The coronavirus crisis has seen the sight loss charity sector come closer together and collaborate which we want to build on for the future. So RNIB are working with charity partners to provide more choice and opportunities for blind and partially sighted people. We are seeking to improve equity of access and create a unified voice to enable change and shift perceptions of sight loss.
You will be part of the Strategic Engagement – Third Sector team working to re-vitalise, build and mature charity partnerships for the benefit of blind and partially sighted people.
This role helps to manage the day-to-day operation and delivery of stakeholder engagement and communication activity and assist with the risk and issue management, monitoring and recording of activity, and reporting functions. Sitting within the Strategic Engagement Team – Third Sector, the role also supports the wider Strategic Stakeholder Engagement function.
The post holder will assist Strategic Stakeholder Engagement to be a catalyst for systems change, driving transformational social value for blind and partially sighted people and delivering benefit to the RNIB.
With experience in delivering good customer care you will have skills in effective communication, developing supportive relationships and partnerships working with a focus to improving support for blind and partially sighted people.
In exchange we offer a competitive salary, a stimulating and supportive working environment and a benefits package including: 26 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), which increase with service.Excellent pension schemes
If you would like to apply for this great job opportunity please review the documents linked below, then click “Apply Online” at the bottom of this page and complete our application form, telling us how you meet the Specialist Skills, Knowledge and Experience criteria (Section 1 of the person specification). Guidance for completion can be found on each page of the application form.
Appointment is subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Check and relevant Barred Lists check, if appropriate.
We’re the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and we’re here for everyone affected by sight loss. Working for us means working for one of the UK’s biggest charities, supporting almost two million people living with sight loss in the UK.
One of our core values is to be led by blind and partially sighted people and we involve our customers in recruitment. Please be advised that your anonymised application may be shared internally with those involved in the recruitment process.
RNIB is committed to being an Equal Opportunities organisation and we welcome applications from people with sight loss.