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Optical Manager
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Summary

Location

Carlisle

Type

part-time

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About this role

Job Title

Optical Manager


Location

Carlisle


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

24 April 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 Manager's 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 customer's 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:

Sat, Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri - 9-5:30

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
You'll have proven leadership skills in a fast-paced Optics environment
Organised and able to manage your time effectively

Apply today by completing an online application…

Everything you'll love

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, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.

  • Your 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.

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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Optical Management,Team Leadership,Customer Care,Coaching,Compliance Management,Sales Forecasting,Time Management,Organizational Skills,Patient Care,Optometry,Dispensing Optician,Clinical Support,Performance Feedback,Business Updates,Fast-Paced Environment,Problem Solving

About Asda

It’s hard for anyone to imagine just how many different career possibilities there are at Asda. Ours is a big business, and beyond the roles you might be familiar with on the shop floor (or on your doorstep), there are hundreds of others you don’t get to see.

In fact, because our business is changing so rapidly, there are new roles being created at Asda all the time. Technology is changing how we do things every day, helping us to reimagine retail to make life better for our customers, in-store and online.

For those with imagination, can-do, integrity and a willingness to embrace change, the possibilities at Asda are limitless. Take a look around and see where a career at Asda could take you.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Retail

What you'll do

  • The Optical Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the entire optical operation, ensuring the team delivers high-quality patient service. This includes managing staff, compliance processes, sales forecasting, and addressing customer queries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Optical Manager do at Asda?

As a Optical Manager at Asda, you will: the Optical Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the entire optical operation, ensuring the team delivers high-quality patient service. This includes managing staff, compliance processes, sales forecasting, and addressing customer queries..

Why join Asda as a Optical Manager?

Asda is a leading Retail company.

Is the Optical Manager position at Asda remote?

The Optical Manager position at Asda is based in Carlisle, England, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Optical Manager position at Asda?

You can apply for the Optical Manager position at Asda directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about Asda on their website.