What to expect when you apply for a role with the NSPCC
Tell us if you have the
right to work in UK
right to work in UK
Find the role you’re interested in and click ‘apply now’ on the job description page
Did you know?
Once you have created an account, you can dip in and out of this process and come back to it
Once you have created an account, you can dip in and out of this process and come back to it
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
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
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
Log in to your
online account
online account
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
If you meet our person specification and declare a disability, you’ll automatically be shortlisted for interview
Log in to your online account
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
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.
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
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
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 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
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
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
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).
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).
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.
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.
Once you start, we’ll email you with a link to the ‘New starters’ page on our intranet, the Green.
