Audiology Retail Administrator

Specsavers; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail optical firm in Carlisle is seeking a Retail Administrator Assistant to provide critical support for store operations and customer engagement. This role involves managing administrative tasks, assisting customers via phone, and coordinating internal communications. Ideal candidates will possess strong organisational skills and experience in customer service, particularly in retail or healthcare settings. Full training is provided, alongside a range of benefits and professional development opportunities. Join us for an enriching career experience.

Benefits

Friends and Family discount

Extra day off for your birthday

Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits

Enhanced company sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational skills are essential.
• Experience in customer service, ideally in a retail or healthcare setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily administrative tasks to support store operations.
• Handle inbound and outbound calls professionally.
• Maintain accurate records of appointments and customer interactions.

Skills

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Experience in customer service

Excellent verbal and written communication

Proficiency in using computer systems

Attention to detail

Job description

Retail Administrator Assistant

To ensure smooth and efficient store operations through effective administrative support, customer service via phone, payments. This role is office-based, with occasional support on the shop floor as needed. Full training will be provided in hearing services.

Our store

Based in Carlisle, our store is easy to get to via car, train and bus!

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 - DOE
• Friends and Family discount
• Full time 37.5 will include Saturday working
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Extra day off for your birthday
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
• Enhanced company sick pay scheme

Role Purpose

To ensure smooth and efficient store operations through effective administrative support, customer service via phone. This role is office-based, with occasional support on the shop floor as needed. Full training will be provided hearing services.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative & Operational Support

• Manage daily administrative tasks to support store operations and ensure a seamless and well‑organised customer journey.
• Maintain accurate records of appointments, customer interactions, and operational data.
• Coordinate internal communications and support the.
• Monitor and manage stock levels, deliveries, and supplier communications.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and guidelines.

Customer Service (Phone-Based)

• Handle inbound and outbound calls professionally, assisting customers with appointments, product queries, and service updates.
• Provide advice on frame and lens options, hearing devices, and general optical services.
• Resolve customer concerns and queries efficiently, ensuring a positive experience.

Training

• Full training will be provided in hearing services, including product knowledge, customer service standards.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience in customer service, ideally in a retail or healthcare setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency in using computer systems and managing data.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with audiology products and services.

Behaviours

• Care for Each Other – Supportive and respectful team member.
• Work as One Team – Collaborative and customer‑focused.
• Keep It Simple, Get It Done – Efficient and proactive.
• Always Improve Things – Open to feedback and continuous improvement.
• Treat Money Wisely – Responsible and cost‑conscious.
• Do the Right Thing – Ethical and goal‑oriented.

Find out more

If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Head to our website to learn more about the role, or even better, apply now.