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- Apprenticeships 25
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- Diversity and Inclusion 3
- Early Careers 4
- Home Visits 23
- International Careers 10
- Leadership 2
- Learning and Development 14
- Life at Specsavers 52
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OptometryContent Type
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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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OptometryContent Type
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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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OptometryContent Type
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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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OptometryContent Type
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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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Support OfficeContent Type
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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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Support OfficeContent Type
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03/09/2026
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At Specsavers, sustainability isn’t a buzzword or a box-ticking exercise. It’s about doing the right thing for our customers, our colleagues and the communities we’re part of. One simple but powerful
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PartnershipContent Type
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11/08/2026
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When Emma Ginger started her pre-registration year, she thought qualification would be the finish line. More than a decade later, she's an Optometry Partner in Exeter & Tiverton, helping to develop fu
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OptometryContent Type
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04/08/2026
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For Zoe Smith, a career at Specsavers was never part of a grand plan. 28 years ago, she packed up her life, moved from North-West England to South Wales at just 21 years old, and stepped into a role a
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Home VisitsContent Type
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10/07/2026
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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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Home VisitsContent Type
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06/07/2026
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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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Content types
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- Apprenticeships 25
- Audiology 24
- director 1
- Dispensing 10
- Diversity and Inclusion 3
- Early Careers 4
- Home Visits 23
- International Careers 10
- Leadership 2
- Learning and Development 14
- Life at Specsavers 52
- Locum 2
- Marketing 1
- nhs 1
- Opticianry 18
- optics 12
- Optometry 59
- Partnership 32
- Payroll 1
- Pre Reg 2
- Retail 33
- Support office 20
- Tech 1
- Technology 2