Assistant Practice Manager

We are looking for a motivated individual who is seeking for development and to become our Assistant Practice Manager to help lead and support our retail team and drive store performance. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and supporting a high-performing team.

You will work closely with the Store Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, achieve sales targets, and create a positive and engaging customer journey for our patients.

Our store

Specsavers Taunton is based at 20 East Street, Taunton, SOmerset TA1 3LP right in the centre of this bustling town between Marks and Spencers and Sainsburys, on the opposite side of the road. With great transport links and a fabulous and welcoming team we can't wait to meet you! 

Our team 

Training provided by a friendly and knowledgeable team with exciting progression opportunities - Cert 3, Cert 4 (BTech equivalents) and Dispensing Optician qualifications are all available for the right candidate!

What’s on Offer? 

• Salary of £32,000 to £35,000 depending on experience
• Bonus scheme available
• 40 hours a week; 5 days out of 7
• 33 days annual leave
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Wellbeing app subscription - Headspace
• Medical advice and support from WeCare
• Excellent progression opportunities including support for Pathway to Directorship if desired
• Working for a certified "Great Place to Work" company

What you’ll be doing

• Support the Store Manager in daily store operations
• Lead, motivate, and develop the team to achieve targets
• Deliver exceptional customer service and ensure high store standards
• Assist in driving sales performance and meeting KPIs
• Lead and guide a strong management team by supporting them to succeed with their areas of the business alongside your own
• Step in to manage the store in the absence of the Store Manager
• Support recruitment, training, and performance management of staff

What we’re looking for? 

If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as an Assistant Practice Manager:

• Proven leadership experience in a retail or customer-facing environment
• Strong communication and team management skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire others
• Results-driven mindset with a focus on achieving sales targets
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced multi-category business

Checked all the boxes? Now’s the perfect time to apply! We look forward to reading your applications and wish you all the best of luck!