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

    Sight Loss Councils Co-ordinator (Yorkshire & Humberside)

    Location: Home-based (Yorkshire & Humberside) / Hybrid

    Salary: Up to £30,000 based on experience

    Contract Type: Permanent, 36 hours per week

    Applications Close: 13 July 2026

    About the role

    The key purpose of the Coordinator role is to support the Senior Engagement Manager to deliver regional Sight Loss Councils across Yorkshire and Humberside and to engage with blind and partially sighted people across the region.  We currently have three Sight Loss Councils (SLCs) in this region, so the postholder will be expected to work alongside the Senior Engagement Manager and coordinate the SLCs’ activity, focusing on the retention of the volunteers engaged and ensuring the projects and work they are involved in continue to be successful.

    About you

    You will have the passion and ability to use your lived experience to influence change, for the benefit of blind and partially sighted people. As an experienced Coordinator, you will engage and support Sight Loss Council members in the implementation of the region’s business plans to bring about change across transport, health and the built environment, as well as areas of local interest such as arts and culture or retail.

    You will be a self-starter and work well on your own but will also enjoy being a part of a national team working across the country, with whom you can learn from, as well as share good practice with. Ideally you will need to live within the Yorkshire and Humberside region, as there will be travel within the region every week.

    How to apply

    Please download the job description and person specification below for more information.

    SLC Co-ordinator JD Yorkshire Humberside 2026 (DOCX, 80 KB)

    If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please complete the application form by clicking the link below:

    Apply now

    If you have any questions about the role, please send these by email to  applications@pocklington.org.uk, and we will reply as soon as possible.

    You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role.

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