This is who we are
By joining Specsavers, you become part of our family
We are ambitious, hard-working and always strive to be the best. With that same spirit, optometrists Doug and Mary Perkins started Specsavers in 1984 – and it’s what defines us still today.
Even after all those years, Specsavers remains a family-owned company. Our core value of ‘treating others as we would like to be treated ourselves’ keeps the family feeling in our DNA. It’s the most important part of our culture – it’s how we approach each other and our customers in a warm, friendly and informal way. When you join us, you’ll notice that being part of Specsavers is all about having fun, being yourself and treating each other as equals – no matter what your role is.
Personal growth for everyone
We’re only as strong as our team. That’s why we make sure that every one of our people has the opportunity to reach their full potential, whatever they choose that to be. From personal development plans to training courses. From profit shares to pension schemes, from global travel to the tools you need to do your job. No matter if you join our store team or support office, you’ll be encouraged to be the best you can be. To take responsibility for the work you do – and to have fun while you’re doing it.
Specsavers Northern European Support Office is one of the Best Workplaces
Awards are worth a thousand words – so we’re incredibly proud that our NESO office in Copenhagen is awarded the number 9 best workplace in Denmark! More than 98% of our colleagues genuinely feel our support office is a great place to work. They say that’s because of our unique family culture where people care for one another, because they’re proud to contribute to people’s vision needs, and because of the trust and flexibility they get. And there’s more. But with everything, it’s hard to put into words – you got to feel it for yourself.
Work-life-party balance
Our people thrive on the high pace of the retail industry and dare to take chances. Without their drive and expertise, we wouldn’t be who we are or where we are today. That’s why we always strive to improve the way we do things and make Specsavers an even better place to work. Like making sure people can balance their work and private life, and throwing some fun parties now and then to celebrate all their hard work.
“You will have great colleagues and experience lots of new things. It’s more a lifestyle than a job. You will be part of a family.”
Office colleague, Finland
“The culture is nice and relaxed, informal and filled with laughter.”
Audiologist, Netherlands
“We do the best we can to make our customers feel happy. It’s written in our culture, personality and atmosphere – and that’s something to be proud of.”
Store colleague, Sweden
“I’m proud to be part of a company that is at the forefront of eye health testing.”
Office colleague, Denmark
“Being busy is part of our culture. We work very close and you have to like dealing with stressful situations together with your colleagues. But it’s so exciting not being able to foresee your day!”
Store colleague, Norway
In it to win it!
Competition and celebration go hand in hand at Specsavers. If you join us, you’ll become part of a team with a true winning mentality. We don’t give up until we’ve reached our goals. That has brought us to where we are now – aiming to make a positive difference by providing accessible eye care to everyone.
Living is giving
It feels good to do good – that’s what we experience year after year when we travel to Tanzania, East Africa. Since 2010, volunteers from our Nordic stores have run eye tests in remote areas of the country and handed out recycled glasses to those in need. And that’s not all we do: with giving back to the local community as one of our values, we encourage all our people to support charity and social causes and change lives for the better.
