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Jobs

We value our people and want them to be inspired, nurtured, developed and supported during there time with us. We know that together we can make change that saves lives.

Flexible

Our people policies and practices are tailored to individual needs and we promote & encourage flexible working

Engaged

We work together to achieve our vision and drive a culture with wellbeing at the heart of everything we do

Inclusive

We have a culture of belonging, where everyone is appreciated for their unique self and unique contribution

Current vacancies

  • Communications Officer (Rail)
  • NSPA Membership and Communications Officer
  • Safeguarding Officer
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What our employees say about our culture

  • "I am proud to work for Samaritans and to work with volunteers who make such a difference every day. It’s a very welcoming and friendly place to work” Angela, Volunteer Manager Engagement & Sustainability
  • “Working at Samaritans gives me the unique opportunity to work alongside skilled and passionate people, for a cause I truly care about” Matt, Head of Corporate Partnerships
  • “I enjoy the flexibility of working for Samaritans, I can juggle my home life with work, to achieve a great work life balance” Rosie, Fundraising Project Lead
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Supporting our Staff with their own wellbeing

  • Flexible working: We are leaders in our approach
  • Family-friendly policies: We support you through all of life's stages
  • Competitive salary with an annual salary review
  • 28 days’ annual leave per annum (25 days annual leave plus 3 wellbeing days)
  • Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme
  • Simply Health Cash Back scheme for medical and holistic health therapies
  • Complimentary membership to Headspace and Perkbox

Staff Benefits

Read more about our Employee Benefits here

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Samaritans

Learn more about our public commitment and strategic goals here

Our recruitment process isn't designed to trip you up

Learn more about our recruitment process

How to set up and maximise your impact during a video interview with Samaritans

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Samaritans is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, a supporter of the Show The Salary campaign and rated very good to work for by the Best Companies Index 2021

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Samaritans is a charity registered in England and Wales (219432) and in Scotland (SC040604) and incorporated in England and Wales as a company limited by guarantee (757372). Samaritans Ireland is a charity registered in the Republic of Ireland (20033668) and incorporated in the Republic of Ireland as a company limited by guarantee (450409). Samaritans Enterprises is a private limited company (01451175).