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Qualifying in 2020, Eamon Tariq, took the Specsavers Pathway to Partnership course and aged 28, is now a Joint Venture Partner. Starting out with Specsavers as a part-time Optical Advisor, while studying Optometry at University, he completed his pre-reg at the same store – joining the Pathway course as soon as he’d qualified. We caught […]
John Carlisle, our Head of European Logistics Operations, talked to us about the challenges and changes of managing logistics for Specsavers during the pandemic. Tell us about your role at Specsavers and how this has been affected by Covid 19? My role manages imports from Asia and Europe into our UK and European manufacturing & distribution sites. I […]
February is LGBT History Month in the UK. It’s an annual celebration that provides education and insight into the issues that the LGBTQIA+ community faces and here at Specsavers, we’re making our own history by launching PRISM – our first-ever employee network that is for employees, and led by employees. The PRISM network is […]
We shared a virtual cuppa with Audiologist Partner, Lee Palmer, to chat about his career with Specsavers and the challenges 2020 brought. Specsavers hearcare accessible to all During the first lockdown, and throughout 2020, Lee really had to adapt. “We were still in the store and the door was locked, but people would constantly knock […]
Our very own Director of Global Data Management, Helen Mannion, has been chosen as one of the most influential people in data and analytics in the 2021 DataIQ 100. Our global data team, led by Helen, helps Specsavers be more data-driven by using analytics to inform future strategy, as well as helping teams to achieve […]
This month our relocation series takes us to East Anglia. The counties of Norfolk and Suffolk boast some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK. Clifftop walks await, along with stunning beaches, historic coastal resorts, the tranquil and timeless Norfolk Broads and cosmopolitan cities and towns such as Norwich and Ipswich. East Anglia really […]
If you missed the CH4 episode of Steph’s Packed Lunch earlier this year with Nimesh Popat, Director of Professional Recruitment and Retention, watch it here. Nimesh confirms, “You don’t have to wear glasses or be an Optician to work at Specsavers” – we have a wide variety of roles for different experience levels and specialisms. […]
This month our relocation series takes us to Wiltshire and Somerset. These counties really do have something for everyone – from small towns with boutique shops, independent restaurants and renowned farmers markets to cosmopolitan cities, such as the beautiful city of Bath. Not to mention the numerous beaches, idyllic countryside and the calming serenity of […]
This month our relocation series takes us to Wales. From the beautiful landscapes of the Brecon Beacons – with luscious waterfalls and wonderful countryside, to diverse cities, such as Cardiff and Swansea, Wales has something for everyone. You can enjoy the many picturesque coastlines, as well as the calming tranquillity and the peaks of Snowdonia […]
After exploding on social media for becoming a Director at 23, Georgia Eason spoke to us about her incredible success so far, her journey to this point and the reaction she received on social media. Hi Georgia, I have to start with the amount of positive reaction you have received online since you updated everyone […]
