing Date
28 August 2025
Role Overview
At Asda, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our customers by providing excellent service and clinical care. Our Optical Managers play a crucial role in our success, ensuring the team is well-equipped to deliver high-quality service. Our fixed-price approach means no up-selling or additional costs for lenses, making solutions accessible to all customers. You will be supported by our Home Office teams and Area Managers, receiving regular updates and performance feedback.
About You
Our Optical Managers are vital to our success, responsible for overseeing operations, managing teams of Optometrists and Optical assistants, ensuring compliance, reviewing sales and targets, and handling customer queries. You will also manage clinic operations and shop floor processes to meet customer needs. Working closely with an Optometrist, you'll coach and develop your team. Organizational skills and effective time management are essential.
You should be:
* A fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC
* On track to meet CPD points requirements
* Confident in coaching others
* Excellent in customer and patient care
* Driven and ambitious to meet department targets
* A proven leader in a fast-paced optics environment
Apply today by completing an online application.
Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package, including:
* Discretionary company bonus
* Company pension up to 7% matched
* 15% colleague discount in store and online
* Free access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, virtual GP, counselling, health and dental plans, and a helpline
* Professional indemnity insurance
* GOC fees paid
* CET package
* Flexible working patterns
* Inclusion networks through Asda Allies
* Enhanced parental leave policies
We encourage all colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
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