Assistant Manager
Advertised by Lunaria Recruitment
- Location
- Enfield, Greater London
- Salary
- £28,000 - £32,000 a year Bonus scheme, Pension and discounts
- Job type
- Permanent
- Sector
- Sales
- Posted
- 28 October 2026
Job description
ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER –ENFIELD
Are you ready for your next step in optics?
Lunaria Recruitment are looking for a fantastic Assistant Branch Manager to join an established and successful optical business in Enfield.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who already has experience within optics, retail, healthcare or audiology and is ready to take that next step into a leadership role.
We’re looking for someone who is naturally confident, enjoys working with people and loves being part of a team. Someone who can lead by example, support their colleagues and help create a fantastic experience for every customer who walks through the door.
The role
Working closely with the Branch Manager, you’ll be an important part of the leadership team and will help keep the branch running smoothly day to day.
You’ll be supporting the team, helping to drive sales and performance, developing colleagues and making sure the highest standards of customer service are always maintained.
You’ll also step up and take responsibility for the branch when required, so this is a great role for someone who wants to develop their management experience and build a long-term career.
What will you be doing?
- Supporting the Branch Manager with the day-to-day running of the branch
- Leading, motivating and supporting the team
- Helping the team achieve individual and branch sales targets
- Delivering exceptional customer service
- Supporting training, coaching and colleague development
- Helping with performance management
- Managing stock and ensuring the branch looks fantastic
- Supporting local marketing and promotional activity
- Maintaining high operational and customer service standards
- Acting as Branch Manager when required
- Opening and closing the branch when needed
What are we looking for?
We’re looking for someone who has previous experience in optics, retail, healthcare or audiology.
You’ll ideally be:
Confident and approachable
A natural team leader
Experienced in customer service and sales
Organised and reliable
Commercially aware
A great communicator
Comfortable supporting and motivating a team
Able to work well under pressure
Confident using IT and point-of-sale systems
Passionate about delivering an amazing customer experience
Ambitious and keen to progress
You don’t necessarily need to have been an Assistant Branch Manager before. If you’re an experienced optical professional who feels ready to take that next step, we’d love to hear from you.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary and bonus scheme
Structured training and development
Excellent career progression opportunities
Staff discounts across optical and hearing products
Supportive and inclusive team environment
28 days annual leave including bank holidays, pro-rata
Generous staff discount scheme
The opportunity to develop your leadership and management skills
A role where you can genuinely make a difference to your team and customers
About Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest is a vibrant and popular part of East London, offering a great mix of independent businesses, shops, cafés, restaurants and green spaces. It’s also well connected by public transport, making it a convenient location for commuters from across East London and surrounding areas.
A little bit about Lunaria...
We’re Lunaria Recruitment, and we do things a little differently.
We specialise exclusively in optical recruitment, so we know our industry, we know our candidates and we know what makes a really good move.
We don’t just send your CV and hope for the best. We get to know you, understand what you’re looking for and make sure the opportunity is right for you.
Not quite the role for you?
That’s okay!
If you’re not looking for a new role but know an optical professional who would be perfect for this, please send this their way.
We’re always happy to have a confidential chat — even if you’re just curious about what’s out there.
Interested? We’d love to hear from you.
Lunaria Recruitment – Specialists in Optical Recruitment
Reference 225774324
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