We offer flexible working arrangements, and provide a wide range of opportunities for staff to learn, develop and reach their potential. At SafeLives, team working is essential to get the job done, so we value each individual’s skills and expertise, and support and encourage everyone to get involved and contribute to the work that’s going on across the organisation.
We are committed to equity, equality, diversity and inclusion and are working hard to build a team that reflects the UK population.
We have signed up to The Disability Confident Scheme, which supports employers to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to their workplace. And we provide lots of support to make sure disabled people and those with health conditions are able to stay in work.
We have signed up to the VAWG sector anti racism charter.
Afro-textured hair is an important part of our Black employees’ racial, ethnic, cultural and religious identities and we have signed up to The Halo Code for workplaces.
We are also proud to be members of the Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA).
SafeLives is an accredited Living Wage Employer.
Employee benefits
At SafeLives, our employees are an important and valued part of our organisation, and we are keen to ensure that they are well motivated and happy. We consider the employee benefits as a means of rewarding and supporting the overall wellbeing of our employees.
We offer a variety of benefits such as flexible working, a pension scheme, childcare vouchers, Cycle to Work scheme, eyecare vouchers, and learning and development opportunities.
| Benefits |
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| 34 days holiday including public holidays |
Flexible working e.g. compressed hours |
‘Cycle to Work’ scheme |
| Eyecare vouchers |
Pension scheme (4% employer contribution) |
Childcare vouchers |
| Employee Assistance Programme |
Clinical supervision |
Holiday purchase scheme (buy up to an additional 5 days) |
| Enhanced Family Leave policies |
Enhanced sick pay |
Professional development fund |
| Individual learning budget |
Restorative practice training |
Time Off In Lieu |
SafeLives reserves the right to close campaigns early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as no further applications will be accepted once the recruitment campaign has closed.
Current vacancies
Head of Communications and Marketing (one-year fixed-term contract)
You’ll raise awareness of our new strategy, shape evidence-driven messaging, and position SafeLives as a trusted voice for professionals, policymakers, and the public. Leading media, digital, and marketing activity, you’ll link reactive responses to long-term goals, support income generation, and advise the Senior Leadership Team on reputation. Collaborating across teams, you’ll drive engagement, business development, and foster an inclusive, values-led culture.
If you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look at the full job description (link below) and submit your cover letter and CV by 15 March, with interviews taking place the week commencing 23 March.
As part of our commitment to become a Disability Confident Committed employer we are happy to accept alternative applications such as video or voice recording, should you wish to send an alternative format please email [email protected].
Apply here
Personal Assistant (one-year fixed-term contract)
This PA role will have a particular focus on supporting the Director of the Drive Partnership whilst also supporting across SafeLives SLT as required.
The role will need an individual who can work comfortably across partnerships, ensuring that relationships and priorities are managed with ease and efficiency. Managing multiple diaries, assisting the Board and dealing with a variety of stakeholders will be intrinsic to your daily responsibilities. This role requires an individual that possesses excellent organisational skills and is a strong relationship builder.
If you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look at the full job description (link below). Application deadline is 11th March.
Apply here
Please note that SafeLives reserves the right to close campaigns early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as no further applications will be accepted once the recruitment campaign has closed.
