Our culture and values
Our culture is about providing that small business feel despite our big global scale. We support our colleagues to be their best, encourage them to thrive, and provide a space where they can truly belong. We’re not just a company; we’re a team of real people united by our purpose, working together to change lives one appointment at a time. Our shared behaviours and values craft a positive culture of belonging, inspiration and mutual respect. We’re always learning and growing together, so we never stop giving our best. The pace may be fast, and at times even challenging, but that’s what makes it so exciting to work here. Every day is different, but one thing stays the same: we always support each other here.
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Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion at Specsavers is all about creating a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. It’s important to us that we can have an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, valued and proud to belong. With the D&I networks we’ve made available to our colleagues, we’re working to weave it into everything we do, making sure it’s present in all our communications and heavily linked to our values and behaviours.
D&I at Specsavers is about creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We’re working to weave it into everything we do so everyone feels like they belong here.
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Sustainability
Putting sustainability at the forefront of our business has become a crucial part of how we work here. By creating targets and sustainable goals, we can play our part in helping to look after the planet and local communities we serve, meaning we can do what we do best, for longer. Sustainability has become a crucial part of how we work here. Through creating sustainable targets, we can play our part in helping look after the planet and our communities
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Our colleagues work hard to keep our businesses running smoothly, so it’s only right we give them some extra benefits to make their personal life run smoothly too. From pay and pensions to wellbeing and retail perks.
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Trainee Optical Assistant
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Salary
€13.50
Location
Dublin, Ireland, Republic of Ireland
Contract Duration
Permanent
Area of Interest
Retail Assistant
Locations
Dublin
Description
Specsavers, Blanchardstown - Ireland Trainee Optical Assistant So, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you’d be a great fit he
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sf-83079-1
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Contact Lens Assistant
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Salary
£12.41 per hour
Location
Poole, South West & Channel Islands, United Kingdom
Contract Duration
Permanent
Area of Interest
Optical Assistant
Locations
Poole
Description
Poole Specsavers.Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team. As an Contact Lens Assistant at Specsavers, you’ll be the friendly face at the heart of our s
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sf-83077-1
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Optical Assistant Apprentice
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Salary
£7.75 per hour
Location
Coulby Newham, North East, United Kingdom
Contract Duration
Permanent
Area of Interest
Optical Assistant Apprenticeship
Locations
Coulby Newham
Description
Are you a caring individual looking to start your career in an Optics environment? You’ve come to the right place. As well as being passionate and motivated in everything you do, it’s important tha
Reference
sf-83075-1
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Home is where the hearing is
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06/11/2025
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Home is where the hearing is Aekta Patel, Audiology Director, shares her perspective on the value of partnerships in delivering audiology care through home visits. "It’s a tough gig. But it’s wo
From Bolton to Bristol - How Jumanah got her career moving
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06/04/2025
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Jumanah's journey with Specsavers is all about finding the right support and making the most of new opportunities. Despite a bumpy start, she flourished with the help of her amazing team and her own d
From school leaver to Home Visits Director: Danielle's story
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05/22/2025
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From school leaver to Home Visits Director: A career built on care, growth, and support When Danielle left school in 2005, she wasn’t entirely sure what her future would look like - but she k
"I'm passionate that leadership is for everyone!"
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05/08/2025
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"I'm passionate that leadership is for everyone!" In light of Learning at Work Week, Zoe Stebbings, Leadership Development Programme Manager for UK/ROI Retail, tells us about her career journey to
"It's like watching light bulbs come on!"
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Support OfficeContent Type
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05/08/2025
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"It's like watching light bulbs come on!" During Learning at Work Week 2025, Jenny Clifford, Global Learning Experience Design Lead, tells us why she loves learning and how Specsavers supports her
"I wanted something bigger": Anna-Marie's story
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DispensingContent Type
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05/02/2025
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Born and raised in England, Anna-Marie moved to Northern Ireland at 18, unsure of her career path. She dabbled in painting and art, but it wasn’t until she took a receptionist role at an independent o
From dispensing optician to being her own boss: Verity's story
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DispensingContent Type
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04/28/2025
Summary
Verity's journey from a dedicated dispensing optician to a business owner at Specsavers shines a light on one of the several varied paths a DO (Dispensing Optician) could take with Specsavers. Here,
Make a difference as a Dispensing Optician at Specsavers
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DispensingContent Type
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04/14/2025
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Rachel Clarke was seven years old when she decided she wanted to be an optician. Why? Because her ultimate hero, her dad, who knew the answers to every question she ever asked, didn’t know how her
Personal and professional growth: Amy's story
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DispensingContent Type
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04/14/2025
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Amy Griffiths, a dedicated Dispensing Optician at the Swansea Specsavers store, has a life that revolves around her passion for optics and her energetic collie, Aurora. "My life kind of really centres
From Optics to Audiology: Kristi’s journey
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AudiologyContent Type
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04/09/2025
Summary
Kristi journey from optics to audiology is a reflection of her determination and passion for helping others. Initially working in the Redditch branch of Specsavers, Kristi was intrigued by a career