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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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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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Salary
£40,000
Location
Stratford, Greater London
Store ID
0379
Contract Duration
Permanent
Area of Interest
Dispensing Optician
Location
Stratford
Description
Dispensing OpticianReady 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 creati
Reference
sf-87378-1
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
George Coleing
Author
George ColeingSalary
Up to £65,000 depending on experience
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland
Store ID
1897
Contract Duration
Permanent
Area of Interest
Optometrist
Location
Edinburgh
Description
Want to be the reason why people should’ve gone to Specsavers? As an Optometrist here, you’ll be the go-to for eye examinations and contact lens services, helping us keep the nation seeing 20/20. You
Reference
sf-87503-1
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Competitive salary depending on experience
Location
Haddington, Scotland
Store ID
2509
Contract Duration
Permanent
Area of Interest
Optometrist
Location
Haddington
Description
Position: Optometrist Location: Haddington, East Lothian Salary: Competitive Working hours: Full time hours preferred (38.5 hours per week) Experience level: Open to both newly qualified and experie
Reference
sf-87502-1
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Hear how our Optometrists feel about the work we do
Tomi Fayefunmi
Optometrist
Working at Specsavers feels incredibly flexible, especially with a four-day work week and condensed hours. This extra day off feels like a game-changer, giving me time to pursue my passions and significantly boosting my job satisfaction.
Zahrah Haleem
Optometrist
Specsavers feels like a family. From weekends as an optical assistant to my pre-reg, their support has been constant. My director, supervisor and colleagues offered wisdom, advice and even chocolate! Their support is invaluable, shaping me into a better optometrist and person.
Karishma Patel
Optometrist
Working at Specsavers has given me the opportunity to enrol in the Pathway to Partnership programme, which is incredibly exciting. The prospect of having my own business feels very rewarding and motivates me to keep pushing forward.
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ApprenticeshipsContent Type
BlogPublish date
01/06/2026
Summary
After leaving sixth form unsure of her future, Jessica Firrell found her passion through a Specsavers apprenticeship. Now training to become a Dispensing Optician, she shares how her journey has shap
Teaser
OptometryContent Type
BlogPublish date
01/06/2026
Summary
Sejal Patel is the sole resident optometrist in her store as well as being the optom partner and an Independent Prescriber. She’s passionate about growing her practice and supporting pre-reg students.
by
Abigail Davies
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OptometryContent Type
BlogPublish date
01/06/2026
Summary
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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RetailContent Type
BlogPublish date
11/25/2025
Summary
About 10 years ago now, Ashleigh left a role in retail and was looking for something different. A fresh challenge that still drew on her 10 years of customer service experience. What she found was mor
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Life at SpecsaversContent Type
BlogPublish date
11/19/2025
Summary
We’re one of the World’s Best Workplaces™ - again! Yes, that’s right – Specsavers is officially number 12 in the World’s Best Workplaces™ list for 2025, climbing four places since last year!Only 25 co
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DispensingContent Type
BlogPublish date
11/19/2025
Summary
Astra wanted a job that worked around her family. She found a career instead. When Astra Wright walked into Specsavers Ripley five years ago, she wasn’t thinking about optics. “Honestly, I just wanted
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PartnershipContent Type
BlogPublish date
10/28/2025
Summary
Sayuri isn’t one to shy away from a challenge. After qualifying as an optometrist in South Africa in 2007, she quickly built a thriving career, owning and growing six franchise stores over the years.
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AudiologyContent Type
BlogPublish date
10/27/2025
Summary
Pip’s audiology journey I started at 15 as a Saturday colleague in the Huddersfield store. I struggled to hear some patients, so one of the audiologists checked my ears and uncovered my own hearing lo
by
Mike Davidson
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AudiologyContent Type
BlogPublish date
10/27/2025
Summary
Hi, 👋 I’m Lorna I’ve recently started working with Specsavers Inverness as an Audiology Practitioner (AP). Here’s a bit about my story: My own hearing journey started when my mum booked me in for a
by
Mike Davidson
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AudiologyContent Type
BlogPublish date
10/27/2025
Summary
Hi, I’m Rozie 👋 I’m the Audiology Partner at Specsavers Folkestone My journey with Specsavers started when I was looking to move back home from Gloucestershire. I was working for another high-stree
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Mike Davidson