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At Specsavers, our purpose is simple: to change lives through better sight and hearing.
For the last 42 years, we’ve remained a proudly family-run business, working in partnership with our store Partners and colleagues to deliver high-quality, accessible optometry, audiology, and healthcare services. This unique partnership model allows us to combine clinical expertise with local care, ensuring the best outcomes for our customers.
Today, Specsavers operates across the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, the Nordics, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. With a global team of more than 45,000 people, we support over 2,800 optical, audiology, domiciliary, and ophthalmology businesses, alongside our support offices and supply chain network.
Together, we’re committed to making expert care more affordable, more accessible, and more impactful for communities around the world. read more
Specsavers Company Culture
Specsavers Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.5/5
Specsavers' Overall Culture is rated C+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Diversity
A-Office Culture
A-Professional Development
B+Environment
BCEO Rating
BSpecsavers CEO
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies
72 /100
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Diversity at Specsavers
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies
A-
Diverse employees at Specsavers have rated Perks And Benefits, Meetings, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Specsavers
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSpecsavers eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
11
Specsavers employees are 11% more likely to recommend Specsavers as a great place to work
| 51% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 9% | Passives |
| 40% | Detractors |
Working at Specsavers
Working at Specsavers is rated average by 71 employees, across various culture dimensions. Specsavers employees are most satisfied about Office Culture, Professional Development, and Environment categories, putting Specsavers’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Specsavers was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Specsavers
C+
Overall Company Culture at Specsavers is rated C+
Last updated 20 days ago
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Specsavers ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSpecsavers Employee Reviews
Out of 41 Specsavers employee reviews, 92% were positive. The remaining 8% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Specsavers improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 92% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 8% |
Positive Reviews From Specsavers Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?it was clear and fair and fun
- What makes you most happy at work?i feel active and productive
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?supportive and friendly through every one
Constructive Feedback From Specsavers Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I wish i was taught more as i love learning new things and i wish the pay was a little higher
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Stand up for themselves and join a union
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?To communicate! Life is not just about profit
Specsavers Company Information
Specsavers Company Overview
At Specsavers, our purpose is simple: to change lives through better sight and hearing. For the last 42 years, we’ve remained a proudly family-run business, working in partnership with our store Partners and colleagues to deliver high-quality, accessible optometry, audiology, and healthcare services. This unique partnership model allows us to combine clinical expertise with local care, ensuring the best outcomes for our customers. Today, Specsavers operates across the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, the Nordics, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. With a global team of more than 45,000 people, we support over 2,800 optical, audiology, domiciliary, and ophthalmology businesses, alongside our support offices and supply chain network. Together, we’re committed to making expert care more affordable, more accessible, and more impactful for communities around the world.
Specsavers Mission, Vision & Values
Specsavers Mission & Values
To change lives through better sight and hearing.
| Headquarter | Specsavers Optical Group, La Villiaze St Andrews GY6 8YP Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Website | specsavers.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1984 |
| Tel | 01566 771888 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | jobs.specsavers.co.uk/ |
| Social Sites |
Specsavers Competitors
Specsavers competitors include Vision Express and Boots Opticians. Specsavers ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Specsavers compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Specsavers Employees
Specsavers has 45000 employees. 71 employees at Specsavers have reviewed Specsavers across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 20 days ago.
Overall, the 71 Specsavers employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Specsavers are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Specsavers, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Specsavers are generally satisfied with their team. 71 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Specsavers are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Specsavers believe the environment at Specsavers is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Specsavers is extremely fast. About 58% of the employees at Specsavers work 8 hours or less, while 16% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Specsavers are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Specsavers - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Specsavers KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Specsavers' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Specsavers employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Specsavers Salaries
How much does Specsavers pay?
How much do people at Specsavers get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Specsavers is $131,542, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $130,991, or $62 per hour.
At Specsavers, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $233,926 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $37,397 annually. Average Specsavers salaries by department include: Legal at $193,478, Marketing at $109,266, Communications at $100,980, and Business Development at $157,933. Half of Specsavers salaries are above $130,991.
24 employees at Specsavers rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies (based on 73 ratings) while 24 employees at Specsavers rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies (based on 26 ratings).
Last updated 21 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $94k | $94k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $129k | $129k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $184k | $184k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $236k | $236k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $278k | $278k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $298k | $298k | 100th Percentile |
$131,542*
Average Compensation
$130,991*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Specsavers Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Specsavers
Diverse employees at Specsavers score the company 75/100 across various culture categories, placing Specsavers in the Top 15% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Specsavers across various culture dimensions.
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Specsavers Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Specsavers PTO
Specsavers' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Specsavers' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Specsavers
What is Specsavers address?
Specsavers location is at Specsavers Optical Group, La Villiaze
What is Specsavers eNPS?
The eNPS for Specsavers is 11
What is the salary for Marketing Associate in Specsavers?
Marketing Associate average salary in the US is 75k
What are the salaries in the Legal in Specsavers?
The average salaries for Legal in Specsavers is 193k
How many employees work in Specsavers?
Specsavers has 45000 employees
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