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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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Did you know...

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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Dispensing Optician

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From £26,000

Location

Leicester, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Store ID

0039

Contract Duration

Permanent

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Dispensing Optician

Locations

Leicester

Description

Dispensing Optician - Dual role - Leicester & Fosse parkWhether you’ve just qualified or already have experience and looking for a new challenge, our Dispensing Optician role could be just right for y

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Optometrist

Salary

Up to £60000

Location

Camden Town, Greater London, United Kingdom

Store ID

0377

Contract Duration

Permanent

Area of Interest

Optometrist

Locations

Camden Town

Description

OptometristAre you an ambitious optometrist looking to keep your career moving as part of our well-established team? You’ve come to the right place.Our Camden Town store hosts 5 fully equipped test ro

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Optometrist

Salary

Up to £65000

Location

Golders Green, Greater London, United Kingdom

Store ID

1791

Contract Duration

Permanent

Area of Interest

Optometrist

Locations

Golders Green

Description

OptometristAre you an ambitious optometrist looking to keep your career moving as part of our well-established team? You’ve come to the right place.Our Golders Green store hosts 3 fully equipped test

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Celebrating National Payroll Week

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Support Office

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

08/29/2025

Summary

Celebrating National Payroll WeekPayroll might happen behind the scenes, but it’s at the heart of every organisation. Our Payroll Services team is a mix of problem-solvers, people champions, and proce

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Shaping the future of optometry, one conversation at a time

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Optometry

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

08/27/2025

Summary

Rachel Pointon’s career in optometry has been anything but linear—and that’s exactly what makes it so inspiring. From hospital clinics to high-performing stores, from mentoring pre-regs to influencin

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"The most fulfilling part of my role is having the time to connect with patients"

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Optometry

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

08/27/2025

Summary

Hi, I’m Alan 👋 I grew up on the southside of Glasgow and I’m currently the Lead Optometrist at Specsavers in Sauchiehall Street. How did I get here? To be honest, I was never entirely sure that op

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From law to lenses: Hannan Qureshi’s story

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Optometry

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

08/22/2025

Summary

From law to lenses: Hannan Qureshi’s story After years in the legal profession, Hannan Qureshi has made a bold career switch to follow his passion - becoming the new Retail Director at Specsavers Shep

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“I’ve found my place here.”: Daniel's story

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Home Visits

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

08/22/2025

Summary

“I’ve found my place here.” Meet Daniel – Optometrist, Specsavers Home Visits Manchester Daniel Morgans didn’t follow the usual path into optometry. His early career included everything from call cent

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A career shaped by experience- and instinct: Sara's story

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Home Visits

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

08/22/2025

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A career shaped by experience- and instinct When Saraneeya Sivathas joined Specsavers as an Optical Assistant during her BioMed degree, she had no idea that a part-time job would spark a whole new car

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"I'm just happier in this role" - Ella's career story

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Optometry

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

08/18/2025

Summary

"Home visits is refreshing, it’s fulfilling, and I wouldn’t go back.” Meet EllaElla Helliwell lives in a quiet village in Cheshire with her husband and their cat, Rosie. After moving away for universi

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Coming full circle but with a different lens!

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Optometry

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

08/15/2025

Summary

Parth Shah, Lead Clinical Performance Consultant (CPC), qualified as an optometrist at Specsavers in 2003. Since then, his journey has taken him from the clinic to the classroom, the boardroom, and ev

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“I believe that we're not just Specsavers - we are lifesavers.”

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Optometry

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

07/28/2025

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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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Deepali Modha’s unconventional career journey

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Optometry

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

07/25/2025

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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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