Apply for Network35 Member
Job Provider
RNIB
Job Provider Description
RNIB, the Royal National Institute of Blind People, is the UK's leading sight loss charity. We offer practical and emotional support to blind and partially sighted people, their families and carers. We raise awareness of the experiences of blind and partially sighted people and campaign for change to make our society more accessible for all. We want to change our world so there are no barriers to people with sight loss.
Job summary
RNIB want to establish a diverse network of people with a visual impairment, called Network35 and ensure the network is as representative as possible, with a mix of gender, age, ethnicity, level of sight loss, and locality. We expect the network to have a membership of between 40 – 50 people and is expected to run from January 2026 - August 2026.
It is essential for RNIB to involve blind and partially sighted people in its ongoing work to ensure that the organisation truly understands the lived experiences of those it aims to support. By drawing directly on these perspectives, RNIB can enhance the ways it provides support and advocacy, making sure that the services and initiatives developed are genuinely responsive to real needs.
Moreover, the decisions made about the future direction of RNIB must be informed by insights gathered from those with lived experience. This approach will help ensure that RNIB’s strategy and priorities remain firmly rooted in the authentic voices of blind and partially sighted people, enabling the organisation to make meaningful and lasting improvements for its community.
Therefore, it’s vital that Network35 members feel comfortable not only talking about their own experiences but can think about the lives and needs of other visually impaired people whose experiences might be very different from their own.
Job Location
Home based with one-off need to meet face-to-face (location not yet confirmed).
Address
154A Pentonville Road
London
Greater London N1 9JE
Contact Details
Nicola Louise Stanley-Dickinson
07736462071
[email protected]
Opening Date
26/11/2025
Closing Date
17/12/2025
Start Date
06/01/2026
Job Details
Job type, features, skills and qualifications
Job Type
Key job requirements
- Must be 18+
Other job requirements
• People who are over 18 living in the UK, from a variety of demographic backgrounds.
• People living with direct lived experience of sight loss.
• People who are NOT employed by RNIB.
• People who are willing to reflect on and share insights drawn from their direct lived experience of sight loss.
• People who feel comfortable thinking about the lives and needs of other people with visual impairments, whose experiences may be very different from your own.
• People who are curious about what the future might hold – people who enjoy thinking about how the world is changing, imagining different possibilities, and exploring what those changes could mean for people with sight loss.
• People who are not afraid of change and want to see RNIB, be more sustainable, impactful and reach more people who need our help.
• People who are able to participate respectfully and value different experiences and views (the network will involve interacting with others, not just private reflection, one to one interviews, or completing surveys).
Qualifications required?
Other training provided
Background on the project and aims will be provided. No other training necessary.
Job Benefits
You will gain the opportunity to:
• help us shape interventions that will have a lasting impact on the lives of blind and partially sighted people long into the future.
• develop your skills and widen your experiences.
• represent blind and partially sighted people in discussions.
• meet and work with other blind and partially sighted people and work alongside senior staff.
• claim reasonable expenses for travel, hotel, and sustenance.
• claim renumeration (Amazon Gift Vouchers).
Wage and Hours
Type of Work
Wage (£ per hour)
Hours
- Flexible
- Mornings
- Afternoons
- Days
Guaranteed Hours
Does the job involve working or sleeping overnight?
Additional Information
An expression of interest form needs to be completed in the first instance and a role profile can be emailed to applicants. There will be a selection process to ensure we get as diverse a group as possible. A welcome call will be available in the first week of January 2026.