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30 hours per week including some weekend working Aged 21 and above: £12.71 per hour plus personal sales commission Aged 20 and below: £10.85 per hour plus personal sales commission Topps Tiles is the UK's number one tile retailer, renowned for our extensive range of high-quality tiles and exceptional customer service. With over 280 stores nationwide and a team of 1,600 dedicated experts, we're more than just a business - we're a community. Small teams with big ambitions who trust each other, celebrate success, and put the customer at the heart of everything we do that's the Topps way. A retail career like no other Working in retail as a Sales Assistant (known internally as a Service Specialist!) is genuinely different at Topps Tiles. As a key member of a small, supportive team, you'll help customers visualise their projects and find exactly what they need to make their vision a reality. You won't just serve at a till. You'll become a specialist, developing real sales skills by using a consultative approach - asking great questions and understanding customer needs. Every conversation is a chance to influence, inspire, sell and create an exceptional experience that keeps customers coming back. And unlike many retail roles, you won't work late evenings - plus you'll enjoy three days off at Christmas. Oh, and did we mention? You'll earn commission on every sale you help makehappen. What you'll be doing Building long-standing relationships with regular trade and retail customers through a consultative sales approach. Asking the right questions to understand customer needs so you can confidently recommend the best products. Using your creativity to inspire customers with colour, style, layout and design ideas. Driving sales through expert product knowledge Confidently closing sales and maximising every opportunity No experience? No problem. You don't need to know anything about tiles - or even retail. If you're outgoing, friendly, energetic and don't mind lifting heavy boxes, we'll give you all the training you need, including developing your sales confidence and skills through our simple, customer-first sales framework. What's in it for you? Competitive basic salary Sales commission No evening work Christmas Eve and Boxing Day off Ongoing training, development and progression opportunities Generous Staff Discount Access to our Benefits platform with a wide range of discounts from 100s of retailers. You'll love working for Topps - and we can't wait to hear from you. Click Apply today. The application should only take a few minutes if your CV is ready, and we'll be in touch ASAP to arrange your chat with the hiring manager. Due to health and safety requirements and the nature of the work carried out in our stores, we are unable to consider applications from individuals under the age of 18. Think you know Topps Group? Think again. There's plenty about Topps Group that might surprise you. Like the fact that you don't need to be a DIY or tile expert to work in one of our stores or our Leicester based Support Centre. Or the fact that that we're Britain's largest specialist tile retailer, with more than 1,600 in-store specialists providing world class customer service to homeowners and tradespeople in over 300 stores nationwide.

Vacancy Specification As a Deputy Store Manager at Aldi, you'll take pride in driving sales, delivering excellent customer service, minimising costs, and improving operational efficiency. You'll support the Store Manager by training colleagues, checking displays, and achieving sales targets. This role offers real responsibility and is the perfect stepping stone for experienced team leaders on their journey towards a store management role. Key Responsibilities • Running the store in the absence of the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager • Deliver excellent customer service that goes beyond expectations • Support the Store Manager to boost employee engagement and meet store KPIs • Monitor product quality and manage stock rotation consistently • Oversee till cashing up and safe deposits • Ensure Health & Safety and due diligence standards are maintained Skills & Experience • Experience managing teams in fast-paced, customer-focused environments • Skilled in time management and cost control • Motivated to achieve and exceed targets consistently • Strong customer service and compliance skills • Previous Store Management experience is a plus but not essential Our Benefits • An additional premium of £4 per hour whilst running the store • A flexible working contract between 25-35 hours a week • 28 days annual leave including bank holidays • 26 weeks full pay following 1 year service for Maternity and Main Adopter Leave • Comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities throughout your Aldi career • Lifestyle benefits including discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and holiday deals

Vacancy Specification Join Aldi as an Assistant Store Manager and take a vital role in supporting the Store Manager while inspiring your team to deliver outstanding customer service. Your daily responsibilities will include managing deliveries, handling customer queries, and organising shifts. You'll focus on people management, performance, and operational goals, preparing you to step into the Store Manager role when needed. Key Responsibilities • Deliver excellent customer service that goes beyond expectations • Drive employee engagement and help the store meet targets and KPIs • Monitor product quality and manage stock rotation to maintain freshness • Ensure health & safety standards and compliance are met • Oversee till accuracy and manage cash efficiently Skills & Experience • Proven experience managing people in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment • Strong time management and operational efficiency skills • Motivated to meet KPIs and exceed targets consistently • Focused on delivering excellent customer service • Knowledgeable about due diligence and compliance requirements Our Benefits • A competitive salary • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays • A flexible contract of 32, 36 or 40 hours a week. Salary will be pro rata • Access to an online wellness portal and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme • 26 weeks full pay following 1 year service for Maternity and Main Adopter Leave • Lifestyle benefits including discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and holiday deals

Department Manager Fashion Retail Central London Salary up to 36,000 + Bonus + Benefits Are you an experienced Floor Manager, Department Manager, or Retail Manager looking for your next opportunity with a leading fashion retailer? We're recruiting an exceptional Department Manager to join a trend-led fashion brand in Central London. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing team, deliver an outstanding customer experience, and drive commercial results within a flagship store. This role is perfect for a passionate retail leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves developing people, and has a strong eye for commercial standards and operational excellence. The Role As Department Manager, you'll be responsible for leading your department, inspiring your team, and ensuring the highest standards of customer service, visual presentation, and operational excellence. Working closely with the senior management team, you'll play a key role in delivering sales targets while creating an engaging shopping experience for every customer. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach and develop a high-performing retail team to deliver exceptional customer service. Drive sales performance by motivating your team to achieve KPIs and commercial targets. Ensure the shop floor is visually inspiring, well-stocked and maintained to the highest standards. Support the delivery of seasonal launches, promotions and visual merchandising initiatives. Monitor trading performance and use commercial insight to maximise sales opportunities. Deliver effective stock management, replenishment and inventory control. Lead by example, creating a positive and engaging culture on the shop floor. Support recruitment, onboarding and ongoing training to develop future talent. Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety, and operational procedures. Work collaboratively with the wider management team to deliver business objectives. About You You'll be an experienced retail leader with a passion for fashion and customer experience. You'll ideally have: Experience as a Floor Manager, Department Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or similar leadership role within fashion retail. A proven track record of delivering sales growth and achieving KPIs. Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate and develop teams. A commercial mindset with confidence making decisions based on trading performance. Excellent communication and organisational skills. A passion for fashion, people and delivering an exceptional customer experience. Experience within fashion, premium, lifestyle or trend-led retail is highly desirable. What's on Offer Salary up to 36,000 Performance bonus Excellent benefits package Career progression with a growing fashion retailer Opportunity to develop your leadership career within a flagship environment Collaborative, fast-paced and supportive culture If you're an ambitious Department Manager looking to join a leading fashion retailer, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your most up-to-date CV. Floor Manager Department Manager Assistant Store Manager Retail Manager Fashion Retail Central London 36,000 + Bonus + Benefits BH36937

You will also receive an additional premium of £4.00 per hour whilst running the store. In this incredibly varied role, you'll help manage a store that's better and more successful than ever before.You'll take real pride in maximising sales, ensuring great customer service, minimising costs and optimising operational efficiency. There's real responsibility too. In the absence of the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager, you'll be fully in charge of the store, gaining valuable experience to help you take your next step in management. It means you'll tackle everything from ordering stock to training employees, and from checking product displays to delivering sales targets. It feels great to be part of a business that does things its own way and achieves fantastic results while doing so.You will also receive an additional premium of £4.00 per hour whilst running the store.

Vacancy Specification In this incredibly varied role, you'll help manage a store that's better and more successful than ever before. You'll take real pride in maximising sales, ensuring great customer service, minimising costs and optimising operational efficiency. There's real responsibility too. In the absence of the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager, you'll be fully in charge of the store, gaining valuable experience to help you take your next step in management. It means you'll tackle everything from ordering stock to training employees, and from checking product displays to delivering sales targets. It feels great to be part of a business that does things its own way and achieves fantastic results while doing so. You will also receive an additional premium of £4.00 per hour whilst running the store.

Looking to combine your administration and finance skills with a career in STEM? Don't miss this opportunity to join a leading scientific technology company supporting innovative research, industry and engineering customers across the UK. Operations & Business Support Assistant Stockport, Greater Manchester (SK4 3GN) Full Time, Permanent 25,000 - 35,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus performance-related bonus Benefits include: Up to 15% annual bonus, enhanced employer pension contribution, private health insurance, death-in-service cover, long-term sickness insurance, five weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown, full training and excellent career development opportunities. Please note: you must be authorised to work in the UK. SciMed is a well-established supplier of specialist scientific instrumentation and technical solutions, supporting customers across research, industry and academia throughout the UK and Ireland. With a reputation built on technical expertise, exceptional customer service and long-term partnerships, SciMed provides innovative solutions across a wide range of scientific disciplines. As a growing business, SciMed offers employees the opportunity to develop their skills within a collaborative, supportive and technically focused environment. About the Role This is a highly varied and rewarding role supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the business. Working closely with senior leaders and colleagues across multiple departments, you'll provide business and operational support, assist with finance administration, coordinate service administration activities and help keep internal processes running efficiently. You'll also have the opportunity to support basic IT, stores and laboratory activities, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, learning new skills and becoming a trusted member of a close-knit team. Full training will be provided, including Sage 200. An understanding of finance and accounts administration, and/or a background within a scientific, engineering or other STEM-related environment, would be highly advantageous. Key Responsibilities Provide business and administrative support to Directors and senior management Support service administration, including scheduling engineers, processing service orders and maintaining records Assist with purchase invoices, sales invoices, expenses, purchase orders and general financial administration Provide holiday and absence cover across service administration, finance and stores Produce reports, presentations and business documentation Coordinate meetings, travel arrangements and diary management Deliver first-line support for basic Microsoft 365 and IT queries Support stock control, goods receiving and dispatch activities when required Assist with simple laboratory support tasks following training Maintain accurate records and contribute to continuous business improvement projects Work collaboratively across departments to ensure the smooth running of business operations Key Skills & Qualifications Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Excellent attention to detail and communication skills Confident using Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word and Teams Able to work independently and use initiative Professional, reliable and adaptable with a positive, hands-on approach Comfortable working within a scientific, engineering or technical environment (highly desirable) Experience of Sage 200 would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training will be provided A STEM-related background would be beneficial but is not essential for candidates with strong transferable experience Desirable: Previous experience within business support, administration or office management An understanding of accounts or financial administration, including invoice processing and record keeping Benefits Competitive salary of 25,000- 35,000 depending on experience Performance-related bonus of up to 15% Enhanced employer pension contribution Private health insurance, with optional family cover Death-in-service and long-term sickness insurance Five weeks' annual leave, plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown Comprehensive training, including Sage 200 and internal systems Excellent opportunities to develop across operations, finance, customer service, IT and business support Varied role with genuine long-term career progression If you're an organised, proactive and adaptable administrator who enjoys variety and wants to build a career within an innovative scientific business, we'd love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive company where you'll play a key role across multiple areas of the business while continuing to develop your skills and experience. How to Apply If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents. You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies, please. Other suitable skills and experience include Business Support Administrator, Office Administrator, Operations Administrator, Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Office Coordinator, Service Administrator, Finance Administrator, Accounts Assistant, Business Administrator, Commercial Administrator, STEM Administrator, Scientific Administrator, Engineering Administrator, Technical Administrator, Office Manager, Customer Service Administrator, Operations Support Assistant.

The Role In your dream role, you ll receive: Competitive salary: £38,000 on target earnings Commission: Our uncapped commission scheme recognises the hard work and dedication of our superstar dreamers, with peak incentives to help you rack up the rewards. Discounts: Amazing colleague discount on Dreams products, plus hundreds of brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping. Buy-in schemes: You ll have the opportunity to buy extra holiday, private healthcare, or savings and loans. Progression: No matter where your dreams take you, we ll support your development with the opportunity to progress, Whether it s a bitesize course on our Beducation learning platform or face-to-face training from our L&D team, there are heaps of ways to keep your skills sharp at Dreams. Wellbeing: We partner with the Retail Trust to offer a full wellness hub, including a 24-hour helpline, out of hours GP services and access to counselling. New in 2024 - enhanced maternity & paternity pay The job:This role is a vital part of the management team in Middlebrook. You will work closely with the Store Manager to help to drive team engagement and maximise all sales opportunities.At Dreams, we are passionate about our people, so customers and colleagues are our top priority. With your help and guidance, the store team will make sure every customer finds their perfect bed.Ready to skip the snooze button and get stuck in? Heres a taste of what you ll be doing day-to-day Assisting with the day-to-day management of the store team to increase sales and ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction. Playing a key role in creating a positive environment within your store, ensuring you and the team are regularly involved in business initiatives, sharing best practice and having fun. In the Store Manager s absence, you will proactively lead the team to achieve set goals, expectations and targets through effective coaching and training. Motivating and inspiring all of our valued dreamers. Walking the floor regularly, ensuring store standards are consistently high so every customer has an exceptional experience. The Person This is the type of person we re dreaming of: Experience: You ll be able to demonstrate previous retail or commercial sales experience, preferably with some experience of store and team management. Commercially minded: You will be commercially focused and results-driven, with an aptitude for decision making. Motivated: You will be highly experienced at working to performance targets, leading by example to identify sales opportunities and achieve results. Inspirational: Your strong ability to lead will inspire and motivate your team. Communicator: Using your excellent communications skills, you ll be able to build rapport and establish great relationships with customers and colleagues. Customer-focused: Every day, you ll live our mission by putting our customers at the heart of everything you do. About Dreams About us:At Dreams, we know your bed is the best place in the whole world. But for the hours between precious sleep, we d like to make work a special place to be too. We re the UK s most loved bed retailer, so it s important our people feel the love as well.Together we ve been making bedtimes better since 1985, with no signs of hitting the snooze button. We re owned by the world s largest bedding provider, Tempur Sealy, and sell 14,000 mattresses, bases and headboards every single week. Now that s a lot of Zzzs.With over 200 stores nationwide, you ll lead a team of sleep-savvy Bed Experts in a fun and friendly environment where every dreamer makes a difference. So if you re bonkers about bed, silly for siestas and keen on your kip, Dreams could be the perfect place for you.Dreams. Love your job.

Retail Trainer (Apprenticeships) Hybrid working - travel around Kent/Maidstone area Salary: £30,213 + mileage (45ppm) FIND is partnering with one of the UK's leading apprenticeship training providers, an established national organisation supporting thousands of learners across the UK. They deliver programmes for some of the UK's best-known retail brands including Co-op, JD Sports, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, John Lewis, Dunelm, Asda and more. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced retail leader looking to step away from store operations and into a rewarding training career. No previous training or assessing experience is required - full support and qualifications provided. The Role As a Retail Trainer, you'll coach and support apprentices completing Retail programmes across Levels 2-4. You'll use your retail leadership experience to develop learners working in real retail environments across supermarkets, fashion, homeware, sports and high street brands. This is a home-based field role covering Kent, Maidstone and surrounding areas. Key Responsibilities Coach and assess retail apprentices in the workplace and remotely Carry out learner reviews and progress meetings Deliver engaging coaching linked to real retail operations Support learners to achieve and complete on time Build relationships with employer managers Maintain accurate learner records and compliance paperwork About You Essential: Management experience in retail (Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Area Support etc.) OR Strong supervisory experience with clear leadership capability Background in any retail environment, including: Supermarkets Fashion Sports retail Homeware High street retail Passion for developing people Strong communication and organisation skills Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle No training experience needed If you've managed teams in retail and enjoy coaching others, full support can be provided to move into training. What's on Offer £30,213 + mileage (45ppm) Fully funded training qualifications Home based role with regional travel Established learner caseload Opportunity to grow to full time in future if learner numbers increase Strong benefits package and career development Apply Now If you're an experienced retail leader looking for a better work-life balance and a chance to develop others, we'd love to hear from you.

You will also receive an additional premium of £4.00 per hour whilst running the store. As a Deputy Store Manager at Aldi, you'll take pride in driving sales, delivering excellent customer service, minimising costs, and improving operational efficiency. You'll support the Store Manager by training colleagues, checking displays, and achieving sales targets. This role offers real responsibility and is the perfect stepping stone for experienced team leaders on their journey towards a store management role. Key Responsibilities • Running the store in the absence of the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager• Deliver excellent customer service that goes beyond expectations• Support the Store Manager to boost employee engagement and meet store KPIs• Monitor product quality and manage stock rotation consistently• Oversee till cashing up and safe deposits• Ensure Health & Safety and due diligence standards are maintained Skills & Experience • Experience managing teams in fast-paced, customer-focused environments• Skilled in time management and cost control• Motivated to achieve and exceed targets consistently• Strong customer service and compliance skills• Previous Store Management experience is a plus but not essential Our Benefits • An additional premium of £4 per hour whilst running the store• A flexible working contract between 25-35 hours a week• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays• 26 weeks full pay following 1 year service for Maternity and Main Adopter Leave• Comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities throughout your Aldi career• Lifestyle benefits including discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and holiday deals

Are you interested in becoming a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, part of Essilor Luxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses?Our Petersfield store in Hampshire, is currently looking for its next Joint Venture Partner. This store is available as a full purchase and would be an ideal opportunity for an Optometrist looking for their first investment. The store comprises of 2 testing rooms with a small team of 4 well trained retail colleagues including an Assistant Store Manager.As a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, you'll become a shareholder in your store. You will lead the culture of your store, have access to our Essilor Luxottica product range and support services and you will have the opportunity to make a difference to customers as a custodian of the Vision Express brand. To be successful in this application process, you must have financial capital to invest in a store purchase and be able to develop a clear business plan to ensure that you will receive a return on your investment.Benefits •Profit share based on store performance•Central support from our Stores Support Centre•Field support from a dedicated Business Operations Manager•Private medical cover for you and your family•Free eyewear and benefits for your friends and family•Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support for your wellbeing•Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Some attributes you might have: •Experience of managing an optical business.•Strong business acumen and financial understanding.•Passion for eyecare and the Vision Express brand.•Excellent communication skills with customers and colleagues.•Ability to remain delivery focused throughout challenging times.•Leading, selecting and developing your own team, with support from our HR business partners.•Displaying a positive attitude that has influenced others to commit to a cause.•Being customer obsessed and fostering a culture of exceptional customer service. Why Vision Express? Working at Vision Express, you will be part of something bigger. With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, you will have the opportunity to share knowledge, elevate your career and reach your potential.Together, we believe that we're made stronger by our differences, so diversity and inclusion are key ingredients to our success, and we believe that striving for a culture of mutual trust enables us to reach our goals and achieve results.

Are you interested in becoming a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, part of Essilor Luxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses?Our Westwood Cross store in Broadstairs , Kent is currently looking for its next Joint Venture Partner. This store could be available as a full or partial investment depending on your situation. The store comprises of 2 testing rooms and is due to expand to 3 and has a small team of 6 employed retail colleagues including an Assistant Store Manager and Dispensing Optician.As a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, you'll become a shareholder in your store. You will lead the culture of your store, have access to our Essilor Luxottica product range and support services and you will have the opportunity to make a difference to customers as a custodian of the Vision Express brand. To be successful in this application process, you must have financial capital to invest in a store purchase and be able to develop a clear business plan to ensure that you will receive a return on your investment.Benefits •Profit share based on store performance•Central support from our Stores Support Centre•Field support from a dedicated Business Operations Manager•Private medical cover for you and your family•Free eyewear and benefits for your friends and family•Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support for your wellbeing•Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Some attributes you might have: •Experience of managing an optical business.•Strong business acumen and financial understanding.•Passion for eyecare and the Vision Express brand.•Excellent communication skills with customers and colleagues.•Ability to remain delivery focused throughout challenging times.•Leading, selecting and developing your own team, with support from our HR business partners.•Displaying a positive attitude that has influenced others to commit to a cause.•Being customer obsessed and fostering a culture of exceptional customer service. Why Vision Express? Working at Vision Express, you will be part of something bigger. With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, you will have the opportunity to share knowledge, elevate your career and reach your potential.Together, we believe that we're made stronger by our differences, so diversity and inclusion are key ingredients to our success, and we believe that striving for a culture of mutual trust enables us to reach our goals and achieve results.

Assistant Manager Big Box Retailer 36-40,000 Are you an ambitious retail professional ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a driven Assistant Manager to join one of the UK's fastest-growing retailers. With a reputation for unbeatable customer service, career progression, and store expansion, now's the time to be part of something big. About the Role As Assistant Manager, you'll support the Store Manager and lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment. Your role will focus on people leadership, performance management, and operational excellence - with clear progression opportunities into Store Management. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of a department and step up as Duty Manager when required Support the Store Manager in delivering KPIs: sales, shrinkage, and wage control Drive exceptional customer service and team engagement Oversee stock control, merchandising, and compliance standards Ensure Health & Safety procedures are always followed Analyse store data to identify areas for improvement and growth What We're Looking For Proven experience as an Assistant Manager (or similar level) in a fast-paced retail environment A hands-on leader who thrives on the shop floor and motivates others Strong organisational and communication skills Passionate about customer service and hitting targets Proactive and eager to develop into a future Store Manager Why Join Us? Competitive salary Fast-paced, exciting environment with genuine career progression Be part of a business that's expanding rapidly across the UK Make your mark and grow with a team that values people and performance Ready to take the next step in your retail career? Apply now and be part of their success story. BH35877

As a Store Manager at Vision Express, you're responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!

As a Store Manager Designate at Vision Express, You'll join us on a 6-month training and development programme, aimed to prepare you for the role of a Store Manager. The programme is designed to help participants understand our brand and equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge required to excel in the role of a Store Manager. You'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!

Assistant Manager Nottingham Up to 35,000 RAPIDLY EXPANDING and the MARKET LEADER in their retail sector! If you thrive on pace, people, processes and passion, then drive your career forward with this rapidly growing retail business. Our client is a high-profile volume retail store, renowned for value-for-money and excellent customer service. Our client is very much on an upward trajectory, having undergone an impressive new store opening programme over the last few years. Our client is looking for future Store Managers. As an Assistant Manager reporting to the Store Manager and responsible for a strong team, you'll be tasked with driving forward both turnover and revenues from the store based on lean principles. Keeping a close focus on financial KPIs, including wages, wastage and shrinkage will form a key element of the role, together with non-financials such as customer service/feedback, internal audit and standards and compliance. Assistant Manager Responsibilities; Managing the day to day running of a department Acting as Duty Manager for the entire store in the absence of Store Management Assisting Store Management in achieving company KPI's Ensuring your team delivers exceptional customer service Delivering exemplary standards in store presentation, stock control, shrinkage and administration compliance Complying with all Health & Safety policies and legislation Use management information to make strategic business decisions The ideal Assistant Manager candidate; Have a proven track record in a fast paced retail environment. Enjoy being on the shop floor- No sitting in the office for you! Be able to demonstrate a high level of operational, leadership, planning, organisational, interpersonal and communication skills Be target driven and customer service orientated Be highly motivated and ambitious Be a self starter with a can do attitude Please apply with your most up to date cv for the Assistant Manager role BH37062

Store Manager Designate - Kent Are you an experienced retail leader looking for your next Store Manager job in Kent? Do you have a passion for developing teams, delivering exceptional customer service, and driving commercial results? We're looking for a Store Manager Designate to join Vision Express in Kent on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious retail manager ready to develop into a Store Manager role within one of the UK's leading optical retailers. As a Store Manager Designate, you'll support stores across Kent, gaining valuable experience in retail operations, people leadership, sales performance, and customer experience. Through a structured development programme, you'll build the skills and confidence needed to become a successful Store Manager. About the Role As a Store Manager Designate, you'll: •Lead, coach, and develop high-performing retail teams •Drive sales performance and commercial growth •Deliver outstanding customer service and patient care •Manage store operations, compliance, and company standards •Support colleague engagement, wellbeing, and performance •Work alongside experienced Store Managers and regional leaders You'll gain exposure to a variety of store environments, helping you develop into a well-rounded retail leader while preparing for your own Store Manager opportunity. What We Offer •Free eyewear annually from day one •Monthly bonus scheme of up to £1,030 •Family & friends discounts of up to 75% plus free eye tests •33 days holiday, with buy and sell options •Employee Assistance Programme •Opportunities to support the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation •Structured career development and progression into a Store Manager role What We're Looking For •Previous retail management, assistant manager, or store manager experience •Strong commercial awareness and leadership skills •Experience coaching and developing colleagues •Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities •A customer-focused approach and passion for retail •Flexibility to travel across the Kent region At Vision Express, we operate over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland and are committed to developing future leaders. If you're looking for a Store Manager job in Kent, a retail management career, or your next opportunity as a Store Manager Designate, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Store Manager at Vision Express, you're responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!

As a Store Manager Designate at Vision Express, You'll join us on a 6-month training and development programme, aimed to prepare you for the role of a Store Manager. The programme is designed to help participants understand our brand and equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge required to excel in the role of a Store Manager. You'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!