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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Salary: up too- £23,496.20
Location
Sidcup, Greater London
Store ID
0559
Contract Duration
Permanent
Area of Interest
Customer Service
Location
Sidcup
Description
Receptionist - SidcupSo, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. If you’ve ever considered a career in
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
£12.91 per hour
Location
Malton, North East
Store ID
0531
Contract Duration
Permanent
Area of Interest
Trainee Optical Assistant
Location
Malton
Description
Trainee Optical AssistantAre you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place. We aren’t looking for people with years of experience and he
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
£28,000.00
Location
Hammersmith, Greater London
Store ID
0433
Contract Duration
Permanent
Area of Interest
Optical Assistant
Location
Hammersmith
Description
Experienced Optical Assistant/ Consultant. Location: Hammersmith, London Salary: Up to £28k DOE Working hours: Full Time and Part Time (3 days minimum) including 1 weekend day. Experience level: Previ
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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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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04/14/2026
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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
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04/14/2026
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Ellie Barker, Associate Clinical Performance Consultant (CPC) at Specsavers, shares her career journey and why this role has given her the perfect balance of flexibility, trust, and impact. My journey
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04/09/2026
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When Vyasa first started thinking about a career in health, he never imagined it would eventually take him from Queensland to Tasmania, and then across the world to Dublin. Now a CORU-registered optom
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02/26/2026
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Caroline Angell, Optom Partner in South Shields, says: “When I think about what’s kept me afloat through the toughest times as an optometrist partner, one name comes to mind: my Clinical Performance C
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02/26/2026
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Rachel McClelland’s career in optics spans nearly two decades. She began as a Trainee Optical Assistant at Specsavers and went on to progress through a variety of roles, including Store Partner. She n
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02/13/2026
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I’m Angela, an optometrist who recently swapped life in Arkansas for a fresh start in Cork. It’s been a big move in every sense, but one that’s already changed my life in the best possible ways. I’ve
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BlogPublish date
02/02/2026
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BlogPublish date
01/20/2026
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We’re shining a light on the inspiring journey of Deborah Mobbs, who works in a technical role within our Vision Labs manufacturing facility in Kidderminster. After 25 years at Vision Labs, Deborah de
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01/16/2026
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When Amelia left school, she thought she had her next steps all planned out. Like many of her friends, she enrolled in college to study travel and tourism. But after an induction week and just one ful