Optometry
Optometry is about caring for the health of your eyes. To get started here, you’ll need a strong background in science and enjoy speaking to and helping people. It’s a career path that’s in demand, pays well and offers flexible working hours.
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Audiology
Audiology is about caring for the health of your ears. To get started here, you’ll be interested in problem solving and looking for a role where you can help others. Good customer service skills can be a big help too. There are loads of ways to start and develop in Audiology, with support to grow in the way you choose.
Find out moreBecome a Bright Star
Thinking about a medical career? Take a look at this. Optometry is more than just glasses. It’s detecting and diagnosing abnormalities and diseases using the latest technology. It’s identifying problems with health – think high blood pressure and diabetes. It’s about changing and saving lives. Interested? If you are, you should see what we have on offer through our Bright Stars university scholarship.
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Try our virtual work experience
See your future a little clearer with our brand-new Virtual Work Experience Programme. This interactive experience gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what really happens at Specsavers, and the people who make it all work. Across various interactive modules, you’ll explore how every part of our business comes together to help people see and hear better every day. Get insight, expert guidance, and a clearer view of where your career could take you.
Join our virtual work experienceAdvice for parents and teachers
As our population ages, there is a growing demand for both optometrists and audiologists. Working with us can offer young people job stability, flexibility, great support and a range of development opportunities. We hold school workshops in certain areas of the UK to give an insight into our work and encourage anyone who’s interested to ask about work experience in store. Depending on your location, we may also be able to offer financial support through university. If you’d like to know more, you can get in touch below.
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03/09/2026
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At Specsavers, sustainability isn’t a buzzword or a box-ticking exercise. It’s about doing the right thing for our customers, our colleagues and the communities we’re part of. One simple but powerful
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OptometryContent Type
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11/08/2026
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When Emma Ginger started her pre-registration year, she thought qualification would be the finish line. More than a decade later, she's an Optometry Partner in Exeter & Tiverton, helping to develop fu
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04/08/2026
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For Zoe Smith, a career at Specsavers was never part of a grand plan. 28 years ago, she packed up her life, moved from North-West England to South Wales at just 21 years old, and stepped into a role a
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10/07/2026
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Sophie’s career in optics didn’t follow a straight path. Starting as an Optical Assistant Apprentice with no prior experience, she explored both retail and clinical settings before finding her calling
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06/07/2026
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After more than a decade working in optics across busy, changing territories, Natasha took a step back to focus on her family during a difficult time. Now, as a domiciliary optometrist, she’s rediscov
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AudiologyContent Type
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03/07/2026
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When Sophie Ward joined Specsavers as a lab technician apprentice, she had no idea it would lead to a career in audiology. Today, as Customer Service Director for Romford Audiology Domiciliary, Sophie
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02/07/2026
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Georga Harrison is proud to be part of our Poole store as it celebrates its 40th anniversary this month. Having started her journey here as an apprentice, she’s grown into her role as retail manager.
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17/06/2026
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Ben Asbury, Domiciliary Optical Assistant, made the move from Store Manager in London to the Clwyd and Snowdonia Home Visits team. This unexpected step into domiciliary led him to find a completely di
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05/05/2026
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Michael recently relocated from Ghana to Ireland through the Specsavers international programme, making the move alongside his best friend Marvin. The pair moved together and now even work in the sam
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14/04/2026
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We chatted with the Optometry Director in Norfolk to understand how working with Clinical Performance Consultants (CPCs) has totally transformed their approach to clinical leadership and continually i