Education and training careers
Make a big difference by helping people to make the most of their talents.
We’re committed to providing our staff and volunteers with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities that allow them to better support people in crisis.
This ethos is reflected within all of our education and training teams:
- Our learning and development team ensures every staff member is equipped to use our systems and feels fully supported in their role
- Our first aid training team helps people learn lifesaving first aid skills
- Our humanitarian education team equips young people and adults with the knowledge and skills to make sense of the world around them and to act in the right way at the right time.
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See what our staff say
Anne-Marie Allen, co-ordinator for youth education
What do you love about your role?
My favourite thing about my work is the young people themselves. Children and young people love learning first aid because it is so interactive and hands on.
What keeps you motivated?
I really value having a meaningful impact on their lives by providing young people with fundamental skills to save a life. I am pleasantly surprised by how quickly they grasp our educational content, showing that they have the confidence and willingness to act in a crisis.
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Why choose a charity job with British Red Cross: what you'll get in return
As well as a rewarding career with a global charity, one of our charity jobs comes with access to a wide range of enhanced benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work/life balance:
- Flexible working that works for you: We know that life doesn't always fit around a traditional working pattern. That's why we offer a range of flexible working options, including remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours and job sharing. We're committed to helping our people achieve a healthy work/life balance, giving you greater flexibility to balance your work, family, wellbeing and personal commitments.
- 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy extra leave: We recognise that you work hard and want you to have much-needed time off to recharge. Our Additional Purchase Leave scheme gives you the opportunity to purchase extra annual leave.
- Training and development opportunities: We want you to be the best you can be. We offer a comprehensive package of learning and development opportunities, including courses, apprenticeships, internships, internal mobility opportunities and funding for external learning to help you grow your career.
- Recognition Platform: We believe great work deserves to be celebrated. Our ‘Thank You’ Recognition Platform helps us celebrate the incredible work our people do, giving managers the opportunity to reward great performance, teamwork and dedication with retail vouchers as a tangible thank you for making a difference.
- Health and wellbeing support: As an organisation built on kindness and helping others, we're committed to supporting the wellbeing of our people. We offer a range of support services, including our Employee Assistance Programme provided by CiC, Peer Supporters and free access to the Headspace app.
- Pension scheme: Benefit from an up to 6% contributory pension, helping you to feel secure in the knowledge that you can look forward to a comfortable and happy retirement.
- Discounts and rewards: Save money on the things you use every day with access to our discounts platforms, including Reward Gateway, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good and more. From groceries and shopping to holidays, entertainment, restaurants and days out.
- Free Will Writing Service: Helping you plan for the future with access to a free will writing service.
- Death in Service benefit: A tax-free lump sum paid to your chosen beneficiary in the event of your death, helping to provide financial security and peace of mind for your loved ones.
- Cycle2Work Scheme: Lease a bicycle through the scheme and save money while supporting a healthier and more sustainable way to travel.
- Season Ticket Loan: We'll provide an interest-free loan to help spread the cost of your commute to work.
- Maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and carers leave: We offer enhanced family-friendly benefits to support you through life's important moments. After at least 52 weeks of continuous service, staff are entitled to enhanced maternity, adoption and shared parental pay. Parents are also entitled to unpaid parental leave and carers may take up to five days of paid leave annually. Full details are available in our family-friendly policies.
You can read our family friendly policies.
Conduct
The British Red Cross does not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place which all staff and volunteers are bound by.
We are fully committed to promoting an environment in which all staff, volunteers and those we seek to help feel empowered to report any misconduct.
Working in charity jobs at British Red Cross means following our code of conduct and complaints procedures.
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