Optical Manager — Lead a High-Impact Optics Team

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

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.