Organisation: Carlisle Sight Support (Carlisle Society for the Blind)

Salary Details: Actual salary £12,480 per annum + 7% pension contribution.

Closing date for applications: 31 Jul 2026

15 Hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to join the team at Carlisle Sight Support, who will contribute to the continued success of a charity that provides information, advice and practical and emotional support to visually impaired people in our community.

The main areas of work include:

• Supporting charity governance
• Facilitating trustee meetings and Annual General Meeting
• Completing annual returns, ensuring compliance with the Charity Commission
• Providing effective leadership and planning
• Representing the charity with other partners and stakeholders
• Supervising existing staff · Monitoring charity finances and planning future budgets
• Ensuring building and resources are legally compliant
• Being responsible for securing grant funding (where required)

Experience of working in the charitable sector and managing or supervising staff is desirable. If you would like an informal chat about the role, please call Mark Costello on 01228 593104.

To apply for this vacancy please submit a CV and covering letter in person or by post to: Mark Costello. Carlisle, Sight Support. 9 Brunswick Street, Carlisle, CA1 1PB. Or email documents to carlisleblindsociety@gmail.com

Interview date: To Be Confirmed.