Assistant Store Manager

Specsavers; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Plus bonus

Full time 39.5 hours per week

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Headspace subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Career development

Job summary

Specsavers is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for our Fallowfield store in Manchester. You will work alongside the Store Manager to lead a busy team, ensure excellent customer care, and drive day-to-day retail operations with a customer-first mindset.

Experience in optics is preferred but not essential; you’ll be supported with training and a clear pathway to progression through Specsavers’ programmes. This full-time role includes weekend work and a strong focus on development and service

Qualifications

• Supervisory/managerial experience is essential.
• Eye for detail and positive attitude.
• Be flexible and adaptable.
• Passionate people person with strong customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and manage daily store operations alongside the Store Manager.
• Support development of skills within optics and customer care journey.
• Drive a positive, fast-paced retail environment with a focus on service excellence.

Skills

Supervisory/managerial experience

Eye for detail

Flexible and adaptable

People-person

Job description

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 store

Located in the heart of a vibrant student community, Specsavers Fallowfield offers a fast-paced and rewarding environment where no two days are the same. The store provides both optical and audiology services, giving colleagues the opportunity to be part of a wider customer care journey. With excellent public transport links into Manchester city centre and surrounding areas, as well as free on-site parking for colleagues, the store is easily accessible. You'll be joining a friendly and supportive team that is passionate about delivering outstanding service and helping people see and hear their best.

Our team

You’ll be joining a welcoming and supportive team that works together to create a positive experience for every customer. The team is passionate about delivering excellent service and takes pride in helping people find the right solutions for their eye and hearing care needs. The store is particularly committed to supporting career development, with many colleagues having progressed from entry-level roles into management positions. Several team members have also completed, or are currently undertaking, Specsavers' Pathway programme, demonstrating the store's strong focus on recognising potential, developing talent and helping colleagues build long-term careers within the business.

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:

• Competetive salary dependent on experience
• Plus bonus
• Full time - 39.5 hours per week, to 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
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities, with access to structured training programmes and clear pathways to help you achieve your career goals

What we’re looking for?

• Supervisory/managerial experience is essential
• Experience in Optics is preferred but not essential
• Eye for detail and positive attitude
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Passionate people person