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.

Location: Home based with regular travel within the region (East of England – with SLCs currently in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex), and to London.

Salary: Up to £38,000 based on experience (FTE)

Contract Type: Fixed term contract (up to 12 months). 36 hours per week.  We offer flexible contract types.

Applications Close: 5 pm on Friday 11 July

Do you have lived experience of, or experience of working with sight loss and the passion to use this to bring about positive change across the East of England?

At Thomas Pocklington Trust, we’re promoting equality and inclusion for blind and partially sighted people in every aspect of society. One of our many missions is to establish Sight Loss Councils across the UK, to tackle local issues and work with businesses and service providers to improve the accessibility of their services.

We are looking for an Engagement Manager (East of England) to join us on a fixed term contract, for 12-months, to cover maternity leave.

About the Role

The key purpose of the Engagement Manager role is to deliver regional Sight Loss Councils across the East of England and to engage with blind and partially sighted people across the region.  We currently have two Sight Loss Councils (SLCs) in this region, so the postholder will be expected to care-take and develop both SLCs, focusing on the retention of the volunteers engaged and making sure the projects and work they are involved in, continue with success. You will also be managing and developing stakeholder relationships across all the areas in which we work including transport and health sectors, as well with local authorities and arts and culture venues in the region.

About You

You will have the passion and ability to use your lived experience or experience to influence change, for the benefit of blind and partially sighted people. As an experienced volunteer manager, you will engage and lead 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 team of other Engagement Managers across the country, with whom you can learn from, as well as share good practice with.

 How to Apply

Please read the job description and person specification for more information.

Engagement Manager East of England Job Description (DOCX, 70 KB)

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please complete and return the following to applications@pocklington.org.uk:

• The application form

TPT Application Form 2025 (DOCX, 82 KB)

• The diversity monitoring form

Diversity Monitoring Form 2025 (DOCX, 76 KB)

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

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

Job Description

Download the full Job Description here: TPT GSP Development Team Project Assistant Intern JD (DOCX, 169 KB)

Role: Development Team Project Assistant Intern

Department: Employment Team

Reporting to: Development Manager

Location: Hybrid home/TPT Hub

Salary: Based on the Real Living Wage

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 9-month contract, 36 hours per week

Overview of the Role

To assist in the development, delivery and evaluation of in-person and online courses for blind and partially sighted jobseekers.

Main Duties:

• Co-ordination and administration of courses for jobseekers
• Promotion of sessions through multimedia including the development of videos and sound files
• Supporting blind and partially sighted people to access activities, this might be by providing information, technical advice or encouragement.
• Recording all activities and plans on the Salesforce database
• Creation of exciting and informative activities to support blind and partially sighted people become job ready
• Evaluation of activities
• Delivering activities as appropriate
• This list of duties is an overview of the role, the list is not exhaustive and other ad hoc duties will be required, which support TPT Employment Team

Person Specification

This post has a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the successful applicant be a person who is blind or partially sighted, in line with The Equality Act 2010.

• Willing to travel to the TPT Hub in London for intern development events throughout the course of the internship programme (costs covered by TPT).
• Having not previously undertaken the Get Set Progress internship programme.

Essential Criteria

• Good communications skills, both written and verbal.
• A good understanding of assistive technologies for blind and partially sighted people
• A competent user of Microsoft products Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel
• Understanding of the barriers faced by blind and partially sighted people in gaining employment
• Be well organised and self-motivated
• A desire to learn and develop skills that support the role

How to Apply:

• Download the application and diversity monitoring forms.
• Ensure you’ve downloaded and read through the full job description.
• Submit your application by 5 pm on 14 July

Job Description

Download the full Job Description here: TPT GSP Employment Team Intern JD (DOCX, 171 KB)

Role: Employment Intern

Department: Employment

Reporting to: Employment Manager

Location: London/Hybrid (2 days in office)

Salary: Based on the Real Living Wage

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 9 month contract, 36 hours per week.

Overview of the Role

To support TPT’s Works For Me and Get Set Progress Internship programmes.  To be the first point of call for clients into our service and to contribute to the smooth running of the Employment Team through the completion of support and administrative tasks.

Main Duties:

• To respond to phone calls and emails from job seekers and (with training) and to act as first contact for new clients of the Works For Me Employment Programme or the Get Set Progress Internship Programme.
• To develop casework and advice skills, in order to be able to provide advice and manage cases throughout the internship.
• To learn to input client information into the Salesforce database.
• To support the Employment Team, including taking minutes of meetings.
• Any other relevant task as directed by the Employment Manager, Development Manager, Head of Employment.

This list of duties is an overview of the role, the list is not exhaustive and other ad hoc duties will be required.

Person Specification:

This post has a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the successful applicant be a person who is blind or partially sighted, in line with The Equality Act 2010.

• Willingness to travel to the TPT Hub in London for intern development events throughout the course of the internship programme (costs covered by TPT).
• Having not previously undertaken the Get Set Progress internship programme.

Essential Criteria

• Communicate with energy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to learn to negotiate and influence.
• Good communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Understanding of the barriers faced by blind and partially sighted people in gaining employment.
• A desire to learn and develop skills that support the role

The successful applicant will be able to travel independently and be comfortable working in an environment with Guide Dogs.

How to Apply:

• Download the application and diversity monitoring forms.
• Ensure you’ve downloaded and read through the full job description.
• Submit your application by 5 pm on 14 July

Job Description

Download the full Job Description here: Internal Communications Intern TPT JD (DOCX, 178 KB)

Role: Internal Communications Intern

Department: Communications

Reporting to: Communications Manager

Location: Hybrid (1 day at the TPT Hub) with travel to our London office

Salary: Based on the Real Living Wage

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 9 month contract, 36 hours per week

Overview of the Role:

This role will support the day-to-day delivery of internal communications at Thomas Pocklington Trust. The successful candidate will help create engaging, accessible content for staff, coordinate internal events, and support communication projects that bring our organisational values to life. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to gain experience in communications and make a difference in the lives of blind and partially sighted people.

Main Duties

Content Creation and Planning

• Assist in drafting internal newsletters, staff announcements and intranet articles.
• Write engaging, accessible content that reflects the tone and values of TPT.
• Help maintain an internal content calendar and keep it up to date.

Staff Engagement and Campaign Support

• Contribute ideas to improve how we share information with staff.
• Support the delivery of campaigns to increase staff engagement and awareness.
• Help coordinate internal events, staff briefings or celebration campaigns.

Design Visual Content

• Create basic graphics or presentations using tools such as Canva, Adobe Express and Descript for videos (training will be provided if needed).
• Assist in formatting visually appealing and accessible internal documents. 

Monitoring and Feedback

• Support the collection and analysis of staff feedback, including surveys and polls.
• Help track engagement with internal comms channels (e.g., viva engage, internal staff emails).
• Contribute to monthly team reports and summaries.

Collaboration and Admin Support

• Liaise with other teams to gather content and share updates across the organisation.
• Help maintain comms mailbox and digital filing systems, (SharePoint).
• Attend internal team meetings and take minutes when required.

Special Requirements

The role is home-based, with the requirement to be in our London office one day per week. There will also be opportunities to attend events or staff meetups in London.

A willingness to work in an environment that is inclusive of guide dogs and other access needs.

This list of duties is an overview of the role, the list is not exhaustive and other ad hoc duties will be required.

Person Specification

This post has a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the successful applicant be a person who is blind or partially sighted, in line with The Equality Act 2010

• Willingness to travel to the TPT Hub in London for intern development events throughout the course of the internship programme (costs covered by TPT).
• Having not previously undertaken the Get Set Progress internship programme.

Essential Skills:

• Awareness of internal communications and why it matters
• Understanding of accessible communications
• Possess an understanding of the needs of blind and partially sighted people
• Good communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to organise tasks and meet deadlines
• Confident using digital tools (e.g., Excel, online research, databases)
• Must be able to develop and sustain effective professional relationships with internal and external contacts
• A commitment to work in accordance with the principles of equality and diversity
• A flexible approach and willingness to learn and develop

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience creating written content (e.g., blogs, newsletters, or social media posts)
• Experience using basic design or document formatting tools
• Experience of an Office or Admin setting
• Confidence to contribute ideas and ask questions

How to Apply:

• Download the application and diversity monitoring forms.
• Ensure you’ve downloaded and read through the full job description.
• Submit your application by 5 pm on 14 July

Job Description

Download the full Job Description here: TPT GSP Engagement Intern JD (DOCX, 172 KB)

Role: Student SLC Project (Resources) Intern

Department: Engagement

Reporting to: Engagement Manager

Location: Home based with some travel, including London

Salary: Based on the Real Living Wage

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 9 month contact, 36 hours per week

Overview of the Role:

To support the thematic leads in the development of toolkits and resources which will support the Sight Loss Councils (SLCs) to deliver our strategic projects more effectively and efficiently.

Main Duties:

• Support the development of SLC projects, through coordinating the creation of resources to go into the thematic toolkits.
• Develop toolkits for Transport, Health and the Built Environment.
• Develop resources in each toolkit that are internally focused to support SLCs to deliver on the projects, as well as externally focused to support stakeholders to create positive change.
• Review existing resources and tools on a regular basis, ensuring they are kept relevant and up to date.
• Work with the thematic leads, Engagement Managers and volunteers to identify new tools and resources that are required.
• Work with others to develop and create new resources and tools.
• Ensure the toolkits are accessible and presented in a format that is easy for the SLCs to use.
• Present new tools and resources to the team, so they know they exist and how to use them.
• Ensure the tools and resources are communicated to SLC members.
• Attend Engagement Manager and Coordinator peer calls to understand the good practice that is emerging from their work.
• Attend thematic sub groups to give updates on the development of their relevant toolkit and resources.
• This list of duties is an overview of the role, the list is not exhaustive and other ad hoc duties will be required.

Person Specification

This post has a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the successful applicant be a person who is blind or partially sighted, in line with The Equality Act 2010

• Willingness to travel to the TPT Hub in London for intern development events throughout the course of the internship programme (costs covered by TPT).
• Having not previously undertaken the Get Set Progress internship programme.

The successful applicant will possess the following skills:

Essential:

• Ability to prioritise work and tasks.
• Good communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate with different audiences, including staff and volunteers across the organisation.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Good organisation skills.
• Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage a number of different projects at the same time.

Desirable:

• An understanding of collaboration and co-production
• Familiarity with the work of Sight Loss Councils or similar advocacy groups

How to Apply:

• Download the application and diversity monitoring forms.
• Ensure you’ve downloaded and read through the full job description.
• Submit your application by 5 pm on 14 July

Job Description

Download the full Job Description here:  TPT GSP Stakeholder Engagement Intern JD (DOCX, 173 KB)

Role: Stakeholder Engagement Intern

Department: Partnerships

Reporting to: Corporate Engagement Manager

Location: Home based with some travel, including London

Salary: Based on the Real Living Wage

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 9 month contract, 36 hours per week

Overview of the Role:

To support the Corporate Engagement team in identifying and mapping key stakeholders across the transport, built environment, and health & fitness sectors. The intern will also research relevant events, potential host organisations for future internships, and funding opportunities to support the sustainability of the internship programme.

Main Duties:

• Conduct stakeholder mapping at national and local levels (particularly in Sight Loss Council areas) across the three thematic areas. 
• Research and compile a calendar of relevant events, conferences, and forums.
• Identify organisations that could host future interns aligned with TPT’s mission.
• Research, explore and document potential funding sources for internship programmes.
• Support the Corporate Engagement Manager in developing engagement strategies based on findings.
• Liaise with internal teams and external partners to gather insights and validate stakeholder data.
• Prepare a final report summarising findings and recommendations.
• Support the Corporate Engagement Manager to produce a stakeholder engagement strategy
• This list of duties is an overview of the role, the list is not exhaustive and other ad hoc duties will be required.

Person Specification:

This post has a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the successful applicant be a person who is blind or partially sighted, in line with The Equality Act 2010

• Willingness to travel to the TPT Hub in London for intern development events throughout the course of the internship programme (costs covered by TPT).
• Having not previously undertaken the Get Set Progress internship programme.

Essential Criteria:

• Strong research and analytical skills

• Good communications skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

• Confident using digital tools (e.g., Excel, online research, databases)
• Interest in accessibility, inclusion, and the lived experience of blind and partially sighted people

• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge of the transport, built environment, or health & fitness sectors

• Experience with stakeholder engagement or event planning

• Familiarity with the work of Sight Loss Councils or similar advocacy groups

How to Apply:

• Download the application and diversity monitoring forms.
• Ensure you’ve downloaded and read through the full job description.
• Submit your application by 5 pm on 14 July

Role: Accessibility Software Testing Intern

Organisation: Dolphin Computer Access

Department: Support and Testing

Reporting to: Technical QA Manager

Location: Remote

Salary: Based on the Real Living Wage

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 9-month contract (20 hours per week)

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Overview of the Role:

Dolphin is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our testing team. As an Accessibility Software Testing Intern, you will assist with quality assurance of Dolphin assistive technologies by identifying and helping resolve accessibility barriers that may prevent users with disabilities from engaging fully with our software, websites, and applications.

Role: Assistant Claims Specialist (Reinsurance) Intern

Organisation: Liberty Mutual Reinsurance

Department: Claims

Reporting to: Head of Reinsurance Claims 

Location: London

Salary: £27,500+ (depending on experience)

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

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Overview of the Role: 

The LM Re Claims Department is responsible for delivering effective and efficient claims handling, and monitoring expertise together with the provision of information and analytical support for the business, from initial notification to conclusion, establishing and monitoring appropriate reserves and making claims payments as required. This is done whilst having due regard to the principles of treating the customer fairly, the Conduct Risk appetite, and the Claims Charter and Code of Conduct. 

As a client focused Assistant Claims Specialist for Reinsurance, you will be responsible for supporting the Claims team with their portfolio management and adjustment of claims emanating from a broad range of Reinsurance classes of business, from first notification of loss through to closure. The role reports directly to the Head of Reinsurance Claims. 

Role: Assistant Claims Specialist (Strategic Operations) Intern

Organisation: Liberty Speciality Markets

Department: Claims Strategic Operations

Reporting to: Claims Manager – Strategic Operations 

Location: London

Salary: £27,500+ (depending on experience)

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

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Overview of the Role: 

You will be assisting & supporting the Strategic Operations Claims Managers and wider Strategic Operations team, with multiple strategic claims initiatives. This will include finding opportunities to improve operations, technology, innovation, and data.

You will be supporting various initiatives, both locally (London) and globally to ensure that as part of the Strategic Operations team we deliver the best operational outcomes for our claims teams and wider customers.

Job Description

Role: Assistive Technology Support Intern

Department: Organisation wide

Reporting to: CEO

Location: Hybrid, Welwyn Garden City Herts Vision Loss office.

Salary: Based on Living Wage Foundation rates

Contract Type: Fixed Term Nine Months, Full Time – 36 hours per week.

Closing Date: Monday 14 July

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TPT GSP Assistive Technology Support Intern at Herts Vision Loss JD (DOCX, 713 KB)

Overview of the Role:

The Assistive Technology Support Intern will play a key role in supporting blind and visually impaired individuals across Hertfordshire to gain greater independence, digital inclusion, and confidence using assistive technology. This internship is part of Herts Vision Loss’s commitment to increasing lived experience employment and empowering visually impaired individuals to lead fulfilling and independent lives.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying for the above vacancy, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why we should employ you as an intern to: Clement.Musonda@hertsvisionloss.org.uk or give us a call on 01707 324 680.

Job Description

Role: Audiences and Insights Intern

Department: Strategy and Consumer Insight

Reporting to: Data Enablement Manager

Location: Leeds office – The Majestic, City Square, Leeds LS1 2EF (Channel 4 operates a 60/40 working pattern, equating to three office days per week)

Salary: £24,328

Contract Type: Fixed Term, full time 37 hours per week, 9 months, October 2025 – June 2026

Closing Date:  Monday the 28^th of July Midday

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TPT GSP Audiences and Insights Intern at C4 JD (DOCX, 185 KB)

Overview of the Role:

The Internship will be focussed in the Audience and Insights team.

Over a 9 month period, you will help the team compile data and reports to help decision making to teams across Channel 4 including 4Studio looking at Social Media performance, Content and Scheduling Teams to understand linear (traditional TV through the arial) and Streaming Growth and Commercial to understand how our Video On Demand (VOD) App is performing.

The internship would suit someone who:
– is looking to start a career in audience insight and data analysis
– enjoys the idea of working in a fun and fast-paced environment
– loves being part of a diverse and inclusive team
– keen to work hard
– learning about how to work with stakeholders across a large business
– interested in working in an Insight department
– has a strong interest in TV programmes and how data drives decision making

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this role, please apply with your CV and a 300-word answer (max) to the following question:  Why are you applying to this internship at Channel 4?

Please send both documents to EWAN VINNICOMBE WALLIS by midday on Monday the 28^th of July to be considered evinnicombewallis@channel4.co.uk

Role: Business Development Coordinator

Organisation: Senclude

Department: Senclude Team  

Reporting to: John-Paul Anderson 

Location: Witney, Oxfordshire

Salary: Based on the Real Living Wage

Working Pattern: Hybrid

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 9-month contract, 36 hours per weeks

Closing Date: Thursday 31 July

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Overview of the Role:

The ideal candidate will provide a supporting role to the Senclude Team. They shall work individually and in teamed instances. Day-to-day duties include but not limited to: managing marketing campaigns from design to delivery, promoting, interacting and maintaining mass media communication as well as targeted audience advertising. Liaise with external agencies, required to promote Senclude services. Develop projects in line with modern media influences, using a range of social media platforms. Provide a service dedicated to ensuring quality provision to the current and potential client base

Job Description

Role: Commercial Intern

Department: 4Sales

Reporting to: Customer and Commercial Leader

Location: London Office, Channel 4, 124 Horseferry Rd, London, SW1P 2TX (Channel 4 operates a 60/40 working pattern, equating to three office days per week)

Salary: £26,742

Contract Type: Fixed Term, full time 37 hours per week, 9 months, October 2025 – June 2026

Closing Date:  Monday the 28^th of July Midday

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TPT GSP Commercial Intern at C4 JD (DOCX, 184 KB)

Overview of the Role:

The Internship will be focussed in the Commercial team.

Over a 9-month period, you will spend time with different Commercial teams on both the Digital Marketing and Linear TV areas. You will have the opportunity to get to know the TV and Ad Sales industries from the inside, as well as building skills in relationship building, scoping client enquiries, and creating sales pitch presentations by working with data.

The internship would suit someone who:
• is looking to start a career in advertising
• enjoys the idea of working in a fun and fast-paced environment
• loves being part of a diverse and inclusive team
• keen to work hard (revenue generation, sales, profitability)
• learning about how to work with stakeholders across a large business
• interested in working in a Sales department and has a strong interest in TV programmes

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this role, please apply with your CV and a 300-word answer (max) to the following question:  Why are you applying to this internship at Channel 4?

Please send both documents to EWAN VINNICOMBE WALLIS by midday on Monday the 28^th of July to be considered evinnicombewallis@channel4.co.uk

Role: Communications and Marketing Coordinator

Organisation: Angel Eyes Northern Ireland

Department: Marketing and Communications

Reporting to: Senior Management Team

Location: Belfast

Salary: £13.78/hour (based on the Real Living Wage)

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 9 month contract, 32 hours per

Closing Date:  Friday 18 July

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Overview of the Role:

To support and enhance the communications and marketing efforts of Angel Eyes NI and Empatheyes. This internship is designed specifically for a visually impaired person, offering the chance to build professional experience in a supported and inclusive environment.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Create accessible, engaging content for social media, website, and campaigns
• Support brand consistency and public engagement activities
• Assist with internal communications and strategy development
• Work collaboratively with staff to ensure messaging reflects lived experience

Role: Communications Intern

Organisation: Merton Vision

Department: Outreach Team

Reporting to: Hassan Khan, Volunteer Services Manager

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

Salary: Based on the Real Living Wage

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 9 month contract, 35 hours per week

Closing Date:  Monday 28 July

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Overview of the Role:

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

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 22 July

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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.

Role: E-commerce and Referral Administrator Intern

Organisation: Beacon Vision

Location: Wolverhampton

Salary: Based on the Real Living Wage

Working Pattern: Hybrid with at least three days in the office

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 9-month contract, 36 hours per week

Closing Date: Monday 14 July

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Overview of the Role:

We’re offering a paid internship for someone with sight loss to join Beacon as an Ecommerce & Referral Administrator, working across two key areas: our growing eBay store and our new Eye Health Support Project. 

You’ll help manage our online shop — uploading listings, processing orders, and supporting customers — helping to grow a vital income stream for the charity. You’ll also play an important role in supporting patients with sight loss, coordinating referrals, maintaining records, and helping them access the care and support they need.

This internship is designed to build confidence and develop valuable admin, digital, and communication skills, all within a supportive and inclusive environment. It’s also a chance to shape services for the sight loss community, with support from our team and external partners. 

Role: Finance Intern

Organisation: Beacon Vision

Department: Finance

Reporting to: Alexandria Smith-Edwards

Location: Wolverhampton

Salary: Based on the Real Living Wage

Working Pattern: Hybrid with at least three days in the office

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 9-month contract, 36 hours per week

Closing Date: Monday 21 July

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Overview of the Role:

The finance intern will support the finance team in various accounting and financial management tasks while gaining hands-on experience and professional development in the field of finance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start their career in finance and to learn more about working in the voluntary sector. 

Role: Finance Assistant Intern

Organisation: Deafblind UK

Location: London

Salary: Based on the Real Living Wage

Working Pattern: Hybrid 

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 9-month contract, 36 hours per week

Closing Date: Monday 14 July

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Deafblind UK Finance Assistant Intern (DOCX, 151 KB)

Overview of the Role:

To provide a pro-active and professional administration support function to the Finance Department.

How to Apply:

Please send CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the Job Description & Person Specification to rod.cullen@deafblind.org.uk

Role: Grants Assistant

Organisation: Moorfields Eye Charity

Department: Grants and Research

Reporting to: Director of Grants and Research

Location: City Road, London EC1

Salary: Based on the Real Living Wage (£27,007)

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

Closing Date:  Monday 14 July 2025

Interviews: Week commencing 28 July (day to be confirmed Wednesday – Friday)

Start Date: 6 October 2025

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Overview of the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity within the grants and research team at Moorfields Eye Charity. It is a great opportunity to join a supportive team who are committed to ensuring the charity has robust grant-making mechanisms to determine best use of charitable funding together with monitoring and evaluating projects and programmes.

This fixed term position will help to deliver grants administration and operations at the charity. The role will also provide administrative support to the Director of grants and research and the wider grants and research team as appropriate. Our close proximity, and working relationships, with Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Moorfields) and its academic partner UCL (in particular the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology) are very important to this role.

A successful candidate will enjoy the opportunity to work within an environment close to academics, clinicians and other hospital staff, supporting their engagement with, and applications to, our funding programmes. In this role you will provide general administrative support, helping to ensure the team’s effective management of the full grant life cycle, supporting meeting organisation and the ongoing standardisation and optimisation of the teams grants management system.

The breadth and diversity of the charity’s funding portfolio offers a fantastic opportunity for the post holder to gain an understanding of grant making and grants management.

This is a highly collaborative role that will require the post-holder to embrace a range of duties and confidently develop highly professional working relationships with stakeholders at many levels across the Moorfields, the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, charity and key external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have a particular interest and enthusiasm in eye health, its related research, education and patient care together with grant making activities. You will be a confident communicator, with very strong IT skills and keen attention to detail. You will also be organised, methodical, a team player and a willingness to work collaboratively.

Role: Independent Living Advisor and Project Support Intern

Organisation: OpenSight

Department: Services

Reporting to: Ian Morris, Head of Services

Location: 25, Church Road Eastleigh, SO50 6BL, travel around Hampshire

Salary: Based on the Real Living Wage

Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days in the office

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 9-month contract, Full time (37.5 hrs per week)

Closing Date: Monday 21 July

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Overview of the Role:

The Independent Living Advisor (ILA) supports and delivers a wide range of projects to empower and support people living with vision impairment in Hampshire to live the life they choose. The ILA will work across a wide range of our services for both adults and children, assisting in the direct delivery of core services. As funded project opportunities become available, they will work alongside other members of the services team to design the offering that will meet the funders needs and deliver a positive impact.

The role involves at times working across the Hampshire, certain projects may mean that the incumbent is based at a location in Hampshire other than Head Office for a prolonged period.

Role: Information Support Officer

Organisation: Nystagmus Network

Department: Information and Support 

Reporting to: Sue Ricketts, Executive Information and Development Manager 

Location: Remote  

Salary: Based on the Real Living Wage   

Contract type: Fixed Term 9 months, full time 35 hours per week 

Closing Date: Monday 14 July

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Overview of the Role:

The Nystagmus Network is offering an internship as an Information Support Officer to support the Nystagmus Network’s charitable objectives (providing support and information, raising awareness, funding research), provide back office and administrative support to the operational running of the charity and contribute to business continuity. 

You will share our deep commitment to diversity and inclusion in the way we reach out to people in every aspect of our work. 

Role: Marketing and Events Intern

Organisation: Sight Matters Worcestershire

Reporting to: Alice Linforth

Location: The Bradbury Centre, 2 Sansome Walk, Worcester, WR1 1LH

Working Pattern: Hybrid – at least 3 days in the office 

Salary: Based on the Real Living Wage  

Contract type: Fixed Term, 9 month contract, Part time, 20 hours per week 

Closing Date: 12 pm Monday 14 July

Interviews:  Week Commencing 21 July 2025 

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Marketing and Event Intern JD Sensory Matters Worcester (DOCX, 183 KB)

Overview of the Role:

• To develop and deliver a blend of engaging communications which demonstrate, share and celebrate the services offered by Sensory Matters Worcestershire. 
• To develop internal and external communications.
  To plan and deliver, with colleagues, a range of information and fundraising events. 

How to Apply: 

Please send a CV and covering letter to Katy at k.wakefield@sightconcern.co.uk 

Role: Office and Events Coordinator Intern  

Organisation: Support 4 Sight

Reporting to: Sue King 

Location: Support 4 Sight, 17 Cottage Place, Chelmsford, CM1 1NL 

Salary: Based on the Real Living Wage  

Contract type: Fixed Term, 9 month contract, Part time, 20 hours per week: Tues-Fri 9.30am-2.30pm 

Closing Date: 5 pm on 14 July

Interviews: Monday 21 July at Support 4 Sight offices in Chelmsford

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Overview of the Role:

To facilitate the smooth running of the office and community based social activities.

Role: Service Management Analyst Intern

Organisation: Tialis Essential IT Manage Ltd

Department: Admin – Lifecycle

Reporting to: Amy Bauer

Location: Greenhithe Dartford

Salary: Based on Living Wage Foundation rates

Contract Type: Fixed Term Nine Months, Full Time – 37.5 hours per week.

Closing Date:  Friday 18 July

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TPT GSP Service Management Analyst Intern at Tialis Essential IT Manage Ltd JD (DOCX, 203 KB)

Overview of the Role:

• Maintain records and databases containing information regarding requests, changes, owner, and locations for the organization’s IT Hardware Assets.
• Complete data entry to query and enter information for Asset Request, Supply, Acquisition, Returns and Inventory purposes.
• Control the identification, receipt, delivery, and collection of assets from point to point within the agreed client service framework.
• Record the identification, storage, and withdrawal of all client assets in the Lifecycle Stores on the configuration management database.
• Scheduling, tracking and management of courier deliveries and collections, Obtaining Proof of Delivery and resolving the related calls or queries.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying for the above vacancy, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why we should employ you as an intern to careers@tialis.com

Job Description

Role: Service Support Intern

Department: Organisation wide

Reporting to: Lisa Drummond

Location: Hybrid – Office based with some home working

Salary: Based on Living Wage Foundation rates

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 9 month contract, Part time, 20 hours per week

Closing Date: Wednesday 23 July

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 Service Support Intern at Sight Concern Bedfordshire JD (DOCX, 187 KB)

Overview of the Role:

To provide support to the delivery and effective realisation of Sight Concern’s Services

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying for the above vacancy, please send your CV and a cover letter to office@sightconcern.org.uk. In your cover letter, please tell us why you’re interested in working with Sight Concern and how your skills match the role description.

Role: Sight Loss Advisor/Project Support

Organisation: Southampton Sight

Department: Sight Loss Advisor Team

Reporting to: Kris Gibson

Location: Southampton

Salary: Based on the Real Living Wage

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

Closing Date: Monday 14 July

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Overview of the Role:

To provide tailored advice, guidance, and emotional support to individuals experiencing sight loss, empowering them to adapt to their changing circumstances and maintain independence. The role also involves delivering project support for various initiatives aimed at enhancing the lives of people with visual impairments within the community.

As a Sight Loss Advisor / Project Support Officer at Southampton Sight: You will be a key point of contact for clients, offering practical solutions and information.

How to Apply:

Applicants are invited to submit a current CV with a covering letter (maximum of 2 pages) detailing the reasons they would like to be considered for the role of Sight Loss Advisor at Southampton Sight.

Within their application, candidates should thoughtfully consider the following:

1.    How has your lived experience of sight loss shaped your interest in becoming a Sight Loss Advisor?

2.    What relevant work experience and/or life skills will you bring to this position?

3.    Why do you want to join Southampton Sight, and what unique strengths do you feel you will contribute to the charity?

Southampton Sight is committed to quality, equality and valuing diversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.  Full training and ongoing professional development will be offered to the right candidate.

Applications can be sent to support@southamptonsight.org.uk or by post to: Southampton Sight, 3a Bassett Avenue, Bassett, Southampton,  SO16 7DP 

Job Description

Role: Volunteer and Publicity Coordinator

Organisation: Lincoln & Lindsey Blind Society

Department: Volunteer and Publicity

Reporting to: Mandy Johnson

Location: Ramsgate Louth (Minimum of three days a week within the office)

Salary: Based on the Real Living Wage

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 9-month contract, fulltime, 36 hours per week.

Closing Date:  Monday 14 July

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TPT GSP Volunteer and Publicity Coordinator Lincoln & Lindsey Blind Society JD (DOCX, 213 KB)

Overview of the Role:

• To be responsible for supporting volunteers to assist the Society and its clients.
• To co-ordinate, support and supervise volunteers on a day-to-day basis.
• To oversee the organisation of social clubs and other activities for visually impaired people, in co-operation with volunteers where practical.
• To develop increased levels of awareness of Lincoln & Lindsey Blind Society within the community.

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the opportunity for you please contact our main office on 01507 605604 or email mandy@llbs.co.uk for a job description and application form.

Role: Volunteer Coordinator Intern

Organisation: Kingston Advocacy Group

Department: Administration

Reporting to: CEO

Location: Kingston Upon Thames

Salary: Based on the Real Living Wage

Working Pattern: Hybrid – remote working, visiting venues for promotion of volunteer roles and office

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 9-month contract, Part time (21 hours per week, Tues-Fri)

Closing Date: Monday 21 July

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Overview of the Role:

The Volunteers Coordinator will be supporting, informing and co-ordinating the volunteers that apply to the charity in delivery of service.