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Life at Specsavers

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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Perks and benefits

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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Our annual review

Curious about what 50,000 people can achieve together? Our annual review is a celebration of the care and commitment from our colleagues across the world. If you're wondering what it’s like to be part of our story, this is a great place to start.

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Dispensing Optician

Salary

Up to £35,000 + up to £10,000 joining bonus + up to £8,000 relocation support (T&Cs apply)

Location

Aberdeen, Scotland

Store ID

0096

Contract Duration

Permanent

Area of Interest

Dispensing Optician

Location

Aberdeen

Description

Ready to deliver the best patient care from the heart of our store? If your answer is yes, as a qualified Dispensing Optician, you could be a role model playing a key part in creating a warm, friendly

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Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Lauren Singh
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Retail Partner

Salary

Location

Ennis, Ireland

Store ID

0668

Contract Duration

Permanent

Area of Interest

Retail Partner

Location

Ennis

Description

Specsavers Ennis is offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious retail leader to become a Retail Partner in Specsavers Ennis. What's on offer •    25% Retail shares •    12.5% Audiology shares •

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Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Dispensing Optician Manager

Salary

Up to £38,000

Location

Great Dunmow, East England

Store ID

1389

Contract Duration

Permanent

Area of Interest

Dispensing Optician

Location

Great Dunmow

Description

Ready to deliver the best patient care from the heart of our store? If your answer is yes, as a qualified Dispensing Optician, you could be a role model playing a key part in creating a warm, friendly

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Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Qualification was just the beginning

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Optometry

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

11/08/2026

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When Emma Ginger started her pre-registration year, she thought qualification would be the finish line. More than a decade later, she's an Optometry Partner in Exeter & Tiverton, helping to develop fu

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A career built on saying yes

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Optometry

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

04/08/2026

Summary

For Zoe Smith, a career at Specsavers was never part of a grand plan. 28 years ago, she packed up her life, moved from North-West England to South Wales at just 21 years old, and stepped into a role a

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I've found what I've been looking for

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Home Visits

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

10/07/2026

Summary

Sophie’s career in optics didn’t follow a straight path. Starting as an Optical Assistant Apprentice with no prior experience, she explored both retail and clinical settings before finding her calling

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I prioritise what matters most in Home Visits

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Home Visits

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

06/07/2026

Summary

After more than a decade working in optics across busy, changing territories, Natasha took a step back to focus on her family during a difficult time. Now, as a domiciliary optometrist, she’s rediscov

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My hearing loss inspired my audiology career

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Audiology

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

03/07/2026

Summary

When Sophie Ward joined Specsavers as a lab technician apprentice, she had no idea it would lead to a career in audiology. Today, as Customer Service Director for Romford Audiology Domiciliary, Sophie

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The apprenticeship that re-wrote my story

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Apprenticeships

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

02/07/2026

Summary

Georga Harrison is proud to be part of our Poole store as it celebrates its 40th anniversary this month. Having started her journey here as an apprentice, she’s grown into her role as retail manager.

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I didn’t just change jobs. I changed everything

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Home Visits

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

17/06/2026

Summary

Ben Asbury, Domiciliary Optical Assistant, made the move from Store Manager in London to the Clwyd and Snowdonia Home Visits team. This unexpected step into domiciliary led him to find a completely di

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Relocating and Working Together - From Ghana to Ireland

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Support Office

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

05/05/2026

Summary

Michael recently relocated from Ghana to Ireland through the Specsavers international programme, making the move alongside his best friend Marvin. The pair moved together and now even work in the sam

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Driving clinical excellence together

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Support Office

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

14/04/2026

Summary

We chatted with the Optometry Director in Norfolk to understand how working with Clinical Performance Consultants (CPCs) has totally transformed their approach to clinical leadership and continually i

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From optometrist to my dream job

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Support Office

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

14/04/2026

Summary

Ellie Barker, Associate Clinical Performance Consultant (CPC) at Specsavers, shares her career journey and why this role has given her the perfect balance of flexibility, trust, and impact. My journey

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