Relocating with us
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We offer a relocation support package worth up to £20,000* to help you settle in. 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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Here are some examples of the more practical ways we can support you through the process.
Optometrist - Porthmadog
Optometrist| Full time or Part time, Permanent
Enjoy flexible working, up to £60K salary, relocation support, and no late nights. Be part of a supportive, clinically focused team in a scenic harbour town near Snowdonia. Develop your career with cutting-edge tech, a supportive team and outstanding professional growth.
Specsavers Home Visits - Mold
Domiciliary Optometrist| Full time or Part time
Bring eye care home with Specsavers Home Visits in Mold. You'll get a £70K salary, £15K bonus, car & more. Be the reason someone sees the world clearly again.
Optometrist- Exeter
Optometrist| Full time, Permanent
Excel in a supportive, award-winning team with top-tier development and wellbeing benefits. Join us and enjoy up to £65K salary, £10K bonus, 33 days’ leave, and flexible 4-day weeks. Work in a 9-room, tech-equipped store near coast, countryside, and city life.
Specsavers Home Visits - Hastings
Domiciliary Optometrist| Full time or Part time
Love the open road? Join Specsavers Hastings as a home visits optometrist - bring eye care to homes, earn £75K+, enjoy a £10K bonus, car, CPD, and unbeatable benefits. Let’s get you started!
Optometrist- Minehead
Optometrist| Full time or Part time, Permanent
Your future in eyecare starts here. Join a top-ranked global employer as an Optometrist. Enjoy up to £75K salary, £10K bonus, £8K+ relocation support, and cutting-edge tech. Thrive in a supportive, people-first team with flexible hours, career growth, and stunning surroundings.
Specsavers Elgin
Optometrist Elgin| Full Time, Permanent
Join Specsavers Elgin – where cutting-edge tech meets Highland charm. Earn up to £70K, get a £10K Golden Hello, £19K relocation support, and enjoy no late nights. With 7 modern test rooms, a supportive team, and stunning surroundings, this is more than just a job – it’s a lifestyle.
Specsavers Dundee
Optometrist| Full Time, Permanent
Deliver top-tier eye care in a refitted Specsavers store. Earn £58K, get a £10K bonus, £19K relocation, and more- no late nights! Be the reason someone should’ve gone to Specsavers.
Specsavers Lerwick
Optometrist| Full Time, Permanent
Join our friendly team in Lerwick as an Optometrist and help keep the nation seeing clearly. With state-of-the-art equipment, no late nights, and up to £75K salary plus relocation support, this could be your most rewarding move yet.
Frequently asked questions
Want to know more about what’s involved? Curious about the process? Check out our FAQs to find some of the answers you might be looking for.
To qualify, you must: Be a resident of the UK or Republic of Ireland (ROI) Be a GOC-registered Optometrist (OO) Be relocating at least 2 hours from your current residence Be moving to an agreed Specsavers business within the UK or ROI
The total package is worth up to £29,000, including:
- £10,000 Welcome Bonus (taxable)
- £8,000 Relocation Support (may be tax-free under HMRC’s “Settling In Services” exemption)
- £11,000 Enhanced Relocation Support, which includes: Up to £9,000 for accommodation (paid monthly, with receipts), £1,000 Travel Home Bursary (paid after probation), Up to £1,000 ProTenant relocation support
Reimbursed monthly with valid receipts, as follows:
- Up to £1,500/month for families
- Up to £800/month for individuals
- No upfront payments are made
Bespoke relocation services Only services from ProTenant are eligible for reimbursement (up to £1,000)
Yes! You may be offered Taster or Locum Days, which:
- Must be pre-approved by the store and SRS
- Are paid at the agreed locum rate
- Are optional and non-binding
The Welcome Bonus and Travel Home Bursary are taxable The Relocation Support may be tax-free if it qualifies under HMRC’s STS exemption.
All enhanced relocation support is fully funded by Specsavers Recruitment Services Ltd (SRS).
No. Only services from ProTenant are covered.
No. The offer is non-transferable and may be changed or withdrawn at SRS’s discretion.
Navigating registration requirements can be daunting, but we've got you covered. We'll guide you through the process specific to each region, ensuring you meet all necessary criteria to practise as an optometrist. Here is a brief overview:
- England: You need to be registered with the General Optical Council (GOC). If you currently have a CORU registration, we can signpost you to resources that will help you to transfer your qualification seamlessly.
- Scotland: If you haven't practised in Scotland before or haven't provided services in Scotland for over 2 years, you must complete the 'GOS Training and Competency Assessment' through Turas. Visit the Turas website and search for 'GOS Training and Competency Assessment' for instructions.
- Wales: With the new Welsh GOS (WGOS) scheme, you’ll have access to advanced eye care services. Follow the easy registration process outlined here to get listed on the Ophthalmic Performers List (OPL) and accredited for WGOS.
- Republic of Ireland: Register with CORU (Health and Social Care Professionals Council). If you currently have a GOC registration, we can point you in the direction of resources to guide you through the steps to transfer your qualification.
Full terms can be found here. Alternatively you can email: uk.resourcing@specsavers.com
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