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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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Optometrist

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Up to £70,000 per annum depending on experience + £10,000 joining bonus (terms apply)

Location

Lymington, South, United Kingdom

Store ID

1569

Contract Duration

Permanent

Area of Interest

Optometrist

Locations

Lymington

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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Optometrist

Salary

Up to £65,000 depending on experience + bonus

Location

Basingstoke, South, United Kingdom

Store ID

0001

Contract Duration

Permanent

Area of Interest

Optometrist

Locations

Basingstoke

Description

Position: Optometrist Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire Salary: Excellent salary of up to £65k depending on experience + lucrative bonus scheme up to £700 per month Working hours: Full or part time hou

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Optometrist

Salary

Up to £60,000 depending on experience + bonus

Location

St Austell, South West & Channel Islands, United Kingdom

Store ID

0011

Contract Duration

Permanent

Area of Interest

Optometrist

Locations

St Austell

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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Publish date

08/22/2025

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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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Optometry

Content Type

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Publish date

08/18/2025

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"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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Optometry

Content Type

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Publish date

08/15/2025

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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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Optometry

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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

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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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“Keep at it”: Louise’s 14-year journey from optics to audiology.

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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

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Blog

Publish date

07/23/2025

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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

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Publish date

07/21/2025

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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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Apprenticeships

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Publish date

07/16/2025

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Harry Ambler, trainee Hearing Aid Dispenser and former Apprentice Spectacle Technician, tells us his story so far, including how he had the support of his directors and colleagues during his studies a

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Apprenticeships

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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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