Optical Manager

ASDA; Ashton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail healthcare provider in Ashton is seeking an Optical Manager to oversee the optical operation. You will manage a team of optometrists and optical assistants while ensuring excellent patient care. This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to coach others. The ideal candidate will be a registered dispensing optician and proficient in managing daily operations. Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package are offered, including bonuses and flexible working patterns.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount

Free access to wellbeing services

GOC fees paid

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Registered optician with proven leadership skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced optical environment.
• On track for CPD statutory points requirement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the entire optical operation.
• Manage a team of optometrists and optical assistants.
• Ensure compliance processes and procedures are followed.

Skills

Leadership skills

Coaching others

Customer care

Organizational skills

Education

Fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC

Job description

Job Title

Optical Manager

Location

Ashton

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week

45

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Optical, Retail Healthcare

Closing Date

27 March 2026

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, 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.

About You

Our 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. With tasks including managing your team of optometrists and optical assistants, overseeing compliance processes and procedures, reviewing sales forecasting and department targets whilst also dealing with customer queries, every day 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 also coach and develop your team so being confident in coaching others will be key to this role. Due to the fast‑paced nature of this role and the different responsibilities you will need to be organised and able to manage your time effectively.

Rota

• Week 1: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 18:00
• Week 2: Monday – Saturday with Wed off, 08:00 – 18:00

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 optic environment
• Organised and able to manage your time effectively

Apply today by completing an online application…

Everything you’ll love

Benefits

• 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, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking to enhanced theme parks and cinemas
• Your professional indemnity insurance
• GOC fees paid
• CET package
• Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7‑day opening
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & 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, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves.