Assistant Manager
Date: 10 Nov 2026
Location: Omagh, NIR, GB, BT79 7AQ
Company: Specsavers
Are you an experienced Assistant Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader looking for your next step in retail management? We're recruiting for an Assistant Manager to join a successful retail business in Omagh. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy retailer offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits. You'll work closely with the Store Manager to lead the team and deliver an exceptional customer experience. We're looking for a hands-on, commercially minded retail manager who enjoys developing people, achieving targets and maintaining high store standards. The Role: Assistant Manager As Assistant Manager, you'll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the store, supporting the Store Manager to deliver commercial success and create a positive, high-performing team.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Supporting the Store Manager in leading, motivating and developing the retail team
• Delivering excellent customer service and maintaining strong customer relationships
• Coaching and developing colleagues to maximise their performance
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and ongoing training
• Maintaining high standards of visual merchandising, stock presentation and store operations
• Monitoring stock levels and supporting effective stock management
• Leading by example and creating an engaging, positive working environment
About You
To be successful in this Assistant Manager role, you'll ideally have:
• A minimum of 1 – 3 years experience as a Team Leader, Supervisor or Assistant Manager within a busy retail setting
• Optical experience preferred but not essential
• A flexible approach with an adaptability to change & managing the unexpected
• Experience leading, coaching or developing a team
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• A passion for delivering outstanding customer service
• A proactive, hands-on approach to retail management
• The confidence to take responsibility and lead a team in a fast-paced store environment
• A keen eye for detail
• A passionate people person who goes the extra mile What's on offer
• Competitive salary package DOE
• Full-time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week) including weekends
• Eyecare & Hearcare discounts for you and your family
• 33 days' annual holiday
• An additional paid day off for your Birthday
• Free parking
• Ongoing training, development and leadership support
• WeCare, a free, confidential wellbeing support service
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
• Specsavers Perks which gives you access to additional savings on groceries, travel, gym memberships and everyday spending
• Auto-enrolment into a Workplace Pension scheme
Ready for your next retail management opportunity? If you're an ambitious retail professional looking to develop your management career with a business that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.