Assistant Manager

Date: 19 May 2026

Location: Barnsley, ENG, GB, S70 1SJ

Company: Specsavers

Are you a motivated team leader with a passion for great customer service and an eye for detail? Ready to take the next step in your retail career with a company that genuinely makes a difference? Then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

At Specsavers Barnsley, we’re looking for an Assistant Store Manager who leads by example, inspires their team, and champions a customer-first mindset. In this role, you’ll help ensure the store runs smoothly, support your colleagues, and deliver outstanding service to your community. You’ll also benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, giving you the chance to build your skills, grow your confidence, and take your career further than you thought possible.

Our Team

You’ll be joining a dedicated, supportive and friendly team who are excited to welcome their new Assistant Manager. We work hard, support each other, and create an environment where everyone can thrive.

What’s on Offer?

As well as excellent training and development, you’ll also enjoy:

  • Salary up to £30,000 DOE
  • Full-time – 40 hours per week (including one weekend day)
  • Auto-enrolment into the company pension scheme (with employer contribution when you contribute too)
  • Specsavers Perks – instant access to discounts and savings on everyday purchases
  • WeCare – employee support service available to you and your immediate family
  • Free Headspace subscription
  • Eyecare and Hearcare discounts for you and your family
  • 28 days annual leave inc BHs
  • Birthday day off – an additional paid day to celebrate you!

What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

  • Strong retail experience
  • Supervisory or team leadership experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • A passion for delivering outstanding customer service
  • Great organisational ability and attention to detail
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and a positive attitude
  • A genuine passion for people and teamwork 

Find out more 

We do need you to have a few skills to get started in this role. You’ll need to have previous people management experience, be a great communicator, have an eye for detail, be flexible and adaptable, a passionate people person, organised, and hard-working. Ideally, we’d love for you to have previous experience working in an Optics business, but don’t worry if you don’t.    

Got all of these? We can’t wait for you to apply!