Store Manager

Specsavers; Ilford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store bonus

Dental cover

33 days annual leave

Specsavers Perks

Headspace app

Pension contribution

WeCare helpline

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Specsavers Ilford is seeking a Store Manager to lead the store team and ensure exceptional customer experiences while driving business results.

You will work closely with Store Directors to empower staff, coach improvements, and deliver on store objectives. A strong background in optics and people management is essential, along with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Must have previous people management and optical experience.
• Strong communication and customer service focus.
• Flexible and adaptable with a passion for developing people.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Lead the store team to deliver outstanding customer experience.
• Collaborate with Store Directors to meet business objectives.
• Support development and coaching of staff.
• Ensure smooth daily store operations and compliance.

Skills

People management

Optical experience

Communication

Eye for detail

Organised

Hard-working

Job description

Store Manager- Ilford

So, you’re a natural leader ready to keep our store running smoothly? Well, this role could be perfect for you.

As a Store Manager, you’ll set the standard. You’ll work with the Store Directors to empower your team to make the right decision for each customer, creating an excellent customer experience while delivering business objectives. But while you support others, we’ll support you and your development too. We’ll be there to help you grow your people management skills and always make sure you can get the best out of yourself. It’s an important job, but we think you’re up for the challenge.

Are you a natural leader with a true desire for coaching and the ability to build strong lasting relationships with others?

Our team

We have a wonderful team of 33 dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.

What’s on Offer

• Salary: Starting £33k DOE


• Plus Store Bonus !


• 33 days annual leave!


• Hours: Full time (40 hours) including weekend working.


• Dental cover.


• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme


• Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app


• Pension contribution


• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline


• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities


• Support higher accreditations and Pathway- Including a Director who is a pathway assessor!

Find out more

We do need you to have a few skills to get started in this role. You’ll need to have previous people management and optical experience, be a great communicator, have an eye for detail, be flexible and adaptable, a passionate people person, organised, and hard-working.