Work for us
Interested in joining us? We have a small team of staff, working at home, at one of our offices in Devizes, Cheltenham and Bristol, in our shops, and out in the community.
We have the following paid roles available:
Advice Team Manager (Wiltshire)
We are looking for a manager to lead our small team of dedicated and committed Community Sight Loss Advisors and the implementation of our technology support service.
Salary £28,500. This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week.
The role will involve recruiting, training and supporting a team of tech volunteers, the planning and delivery of tech training events to groups and individuals, alongside line management of four Community Sight Loss Advisors to ensure our existing advice and peer support services continue to be delivered to a consistently high standard.
Prior experience of working with sight loss is not required, and comprehensive training will be provided.
Full details of the post can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification which can be downloaded below, along with details of how to apply for this post. Wiltshire Sight is committed to quality, equality and valuing diversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a sight loss charity, we particularly encourage applicants who are visually impaired to apply.
Wiltshire Sight Advice Team Manager Job Description (DOCX, 70 KB)
Closing Date: Monday 2nd December at 5pm.
Interviews will take place on 12th December in Devizes.
Community Sight Loss Adviser (Bristol)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Community Sight Loss Adviser to take a lead role in providing our Information, Advice and Guidance Service for people with sight loss living in Bristol and the surrounding area.
The role will work 1-1 with clients, assessing their needs and preparing appropriate action plans to ensure that they are accessing support, equipment, and training to help them adjust to their sight loss. The role will lead on development and delivery of support and advice with underserved communities, to ensure maximum accessibility of our services. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive person with strong people skills to make a real difference to the lives of people living with sight loss in the area.
Salary £25,000 per annum. This is a full-time role.
Prior experience of working with sight loss is not required, and comprehensive training will be provided.
Full details of the post can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification which can be downloaded from the link below, along with details of how to apply for this post. Sight Support West of England is committed to quality, equality and valuing diversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
As a sight loss charity, we particularly encourage applicants with personal experience of sight loss to apply. As this role will lead on the development of services with underserved communities, we also encourage applicants from these communities to apply.
Closing Date: Wednesday 8th January 2025 at 5pm.
Job Description and Person Specification – Sight Loss Advisor Bristol – Sight Support (DOCX, 99 KB)
Please apply early as we reserve the right to interview good candidates before this deadline and to close the job should we find someone suitable.
Ebay Assistant Role (Devizes)
We are seeking an organised and proactive Ebay Assistant to manage and optimise the sales and profitability of Sight Support West of England’s online shop. This role will play a key part in supporting the strategic growth of our online sales across platforms including Ebay, Vinted, Marketplace, and Depop.
The role will involve photographing, listing, and marketing donated items for sale, ensuring all listings are professional and accurate, and dispatching items promptly. You will work closely with our charity shop teams to generate stock, track sales performance, and provide excellent customer care. Based in our dedicated Ebay workspace in Devizes, this is an exciting opportunity to help grow our online presence and support our work with people living with sight loss.
Salary: £22,500 per annum pro rata.
Contract: Part-time, 2 days per week.
Location: Devizes.
Benefits: Flexible working, 5% pension contribution, generous holiday allowance, staff discounts.
Prior experience with online selling platforms is desirable but not essential. Full training will be provided.
Full details of the post, including the Job Description and Person Specification, can be downloaded from the link below, along with details of how to apply for this post. Sight Support West of England is committed to quality, equality, and valuing diversity, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
As a sight loss charity, we particularly encourage applicants with personal experience of sight loss to apply.
Ebay Assistant Job Description and Person Specification – Sight Support (DOCX, 99 KB)
Volunteer with us
If this role is not suitable and you have time to spare, please consider our volunteer vacancies. We have roles to fit all skills, and volunteering with us can help you gain great work experience for future paid roles.
