Job Opportunities
Cambridge House is looking for motivated people who are willing to go the extra mile to create a more just society. Our innovative London-based charity has been tackling poverty, social inequity, and social injustice since 1889. We provide a range of services that are designed to improve peoples lives as well as transform society through research and social action.
Why work for Cambridge House
As a member of our team, you join a diverse and inclusive team with a shared commitment to justice and equity. Our current team comprises people who:
Share lived experiences with our service users
- 100% of the leadership team
- 75% of management
- 78% of staff
- 50% of trustees
Are from Black, Asian and global majority communities
- 100% of the leadership team
- 25% of management
- 42% of staff
- 30% of trustees
Are women
- 100% of the leadership team
- 80% of management
- 63% of staff
- 50% of trustees
Are non-binary or transgender
- 2% of management
- 6% of staff
Are disabled, neurodiverse and/or live with a mental or physical health condition
- 100% of the leadership team
- 75% of management
- 38% of staff
- 30% of trustees
Are from LGBTQIA+ communities
- 25% of management
- 29% of staff
From the moment you join Cambridge House, you will be part of an incredible group of people providing pioneering and high-quality services.
You’ll play a vital role in our life-changing charity and you’ll have the opportunity to form special connections and relationships, work in a supportive and flexible environment, and be a part of our highly skilled and motivated team.
Our staff remuneration offer includes:
- Personal learning and development plans
- A generous 30 days leave per annum plus bank holidays and long service increments
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working
- Pension scheme
- Interest free staff loans for:
– Season tickets
– Bicycle purchasing
– Tenancy deposits
– Nursery deposits
– Tuition fees - Tenancy health checks
- Childcare vouchers
- Eye tests
- An employee assistance programme
- Death in service benefits
Current Vacancies
There are no current vacancies. You can find out more about volunteering for Cambridge House here.
Application downloads
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All applications must include:
- Supporting statements
- CV
- Referee details
- Diversity Monitoring
- Criminal Record Declaration Form
Please send all of the above to recruitment@ch1889.org
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