Deputy Manager

Specsavers; Sale; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Full-time 40 hours/week (weekend shift

Employer pension contribution

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support

Headspace subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave & sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers Sale is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead a busy optical team and support the Store Manager. You’ll demonstrate hands-on leadership, a customer-first mindset, and a passion for eye care and hearing services. We offer comprehensive training and a path to develop leadership and retail skills, with a salary up to £31,000 plus monthly bonus after probation, full-time hours, pension, and generous staff perks.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and manage day-to-day store operations
• Support the Store Manager and develop the team to provide excellent customer care
• Contribute to driving sales and delivering high-quality eye and hearing care

Job description

Deputy Manager - Sale

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 a Deputy 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 £31,000 (depending on experience) plus monthly bonus (after completion of probationary period)
• 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 desired but not essential
• Supervisory/managerial experience is essential
• Eye for detail and positive attitude
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Passionate people person