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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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Perks and benefits

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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Apprenticeship Coach Worcestershire

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Up to £34,000 Dependent on Experience + bonus and benefits

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Remote

Store ID

0018-0003

Contract Duration

Fixed Term Contract

Area of Interest

HR, L&D, Comms & Recruitment

Location

Whiteley

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At Specsavers, we’re passionate about helping our people build rewarding careers through learning and development. As an Apprentice Coach, you’ll play a key role in supporting apprentices to develop t

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Trainee Optical Assistant

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€35,000 OTE

Location

Mullingar, Ireland

Store ID

0810

Contract Duration

Permanent

Area of Interest

Trainee Optical Assistant

Location

Mullingar

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Specsavers MullingarOptical Assistant  Are you a caring individual looking to continue your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place.  We’re looking for passionate, hard-workers

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Customer Service Apprentice

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£8.20 per hour

Location

Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Store ID

0122

Contract Duration

Permanent

Area of Interest

Customer Service Apprenticeship

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 Cust

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Elisha Aunger

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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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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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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

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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

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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

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Blog

Publish date

14/09/2026

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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

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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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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

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Blog

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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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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

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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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