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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.
Get Set Progress Internships Vacancies
2025 Get Set Progress internship vacancies are now live
We advise you to keep checking this page as more vacancies become available
Get Set Progress is the internship programme specifically tailored to blind and partially sighted individuals, whether you are taking your first step onto the career ladder or returning to work after a break. Since its launch in 2015, the programme has seen an impressive 85% of interns securing permanent employment within six months.
Find out more about the programme.
External Internship Opportunities
We’ve partnered with some fantastic inclusive and accessible employers who are offering exciting internship opportunities across a range of sectors. To apply, simply click the links below to visit each organisation’s website and complete their application process.
If you need any support with your application, please contact the hiring organisation or email the internships team:
- Administrator Officer at Vision North Somerset
Role: Administration Officer
Department: Organisation-wide
Reporting to: CEO/Operations Manager
Location: Office-based at 3 Neva Road, Weston-Super-Mare
Salary: Based on the Real Living Wage
Contract type: Fixed term, 9-months, full-time – 37 hours a week
Closing date : Monday 22nd September
Download the JD for more information
Overview of the role:
To support the CEO and other staff with administration tasks to enable the smooth running of charity services and operations.
If you are looking for a role where you will be offered the opportunity to work across all areas of the charity, including supporting the Rehabilitation Officer, Sight Loss Advisors, CEO, Operations Manager, Volunteers and Administrator, you have come to the right place. As an Intern, we will give you the opportunity to see how many different roles operate while providing admin support to the team. Vision North Somerset is in a time of transition, we offer a supportive, collaborative environment and if you are motivated by seeing how your contribution makes a positive impact on the lives of people affected by sight and hearing loss, you could be just who we are looking for!!
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification to tracie.tappenden@visionns.org.uk
- Service Management Analyst at Tialis
Department: Admin – Lifecycle
Reporting to: Amy Bauer
Location: Greenhithe Dartford
Salary: Based on the Real Living Wage
Contract type: Fixed Term, 9-month contract, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Closing date : Monday 22 September
Read Full Job Description and Apply here
Overview of the role:
Responsible for Administrative duties within the IT Lifecycle Service Management and Asset Configuration Management function.
How to apply:
Send your CV with a cover letter to careers@tialis.com