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.
Thank you for your interest in working with us, we currently have the following two vacancies:
Relationship Fundraiser
We are seeking a Relationship Fundraiser. This is an exciting and varied role involving the development of corporate partnerships, supporting volunteer fundraisers, organising fundraising events, and building relationships with community groups.
The role is based in Bristol, Bath and South Gloucestershire, and you will be travelling around the area to meet supporters and attend fundraising events. You will need to regularly attend our office in Bristol. There will also be occasional travel to our partner offices in Devizes (Wiltshire) and Cheltenham.
As Relationship Fundraiser, you will be playing a key role in ensuring the financial success and stability of our charity. There is a wide salary band depending upon experience. You might be coming to this role as a fundraiser, looking to develop your career, or as an established fundraiser looking to use your skills in your local community.
Full details of the post can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification linked below.
Relationship Fundraiser Job Description and Person Specification
Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours of work: Full time, 35 hours per week. Would consider part time working for the right candidate
Sight Support West of England is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you would like to discuss any elements of the role in advance of applying, please do contact us for an informal discussion.
To apply for this post please send a CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the post to info@sightsupportwest.org.uk Applications without cover letters will not be considered. Please title your email ‘Application for Relationship Fundraiser’.
Closing Date: 5pm Monday 15th June.
Community Connections & Inclusion Officer
We are looking for a Community Inclusion Development Officer to help improve community inclusion and reduce isolation for people with sight loss across Wiltshire.
This is an exciting new developmental role focused on building connections within local communities and helping mainstream organisations become more accessible and inclusive. The postholder will explore approaches to reducing loneliness and increasing participation, including evaluating community-based support opportunities, strengthening links with local groups and organisations, and adapting existing disability inclusion training materials for wider community use.
The role will also build on existing work to help blind and partially sighted people establish activities, peer support opportunities and stronger community connections independently.
We are looking for someone who is confident building relationships, enjoys working with people and communities, and is motivated by creating practical, lasting change. You may already work within the charity or community sector, or you may bring transferable skills and experience from another role involving partnership working, inclusion, engagement or community development.
This is an opportunity to help shape innovative approaches which could make a lasting difference to how people with sight loss connect with their local communities across Wiltshire.
Full details of the post can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification linked below.
Job Description Community Connections & Inclusion Officer Wilthsire Sight (DOCX, 74 KB)
Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours of work: Full time, 35 hours per week. Would consider part time working for the right candidate
Wiltshire Sight is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you would like to discuss any elements of the role in advance of applying, please do contact us for an informal discussion.
To apply for this post please send a CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the post to info@wiltshiresight.org. Applications without cover letters will not be considered. Please title your email ‘Application for Community Connections & Inclusion Officer’.
Closing Date: 5pm Wednesday 10th June.
If these roles are not quite right for you, please consider our volunteer opportunities. We have a wide range of roles to suit different skills and interests, and volunteering with us is a meaningful way to support blind and partially sighted people while building valuable experience.
