The role
Optometrist – Ashford
Up to £70,000 + £10,000 performance related bonus + Flexible working + Tier 2 sponsorship + £10,000 Golden Hello + £8,000 Relocation Support
Looking for an optometry role where flexibility, clinical development, and work–life balance actually exist?
At Specsavers Ashford, we’re building a supportive, community-focused team - and we’re looking for an Optometrist who wants to enjoy their work and feel valued doing it.
Whether you’re early in your career or highly experienced, if you’re GOC registered and care about patient outcomes, we’d love to talk.
Why join us?
- Salary up to £70,000 (depending on experience and accreditations) Bonus scheme up to £10,000
- Full-time or part-time (with just one weekend day)
- Flexible start and finish times
- 33 days holiday + your birthday off
- Professional fees paid
- Private medical & dental cover
- Pension contribution & death in service
- Specsavers Perks Plus & Headspace subscription
- WeCare employee wellbeing support
Clinical development you’ll actually use Outstanding CPD and career progression Support with IP, Medical Retina & Glaucoma qualifications Support with leadership qualifications like ILM and pathway Access to latest clinical technology and equipment A team that values quality eyecare over box-ticking
Location perks
- Discounted parking
- Excellent links to London St Pancras
About you
- Qualified & GOC registered Optometrist
- Confident and patient-focused
- A team player who enjoys encouraging others
- Motivated, but human - we value balance, not burnout
Tier 2 sponsorship available
Interested but not actively job hunting? Let’s have a confidential chat - no pressure, no hard sell.
If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Head to our website to learn more about the role, or even better, apply now and contact Blair Mills on 07702 631967 or email blair.mills@specsavers.com
Key information
Location
Ashford
- Optometrist
- Permanent
Apply by
11th June
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