Assistant Store Manager

Specsavers; Croydon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Store bonus

Headspace app

Eyecare discounts

Job summary

Specsavers is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for Croydon North End. You will support the Store Manager, lead a hands-on team, and champion a customer-first mindset to deliver excellent eye care and hearing support.

The role requires experience in optics and strong leadership in a fast-paced retail environment. We offer thorough training, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to develop your skills within optics.

Qualifications

• Experience in optics or eyewear retail.
• Supervisory or managerial experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a positive, proactive attitude.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to roles and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in leading the team and daily operations.
• Deliver exceptional customer care and drive store performance.
• Coordinate weekend work and 40-hour schedule, ensuring smooth store running.

Skills

Optics experience

Supervisory experience

Customer focus

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?

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 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