Optics Store Lead — Assistant Manager (Growth & Perks)

Specsavers; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £30k

Store bonus

Employer pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support service

Headspace subscription

Eyecare/hearing discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers Croydon North End is hiring an Assistant Store Manager to work alongside the Store Manager. You will lead by example, stay hands-on, and ensure the store runs smoothly while delivering exceptional eye and hearing care to the community.

Candidates should have experience in optics and in supervising a team in a fast-paced retail environment, be commercially aware, and bring a positive, flexible attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience in optics is essential.
• Supervisory/managerial experience is essential.
• Eye for detail and positive attitude.
• Be flexible and adaptable.
• Passionate people person.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and be hands-on to keep the store running smoothly.
• Champion a customer-first mindset and deliver exceptional care.
• Develop skills within optics and support store operations.
• Collaborate with the Store Manager and team to drive performance.

Skills

Optics experience

Supervisory experience

Eye for detail

Positive attitude

Flexible/adaptable

People person

Job description

Specsavers Croydon North End is hiring an Assistant Store Manager to work alongside the Store Manager. You will lead by example, stay hands-on, and ensure the store runs smoothly while delivering exceptional eye and hearing care to the community.

Candidates should have experience in optics and in supervising a team in a fast-paced retail environment, be commercially aware, and bring a positive, flexible attitude.