Assistant Store Manager

Specsavers; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto-enrolment into pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

WeCare employee support service

Headspace subscription

Eyecare discounts for you and family

Hearcare discounts for you and family

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave and sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers in Milton Keynes is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager, lead a frontline team, and ensure exceptional customer service. The role focuses on hands-on leadership, driving store performance, and maintaining a busy, customer-centric environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in optics or retail leadership, a detail-oriented and positive attitude, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in optics is essential.
• Supervisory/managerial experience is essential.
• Eye for detail and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and be hands-on to support the Store Manager.
• Champion a customer-first mindset to deliver exceptional service.
• Help keep the store and team running smoothly, especially during busy periods.
• Support skills development and training for team members.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Milton Keynes

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: up to £32,000 (Depending on experience)
• 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 essentialEye for detail and positive attitude
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Passionate people person