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AsdaJob Title: Optical ManagerLocation: WembleyEmployment Type: Full timeContract Type: PermanentShift Pattern: Work Shift: DaysHours per Week: 40Salary: Competitive salary plus benefitsCategory: Optical, Retail HealthcareClosing Date: 25 December 2025
Your RoleAt 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, making sure the team has everything in place that they need to deliver.
Our unique fixed price approach means there’s no up-selling. Single vision glasses are the same price as varifocals, and there are no top-up costs for anti-scratch or thinner lenses either, so we don’t have to compromise a customer solution because of what someone can afford.
With access to the wider Asda network, you will be supported by our Home Office teams who can offer clinical support and a team of Area Managers who will work alongside you to get the most out of your role every day. You will also be provided with regular business updates and feedback on your performance.
RotaWeek 1: Saturday 09:00 – 18:00; Monday 09:00 – 18:00; Tuesday 09:00 – 18:00; Wednesday 09:00 – 18:00; Thursday 09:00 – 18:00; Friday 09:00 – 18:00
Week 2: Tuesday 09:00 – 18:00; Wednesday 09:00 – 18:00; Thursday 09:00 – 18:00; Friday 09:00 – 18:00
About YouOur Optical Managers are key to our success, making sure 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, and handling customer queries. The role is busy and fast paced in an Asda Opticians.
You will also be responsible for clinic management and managing the shop floor process to ensure the department is well equipped for customers’ needs. Working in close partnership with an Optometrist you will coach and develop your team; being confident in coaching others will be key. You will need to be organised and able to manage your time effectively.
You''ll BeA 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
Strong leadership skills in a fast-paced optics environment
Organised and able to manage your time effectively
Apply today by completing an online application.
Everything you’ll loveYou Will Also Get 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, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities
Your professional indemnity insurance
GOC fees paid
CET package
Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7 days opening
Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to be inclusive and celebrate differences
Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity and adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments
We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be ..... full job details .....
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