Assistant Manager

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Assistant Manager to help run our Specsavers store across Morpeth (and Alnwick). You will lead a dedicated team, ensure smooth daily operations and champion a customer‑first mindset while delivering high‑quality eye and hearing care to the community.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee store performance, stock levels and visual standards.
• Supervise and develop retail staff, scheduling and training.
• Deliver excellent customer service and resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain health and safety, compliance and store security.
• Drive sales targets and promote Specsavers’ products and services.

Required profile

• Strong retail background with supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail‑oriented, organised and adaptable.
• Passionate about helping customers with eye and hearing care.
• Previous experience in an optics business is desirable.

Required skills

What we offer

• £30,000 per annum salary.
• Full‑time hours (37.5 hrs/week) including a weekend day.
• Bonus structure and 28 days holiday plus a paid birthday day.
• Auto‑enrolled pension with employer contribution.
• Specsavers Perks, WeCare employee support, discounts on eye‑care and hearing‑care.
• Free parking at the Morpeth store.