Retail Manager

Are you a motivated 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, be hands on and champion a customer-first mindset, you can make a difference at Specsavers Boscombe. 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. If you're a less experienced manager looking for their next step we'll provide training in a fully inclusive and diverse setting, and for those with more experience we can also support progression towards directorship through the pathway programme so you can own your own store one day, if this is what you aspire to. In short, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.

Our store   

Located just by the Sovereign Centre entrance in the heart of Boscombe, we have modern test rooms and are a hub of activity, surrounded by shops, cafes, and a vibrant local community, we’re easily accessible and a really rewarding place to be! 

Our team   

You’ll be joining a friendly and experienced group of committed team members. We’re a close-knit bunch who support each other and regularly go above and beyond!

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:   

• A salary of £35,000 to £37,000 per annum (experience based)
• 40 hours per week (with regular weekend working)
• We will auto-enroll 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 to the Headspace app to support your wellbeing
• Eyecare and 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? 

• Experience in Optics is great but not essential
• Commercially minded with a focus on community enrichment
• Experience in leadership within a fast faced retail environment
• Eye for detail and positive attitude
• Be flexible and adaptable 
• Passionate people person who can support and develop their team to be the best they can be

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!