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Optical Manager
Optical Manager
Location: Clayton Green Employment Type: Full time Shift Pattern:
- Work Shift: Days
- Hours per Week: 45
- Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits
Your Role
At Asda, nothing is more important to us than the health and wellbeing of our customers and we pride ourselves on providing excellent service and clinical care.
Our Optical Managers are key to our success, ensuring the team has everything required to deliver outstanding care. Our approach is simple but significant: fixed pricing with no upselling. Single vision glasses are priced the same as varifocals, and there are no extra costs for anti-scratch or thinner lenses. With access to the wider Asda network, you’ll receive clinical support from our Home Office teams, plus guidance from a dedicated team of Area Managers to maximise your success.
Regular performance reviews and business updates will keep you on track for continued growth in the role.
Rota Schedule
- Saturday: 08:45–18:15
- Tuesday: 08:45–18:15
- Wednesday: 08:45–18:15
- Thursday: 09:45–19:15
- Friday: 08:45–18:15
About the Role
As an Optical Manager, you will oversee and manage operations to ensure exceptional patient service. Key responsibilities include:
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Key Responsibilities
- Leading and overseeing a team of Optometrists and Optical assistants
- Ensuring compliance with clinical processes and procedures
- Monitoring sales forecasting and departmental targets
- Handling customer queries efficiently
- Managing clinic operations for optimal service delivery
- Collaborating closely with an Optometrist on patient care
- Coaching and developing your team to drive high-performance standards
Given the fast-paced environment, your ability to be organised and time-management skilled is critical.
Requirements
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Fully qualified dispensing optician, registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)
- ** proactive track record meeting the statutory points requirement for Continuing Professional Development (CPD)**
- Demonstrated leadership skills in a dynamic Optics and retail environment
- Proven ability to coach and mentor staff effectively
- Strong commitment to excelent customer and patient service
Benefits
Alongside your competitive salary, you’ll benefit from:
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- Discretionary company bonus
- Company pension, matching contributions up to 7% of wages
- 15% colleague discount on in-store and online purchases
- Free access to wellbeing services, including:
- Stream (mental health support)
- 24/7 virtual GP
- Counselling, health and dental cash plans
- Employee assistance helpline (24/7)
- Discounts on airport parking, travel, gyms, sports, cinemas, and theme parks
- Professional indemnity insurance covered
- GOC registration fees paid
- CET package included
- Flexible working to accommodate 7-day operational requirements
- Asda Allies Inclusion Networks, fostering diversity and inclusion at work
- Rock-solid parental leave policies, including:
- Maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
- Shared parental, neonatal care leave
- Support for fertility treatments
- Ongoing training and professional development
We want our colleagues to feel proud to work at Asda and empower them to be themselves. Apply now to be part of Asda’s mission to reimagine retail. Keep checking our vacancies for new opportunities!
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