Our culture and values
Our culture is about providing that small business feel despite our big global scale. We support our colleagues to be their best, encourage them to thrive, and provide a space where they can truly belong. We’re not just a company; we’re a team of real people united by our purpose, working together to change lives one appointment at a time. Our shared behaviours and values craft a positive culture of belonging, inspiration and mutual respect. We’re always learning and growing together, so we never stop giving our best. The pace may be fast, and at times even challenging, but that’s what makes it so exciting to work here. Every day is different, but one thing stays the same: we always support each other here.
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Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion at Specsavers is all about creating a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. It’s important to us that we can have an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, valued and proud to belong. With the D&I networks we’ve made available to our colleagues, we’re working to weave it into everything we do, making sure it’s present in all our communications and heavily linked to our values and behaviours.
D&I at Specsavers is about creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We’re working to weave it into everything we do so everyone feels like they belong here.
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Sustainability
Putting sustainability at the forefront of our business has become a crucial part of how we work here. By creating targets and sustainable goals, we can play our part in helping to look after the planet and local communities we serve, meaning we can do what we do best, for longer. Sustainability has become a crucial part of how we work here. Through creating sustainable targets, we can play our part in helping look after the planet and our communities
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Our colleagues work hard to keep our businesses running smoothly, so it’s only right we give them some extra benefits to make their personal life run smoothly too. From pay and pensions to wellbeing and retail perks.
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Our annual review
Curious about what 50,000 people can achieve together? Our annual review is a celebration of the care and commitment from our colleagues across the world. If you're wondering what it’s like to be part of our story, this is a great place to start.
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Optical Assistant
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£24,264 per annum
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Cranleigh, South East, United Kingdom
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Permanent
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Optical Assistant
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Cranleigh
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Optical Assistant
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£26,000
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Walthamstow, Greater London, United Kingdom
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Permanent
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Optical Assistant
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Walthamstow
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Walthamstow, SpecsaversSpecsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team. As an Optical Assistant at Specsavers, you’ll be the friendly face at the heart of our
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Optical Assistant
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Up to £12.41 per hour (depending on age)
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Guildford, South East, United Kingdom
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Permanent
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Optical Assistant
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Guildford
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So, you’re a proactive people person ready to be the friendly face our stores need? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. So, if you’ve had previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispen
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DispensingContent Type
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04/28/2025
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