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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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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£8.20 - £12.91
Location
Northampton, East Midlands
Store ID
2452
Contract Duration
Permanent
Area of Interest
Trainee Optical Assistant
Location
Northampton
Description
Optical Assistant - Weston Favell Are you a caring individual looking to continue your career as an Trainee Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place. We’re looking for passionate, hard-work
Reference
sf-93853-1
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
€32,000 + bonus
Location
Nutgrove, Ireland
Store ID
2332
Contract Duration
Permanent
Area of Interest
Audiology Practitioner
Location
Nutgrove
Description
Want to help the nation hear clearer than ever? As an Audiology Practitioner at Specsavers, you can work alongside your partners and colleagues to help more customers with their hearing, faster. You w
Reference
sf-93852-1
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
€32,000 + bonus
Location
Dun Laoghaire, Ireland
Store ID
2165
Contract Duration
Permanent
Area of Interest
Audiology Practitioner
Location
Dun Laoghaire
Description
Want to help the nation hear clearer than ever? As an Audiology Practitioner at Specsavers, you can work alongside your partners and colleagues to help more customers with their hearing, faster. You w
Reference
sf-93851-1
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Teaser
OptometryContent Type
BlogPublish 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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Home VisitsContent Type
BlogPublish 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
Teaser
Home VisitsContent Type
BlogPublish 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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AudiologyContent Type
BlogPublish 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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ApprenticeshipsContent Type
BlogPublish 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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Home VisitsContent Type
BlogPublish 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
Teaser
Support OfficeContent Type
BlogPublish 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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Support OfficeContent Type
BlogPublish 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
Teaser
Support OfficeContent Type
BlogPublish 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
Teaser
Support OfficeContent Type
BlogPublish date
09/04/2026
Summary
When Vyasa first started thinking about a career in health, he never imagined it would eventually take him from Queensland to Tasmania, and then across the world to Dublin. Now a CORU-registered optom