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Glaucoma UK is the charity for people with glaucoma. We’re working hard to end preventable glaucoma sight loss and we’re ambitious for our future.

We’ve got access to the top glaucoma specialists in the UK which means we can offer some fantastic training opportunities as well as flexible working and the support of a small friendly team.

Communications & PR Officer (Maternity cover)

Location

This role will be home-based with occasional travel to our head office in Ashford, Kent.

Role description

The Communications & PR Officer (Maternity cover) role is offered on a 12-month fixed term basis, ideally commencing during December 2026.

We are looking for someone who can turn insight and personal experience into compelling stories, clear messages and powerful campaigns that inspire action.

Working closely with our Head of Communications and a specialist public affairs agency, you will help bring the findings from our recent Glaucoma UK National Patient Voices Survey to life, secure media attention and make decision-makers listen. Central to this will be finding and sensitively supporting people who are willing to share their experiences, cultivating trusted relationships and helping them tell their stories confidently across print, digital and broadcast media.

Alongside this landmark work, you will create engaging content across our magazine, website, email and social media channels, identify opportunities for national coverage and help strengthen and protect Glaucoma UK’s voice and reputation.

How to apply & closing date

If you would like to apply for the post, please email your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification, to r.kew@glaucoma.uk by 11.00pm on Sunday 11 October 2026. Please note that only applications including a covering letter, which clearly details how you meet the requirements of the person specification, will be considered.

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Trustee vacancies

Help shape the future of Glaucoma UK

We are seeking to appoint two new Trustees to join our Board and help guide the charity through an exciting period of development.

We’re particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Optometry (including hospital or secondary care)
  • Finance
  • Legal
  • Pharmacy
  • NHS Commissioning

As a Trustee, you will help shape our strategy, ensure effective governance and support the charity in achieving its mission to improve outcomes for people affected by glaucoma.

About the role

Trustees work with fellow Board members, the Chief Executive and senior team to:

  • Provide strategic direction and oversight
  • Support good governance and financial sustainability
  • Contribute to effective decision-making and risk management
  • Act in the best interests of the charity and its beneficiaries
  • Champion the work of Glaucoma UK

Trustees typically attend four Board meetings a year, together with occasional committee meetings, strategic discussions and charity events.

What we’re looking for

We welcome applications from individuals with senior leadership, governance or specialist professional experience who are passionate about making a difference to people living with glaucoma.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and communities.

Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursed.

Interested? We’d love to hear from you. To apply or find out more, please email Richenda Kew at r.kew@glaucoma.uk

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