Summary
Sight Loss Council Engagement Manager – WalesLocation: Home basedSalary: 21,840 p.a. (£36,400 p.a. FTE)Contract type: Fixed term 2 years – part time (3 days / 21 working hours per week)About WCBWales Council of the Blind is the only independent umbrella agency for vision impairment in Wales representing blind and partially sighted people and the clubs and societies who support them. Our independence enables us to act as an impartial observer, advocate, intermediary and evaluator for this complex, diverse group of organisations and services.What this job is aboutSight Loss Council members use their lived experience to tackle local and national issues and work with businesses and service providers to improve the accessibility of their services.Sight Loss Councils (SLCs) are led by blind and partially sighted volunteers. There are a number already in existence in England and Scotland, but now it’s time to establish a further SLC in Wales. Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) funds and oversees the Sight Loss Councils.For this role we are seeking someone who is blind or partially sighted, with the ability to use their experience to be an effective voice to improve the lives of people with sight loss and create an effective change in Wales.Job overviewTo deliver a national Sight Loss Council in Wales under the auspices of Wales Council of the Blind (WCB).To engage with blind and partially sighted people throughout Wales making sure that their voices are represented through the SLC and to respond to key issues and themes as they arise.To develop and implement Local Action Groups across the region. Initially these will be 3 groups coterminous with Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB; Betsi Cadwaladr UHB; Hywel Dda UHB.To lead on the engagement with other sector partners and stakeholders to ensure a robust national network to successfully deliver all engagement project work. This would include working with the Wales Vision Forum.To enable the Wales SLC to contribute to the UK agenda and have an influence on the TPT SLC programme.Special RequirementsSupport at events outside of normal working hours will be required from time to time.Occasional travel and overnight stays will be required.A willingness to work in an environment with Guide Dogs is essential. How to applyPlease click here to view the Job Description.Download an application form here.Equality and Diversity formTo apply email your Application Form along with a CV and Equalities Monitoring Form (optional) to richard@wcb-ccd.org.ukPlease submit your CV and complete the downloadable application form to demonstrate how you meet the person specification and what you would bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your statement.Closing Date for applications: Midnight, 27 April 2025Interview date: 2nd May, 2025.Interviews will be held via video conferencing (using Zoom - available from zoom.com). Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application to us.
