Description
As an Optical Manager at Asda, you will oversee the entire operation of the optical department, ensuring high-quality patient service. Your responsibilities include managing a team of Optometrists and Optical assistants, overseeing compliance processes and procedures, reviewing sales forecasting and department targets, and dealing with customer queries.
You will be supported by Asda's Home Office teams, who provide clinical support, and a team of Area Managers who will work with you to get the most out of your role. You will also receive regular business updates and feedback on your performance.
The role involves a rota of: Week 1: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30 Week 2: Saturday, 09:00 - 17:30, and Thursday, 09:00 - 17:30
To be successful in this role, you will need to be a fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC, on track to meet the statutory points requirement for CPD, confident in coaching others, and able to provide excellent customer and patient care. You will also need to be driven and ambitious to ensure the department meets its targets, and have proven leadership skills in a fast-paced optics environment.
Asda offers 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 Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans, and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline
- Professional indemnity insurance
- GOC fees paid
- CET package
- Flexible working patterns
- Asda Allies Inclusion Networks
- Excellent parental leave policies