Optometrist

Overview

Specsavers is a household name on the high street eyecare market. We're looking for a hard-working, passionate Optometrist ready to provide our customers with the best eyecare in the business. At Specsavers Lymington, you'll join a community focused team with people from all walks of life and all levels of experience. As long as you're a qualified and GOC-registered Optometrist, you can make a difference here.

People choose us for care and careers because feeling supported and valued makes a difference. We were proud to be ranked 16th best place to work in the world in 2024 by Great Place to Work , reflecting the supportive, people first culture we've built.

We're locally owned by people who understand our communities, powered by leading-edge technology, and committed to making eye care accessible and affordable for everyone. When you join us, you're choosing more than a job-you're choosing a place where you can thrive.

Our store

Based in Lymington, our store boasts 3 test rooms with all the latest equipment, utilised by the 15 members of the team!

The Location

Lymington has a perfect mix of country, coast, and cobbled streets. With its bustling high street, flowing bunting, a beautiful quay, and views of coast and forest, it's a great place to live and work. It offers a good work life balance. The town faces Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, with a car ferry service available for day trips. Nearby is Lyndhurst, known for roaming horses and ponies.

Thinking about relocating but worried about the cost? We offer relocation support to make the transition smoother, including help with finance (up to £20,000) and settling into your new community.

What's on Offer?

As well as the support you need and opportunities for training and development, there are a range of benefits:

• The opportunity to purchase 25% of shares following Pathway completion
• Up to £70,000 per annum (experience dependent)
• Up to £10,000 joining bonus (terms apply)
• Enhanced relocation allowance up to £20,000 (terms apply)
• Fixed Term Contracts available
• Team bonus
• Excellent annual leave allowance of 33 days, plus your birthday off
• Full time or part time hours
• Pension contribution
• Professional fees paid
• Specsavers Perks - our discounted benefits scheme
• Annual subscription to the "Headspace" app
• WeCare - UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Support with IP, other higher accreditations and Pathway
• Access to latest clinical technology and equipment
• Support with CPD points
• Regular team events and team building evenings
• Fun and welcoming team

Requirements

First, you'll need to be registered as a member of the General Optical Council (keeping this up to date). You'll also need to be confident and passionate about providing the best customer service and work well as part of a team.