At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire your team to deliver an exceptional customer journey.
- Company: Join Boots Opticians, a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous discounts, bonuses, and flexible benefits tailored for you.
- Other info: Access industry-leading training and career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Customer service experience and a desire to learn are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
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 to grow and change for the better. Working across the whole store, your days will be full of variety. You will be involved in everything from customer service, store operations as well as the clinical activities which include patient pre‑screening, dispensing, accuracy checks and more.
You will manage a team with a variety of experience and clinical knowledge, providing you with the opportunity to help them develop their knowledge, skills and shape their future careers. This also includes completing management tasks such as creating and maintaining rotas, return to work reviews and performance management. We will support you in completing our industry‑leading ‘Step into Optics’ training programme to help you develop your clinical knowledge. With leadership training programmes also available, we are committed to helping you develop and carve out a career at Boots Opticians.
What You’ll Need to Have:
- Experience working in a customer facing role
- Desire to learn
- Been led or coached a team
It would be great if you also 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)
- Clinical and non‑clinical career development opportunities
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and 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
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you – find out more at boots.jobs/rewards.
At Boots Opticians, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all.
Thank you for taking the time to visit our careers page and read about this exciting opportunity. If you choose to apply, your application will be reviewed by our team and we will contact you as soon as we can. If successful, we will contact you to arrange an interview with the hiring manager. We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.
Assistant Store Manager (Retail) in Cambridge employer: Boots UK
Boots UK is an excellent employer for pharmacists seeking to make a meaningful impact in patient care within the vibrant community of Basingstoke. With a strong commitment to career development and a supportive work culture, employees benefit from diverse growth opportunities and access to both in-store and digital tools that enhance their professional skills. Join us to be part of a team that values exceptional service and fosters a collaborative environment.
