Assistant Store Manager

Specsavers; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £30k

Store bonus

Employer pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support service

Headspace subscription

Eyecare/hearing discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers Croydon North End is hiring an Assistant Store Manager to work alongside the Store Manager. You will lead by example, stay hands-on, and ensure the store runs smoothly while delivering exceptional eye and hearing care to the community.

Candidates should have experience in optics and in supervising a team in a fast-paced retail environment, be commercially aware, and bring a positive, flexible attitude.

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 keep the store running smoothly.
• Champion a customer-first mindset and deliver exceptional care.
• Develop skills within optics and support store operations.
• Collaborate with the Store Manager and team to drive performance.

Skills

Optics experience

Supervisory experience

Eye for detail

Positive attitude

Flexible/adaptable

People person

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Croydon North End.

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?

• Salary: Starting at £30k (depending on experience)
• Plus Store Bonus!
• Full time: 40 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