Why work for us

Development opportunities 

Ongoing training and career development opportunities to advance your skills and help you reach your professional goals. 

Paid CPD and memberships: We’ll cover the costs of continuing professional development (CPD) and relevant memberships, so you stay at the forefront of your field.

Recognition schemes

We’ll celebrate and reward your hard work and achievements, recognising the value you bring to our team.

Vet nurse apprenticeship programme

In collaboration with City and Islington College, our apprenticeships will help you get started in your vet nursing career at our London hospitals.

Manager and leader development

If you’re joining us in a leadership role you can attend regular masterclasses and be part of a coaching partnership to support your development objectives and priorities.

Competitive salary

We want to recruit and retain the most talented people. Our salary system is fair and competitive, so everyone receives equitable compensation that reflects industry standards.

Enhanced pension scheme

Increased contributions provide stability and help you build a secure financial future.

Life assurance

Comprehensive financial protection for you and your loved ones, giving peace of mind and ensuring you're safeguarded.

Family friendly policies

Enhanced and supportive maternity and paternity leave, as well as comprehensive sick leave, designed to ease your worries and help you focus on what truly matters.

Fostering leave

Flexible working patterns for foster carers and those going through the application process – a minimum of five days extra paid leave for fostering commitments.

Season ticket loan

If you travel to work by bus or train, we can help you spread the cost of your travel over a year with a season ticket loan.

Relocation

If you need to move home for your job we'll contribute towards your removal expenses and give you paid time-off for the move.

Discounts and recognition items from Aon 

Enjoy exclusive discounts, cashback offers, coupons, and gift cards.

Pet insurance discount

Take 20% off the cost of your pet insurance with Petplan.

Discounted gift cards

Save on everyday purchases with discounted gift cards. Log in to your Employee Benefits Choice account or set up a new account to start saving. 

Charity Worker Discounts: Exclusive discounts on tech, finance, travel, fashion, and beauty for both current and retired charity employees and their families.

Health cash plan

Save money on everyday healthcare costs, including optical and dental expenses, through our health cash plan.

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Free and confidential support and resources from our EAP provider BHSF, helping you manage the challenges in your life.

Physiotherapy support

• Free physiotherapy advice and face-to-face care, helping you stay active and well. 
• Eye tests: You're entitled to a free eye test every two years if your role requires a lot of time on the computer. And if you need corrective glasses/lenses for regular use of computers, we can provide a voucher to use against the cost of them.

Mental health support

• Dedicated resources and counselling services to support your mental wellbeing and personal growth. 
• Support groups: Our inhouse support groups are here to help you through important life events, connecting you with others across the organisation. Currently we have a menopause support group and a parental support group, which meet on Teams every month.

MetLife services

Free access to 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions, and more, for you and your immediate family, ensuring you have the care you need, when you need it.

Generous annual leave

Start with 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. Earn up to an additional 5 days with continued service.

Pet bereavement leave

We understand how much pets mean to the people who love them – so if you sadly lose a pet we’ll give you a day’s leave.

Flexible working

Many of our roles are offered on a hybrid working basis, with 40% of your time in the office and 60% working from home.

Holiday exchange

Need more holiday, or have more than you can use? You’re free to buy additional holiday days or sell part of your holiday entitlement.

Volunteer day

Take a day off to volunteer for a cause close to your heart – fully paid and in addition to your annual leave.

Cycle to work scheme

Save on the cost of a bike and cycling equipment, helping you enjoy a healthier and more eco-friendly commute.

Disability Confident Employer

As a member of this scheme, we have committed to:

• Inclusive and accessible recruitment
• Providing reasonable adjustments
• Supporting existing employees

Menopause Workplace Pledge 

In signing the Menopause Workplace Pledge, we have committed to:

• Recognising that the menopause can be an issue in the workplace and  women need support
• Talking openly, positively and respectfully about the menopause
• Actively supporting and informing your employees affected by the menopause

Show the salary

As part of our commitment to this pledge, we will:

• Always show a salary range on our job adverts
• Never ask candidates their previous/current salary
• Never ask candidates for unnecessary degrees as part of our essential criteria

We are a Fostering Friendly employer 

A programme by The Fostering Network, which helps organisations to actively support fostering, and in particular, foster carer employees. We have implemented this policy to make a real difference to our employees who foster, and support others in becoming approved foster carers themselves. We offer a flexible working pattern to foster carers and those going through the application process, who can access a minimum of five days extra paid leave for their fostering commitments.