Optics Store Lead - Drive Service & Growth

Specsavers

Manchester

On-site

GBP 23,000 - 29,000

Full time

14 days+

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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

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

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