Working for us
Find out about working for us and what we offer in the following sections:
Pay
Our salaries are:
- Competitive
- Affordable to the organisation and justifable to our donors, and
- Enable us to recruit and retain the staff we need
Working Hours
Full time hours are 37.5 hours/week. There is flexibility to start earlier/later than 9.00 and finish earlier/later than 5 p.m. to fit in with your personal commitments and/or travel, where the nature of the work allows.
We firmly believe that a healthy work life balance is extremely important to ensure we all have sufficient time with our families, friends and to enjoy our leisure activities. We are committed to making the Charity an environment where a healthy work life balance can be maintained.
Holiday
25 days’ holiday per year for full time members of staff, and Public Holidays are in addition. Holiday entitlement is pro-rated for part time members of staff.
Training and Development
There are lots of opportunities to learn – whether from colleagues, a tailored internal or an external course, or from mentoring and we will encourage you to develop and broaden your knowledge and skills. You will be expected to help manage your learning and development and will agree your training and development objectives with your manager as part of your Performance Development Plan.
Staff Forum
Our staff forum is active and represents the views of staff members across the Charity.
Benefits
- Pension Scheme
- Performance Related Pay
- Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Season Ticket Loan
- Cycle to Work Scheme – cycle racks available in both London and Glasgow
- Childcare Vouchers
- Enhanced maternity and adoption leave and pay
- Enhanced paternity/partner pay
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24 hr advice line.
Download our employment information for further details on benefits.
UNITED Values
Our United Values outline the Charity's working ethos and expected behaviours of those working for us. They are at the heart of all we do.
Understanding |
We show understanding of people’s needs and treat everyone with respect |
Needed |
We are essential and valued for our role |
Inspired |
We are innovative and motivated in promoting the needs of those affected by prostate cancer |
Trustworthy |
We have integrity and are honest in all we do |
Expert |
We are committed to achieving excellence |
Dedicated |
We enthusiastically work together to achieve the best for people affected by prostate cancer and our colleagues |