Assistant Manager

Specsavers; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A global healthcare retail company is looking for an Assistant Store Manager in Newport, Isle of Wight. This role involves leading by example, promoting a customer-first mindset, and supporting store operations. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a retail or clinical setting and is passionate about delivering excellent service. The position offers competitive pay starting at £12.91 per hour, alongside training, development opportunities, and a range of employee perks including discounts and additional days off.

Benefits

Employee discounts through Specsavers Perks

Paid day off on birthday

Auto-enrolment into pension scheme

Employee support service (WeCare)

Complimentary Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Qualifications

• Previous optical experience in a retail or clinical setting.
• Experience assisting a manager is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and promote a customer-first mindset.
• Support team and operations in the store.

Skills

Great communicator

Commercially minded

Flexibility and adaptability

Passionate people person

Job description

Overview

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 an Assistant Store Manager at Specsavers in Newport on the beautiful Isle of Wight. 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

You can find us in the upper end of the high-street opposite WH Smiths and near to Poundland in Newport, Isle of Wight.

Our team

You’ll be joining a friendly and experienced team. We’re a close-knit group who support each other and regularly socialise together!

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:

• From £12.91 per hour (depending on experience)
• 30 hours per week (with regular weekend hours)
• We will auto-enrol 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 tothe Headspace app
• Eyecareand 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

What we’re looking for?

• Previous optical experience in a retail or clinical setting
• Great communicator
• Commerically minded
• Experience assisting a manager previously is required, but this experience doesn’t have to be Optics based
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Passionate people person

Find out more

If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. We can’t wait for you to apply!