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Optical Manager

J901441 Taunton South West £55.5K - £69,350.00 / Year

Optical Manager - Full Time - 45 Hours per Week

£55,500 - £69,350, depending on experience

We're currently recruiting for a qualified Dispensing Optician to join a well-established and forward-thinking optical team as an Optical Manager in the Taunton area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced optical professional looking to take the next step in their career, with responsibility for leading a team, managing the day-to-day operation and supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care.

The Role

As Optical Manager, you'll play a key role in the success of the optical department, ensuring the team has everything in place to deliver excellent patient service and clinical care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing and managing the day-to-day operation of the optical department
• Leading and managing a team of Optometrists and Optical Assistants
• Supporting recruitment, development and performance management
• Overseeing compliance processes and procedures
• Managing sales forecasting and departmental targets
• Handling customer queries and ensuring a high standard of patient care
• Managing clinic operations and shop floor processes
• Ensuring the department is well equipped to meet customer needs
• Working closely with the Optometrist to coach and develop the wider team
• Maintaining high clinical, operational and customer service standards

You'll have access to wider support from Home Office and Area Manager teams, providing guidance across clinical, operational and business-related areas. You'll also receive regular business updates and feedback to support your development in the role.

Hours & Rota

45 hours per week - Full Time

The role operates on a two-week 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

We're looking for an experienced optical professional with strong leadership skills and a genuine commitment to excellent patient and customer care.

You'll have:

• Full GOC registration as a Dispensing Optician
• A commitment to maintaining your statutory CPD requirements
• Proven leadership experience within a fast-paced optical environment
• Confidence in coaching and developing others
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A strong focus on patient and customer care
• The ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• A driven and ambitious approach to achieving departmental targets

Benefits

The role comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension with up to 7% employer matching
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Professional indemnity insurance
• GOC fees paid
• CET package
• Flexible working patterns
• 24/7 virtual GP access
• Counselling and wellbeing support
• Health and dental cash plans
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts across a wide range of travel, leisure and lifestyle services
• Inclusive colleague networks
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental and neonatal care leave
• Support for colleagues undergoing fertility treatment

Interested?

If you're an experienced Dispensing Optician looking for an Optical Manager role offering excellent remuneration, leadership responsibility, career development and a comprehensive benefits package, we'd be very interested in hearing from you.

Apply today to find out more about the opportunity.

How to Apply?

To apply please click on the link below or call the team on 01423 813452 or email us at [email protected]