In September 2015 there were 164,889 charities in the UK, ranging from small voluntary organisations to large charities with big budgets. Approximately 75% of charities are small concerns with an annual income of up to £100,000. (www.gov.uk)
Graduate Schemes and Internships
- British Council – 3 year international scheme
- Cancer Research – a 2 year scheme, four 6 month placements
- CharityWorks – 12 months, leadership training and research
- The Wellcome Trust – 2 year scheme with four 6 month placements
- IntoUniversity – a graduate training scheme as an education worker
- City Year – 1 year volunteering role in schools
- Look Ahead Care and Support – housing, 12 month graduate scheme
- Sanctuary Group – 2 year graduate scheme in housing charity
- People and Planet – often offer a 12 month paid graduate internship, environment role
- Amnesty International – research, campaigning and lobbying.
NI Opportunities
- www.nicva.org – Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA). Umbrella body for voluntary and community organisations in NI
- www.communityni.org/jobs – paid positions
- www.volunteernow.co.uk
- www.nidirect.gov.uk/volunteering – directory of opportunities
Global Opportunities
Some employers will have international offices, for example Concern Worldwide, Red Cross and VSO. The Guardian newspaper has a strong charities job section.
Employment opportunities are also advertised on specialist websites, including:
- CharityJob – www.charityjob.co.uk
- Jobs in Charities – www.jobsincharities.co.uk
- Third Sector – www.thirdsector.co.uk
- Institute of Fundraising – www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk
- UNjobfinder.org
- Overseas charity recruitment agency – www.globalcharityjobs.com