Everybody is somebody here
We have a global commitment to create and provide an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, valued and proud to belong. D&I for us means working to understand and celebrate a variety of cultures, and having a workforce that accurately reflects the communities we serve. This helps us make sure our customers and colleagues feel included in everything we do. If our people feel like they belong, they are more likely to reach their potential, so it’s important to us to constantly explore new ways to be even more inclusive. It’s a choice, it takes us committing and finding the specific things we need to be doing regularly to build our inclusive culture, and we’re really focusing on helping people commit to it and put tangible things into practice.
Colleague Network Groups
We’re proud to say we have a variety of Colleague Network Groups – run by colleagues for colleagues – available to everyone across the business. These groups listen to the needs of all colleagues and focus on championing inclusion for everyone.
Belonging at Specsavers
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome, valued and proud to belong.
Haleemah’s Journey into Audiology
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AudiologyContent Type
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11/18/2024
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Discovering Audiology Haleemah wasn’t initially aware of audiology until she had to choose a university course. She knew she wanted to work in healthcare but wasn’t sure which path to take. “Aud
Making a difference, one home visit at a time
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Home VisitsContent Type
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11/13/2024
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Meet Kalpesh Mistry, domiciliary optometry partner in Kent. He shares how providing home visits became a passion, not just a job.With over a decade of experience in home visits, Kalpesh has dedicated
Flexible foundations that built a career
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OptometryContent Type
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11/13/2024
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Join Tomi Fayefunmi, Optometrist at Specsavers Hempstead Valley, as he shares how the flexibility at Specsavers Hempstead Valley has enhanced both his personal and professional life.“I started working
From shop floors to scenic shores: Peter Taylor's story
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PartnershipContent Type
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11/13/2024
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Peter Taylor shares how he found a fulfilling optometry career and a strong sense of community in Elgin, thanks to its natural beauty, supportive team, and patient-focused care.“In 2000, my wife Sinea
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Discovering career possibilities
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ApprenticeshipsContent Type
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11/13/2024
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Lauren Smith thought she needed an optical degree to have a career with Specsavers. She quickly realised this isn't the case. Ten years on, she reflects on her journey from being an apprentice to man
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From crossroads to clarity
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PartnershipContent Type
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11/13/2024
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Cat Cooper's journey from Optical Assistant to Optometry PartnerCat Cooper's career path is a testament to resilience and passion. Initially aspiring to study medicine, things took an unexpected turn.
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Karishma and her Kentish journey
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OptometryContent Type
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11/13/2024
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Karishma Patel enjoyed her summer placement in our Chatham practice so much, she completed her pre-registration there and is now working at the store full time. She shares why she stayed and how she’s
Advancing professionally, Growing personally
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ApprenticeshipsContent Type
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11/13/2024
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Starting as an apprentice and advancing to care home and marketing manager at Specsavers York Home Visits, Jacob reveals how his career journey boosted his confidence and helped him embrace his true s
Showing patience and understanding to create a great customer experience
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ApprenticeshipsContent Type
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11/12/2024
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It’s just all in a day’s work for Apprentice Optical Assistant Chloe, who received some fantastic feedback via social media from a customer after a tricky visit to Specsavers for her son’s first ever
Challenging the stereotype of tech being a man's world
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Support OfficeContent Type
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11/12/2024
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After graduating in Computer Networks, Tamila started her career in technology as a Junior IT Clerk. Now, proudly working as a Technology Customer Service Improvement & Knowledge Analyst at Specsavers