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Why work with us?

We are a family business. We work in communities up and down the country, in practices and on the road. Yes, we’re the biggest provider of care, with ground-breaking technology and a support network that spans the globe. We’re also passionate about making expert eyecare affordable and accessible to all. We’re not one size fits all though. Our stores are locally owned and run by our partners, so we deliver eyecare that works for each community. Do you want to be part of it? 

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The sky is the limit

Here, we’re all about opportunity. No matter where in the business you join us, there’s no limit to what you could do. You could work in an international market, become part of our Home Visits team or take on a support office role. With us, you can grow your own knowledge through higher qualifications, you could take on a mentoring role or supervise others. You could even end up owning your own business as a partner. Join us and feel the freedom of knowing you have all the options.

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Take a closer look at the different teams you could work alongside and explore different routes you could take in your future career.

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We can offer a relocation support package worth up to £20,000* to help you with your relocation? 

From finding your new job and setting up your new home to covering travel costs to visit family and up to 6 months of accommodation, we've got you covered.

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Optometrist

Salary

£70,000 plus a 10k welcome bonus

Location

Oxford, South, United Kingdom

Store ID

0758

Contract Duration

Permanent

Area of Interest

Optometrist

Locations

Oxford

Description

Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.  We’re looking for a hard-working, passionate Optometrist ready to provide our customers with the best eyecare

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Alex Caluori

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Alex Caluori
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Dispensing Optician

Salary

Competitive

Location

Whitstable, South East, United Kingdom

Store ID

1655

Contract Duration

Permanent

Area of Interest

Dispensing Optician

Locations

Whitstable

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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Blair Mills

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Blair Mills

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Blair Mills
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Dispensing Optician

Salary

£30,000

Location

Cheylesmore, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Store ID

1951

Contract Duration

Permanent

Area of Interest

Dispensing Optician

Locations

Cheylesmore

Description

Location: Cheylesmore, Coventry Salary:  Up to £30,000 DOE Working Hours: 37.5 - Full time Experience Level: Must be a dispensing optician and registered on the GOC Your future is clear at Specsavers

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Optometry

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Publish date

07/28/2025

Summary

A career begins with a life-changing moment When Mahnoor Khan joined Specsavers Norton as a pre-reg optometrist, she never imagined her clinical training would be put to the test in such a personal an

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Optometry

Content Type

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Publish date

07/25/2025

Summary

When Deepali Modha first qualified as an Optometrist, she never imagined her career would one day take her far beyond the test room. But over the years, she’s carved out a path that’s as inspiri

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Audiology

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

07/23/2025

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When Louise Turton first joined Specsavers in Coventry back in 2011, she wasn’t chasing a dream career - she needed a job. “I’d recently moved to the area and wanted something stable,” she says. “I di

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Home Visits

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

07/23/2025

Summary

Turning a life-changing diagnosis into a life-changing career Meet Gemma, a brand-new Specsavers Domiciliary Audiology Partner, whose journey from Optical Assistant to qualified Hearing Aid Dispenser

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From Spain to Republic of Ireland: Danna's story

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Optometry

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

07/21/2025

Summary

When Danna Garcia Reyes first began her studies in optometry in Barcelona, she wasn’t sure where the path would lead. Like a lot of students, she chose her degree with curiosity and a want to help oth

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Why I swapped a classroom for a career

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Apprenticeships

Content Type

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Publish date

07/10/2025

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Not everyone thrives in a traditional classroom—and Kaydyn Kent is living proof that success doesn’t have to start with a university degree. After a year at college left him uninspired and unsure of

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My 10-year story – with the badges to show for it!

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Optometry

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

07/09/2025

Summary

From Optical Assistant to Dispensing Optician and now Trainee Contact Lens Optician, Kerry Berridge has spent the last decade building a fulfilling career at Specsavers – all while raising a family an

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From the test room to the open road: Eleanor’s journey into home visits

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Home Visits

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

07/08/2025

Summary

After nearly three decades in optics, Eleanor Hickman knew it was time for a change. But it wasn’t just any change – it was one that would take her out of the test room and into the homes of patients

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A Saturday job that sparked something bigger

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Partnership

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

07/07/2025

Summary

At 16, Charlie-Leigh Martin took a Saturday job at her local Specsavers in Chelmsley Wood. Six years later, she’s running her own store in Alcester as a director. “I was still in sixth form and thinki

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Apprenticeships

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

06/30/2025

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From college to clinical tech...and beyond Ellie Long, Apprentice Optical Assistant, tells us about her apprenticeship journey so far, and how she went from leaving college to joining Specsavers wi

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