Store Manager - Ashford, Kent

Date: 12 Sept 2025

Location: Ashford, ENG, GB, TN23 1YD

Company: Specsavers

Are you a motivated manager 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 as a Store Manager at Specsavers Ashford. 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   

Located right in the heart of Ashford’s bustling shopping centre, our store is just a short walk from Ashford International Station and is well-served by local bus routes. There's ample parking nearby too!

This is a busy and thirving store, with directors who are passionate about mentoring and developing talent. Whether you’re looking to build your clinical expertise or step into a leadership role, you’ll be supported every step of the way.

Our team   

You’ll be joining a friendly and experienced team who are passionate about delivering exceptional care. We’re proud to be a Platinum Employer accredited store, offering a supportive and inclusive working environment.

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:   

  • Up to £35k (doe) 
  • Great bonus potential
  • 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 
  • 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? 

  • Great leader with ambition
  • Experience in Optics desirable 
  • Commerically minded
  • Experience in managing in a fast paced retail environment (team size of 10+)
  • Eye for detail and positive attitude
  • 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!