NSPCC Careers

Our teams

The People & Culture brings together a wide range of specialisms, with colleagues working across the UK with a mix of hybrid and remote workers. The Directorate consists of eight teams:

People Operations provides trusted advice and support to both managers and colleagues.
Workforce Engagement and Resourcing helps us attract talented people and create a positive experience for employees and volunteers.
Organisational Development creates opportunities for our people to learn, develop and perform at their best.
Reward and Benefits helps us recognise people’s contribution and offer a rewarding and competitive employment experience.
Volunteer Operations, Recruitment and Retention grows and supports the volunteer community that makes so much of our work possible.
People Business Partnering works alongside senior leaders to develop ambitious people plans that support our organisational strategy.
Legal and Data Protection provides specialist guidance that helps the NSPCC make responsible, informed and legally compliant decisions.
Property and Facilities creates safe and welcoming environments for our people to work, collaborate and deliver their best.

Different teams bring different expertise, but we work towards the same goal: making the NSPCC a place where people can do meaningful work and make a lasting difference.

What we’re looking for

Human connection

People are at the centre of our work. You’ll listen carefully, communicate with empathy and take the time to understand different experiences and perspectives. Whether you are supporting an individual colleague or influencing an organisation-wide decision, you’ll recognise the person behind the process.

Collaboration

Our work reaches every part of the NSPCC, so strong relationships matter. You’ll share knowledge, invite different perspectives and work constructively with colleagues, volunteers and leaders. You will be comfortable working across teams to find solutions that support both our people and our purpose.

Courage and influence

Working in People & Culture sometimes means asking difficult questions, challenging established ways of working or helping others navigate sensitive decisions. You’ll communicate with honesty and care, using your expertise and judgement to influence positive outcomes.

Problem-solving skills

People challenges are rarely straightforward. You’ll be curious about what is happening, look beyond the immediate issue and use evidence, insight and creativity to find practical solutions. You’ll balance the needs of individuals with those of the wider organisation.

Adaptability

As the needs of our people and organisation continue to evolve. You’ll be open to new ideas, comfortable responding to change and willing to learn as you go. You’ll help us improve how we work without losing sight of the people affected by that change.

Self-awareness

Some of our work can be complex, sensitive or emotionally demanding. You’ll understand the importance of looking after your own wellbeing, seeking support and reflecting on your experiences. You’ll approach challenges calmly while offering the same care and understanding to those around you.

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The application process

What to expect when you apply for a role with the NSPCC

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Find the role you’re interested in and click ‘apply now’ on the job description page

Tell us if you have the
right to work in UK

Create an online account

Did you know?
Once you have created an account, you can dip in and out of this process and come back to it

Make sure you fill in all of the mandatory sections in full

Please spend some time on the ‘Supporting Information’ section. Provide examples to evidence how your skills and experience meet our person specification, as we use ONLY this information to shortlist applicants for interviews.

Did you know?
If you meet our person specification and declare a disability, you’ll automatically be shortlisted for interview

Make sure you fill in all of the mandatory sections in full

Did you know?
If you meet our person specification and declare a disability, you’ll automatically be shortlisted for interview

If not, you will
be invited to share your experience.

We’ll contact you either way to let you know if your application has been successful. If so, we’ll invite you to a panel interview.

If you’re through to interview, you should start gathering information you’ll need for the next stage of the process, like employment references and address history for the last five years

Did you know?
You can contact our People team on 0113 887 1122 if you have any questions about the process at this stage

We’ll contact you either way to let you know if your application has been successful. If so, we’ll invite you to a panel interview.

If not, you will be invited to share your experience

If you’re through to interview, you should start gathering information you’ll need for the next stage of the process, like employment references and address history for the last five years

Did you know?
You can contact our People team on 0113 887 1122 if you have any questions about the process at this stage

The interviews might be face-to-face or online, depending on the role

Our interview processes will explore your skills, knowledge and values – and this can be done over more than one stage.

We’ll always provide feedback to all applicants following their interview, whether successful or not

Did you know?
Our interview panels are made up of the hiring manager for the role and a range of other relevant professionals selected from across our organisation

Our interview processes will explore your skills, knowledge and values – and this can be done over more than one stage.

The interviews might be face-to-face or online, depending on the role

We’ll always provide feedback to all applicants following their interview, whether successful or not

Did you know?
Our interview panels are made up of the hiring manager for the role and a range of other relevant professionals selected from across our organisation

If you’re successful, we’ll give you a conditional offer, and ask for more info so we can complete our safeguarding checks and referencing procedures

You’ll hear directly from the hiring manager after your interview, with feedback if unsuccessful

You can contact your hiring manager directly at any point during this stage.

Did you know?
We do this for all roles – some are more in-depth than others – and we can’t make any final offers until these are completed

You’ll hear directly from the hiring manager after your interview, with feedback if unsuccessful

If you’re successful, we’ll give you a conditional offer, and ask for more info so we can complete our safeguarding checks and referencing procedures

You can contact your hiring manager directly at any point during this stage.

Did you know?
We do this for all roles – some are more in-depth than others – and we can’t make any final offers until these are completed

Due to the nature of our work, it is important we complete a variety of checks and vetting procedures, which will vary with each type of role.

While the referencing process is taking place, we’ll regularly update you on its status

We’ll also share a welcome pack, so you can start getting a feel for the role and our organisation before you start

Did you know?
We need to rely on third parties to complete criminal records checks, and this can cause delays outside of our control (sometimes around 6-8 weeks).

While the referencing process is taking place, we’ll regularly update you on its status

Due to the nature of our work, it is important we complete a variety of checks and vetting procedures, which will vary with each type of role.

We’ll also share a welcome pack, so you can start getting a feel for the role and our organisation before you start

Did you know?
We need to rely on third parties to complete criminal records checks, and this can cause delays outside of our control (sometimes around 6-8 weeks).

They’ll email you with all the details you need before you start, including your contract of employment and your start date

Your hiring manager will get back to you directly to confirm your final offer

You’ll receive an induction email – with a welcome message from our CEO, information on what to expect, your team, available training and groups you can join

Did you know?
Once you start, we’ll email you with a link to the ‘New starters’ page on our intranet, the Green.

Your hiring manager will get back to you directly to confirm your final offer

They’ll email you with all the details you need before you start, including your contract of employment and your start date

You’ll receive an induction email – with a welcome message from our CEO, information on what to expect, your team, available training and groups you can join

Did you know?
Once you start, we’ll email you with a link to the ‘New starters’ page on our intranet, the Green.

Our Directorates

People & Culture

Our Directorates

People & Culture

Graham Jones

Interim Executive Director of People & Culture

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