Assistant Manager

Specsavers; Oswestry; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension auto-enrolment

Specsavers Perks

WeCare employee support

Headspace subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers in Oswestry is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead by example in a fast-paced retail optics environment, working closely with the Store Manager to run the store smoothly.

You will have opportunities for training and development within optics, and you will join a team that cares for customers and each other. The role includes weekend work and a starting salary of £27,000 plus a monthly bonus after probation.

Qualifications

• Experience in optics is essential.
• Supervisory/managerial experience is essential.
• Eye for detail and positive attitude.
• Be flexible and adaptable.
• Passionate people person.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and be hands-on to run the store smoothly alongside the Store Manager.
• Champion a customer-first mindset and support the team to deliver exceptional care.
• Develop skills within optics and help the team grow.
• Create a welcoming and collaborative store environment.
• Support others to bring better eye and ear care to the community.

Skills

Leadership

Customer-focused

Retail experience

Optics experience

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Oswestry

Are you motivated with an eye for detail and looking to bring your skills to a global, difference-making company? You’ve come to the right place.

As long as you're ready to lead by example, be hands-on, and champion a customer-first mindset, you can make a difference as an Assistant Store Manager at Specsavers. Working alongside the Store Manager, you'll help keep the store and team running like clockwork. We'll fully support you to develop your skills within optics. You'll play a key role in bringing better hearing and eye care to your community while supporting others to do the same. In short, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. We are keen to speak with candidates who have current or previous experience within optics, although this isn't essential to be considered for this role. We are looking for someone who has experience in leading a team in a fast-paced retail environment, is commercially aware and has a positive attitude.

Our team

You’ll be joining a supportive team who are passionate about delivering exceptional care. We work closely together and pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and collaborative environment.

What’s on offer?

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:

• Salary starting from £27,000 (depending on experience) plus monthly bonus (after completion of probationary period)
• Full time: 37.5 hours per week and will include weekend working
• We will auto-enrol you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

What we’re looking for?

• Experience in Optics is essential
• Supervisory/managerial experience is essential
• Eye for detail and positive attitude
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Passionate people person