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. View our latest roles on this page, alongside Get Set Progress internships hosted by our partners.

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

Get Set Progress Internships

Our Get Set Progress internship programme supports visually impaired people to move into sustainable, full time work. We partner with organisations across the UK to create meaningful, paid internship roles and then fill them with talented individuals. If you have any questions related to specific roles please contact the relevant organisation or lead recruitment contact outlined within each roles job description.

Notice to candidates regarding data usage:

Please note that, for vacancies advertised through the Get Set Progress Internship Programme, applicants’ names and email addresses will be shared with Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT). This processing is carried out in accordance with UK GDPR and TPT’s Recruitment Privacy Notice.

This information is used to support the administration and evaluation of the programme, including monitoring participation, verifying eligibility criteria, and, where appropriate, offering information about employment support services to unsuccessful applicants.

Scotland

  • Digital Skills and Employment Advisor (Internship) at Visibility Scotland

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    Role: Digital Skills and Employment Advisor (Internship)

    Reporting to: Head of Operations

    Location: Office Based: 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow (Visibility Scotland’s HQ)

    Salary: £29,797 (pro rata £23,837)

    Contract type: Part Time, 28 hours per week, Fixed Term, 9-month contract

    Applications Close: Friday 18 September by 17:00

    The Digital Skills and Employment Advisor will support blind and vision-impaired people in developing digital confidence, improving employability skills, and accessing opportunities for education, training, and employment.

    The post holder will draw on their lived experience and knowledge of assistive technology to empower others to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.

    The Digital Skills and Employment Advisor will be based at Visibility Scotland’s headquarters. The post-holder will undertake accredited digital skills training as part of the nine-month internship.

    This role 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.

    How to Apply 

    Please download the job description and person specification below for more information or visit their website.

    GSP X Visability Scotland Digital Skills and Employment Advisor (Internship) JD 2026 (DOCX, 200 KB)

     

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