Optical Manager

About the Role

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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.

Rota

• Week 1: Saturday - 09:00 - 18:00, Tuesday - 09:00 - 18:00, Wednesday - 09:00 - 18:00, Thursday - 09:00 - 18:00, Friday - 09:00 - 18:00
• Week 2: Monday - 09:00 - 18:00, Tuesday - 09:00 - 18:00, Wednesday - 09:00 - 18:00, Thursday - 09:00 - 18:00, Friday - 09:00 - 18:00

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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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.

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
• [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and proud to be themselves.

Location

Creechbarrow Road, Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom, TA1 2AN

Why [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?

We’re a really values-led organisation. Our mission means we encourage everyone to be open and honest. We work creatively and collaboratively with each other, valuing everyone’s input. We get on with things, we make them happen. As so many people across the UK rely on us, we have to.

Our Creating Change for Better programme tackles the major challenges facing our business and society today and guides our efforts on where we can make the biggest difference by reducing our environmental footprint, creating healthier products and supporting our communities.

Big businesses like ours offer big opportunities. With more than 1,000 stores across the UK, from superstores and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Living to petrol stations, as well as depots and Express stores. £60m+ in revenue taken every day. We conduct £300m worth of transactions every week. Our website handles 2 million transactions a month. And 75% of the UK shop in [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] every year.

Rewards and Recognition

Benefits you’ll only find here: 10% off [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] pet insurance, 10% off selected [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Pharmacy services, 10% off [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Tyres, 10% off [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Travel insurance, 20% off [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Mobile bundles.

Free remote GP service, Pension, Free physiotherapy consultations, Colleague discounts (15% off), Car cash allowance, Mortgage advice, Confidential support helpline, Cycle to work, Financial support, Free eye tests (head to our in store opticians), Bonus, Cancer support, Paid time off, Mental health support, Support and advice with care, Hybrid working (minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices), Save money on every day spends, Setting your loved ones up for the future (life assurance), Guaranteed contracted hours, Holiday buying.

Optical at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Our Optical teams are helping more people with their vision, by putting care first. And with our single price points, they’re making sure everyone gets the care they need, without worrying about the price.

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