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Why work with us?

We are a family business. We work in communities up and down the country, in practices and on the road. Yes, we’re the biggest provider of care, with ground-breaking technology and a support network that spans the globe. We’re also passionate about making expert eyecare affordable and accessible to all. We’re not one size fits all though. Our stores are locally owned and run by our partners, so we deliver eyecare that works for each community. Do you want to be part of it? 

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The sky is the limit

Here, we’re all about opportunity. No matter where in the business you join us, there’s no limit to what you could do. You could work in an international market, become part of our Home Visits team or take on a support office role. With us, you can grow your own knowledge through higher qualifications, you could take on a mentoring role or supervise others. You could even end up owning your own business as a partner. Join us and feel the freedom of knowing you have all the options.

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Take a closer look at the different teams you could work alongside and explore different routes you could take in your future career.

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We can offer a relocation support package worth up to £20,000* to help you with your relocation? 

From finding your new job and setting up your new home to covering travel costs to visit family and up to 6 months of accommodation, we've got you covered.

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Optometrist

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£35,000-£45,000

Location

Newtownards, Northern Ireland

Store ID

0473

Contract Duration

Permanent

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Optometrist

Location

Newtownards

Description

Position: OptometristLocation: NewtownardsSalary: Excellent Salary - Depending on ExperienceWorking Hours: FlexibleExperience Level: You must be a GOC-registered Optometrist Specsavers Newtownards are

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Dispensing Optician

Salary

upto £33,000

Location

Stone, West Midlands

Store ID

1376

Contract Duration

Permanent

Area of Interest

Dispensing Optician

Location

Stone

Description

Role: Dispensing Optician Location: Stone, StaffordshireSalary: upto £33,000 (plus bonus) Working Hours: Full time or part time hours considered (inc. weekends) Experience Level: You must be a qualifi

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Dispensing Optician

Salary

£37,000

Location

High Wycombe, South

Store ID

2226

Contract Duration

Permanent

Area of Interest

Dispensing Optician

Location

High Wycombe

Description

Ready to deliver the best patient care from the heart of our store? If your answer is yes, as a qualified Dispensing Optician, you could be a role model playing a key part in creating a warm, friendly

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Publish date

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Optometry

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01/06/2026

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When Chloe Bond graduated in 2023, she thought she had her next steps mapped out. She’d completed her pre-reg at a Specsavers store near Glasgow and expected to stay on. But just weeks after qualifyin

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Retail

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11/19/2025

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