Store Manager

Specsavers; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with employer contribu-

Specsavers Perks (discount portal)

WeCare employee support service

Headspace subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave and sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers is opening a brand-new store in Cockermouth, recruiting a Store Manager to lead a motivated team and deliver exceptional eye and ear care to the community. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, excellent communication, and a strong customer-first approach.

The successful candidate will manage a full-time schedule (37.5 hours) including weekend work and join a global company known for training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing teams.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Customer-first mindset and hospitality focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to drive store performance and customer experience.
• Oversee day-to-day store operations and team scheduling when required.

Skills

Great communicator

Team leadership

People management

Eye for detail

Flexible and adaptable

Organised

Hard worker

Customer-focused

Job description

Cockermouth - Brand-new store opening in January 2027!

Are you a motivated team leader with an eye for detail wanting 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 and champion a customer‑first mindset, you can make a difference as a Store Manager at Specsavers [location]. Alongside your hard work keeping our store and team running like clockwork, we'll support you to grow your skills even further than you thought possible. You'll be at the forefront of bringing better hear and eye care to your community, while progressing your career and supporting others to do the same. In short, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss.

Our store

We are excited to be opening a brand‑new Specsavers store in Cockermouth january2027!

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:

• £30,000 - Depending on experience
• Full time - 37.5 hours - will include a weekend day
• We will auto‑enroll 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

*Interviews for this role will be held week commencing 26th October*

What we're looking for?

• Great communicator
• Supervisor looking to take their next step
• Experience in managing teams
• Eye for detail
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Passionate people person
• Organised
• Hard worker
• Desirable skills:
  Experience working in retail managment