Working at Thomas Pocklington Trust

At Thomas Pocklington Trust, we know that our success is driven by the passion, expertise and dedication of our team members. Our mission is to empower blind and partially sighted individuals to live life on their terms, and it’s our exceptional staff who make this vision a reality. In recognition of their invaluable contributions, we take pride in offering a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits.

Who is Thomas Pocklington Trust?

Thomas Pocklington Trust is a national charity dedicated to delivering positive change for blind and partially sighted people. For more information about us and the work we do, please explore our website or get in touch with one of our teams.

  • Why choose a career with us

    Competitive compensation: We believe in compensating our employees fairly for their hard work and dedication. You can expect a competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience.

    Generous leave: We understand the importance of work-life balance which is why we offer a generous annual leave entitlement, along with public holidays.

    Secure your future: We contribute 5% of your salary into our pension scheme to help you plan for a secure and comfortable retirement.

    Continuous learning: We are committed to helping you grow professionally. We provide excellent opportunities to acquire new and specialist skills, ensuring you stay at the forefront of your career.

    Supportive work environment: We take pride in fostering a workplace that is supportive and inclusive. Joining our team means you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages your growth and values your contribution.

    Flexibility: As a flexible employer we believe that our staff members are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to retaining the very best workforce. We recognise the importance of offering flexible working arrangements to enable those with caring responsibilities, as well as those whose interests and aspirations impact on their time, to balance work and home lives.

    Health and Wellbeing: We offer a CashPlan to all employees to help with everyday costs including: dental, optical, complementary therapies, musculoskeletal conditions. This also includes gym membership discounts, virtual GP appointments, discounts on your shopping and much more.

    Commitment to equality and diversity: We are proud to hold the Disability Confident Employer accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace. We actively seek applications from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities or sight loss experience. We guarantee interviews for all disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria. We welcome all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.

Current Vacancies

Role: SLC Conference Coordinator Intern

Overview of the role:

To coordinate the planning and organisation of the forthcoming Sight Loss Councils Conference and Rodney Powell Awards, taking place between 5 to 7 June 2026, in central Birmingham.

Contract type: Fixed Term, 9-month contract, Full time, 36 hours a week

How to Apply:

Read through the below Job Description, fill out an application and Diversity Monitoring Form before emailing it to

applications@pocklington.org.uk

SLC Conference and Awards Coordinator Intern (DOCX, 234 KB)

TPT Diversity Monitoring Form -2025 (DOCX, 79 KB)

TPT Application Form 2025 (DOCX, 80 KB)

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