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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
up to £50,000
Location
Derby, East Midlands, United Kingdom
Contract Duration
Permanent
Area of Interest
Optometrist
Locations
Derby
Description
Store – Oakwood, DerbyPosition – Optometrist Salary: Salary up to £60,000 DOE Hours: Full time 37.5 hours (no late nights, we can consider part time options) Join our team and be part of our success
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01/01/0001

Author
Connie Fazackerley
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Connie FazackerleySalary
£25,812.80
Location
Hackney, Greater London, United Kingdom
Contract Duration
Permanent
Area of Interest
Lab roles
Locations
Hackney
Description
So, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. If you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Lab tech
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001

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Hannah Crook
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Hannah CrookSalary
Competitive
Location
Cavan, Ireland, Republic of Ireland
Contract Duration
Permanent
Area of Interest
Dispensing Optician
Locations
Cavan
Description
Dispensing Optician - Specsavers Cavan Whether you’ve just qualified or already have experience and looking for a new challenge, our Dispensing Optician role could be just right for you. As long as y
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001

Author
Chris Sullivan
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Chris Sullivan#FeelsLikeSpecsavers

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OptometryContent Type
BlogPublish date
07/21/2025
Summary
When Danna Garcia Reyes first began her studies in optometry in Barcelona, she wasn’t sure where the path would lead. Like a lot of students, she chose her degree with curiosity and a want to help oth

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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
Summary
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
Summary
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
Summary
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
Summary
"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