Optical Manager

Job description

Job Title: Optical Manager

Location: Shipley

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Shift Pattern: Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week: 40

Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits

Category: Pharmacy/Optical, Retail Healthcare
Your Role

At Asda, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our customers. Our Optical Managers play a crucial role in ensuring the team has everything needed to deliver exceptional service and clinical care.

We take pride in our unique fixed price approach, which means single vision glasses are priced equally to varifocals, and there are no additional costs for anti-scratch or thinner lenses.

As an Optical Manager, you’ll have access to the wider Asda network, receiving support from Home Office teams and Area Managers who will work closely with you to maximize your role’s potential every day.

You’ll also receive regular business updates and feedback on your performance.
About You

Our Optical Managers are key to our success, ensuring the team has everything in place to deliver high-quality patient service.

You’ll be responsible for overseeing and managing the entire operation, including:
• Managing your team of Optometrists and Optical assistants
• Overseeing compliance processes and procedures
• Reviewing sales forecasting and department targets
• Dealing with customer queries

You’ll also be responsible for clinic management and shop floor process to ensure the department is well-equipped for customer needs.

In close partnership with an Optometrist, you’ll coach and develop your team, requiring confidence in coaching others.

This role demands organization and effective time management due to its fast-paced nature and diverse responsibilities.
You’ll be:
• A fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC
• On track to meet the statutory points requirement for CPD
• Confident in coaching others
• Able to provide excellent customer and patient care
• Driven and ambitious to ensure the department meets its targets
• Proven leadership skills in a fast-paced Optics environment
• Organised and able to manage your time effectively

When applying to any of our Optical positions, you must be registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) for the relevant professional role type and provide evidence of Right To Work in the UK.

During the compliance process, you’ll be required to provide evidence of being on the NHS performer list for the nation or Health Board you wish to work in, along with providing two clinical references.

The Rewards:

You’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including:
• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 10% colleague discount, free parking, and many additional rewards
• Your professional indemnity insurance
• GOC fees paid
• CET package
• Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7 days opening