Find out what it's like to work at Samaritans and take a look at our list of job vacancies.
Working for Samaritans
From humble beginnings with just one phone line over 60 years ago, Samaritans volunteers now respond to around 10,000 calls for help – by phone, email or face to face – every day.
To make sure we can be there for everyone who needs us, in the right way for them, we have to constantly innovate and respond to the changing needs of our callers, and those people who provide our life-changing service. To help us do that, Samaritans is embarking on a really exciting period in our history. Through a brand new programme of work we'll be looking at how we make volunteering even more rewarding, how we use technology to deliver our service and how we learn and develop to make sure Samaritans remains relevant, accessible, available and affordable for everyone. All so we can deliver a better service to our callers and reduce suicide.
As part of these plans we have a number of exciting new vacancies. If you've got the skills, we've got a role where you will literally be changing lives by helping Samaritans be there for everyone who is struggling to cope, now and in the future.
If you're interested, please take a look at the opportunities below and send us an application. We'd love to hear from you.
Current Vacancies
Programme Manager – Prisons & Justice
As Programme Manager, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of Samaritans partnerships with the justice sector Apply for the Programme Manager role here
Diversity & Inclusion Project Manager Scotland
We are looking for a Diversity & Inclusion Project Manager to develop, deliver, and evaluate a three-year funded project in Scotland to support improvements in diversity and inclusion in Samaritans Scotland. Apply for the Diversity & Inclusion Project Manager Scotland here
Digital Analyst
We have a brand new role for a Digital Analyst to join Samaritans for a 12 month fixed term contract. Apply for the Digital Analyst role here
Research and Evidence Officer
As Research and Evidence Officer, you will conduct research that provides insightful evidence for use across Samaritans and in support of our influencing aims Apply for the Research and Evidence Officer here
Digital Advertising Coordinator
As Digital Advertising Coordinator, you will have previous digital marketing knowledge and lead the coordination of activities across teams to maximise effectiveness and increase return on investment (ROI). Apply for the Digital Advertising Coordinator role here
Acquisitions Direct Marketing Officer
As an Acquisitions Direct Marketing Officer to support the development and delivery of an exciting new test DRTV campaign. Apply for the Acquisitions Direct Marketing Officer here
Social Media Intern
Samaritans is working with Charityworks UK and the governments Kickstart scheme to provide paid jobs to those who are deeply affected by youth unemployment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more about our Social Media Internship here
Policy Intern
Samaritans is working with Charityworks UK and the governments Kickstart scheme to provide paid jobs to those who are deeply affected by youth unemployment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more about our Policy Internship here
Influencing Manager Scotland
We are looking for an Influencing Manager (Scotland) to manage Samaritans Scotland’s influencing staff and activities across parliamentary, public policy and communication channels. Apply for the Influencing Manager here
Our Locations
Our Central Office is located in a converted mill in Ewell, Surrey which is just over 30 minutes by train from London Waterloo. We also have offices in Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 28 days’ annual leave (25 days annual leave plus 3 wellbeing days)
- Pension Scheme with The People’s Pension (Samaritans matches employee contribution up to 5%)
- An inclusive company culture that promotes and encourages flexible working (including home-working, part-time and flexi-hours)
- Life Assurance (2 x salary)
- Interest Free Season Ticket Loan
- Mental Health First Aiders (provide peer to peer, confidential emotional support at work)
- Employee Assistance Programme (confidential helpline providing 24-hour, 7 day a week support)
- Health Cash Plan (employees can claim money back on their health and wellbeing costs including dental, optical and physiotherapy)
- Central Office, Ewell: Free car parking, shower/changing facilities and staff-ran exercise classes
