Optical Manager

Competitive salary plus benefits

31 July 2025

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 high-quality service and clinical care. Our fixed-price approach means no up-selling or hidden costs, providing transparency and affordability for customers. You will be supported by our Home Office teams and Area Managers, with regular updates and performance feedback.

Our Optical Managers oversee and manage the entire operation, including managing Optometrists and Optical assistants, ensuring compliance, reviewing sales and targets, and handling customer queries. You will be responsible for clinic management and shop floor processes, ensuring the department is well-equipped. Working closely with an Optometrist, you'll coach and develop your team. Organisation and 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
• Committed to providing excellent customer and patient care
• Driven and ambitious to meet department targets
• Experienced in leadership within a fast-paced optics environment

You will enjoy an excellent benefits package, including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 15% colleague discount
• Wellbeing services such as Wagestream, virtual GP, counselling, and more
• Professional indemnity insurance
• GOC fees paid
• CET package
• Flexible working patterns
• Inclusion networks and parental leave policies

We encourage all colleagues to bring their true selves to work and be proud to be part of Asda.