Assistant Store Manager

Specsavers; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses after probation

Full-time 37.5 hours

28 days leave incl bank holidays

Employer pension auto-enrolment

Specsavers Perks

WeCare employee support

Headspace subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Specsavers Hoddesdon is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead by example, work hands-on, and champion a customer-first mindset. You’ll work alongside the Store Manager to keep the store and team running smoothly and develop your skills within optics.

We welcome candidates with experience in optics or retail leadership, a commercially minded approach, and a positive attitude. The role involves weekend work and full-time hours, with strong training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Experience in optics is desirable but not essential.
• Commercially minded with a positive attitude.
• Eye for detail and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager and lead a team to deliver excellent customer service.
• Help run daily store operations and ensure store standards are met.
• Work full-time hours, including weekends, with ongoing training and development.

Skills

Retail management

Team leadership

Customer focus

Flexibility

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Hoddesdon

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

As long as youre 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, youll 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 wont want to miss. We are keen to speak with candidates who have current or previous experience within optics, although this isnt 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

Youll 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.

Whats 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 up to £32,000 (dependent on experience) plus bonus potential (after completion of probationary period)
• Full time: 37.5 hours per week and will include weekend working
• 28 days leave (includes bank holidays)
• 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

Whats were looking for?

• Current or previous experience in managing a team
• Experience in Optics desirable, but not essential
• Commercially minded
• Experience in managing in a fast faced retail environment
• Eye for detail and positive attitude
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Passionate people person

Find out more

If you have everything wres looking for and are excited by this opportunity, youre excited to hear from you. We cant wait for you to apply!