Optical Manager - Part time

Job Title

Optical Manager - Part time

Boldon

Part time

Permanent

Days

27

Competitive salary plus benefits

Optical, Retail Healthcare

4 September 2026

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.

Week 1:
Monday - Wednesday 9am - 6:30pm.

Week 2:
Saturday - Tuesday 9am - 6:30pm.

Our Optical Managers are key to our success, making sure the team has everything in place to deliver high quality patient service.

You will 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, as well as 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 coach and develop your team, so confidence in coaching others will be key to this role. Due to the fast-paced nature of this role and the different responsibilities, you need to be organised and able to manage your time effectively.

• Manage the entire operation of the optical department.
• Lead a team of Optometrists and Optical assistants.
• Oversee compliance processes and procedures.
• Review sales forecasting and department targets.
• Address customer queries.
• Ensure clinic and shop floor are well equipped.
• Coach and develop team members in partnership with an Optometrist.

• Fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC.
• On track to meet statutory CPD points requirement.
• Confident in coaching others.
• Excellent customer and patient care skills.
• Driven and ambitious to meet department targets.
• Proven leadership skills in a fast-paced optics environment.
• Organised and able to manage time effectively.

You 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 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 theme parks and cinemas.
• Professional indemnity insurance
• GOC fees paid
• CET package
• Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7 days 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.

Apply today by completing an online application.