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Diversity and Inclusion

We’re building an inclusive culture

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.

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Trainee Optical Assistant

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Up to £12.91 - Depending on experience

Location

Jarrow, North East

Store ID

2496

Contract Duration

Permanent

Area of Interest

Trainee Optical Assistant

Location

Jarrow

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. So, if you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Trai

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Hearing Aid Dispenser

Salary

£40,000 plus £5,000 welcome

Location

Sale, North West

Store ID

2225

Contract Duration

Fixed Term Contract

Area of Interest

Audiologist / Hearing Aid Dispenser

Location

Sale

Description

Are you an ambitious individual looking to join a team where progression is normal and making a difference is every day? You’ve come to the right place. Your role as a qualified Hearing Aid Dispenser

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01/01/0001

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Trainee Optical Assistant

Salary

Up to £12.91 - Depending on experience

Location

South Shields, North East

Store ID

0215

Contract Duration

Permanent

Area of Interest

Trainee Optical Assistant

Location

South Shields

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. So, if you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Trai

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Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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I moved north for a new role and found a better quality of life

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Optometry

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Publish date

24/09/2026

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When Lydia started exploring relocation opportunities, she was thinking about the life she wanted in the long term. After building her career in London, she made the move to Barrow-in-Furness in searc

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One placement, so many possibilities

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Early careers

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Blog

Publish date

23/09/2026

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10 years ago, Senior Optometrist Hamza Mussa, was a university student looking for the right place to complete his training year. Today, he's helping future optometrists start their own careers throug

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I wanted a change, and I found so much more

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Home Visits

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Blog

Publish date

22/09/2026

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When Adam Tugnutt relocated from Brighton to Liverpool, he wasn't sure whether he'd stay in optics. After more than five years as an optical assistant in a Specsavers store, he was ready for a change

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Why sustainability training belongs on the HR agenda

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Support Office

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Publish date

21/09/2026

Summary

In 2026, most businesses have broad sustainability targets. While this is a huge step in the right direction, targets are no longer a differentiator; they are the norm. What matters more is making sur

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Love DO Week: Helping people see the world differently

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Dispensing

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

14/09/2026

Summary

As a Dispensing Optician and Contact Lens Optician at Specsavers Newport, helping people see their best is what motivates Anni Waldorf every day. After 18 years in optics and four years with Specsaver

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Love DO Week: A career without limits

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Optometry

Content Type

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Publish date

08/09/2026

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When Emily Head started working in an optical practice at 16, she knew she wanted a clinical career, but one that would allow her to develop quickly, learn on the job and make a difference to people's

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Love DO Week: Caring for generations

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Optometry

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Blog

Publish date

08/09/2026

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After 37 years as a dispensing optician, Tony Caffrey still loves helping people see clearly and feel confident in their glasses. As a partner at Specsavers Dundee, he's cared for generations of famil

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Love DO Week: From leaflets to leadership

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Optometry

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

08/09/2026

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Dan Green's Specsavers journey started with a temporary contract handing out free sight test leaflets. Today, he's Head of Dispensing Development, helping others build successful careers in optics. Wh

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Love DO Week - From DO to Director

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Optometry

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Blog

Publish date

08/09/2026

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When Angela Dawson joined Specsavers as an optical assistant at 18, she didn't expect it to become a 32-year career. Just two weeks after joining, she was offered the opportunity to train as a dispens

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Celebrating National Payroll Week 2026

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Support Office

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

04/09/2026

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From forensic psychology to payroll senior When Lucy graduated from university with a degree in Forensic Psychology in 2021, she never imagined she'd end up building a career

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