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Izzy

 

Anna

 

Vicki

 

Sarah

 

Jamie

 

Rachel

Meet Izzy

Profile

Job Role:

Regional Optical Lead

Years of experience:

16

Education:

BSc Optometry - City University

Favourite part of the job:

For me, it’s all about knowing I’m making a difference to people’s lives - every single day. That’s real job satisfaction.

For an Optometrist, it makes a big difference knowing you’re providing the best possible eye test. And, in return, being given the best possible career opportunities."

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My Career Journey

Follow Izzy's career

2002

Pre-Reg Optometrist

Vision Express Romford

2003

Newly-qualified Optometrist

Vision Express London stores

2006

Optometrist and Pre-reg Supervisor

Vision Express Oxford Street

2010

Senior Optometrist and Professional Development Tutor

Vision Express Oxford Street

2015

Lead Optometrist

Vision Express Oxford Street

2016

Regional Optical Lead

based Vision Express Oxford Street

Meet Anna

Profile

Job Role:

Learning and Development Manager - Retail

Years of experience:

Eleven

Education:

A-Levels, Vision Express-sponsored CIPD qualification

Favourite part of the job:

It has to be seeing how people develop within the business. It’s so satisfying when someone with potential makes the most of the career opportunities available.

There are lots of opportunities to express your potential. I’ve managed to develop a career I hadn’t even imagined doing."

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2010
2012
2015
2016

My Career Journey

Follow Anna's career

2006

Optical Assistant

Joined Vision Express from school. Completed Steps to Success internal training programme in four years at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels.

2010

Regional Development Officer

Joined the Learning and Development Team and completed CIPD qualification, sponsored by Vision Express.

2012

Learning and Development Team Leader

2015

Recruitment Manager - Future Talent

2016

Learning and Development Manager

Meet Vicki

Profile

Job Role:

Top 20 Store Manager

Years of experience:

Seven

Education:

GCSEs and A-levels

Favourite part of the job:

As the Manager of a top 20 store, I work with a large team. And the most rewarding part of my role is engaging and inspiring all team members while helping with their ongoing development.

Joining Vision Express is the best thing I’ve ever done. I’ve met some fantastic people and it’s opened up a world of opportunity for me."

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2010
2013
2013
2015

My Career Journey

Follow Vicki's career

2007

Optical Assistant

Specsavers

2010

Optical Assistant

Joined Vision Express in Leeds

2013

Team Leader

Vision Express Leeds

2013

Assistant Manager

Vision Express Leeds

2015

Store Manager

Vicki is now the Manager of a top 20 Vision Express store

Meet Sarah

Profile

Job Role:

Store Manager

Years of experience:

Fifteen

Education:

GCSEs, NVQ in Business Administration

Favourite part of the job:

I love watching people in my team progress and all the customer interaction the job involves. It’s always a real buzz when you get positive customer feedback.

I want to be the best store manager I can possibly be. And Vision Express will support me to do this."

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My Career Journey

Follow Sarah's career

1994

Sales Assistant

Stena Line ferries

1996

Practice Manager

Alton Murphy Opticians

2001

Air hostess

First Choice

2002

Assistant Store Manager

Vision Express Trafford Park

2004

Store Manager

Vision Express Liverpool

2012

Store Manager

Vision Express Trafford Park

2015

Store Manager

Vision Express Liverpool

Meet Jamie

Profile

Job Role:

Regional Manager

Years of experience:

Seventeen

Education:

GCSEs

Favourite part of the job:

It’s great when you’re able to identify someone with talent, and then help them to realise their potential.

Vision Express really encourages internal promotion, which I’ve embraced it. That’s how I’ve progressed from Lab Technician to Regional Manager."

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2018

My Career Journey

Follow Jamie's career

2000

Lab Technician

Joined Vision Express at the Nottingham store

2002

Retail Associate

Vision Express Leicester

2004

Assistant Store Manager

Vision Express Leicester

2006

Store Manager

Vision Express Leicester

2011

Store Manager

Vision Express Milton Keynes

2012

Regional Manager

South East England

2014

Regional Manager

Midlands

2017

Regional Manager

Central London

2018

Integration Support Project

Meet Rachel

Vision Express
Apprentice

September 2016 - November 2017

Why an apprenticeship?

I liked the idea that I could carry on learning while having a job. And it’s a nice stepping stone into the world of work.

What did you gain from the programme?

A lot of new skills, a useful qualification and an insight into an interesting area of retail. Plus, I learnt so much about customer service and how to communicate with the public.

I liked the idea that I could carry on learning while having a job. And it’s a nice stepping stone into the world of work.”"

What did you enjoy most?

Meeting new people, learning new skills and discovering I became more confident in myself.

What are you doing now?

After the apprenticeship, I became an Optical Assistant. I'm now on the Trainee Dispensing Optician course.

What are your plans for the future?

I'd love to become an Optometrist for Vision Express.

What would you say to someone considering an apprenticeship?

It's a great opportunity. Go for it!

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