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About the opportunity. A very exciting role where you will lead the day to day activities of the store. Reporting to the Store Manager Hub you will support the team to provide the very best in store customer experience at Boots Opticians and from start to the end of the customer journey.Key responsibilities include: Leading the team instore to deliver a culture of exceptional care for colleagues and customers, putting the customers at the heart of my decision makingDriving the team to deliver the Hub local plans for Enhanced ServicesProactively managing clinics on the day to drive up productivity and efficiencyI am responsible for the day to day maintenance Clinical and Health and Safety standards in storeSupporting the Store Manager Hub to deliver the highest retailing standards, walking the shop floor on every day, having a robust operational platform to deliver clean, a well presented shop floor and clinical areas and that our colleagues are at their best all of the timeSupport the development of the Optical Consultant teamKeyholder responsibilities, ensuring the operational procedures of the store are followed About you. You will have leadership experience and be widely respected by peers, customers, Store Manager - Hub and Area Manager. Key capabilities include: The ability to train and guide store colleagues.You will be a motivator and great communicator in both 1:1 and group situations.Full training providedCreating a positive in store culture with a delivery mind-set. You will be a great listener and have your finger on the store pulse.Keeping up to date with your own learning and development. Our Benefits. We have a great range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you: Competitive holiday allowance (with the option to buy more days)Boots Retirement Savings Plan pension schemeDiscretionary annual bonus schemeExcellent opportunities to develop and career opportunities across Boots Opticians, Retail and Pharmacy.Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption leave pay£100 gift card for colleagues expecting/adopting a babyFlexible benefits scheme (via salary sacrifice) including financial wellbeing support, gym membership, holiday buying, dental cover, life assurance, restaurant discount cards, activity passes and much more (exclusions may apply, eligible roles only)Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering free, independent and confidential counselling and support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekGenerous staff discount (with enhanced discounts for Boots brands, Boot Opticians and Boots Hearingcare)Access to corporate third-party discounts, including retail, cinema, holidays and more (UK only)Access to the Boots Benevolent Fund, a registered charity that offers support to eligible current and former colleagues in the UK, as well as their immediate relatives, at times of financial hardship. All rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility. Why Boots? Boots Opticians is one of the leading optical chains in the UK. We're all about enriching the lives of every person who walks through our door; including yours. Bring your skills to a business that offers genuine career progression thanks to sheer diversity of stores and roles and expect to be supported and developed from day one. What's next? 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. Our Diversity and Inclusion commitment. Diversity and inclusion is at the centre of everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive team. We offer a variety of flexible working patterns to support our colleagues to achieve a good work life balance.This role is subject to a DBS/PVG check, Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis. You will have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision.
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Contact Lens Optician, you will be a vital part of the store team. You will support our patients and customers by offering great contact lens solutions along with professional advice and guidance. You will work closely with the Optical team in store, share your knowledge and experience, and provide the very best customer care.As part of your role you will work as part of a team. As a professional leader you will support and advise team members in contact lens policy and standards to make sure we have our patients at the centre of our business. You will therefore: Complete contact lens fittings, and help to provide ongoing aftercare, taking care of your patients and managing your clinics effectively as well as occasionally dispensing spectacles.Use professional judgement for contact lens clinical decisions that need to be taken within the practice.Provide support for the team with dispensing optical solutions to a wide range of customers including children and those with complex prescriptions.Coaching and developing Optical Consultants in your practice, with potential opportunity to supervise a Student Contact Lens Optician. WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE Full GOC registrationHave true passion for customer care and working collaboratively as a part of a wider team.Qualified Contact Lens Opticians OUR BENEFITS Competitive salary plus discretionary uncapped bonus scheme.Competitive Retirement Savings Plan.Generous employee discount plus enhanced discounts for Boots brands, Boots Opticians and Boots HearingcareGOC fees paid30 days holidays Inc. Bank holiday, with the opportunity to buy more.Continuous Professional Development modules and eventsAdditional flexible benefits that allow you to create a package that best suits your individual needs including cycle to work vouchers, discounted gym membership, cinema and restaurant discounts, and much more. We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you; click here to view our full list of company benefits (all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility). WHY BOOTS OPTICIANS Our purpose is to help everyone see what's possible, so we're looking for people who go the extra mile to change things for the better for our customers and our team members. You'll be joining a company that is evolving and always looking to improve. 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 team members and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and let's see what's possible when we change for the better. To find out more about life and careers with us, click here WHAT'S NEXT? If your application is successful, our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview. If you have not been successful on this occasion you will be notified by email.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 enable you to be at your best.This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis