Boots UK
Assistant Store Manager (Retail)
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Assistant Store Manager (Retail)
About the Role
As an Assistant Manager at Boots Opticians, you will lead and inspire your team to deliver an exemplary customer journey. You will play an important role within your store, working closely with the Store Manager, to create and deliver the commercial plan to help the business grow and thrive.
Working across the whole store, your days will be varied and engaging. You will be involved in everything from customer service, store operations as well as clinical activities, including:
- Patient pre-screening
- Dispensing
- Accuracy checks
- And much more
You will manage a team with diverse experience and clinical knowledge, offering the opportunity to help them develop their skills, expertise, and shape their career trajectories. This also includes completing essential management tasks such as:
- Creating and maintaining rotas
- Return-to-work reviews
- Performance management
We will support your professional growth through our industry-leading “Step into Optics” training programme, helping you develop your clinical knowledge. Additionally, leadership training programmes are available, ensuring we are committed to helping you build a fulfilling career at Boots Opticians.
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What You’ll Need to Have
- Experience working in a customer-facing role
- A desire to learn
- Proven ability to lead or coach a team
It would be beneficial if you have:
- Experience working in a clinical environment
Our Benefits
- Discretionary Quarterly bonus
- Generous employee discounts for you and a second person (terms and conditions apply)
- Career development opportunities in both clinical and non-clinical areas
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay, plus a gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
- Flexible benefits scheme, including:
- Holiday buying
- Discounted gym membership
- Life assurance
- Activity passes, and more
- Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme
For an extended list of benefits tailored to suit individual needs, visit boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, any salary estimates on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
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Why Boots Opticians
At Boots Opticians, we create an inclusive, supportive work environment where respect and diversity allow everyone to thrive. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to embracing our colleagues' diversity while fostering a positive and inclusive culture for all. Join our team and let’s achieve extraordinary change together.
What’s Next
Thank you for exploring this opportunity. If you apply, your submission will be reviewed promptly by our team, and we’ll contact you as soon as possible. If successful, we’ll arrange an interview with the hiring manager.
We’re happy to discuss flexible working options, including:
- Job sharing
- Reduced hours
If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re committed to supporting your needs to ensure you shine.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer—we consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
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