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Jack joined Specsavers in 2015 as a fresh-faced teenager, not knowing what he wanted for his future. As an optical assistant, he found a passion for optics and a curiosity to enrol in further qualifications. Qualifying as a Dispensing optician initially, he now holds the title FBDO CL and is a practising Contact lens optician and store manager.
Anum’s career in audiology has taken her from the structured environment of the NHS to the entrepreneurial freedom of running her own business. Her story is about finding the balance between professional ambition and family life. After earning her BSc in audiology, Anum briefly worked in the NHS. “It was stable but quite repetitive,” she […]
Philip Djeagbo, an optometrist from Ghana, made the bold move to the UK to advance his career. His journey—from adapting to a new healthcare system to seizing the opportunities at Specsavers—offers valuable lessons for those considering a similar path.
Omair Khan and Mohammad Hamza Anwar share how they’ve motivated each other to achieve new milestones in optometry and what fuels their passion for further qualifications. Plus, they let me in on a little secret about what it’s like to work in Wales…
Starting as an apprentice and advancing to care home and marketing manager at Specsavers York Home Visits, Jacob reveals how his career journey boosted his confidence and helped him embrace his true self.
Many people think you need to know about eye or hearing care to have a retail career at Specsavers. As Natalie Neal from Leicestershire shares, you need nothing more than excellent customer service and a willingness to learn.
Join Tomi Fayefunmi, Optometrist at Specsavers Hempstead Valley, as he shares how the flexibility there has enhanced both his personal and professional life.
Peter Taylor shares how he found a fulfilling optometry career and a strong sense of community in Elgin, thanks to its natural beauty, supportive team, and patient-focused care.
Leila Hamilton-Pitt always wanted to work in health care. Despite not achieving the A-level results she’d hoped for, she found a new route as an optical assistant apprentice. She shares how it rebuilt her confidence and opened an unexpected door.
Senior Events Planner, Louise, talks about her 20 year career at Specsavers so far, including how she co-found MenoTalk, a colleague network providing menopause support in the workplace.
