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Rob Mould reposted thisRob Mould reposted this🚨 We're hiring: Regional Manager – South West 📍 Covering 20 stores | Based in or willing to relocate to the region 🕒 Full-time | ✈️ Travel required | 💼 Disturbance allowance included (if relevant) At Vision Express, we help people see more clearly and live more confidently. Now, we’re looking for a passionate leader to take charge of our largest geographical region – the South West – including flagship stores in Plymouth and Exeter. You’ll lead and inspire store teams, drive performance, and champion customer experience across a diverse and dynamic area. Ready to lead with purpose? 📩 Apply now or tag someone who’d be a great fit! #VisionExpress #RegionalManager #RetailCareers #SouthWestJobs https://lnkd.in/esvvGQXt
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Rob Mould shared thisI speak to optical employers every week – and one question comes up time and time again... “There are more Optometrists on the GOC register than ever before...so why is it still so hard to hire?” Short answer? It’s not a headcount issue – it's a capacity one. 👉 More than half of all optometrists now work part-time 👉 Nearly a third are locuming, at least part of the week 👉 And 43% are actively looking to upskill in the next 2 years That means the profession is changing – quickly. And if you’re hiring like it’s still 2015, you’re going to struggle. I’ve put together some thoughts on what the latest GOC data tells us – and what employers can do about it. Because this isn’t just a workforce problem. It's a chance to standout. 📖 Read the full article here 👇 #Optometry #Recruitment #FutureOfWorkOptometry Recruitment in 2025 – The capacity crunch just got louderOptometry Recruitment in 2025 – The capacity crunch just got louder
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Rob Mould shared thisDrop me a note if you'd like to find out more...Rob Mould shared thisOne for the local recruiters...👀 💫 We are HIRING! 💫 We’re growing our team here in Truro and have a couple of new opportunities for Recruiters and Senior Recruiters in the area. We can’t squeeze all the details into one post, so we’ve put them on our website - take a look: https://lnkd.in/eJtJVPDM Here are the things they all have in common, though: 💰 Big base salaries (up to £40k for seniors) and uncapped commission 📈 Clear salary structure - stability, recognition & progression 🏡 Great culture - we support our people, innovate, and actually have fun 📢 In-house marketing support - constant flow of warm, high-quality leads 🌴 33 days holiday (rising to 36 after three years) 💙 Private health cover - including therapies, dental & optical cashback 📚 Training & development - external courses & in-house coaching ⏳ 4pm finish on Fridays - because work-life balance matters 🎉 Inclusive team events - celebrate wins together, always We’re not your typical recruitment agency, and we work across a variety of markets (Education, Optical, and Audiology) - each suiting different recruitment styles. So whether you love high-volume, fast-paced recruitment, prefer executive search, perm or temp - we’ve got something for you. Interested? We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a message, or you can check out the vacancies here: https://lnkd.in/eJtJVPDM #RecruitmentJobs #TruroJobs #RecruitmentCareers #SeniorRecruiter #CornwallRecruitmentRoles
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Rob Mould reposted thisRob Mould reposted this⭐ Exciting news from Vision Express! ⭐ From 14 May, we’re launching Nuance Audio in our stores and online – a new invisible hearing solution built into your glasses for people with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. Combining stylish eyewear with discreet hearing enhancement, Nuance Audio Glasses can improve hearing without the look or feel of traditional hearing aids. Nuance Audio will be rolled out across all Vision Express stores in waves throughout May and June, expanding the conversation from vision to hearing, and helping customers to hear, see and connect! This is a huge milestone for our teams and our customers – and we’re super excited to welcome you into our stores so that you can see and hear the difference! #NuanceAudio #VisionExpress #HearingCare #InnovationInSight
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Rob Mould shared thisI don’t post often but very pleased to share this update. We've always paid better than most local agencies, but we've taken a big step further in 2025… Check out the article below 👇Rob Mould shared this𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 - let’s talk about them. 💰 It’s no secret that the recruitment industry typically leans on a model of lower base salaries and big commission earning potential if you hit your targets. In theory, it’s a great motivator. In reality? 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹. 😰 It can feel unpredictable and unstable, which is stressful. 🤥 It can force you to prioritise short-term wins over long-term relationships. 😞 And your base salary often doesn’t reflect your skills and experience. Which is why we’ve decided to do things differently. We’ve developed a 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 that’s designed to make our people feel trusted, secure, and rewarded. 𝗜𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 – 𝘄𝗲'𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝗽, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗽𝗮𝘆 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆. And we’re open about it, too. Our salary structure is completely transparent. You can see exactly what’s possible, what’s next, and how to get there. No guesswork - just a clear path to progression. And in the spirit of being open, here’s what we’ve changed (and what we pay at talentshed) 👇 https://lnkd.in/emQ5evJr
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Rob Mould shared thisFantastic team effort in 2024... bring on 2025!Rob Mould shared thisLast Friday, we wrapped up 2024 in true talentshed style - celebrating wins, playing games, eating far too much pizza, and raising a glass (or two) to the team that made it happen. 🍻 And of course, no talentshed celebration would be complete without Rob’s legendary award hosting skills and his usual pool table dominance. We’re ridiculously proud of everything we’ve achieved in 2024. The hard work, dedication, and energy that went into it all – we couldn’t have done it without these amazing people (cheesy, but 100% true). Now, a shoutout to our 2024 Annual Award Winners (drumroll, please)... 👏 Chloe, named ‘Most Valuable Player’ for being talentshed’s top performer across the board in 2024. 🚀 Emma, winner of the ‘Breakout Player’ award for her incredible year of growth and showing her true potential in 2024. 🙌 Tom, awarded ‘Most Dedicated Player’ for giving 110% all day, every day (and staying relentlessly positive while doing it). 💪 Our Vision Express team - Jack, Blythe, Jenny, Bethany, Emma - took home the ‘Best Team’ award for smashing their own records again and again. 🏆 Polly, winner of the ‘Coach’s Award’ for embodying talentshed’s culture and values. Huge thanks to our optical, audiology, and education recruitment teams - and our marketing team - for everything they’ve done. So, what’s next? Bigger goals, bigger wins - and let’s be honest, probably more pizza. Bring on 2025! 💪 🍕
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Rob Mould shared thisLove it...Rob Mould shared thisLadies and Gents, hold onto your hats and keep your bets at the ready - because today was talentshed's annual easter egg race 🥇 ...and it was nothing short of eggstraordinary (couldn't resist, sorry). Have a cracking (sorry) easter weekend everyone, from the talentshed team. 🐰
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Rob Mould shared thisWhat a lovely bunch of people :)Rob Mould shared thisIt’s Christmas Jumper Day at talentshed! 🎄 Everyone in the office is decked out in their Christmas attire (including some questionable jumper choices 😂). This is in support of Save the Children International - the charity behind Christmas Jumper Day that supports children across the world facing hardship 👏 Let's make a positive impact on the lives of children in need this festive season by spreading generosity and hope 🌍🎁 Learn more about the amazing work done by Save the Children over the decades by clicking on the link below (if you can, please consider donating)! https://lnkd.in/eDbFiqX #talentshed #ChristmasJumperDay #SaveTheChildren
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Rob Mould shared thisWhat an amazing team!! (Although I'm disappointed I didn't win the bear).Rob Mould shared thisRecap of the #talentshed summer party 2023 - London edition 💂♀️🍭 After an exceptional few months, we took the team up to the big smoke for a much-deserved day of fun and celebration 🍸 First, we headed to Fairgame for a few hours of futuristic fairground games (with a competitive edge, naturally). Not only did Fairgame serve up amazing fun; there was insanely good street food, cocktails, craft beer, and plenty of sweet treats 🍨 Congrats to Zach, the day's top scorer and proud new owner of his prize, Candy, the giant bear 🐻 Then, onto dinner at Dishoom Shoreditch, where we enjoyed a delicious feast and drinks before hitting the town. And the rest is (thoroughly documented 🎥💃) history... We honestly have no idea how we will ever top this next year - it couldn't have been better. A thoroughly enjoyed and thoroughly deserved celebration 🥂
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Rob Mould liked thisRob Mould liked thisHere’s what locum optometrists who’ve moved into resident roles at Vision Express tell us: ✅ “The flexibility and benefits are great. You get all the benefits of locuming plus lots more that being a locum simply doesn’t offer.” ✅ “I’m really excited about the direction the wider business is taking, and I want to play my part in shaping its future.” Find out more about why Ibrahim made the move from locum to resident optometrist 👉 https://lnkd.in/ePxzuDR3 Curious about what life at Vision Express is really like? Our team would love to chat 👇 Rachel Stewart Emma Smith Grace Turner Sarah King #VisionExpress #OptometryCareers #LocumOptometrist #EssilorLuxottica #Optometrists EssilorLuxottica
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Rob Mould liked thisRob Mould liked thisThe clock is ticking on the Gig Rowing World Champs! In two days time I’ll be setting off for the Isle of Scilly to compete and the nerves are setting in… We're training 6 times a week (3 of those out on the water) and I won't lie, there are mornings where my arms are absolutely done! But when you're in a boat with people you trust, pushing towards the same goal, the hard sessions are what you look forward to. Because you know what you're building towards. And finding brilliant optometrists isn't that different from building a championship crew. You need people who are skilled, but more than that, you need people who care. Who want to be part of something bigger. So if you're an optometrist and you want to be part of something you're genuinely excited about, let's talk! I promise the team is worth it. The 7am training sessions on the other hand… jury's still out 😂 #VisionExpress #Optometrist #Rowing ##WorldPilotGigChampionships
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Rob Mould liked thisRob Mould liked thisSwapping your NHS Band 5/6 audiology role for the private hearing care sector? Your first hurdle... deciding which environment actually fits your life. To simplify it, you've got two options: clinic-based roles, and domiciliary. Whether you’re based in a fancy London clinic or sitting at a patient’s kitchen table in the Cotswolds, the mission remains the same: giving life-changing care. But how you spend your day is a different beast entirely. We've made this guide to simply show you the reality of both paths, both the benefits and potential drawbacks. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eQYyymR8NHS to private audiology: is domiciliary or clinic work right for you?NHS to private audiology: is domiciliary or clinic work right for you?
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Rob Mould liked thisRob Mould liked thisWe give a lot to our work - our time, our energy, our focus. But even when you’re swept up in the day to day, it’s important to ask: what should your job be giving back to you? 🤔 From the conversations I’m having, it seems to come down to a few things: 👉 Feeling valued (not just filling a gap on the rota) 👉 Having the time to do your job properly 👉 Real support from your team 👉 A sense of balance outside of work 👉 And somewhere you can actually see a future I think sometimes in optometry (and probably a lot of professions), it’s easy to keep going without really checking in with yourself. So maybe this is your reminder to pause for a sec and ask… am I getting back what I need from where I work right now? I’d love to hear what you think, what’s one thing your job gives you that really matters? 💬 #Optometry #Optometrist #WorkLifeBalance #Recruitment
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Rob Mould liked thisRob Mould liked this17 years ago, someone took a chance on me. As a graduate in Bristol, I walked into Mark Walker’s business with more ambition than experience. He supported me, gave me his time, and helped shape my early career. Fast forward to today… and I’ve just welcomed his daughter for her hospital placement with us. Full circle. A reminder that how you show up for people early on really matters. You never know when it comes back around. Mark Walker, thank you again. If you needed a sign… this is it. Drop that early mentor a message today to say thank you! #FullCircle #Leadership #Mentorship #Gratitude #Healthcare
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Rob Mould liked thisRob Mould liked thisProud to have recently participated in the OneSight charity initiative through Vision Express, delivering eye examinations and providing glasses to individuals experiencing homelessness; it was a highly rewarding experience that provided the opportunity to engage with a wide range of people and make a meaningful contribution through improving vision, reinforcing my commitment to optometry and its core purpose of ensuring access to clear sight for all.
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Rob Mould liked thisRob Mould liked thisI’ve been chatting to an optometrist for the last 8 months… and they’ve just landed a new role 🥳 When we first spoke, they weren’t quite ready to make the move but wanted to keep their options open — and that was completely fine. So we kept in touch now and then, had the odd catch-up about how things were going, and left it there. Then the right opportunity came up and everything clicked into place. It’s a good reminder that sometimes the right job will come along when you’re actually ready for it. So if you’re not looking right now but open to a chat, that’s absolutely fine. I’m always happy to keep in touch and be there when the time is right. 💙 📞 07776 596009 📩 rachel.stewart@visionexpress.com #VisionExpress #OptometryJobs #VisionExpressOptometrist #EssilorLuxottica Simon Cowden Jenni Blow Paul Dundas Jon-Mark Lawson Nigel Groves Sarah Hatton Juan Carlos Varela Costa
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Rob Mould liked thisRob Mould liked thisNew financial year - time to get that new job secured! I'm actively looking for new Talent Acquisition opportunities, and available to start immediately. I have a wealth of experience I can bring to your organisation, including: - Leading and developing TA teams - Starting up TA functions from scratch - Hands-on delivery - volume and specialist hires - Outbound sourcing - TA audits, process design, creation of toolkits - ATS selection & implementation - Driving out agency costs - Sector experience in tech/SaaS, retail, aviation, hospitality, insurance I'm interested in a variety of role types: - Head of, Manager, Lead or Senior Partner level - Permanent, fixed term, freelance or fractional - Based in or around Bristol, Cardiff, Gloucester, Swindon etc or remote If you're looking for an experienced TA to help build, elevate or evolve your function for the long term, or to support with delivery or projects in the short term, please get in touch.
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