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Being liked is great – but being globally recognised is even better. While others claim the title of the UK’s favourite optician, we’re proud to have been officially ranked 16th best place to work in the world in 2024 by Great Place to Work. That means our people don’t just enjoy what they do – they thrive in a culture built on trust, support, and genuine care. If you’re looking for a career where your wellbeing matters as much as your ambition, you’re in the right place. Join us and see what it’s like to work somewhere the world truly admires.
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Salary
Competitive
Location
Islington, Greater London, United Kingdom
Contract Duration
Permanent
Area of Interest
Optical Assistant
Locations
Islington
Description
Optical Assistant Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team. As an Optical Assistant at Specsavers, you’ll be the friendly face at the heart of our store
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01/01/0001

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Hannah Crook
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Hannah CrookSalary
Competitive
Location
Clacton-on-Sea, East England, United Kingdom
Contract Duration
Permanent
Area of Interest
Optometrist
Locations
Clacton-on-Sea
Description
Position: Optometrist Location: Clacton-on-Sea Salary: up to £75,000 + bonus (depending on experience) + up to £10,000 Golden Hello Working hours: Full Time or Part Time. No late nights! Experience l
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01/01/0001

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Chantelle Harris
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Chantelle HarrisSalary
Up to £65,000 DOE plus bonus
Location
Newtown, Wales, United Kingdom
Contract Duration
Permanent
Area of Interest
Optometrist
Locations
Newtown
Description
Position: Optometrist Location: Newtown, Powys Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Working hours: Full or part-time working patterns available with no late night working Experience level:
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001

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Nimisha Mistry
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Nimisha Mistry#FeelsLikeSpecsavers

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ApprenticeshipsContent Type
BlogPublish date
07/10/2025
Summary
Not everyone thrives in a traditional classroom—and Kaydyn Kent is living proof that success doesn’t have to start with a university degree. After a year at college left him uninspired and unsure of
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OptometryContent Type
BlogPublish date
07/09/2025
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From Optical Assistant to Dispensing Optician and now Trainee Contact Lens Optician, Kerry Berridge has spent the last decade building a fulfilling career at Specsavers – all while raising a family an

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Home VisitsContent Type
BlogPublish date
07/08/2025
Summary
After nearly three decades in optics, Eleanor Hickman knew it was time for a change. But it wasn’t just any change – it was one that would take her out of the test room and into the homes of patients

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PartnershipContent Type
BlogPublish date
07/07/2025
Summary
At 16, Charlie-Leigh Martin took a Saturday job at her local Specsavers in Chelmsley Wood. Six years later, she’s running her own store in Alcester as a director. “I was still in sixth form and thinki

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ApprenticeshipsContent Type
BlogPublish date
06/30/2025
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From college to clinical tech...and beyond Ellie Long, Apprentice Optical Assistant, tells us about her apprenticeship journey so far, and how she went from leaving college to joining Specsavers wi

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Home VisitsContent Type
BlogPublish date
06/11/2025
Summary
Home is where the hearing is Aekta Patel, Audiology Director, shares her perspective on the value of partnerships in delivering audiology care through home visits. "It’s a tough gig. But it’s wo

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OptometryContent Type
BlogPublish date
06/04/2025
Summary
Jumanah's journey with Specsavers is all about finding the right support and making the most of new opportunities. Despite a bumpy start, she flourished with the help of her amazing team and her own d

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AudiologyContent Type
BlogPublish date
05/22/2025
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From school leaver to Home Visits Director: A career built on care, growth, and support When Danielle left school in 2005, she wasn’t entirely sure what her future would look like - but she k

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Support OfficeContent Type
BlogPublish date
05/08/2025
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"I'm passionate that leadership is for everyone!" In light of Learning at Work Week, Zoe Stebbings, Leadership Development Programme Manager for UK/ROI Retail, tells us about her career journey to

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Support OfficeContent Type
BlogPublish date
05/08/2025
Summary
"It's like watching light bulbs come on!" During Learning at Work Week 2025, Jenny Clifford, Global Learning Experience Design Lead, tells us why she loves learning and how Specsavers supports her