Finding a job in charities and the third sector

There are many different areas within the Charity, Not-for-profit and Volunteering sectors and work can be varied.

You could get involved in: 

• campaigning and lobbying
• international development
• community development
• human rights
• Fundraising
• volunteer management, so some

Considering which area(s) you are particularly interested in will help you to target your job search.

Where to find charity and third sector jobs

Many charity and third-sector roles are found through online job boards. These include:

Useful social media

Follow X or Facebook feeds to receive news and information about current projects for the areas/organisations that you are interested in. Most charities and NGOs have an X feed and a Facebook page and this is a good way to start networking with an array of people.

You can find information on the most innovative and followed accounts through the following links:

• Top charity chief executives on social media
• 10 charities and how they use Facebook

Tips for finding a job

• Keep up to date with charity and not-for-profit news and trends by following interest groups and organisations on X, this information might help you identify opportunities to network and tap into the hidden job market.
• Keep your online job search flexible as some employers might use different titles to describe the same job role.
• If you are keen to focus on a specific area within the charity and not-for-profit sector then check out the specialist websites for these areas for current vacancies.
• Most companies have an X and/or Facebook account, register with them as this is often a place where new opportunities are posted, and where you can keep in touch with their current activities.