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Life at Specsavers

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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Optical Assistant Apprentice

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Salary: £8- £12.71 (Age dependant)

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Ilford, Greater London

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0271

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Permanent

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Optical Assistant Apprenticeship

Location

Ilford

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Ilford, Specsavers. 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. If you’ve ever considered a career in o

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Optical Assistant

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Starting salary: £28k DOE

Location

Ilford, Greater London

Store ID

0271

Contract Duration

Permanent

Area of Interest

Optical Assistant

Location

Ilford

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Ilford, Specsavers. 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 Optic

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Hearing Aid Dispenser

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Up to £32000

Location

Birmingham, West Midlands

Store ID

2183

Contract Duration

Permanent

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Audiologist / Hearing Aid Dispenser

Location

Birmingham

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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Home Visits

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Publish date

07/10/2026

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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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I prioritise what matters most in Home Visits

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Home Visits

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Publish date

07/06/2026

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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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My hearing loss inspired my audiology career

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Audiology

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07/03/2026

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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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The apprenticeship that re-wrote my story

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Apprenticeships

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Publish date

07/02/2026

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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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I didn’t just change jobs. I changed everything

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Home Visits

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Blog

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06/17/2026

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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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Relocating and Working Together - From Ghana to Ireland

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Support Office

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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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Driving clinical excellence together

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Support Office

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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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From optometrist to my dream job

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Support Office

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Blog

Publish date

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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How Vyasa took his optometry career from Australia to Ireland

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Support Office

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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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Two stores, one lifeline - thanks to CPCs

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Support Office

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Blog

Publish date

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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