Working at Thomas Pocklington Trust

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.

Role: Activities Coordinator Intern

Department: Sensory Business and Activities

Reporting to: Sensory Business and Activities Manager

Location: York – Hybrid, at least 3 days in the office however, agile working will be required to facilitate events.

Salary: Based on the Real Living Wage

Contract type: Fixed Term, 9 months Full time – 36 hours a week

Closing Date : 25^th August, shortlisting on 26^th August with interviews on 29^th August.

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Overview of the role:

To design and support the development and running of a financially sustainable activities programme.

 Main Duties:

• To develop and deliver inclusive, accessible activities and events, designed to attract new and repeat service users
• To attend the activities and events where necessary and where required
• To organise a calendar of varied and engaging events in the Living and Learning Zone taking into account organisational, community and stakeholders needs and priorities
• Ensure that all activities and events are fully compliant with legislative and regulatory requirements including health and safety, adult and children safeguarding and the General Data Protection Act (GDPR)
• Work with the Marketing and Communication Coordinator to ensure articles, quotes and case studies are used to maximum effect in our social media and communications.
• Work with Marketing to ensure accessible promotions, invitations and event information is in line with Trust brand guidelines.
• Ensure that all volunteers who take part in our events are well managed and feel encouraged to volunteer again.
• Undertake appropriate outreach and networking alongside colleagues to explore options for partnership work and to bring new groups into the LLZ
• Provide reports for the Senior Management in an agreed format on activities, events, and volunteers
• Keep accurate records, data and statistics of activities and events so that they can be measured against the objectives and targets set
• Monitor and evaluate activities and events
• Collaborate with sector colleagues and organisations to provide sensory specific groups

Posted : 11/08/2025

Role: Communications Intern

Department: Outreach Team

Reporting to: Nina Mitchell, Office Manager

Location: Office based at the Guardian Centre, 67 Clarendon Road, Colliers Wood, SW19 2DX

Salary: Based on the Real Living Wage

Contract type: Fixed Term, 9 month full-time (35 hours per week) contract

Closing Date : Monday 1 September

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Overview of the Role:

The chosen candidate will showcase the work of MertonVision and communicate the stories of change in people’s lives through a variety of channels, including our print newsletter, website, and social media channels.

Social Media

• Manage and provide engaging content for all our social media platforms
• Seek out new social media opportunities for MertonVision to engage with new audiences

Website

• Manage and update our website, keeping it fresh and relevant
• Provide regular updates via our news and blog pages
• Ensure calendars are kept up to date
• Provide regular e-news bulletins and increase engagement

Print Communications

• Manage our quarterly newsletter
• Provide interesting and meaningful content
• Support our digital fundraising through our website, JustGiving and other digital platforms
• Support our community fundraising, ensuring events and campaigns are widely advertised

Posted : 03/07/2025

Role: Digital Marketing Intern

Organisation: Amber Mountain Marketing

Department: Marketing

Reporting to: Emma Ellis

Location: Berkeley House, London Colney, St Albans, AL2 1BG

Salary: Based on the Real Living Wage

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 9 month contract, 37.5 hours per week

Closing Date:  Tuesday 30 September

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Overview of the Role:

This is a varied and hands-on role that offers the intern the opportunity to work across a diverse range of business sectors, gaining valuable insight into how marketing strategies are tailored to different industries. As part of the Digital Marketing Intern Programme, you will enhance your learning through real-world application while contributing meaningfully to our client work. Core responsibilities will include managing and developing social media content, updating websites, collating and analysing marketing data, and assisting in the creation of new campaigns and initiatives. The role is designed to be dynamic, offering a broad foundation in digital marketing with the flexibility to develop skills based on individual interests and strengths.

Posted : 15/08/2025

Role: Fundraising Officer

Organisation : 4Sight Vision Support

Department: Fundraising

Reporting to: Fundraising Manager

Location: Hybrid, at least 3 days in the office / West Sussex

Salary: Based on the Real Living Wage

Contract type: Fixed Term, 9 months Full time – 35 hours a week

Closing Date : Monday 25 August

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Overview of the Role:

To generate income for 4Sight Vision Support through different types of donations from individuals, and grants from trusts and foundations. To write compelling appeals, develop upon the existing stewardship programme, developing our legacy fundraising, researching individual and funder opportunities, maintaining a pipeline of funding applications to trusts and foundations, and develop more engaged relationships with all supporters for the long-term sustainability of the Charity. Be a contributing member of the wider organisation.

Posted : 15/07/2025

Role: Thinker In Residence

Organisation: Extant

Reporting to: Ian Abbott

Location: Hybrid /London SW9 8GL

Salary: Based on the Real Living Wage

Working Pattern: Full time – 37.5 hours per week. Whilst normal working hours will be Monday to Friday 9.00-5.30pm (with an hour break for lunch), this role will require flexibility with some evening and weekend working required. We operate a time off in lieu (TOIL) system

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 9 months full time– 37.5 hours a week

Closing Date: Wednesday 10 September

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Overview of the Role:

As part of its commitment to fostering innovative approaches and fresh ideas in visual impairment and the performing arts, Extant is excited to recruit its first visually impaired Thinker-in-Residence.

This role is designed to attract external expertise from different industries and offer valuable insight and critique into the organisation at a time when we are transitioning to a new leadership model and developing a new strategic focus. We welcome applications from people who may also be transitioning in their career and who may have engineered or been integral to moments of change strategically, operationally or personally. We want to ensure that Extant remains at the forefront of practice and thought leadership and our Thinker-in-Residence will be a critical part of that.