Optical Manager- Gillingham Pier

Asda; Chatham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A premier retail healthcare provider is seeking an Optical Manager for the Gillingham Pier location. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing a team of optometrists, and ensuring compliance and excellent patient care. Candidates should be fully qualified dispensing opticians with strong leadership skills and a commitment to achieving departmental goals. Benefits include a discretionary company bonus, a pension plan, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount

Access to wellbeing services

Professional indemnity insurance

GOC fees paid

CET package

Flexible working patterns

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC.
• On track to meet the statutory points requirement for CPD.
• Proven leadership skills in a fast‑paced optics environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Optometrists and Optical Assistants.
• Oversee compliance processes and procedures.
• Review sales forecasting and department targets.

Skills

Coaching

Customer care

Leadership

Time management

Ambition

Education

Qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC

Job description

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Job Title: Optical Manager- Gillingham Pier

Location: Gillingham Pier

Employment Type: Part time

Contract Type: Permanent

Shift Pattern: Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week: 40

Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits

Category: Optical, Retail Healthcare

Closing Date: 15 January 2026

About 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, ensuring the team has everything they need to deliver. With a unique fixed‑price approach, there is no upselling – single‑vision glasses cost the same as varifocals and there are no top‑up costs for anti‑scratch or thinner lenses. Access to the wider Asda network means you will be supported by our Home Office teams and Area Managers who will work alongside you to maximise your impact each day. You will also receive regular business updates and performance feedback.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for overseeing and managing the entire operation, including:

• Managing a team of Optometrists and Optical Assistants
• Overseeing compliance processes and procedures
• Reviewing sales forecasting and department targets
• Dealing with customer queries in a fast‑paced environment
• Clinic management and shop‑floor process management to ensure the department is well equipped for customers’ needs
• Coaching and developing your team in close partnership with the Optometrist

Qualifications

• 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

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, plus discounts across a range of services and activities (airport parking, theme parks, cinemas, etc.)
• 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.