Managing logistics in Europe and Asia, while working remotely
John Carlisle, our Head of European Logistics Operations, talked to us about the challenges and changes of managing logistics for Specsavers during the pandemic.
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Making Specsavers history during LGBT History Month
Specsavers launch PRISM – our first-ever employee network that is for employees, and led by employees.
Lee Palmer, opens up about work-life balance, recruiting from the NHS and why he loves being a Specsavers Audiology Partner
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 data champion, Helen Mannion, is named one of the most influential people in data and analytics
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.
Nimesh chats to Steph McGovern about opportunities at Specsavers
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. […]
Director at 23: Georgia Eason’s rise from Apprenticeship
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 […]
Victoria Holt: From Technician to CLO
Victoria Holt is a Contact Lens Optician, who has been working at Specsavers for 12 years. She tells us about her career journey and the support provided along the way. Hi Vicky. You’ve been working at Specsavers for a long time, how did you get to where you are now? When I left school, I […]
We talk to Martin Bird, Head of our Contact Centre, about his experience of supporting the business through COVID-19.
The last six months have been strange for us all, with working-from-home and new demands on our jobs in situations which we never would have thought possible a year ago.
Emily Toy: How a Specsavers Apprenticeship opened the door to a bright future.
We spoke with Emily Toy from Specsavers Bodmin who has recently completed an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. Emily told us about her Apprenticeship experience and the opportunities she now feels she has for her future. When did you first start your Apprenticeship? I started at Specsavers in June 2018; I didn’t have any previous experience, so […]
Tracy Pellett talks about her experience of supporting the business through the COVID-19 crisis.
The last six months have been strange for us all in different ways, whether it be working-from-home or additional demands on our jobs, encountering circumstances we never thought possible a year ago.