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Jobs and opportunities

Who we are

Citizens UK is the UK’s biggest, most diverse, and most effective people-powered alliance. We’re working together to make change on the issues that matter, from campaigning for zebra crossings on dangerous roads, to reforming the immigration system, to the Living Wage campaign. ​

At Citizens UK, our organisers and project staff work within communities and ‘organise across difference’. There are various project roles and management, operational, communication, finance and HR roles that support the organisation and project staff and organisers to deliver on this mission and work. This work is rewarding and can be challenging; it requires a personal commitment to inclusion, a willingness to listen and disagree respectfully, and an interest in working in an organisation where our staff, member institutions and leaders will come from a diversity of backgrounds and often hold views that may be very different from our own. More information about how we operate within this context, and build trusted relationships across difference can be found on our website and is covered in induction. Onboarding and navigating this relational culture, and type of work, is supported by line managers and further training.

We are always looking for actively inclusive, committed and interesting people to join our growing team, and vacancies come up regularly.

Information for applicants

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. In line with our inclusion value, we would love to see applications from LGBTQIA+ people, people from racialised communities, disabled people and people of faith to better represent the communities we work in.

Many of our employees enjoy flexible and hybrid working, and we are open to adapting/flexing our roles to embrace a diverse workforce. If you are interested in a particular vacancy and wish to discuss flexible working, please contact recruitment@citizensuk.org.

Even if you don’t quite meet all the required criteria still consider applying, as we invest in our employees and support them to develop the skills and knowledge required to deliver their role.

Current opportunities

Application process

At Citizens UK, we use Applied, an applicant-tracking recruitment system. Applied aims to overcome unconscious bias in recruiting. Often the Hiring Team will not see your CV as part of the shortlisting process and instead ask questions to test skills needed for the role. The responses are anonymised and reviewed by the panel. The Applied platform also asks some demographic questions before you start your application. Citizens UK cannot see individual demographic responses, only summary statistics to monitor our candidate pool for balance. Applied aims to give an equal chance to be hired irrespective of background. Candidates can opt out of answering the demographic questions.

We welcome applicants from different backgrounds and will do our best to meet reasonable adjustments and access needs for disabilities during and after the recruitment process.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as Citizens UK is unable to sponsor visa applications. Our community organisers work in the community and their employment is subject to satisfactory standard/enhanced DBS checks.

For questions and reasonable adjustments regarding your application, or our recruitment process, please email recruitment@citizensuk.org.

Find out more about the benefits of working at Citizens UK.

Why work at Citizens UK?

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I enjoy the fact that everyday is different and full of people collaborating and turning challenges into opportunities. The vibrant energy of our team spurs me on and grounds our shared mission. It’s great to be able to work with colleagues who have the same values and commitment to making change in today's world. Caroline Verdant, TELCO Community Organiser

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Citizens UK is full of creative and passionate people who care about what we do. It is great to work with such a diverse group of colleagues who are united by our desire to empower ordinary people to make change. We have a supportive culture, and I never feel afraid to express my view or to make mistakes. I am confident that employee wellbeing and work-life balance are real priorities for the organisation. Ben Andrew, Public Affairs Advisor

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I really love working at Citizens UK as I get the chance to meet so many amazing colleagues. My role has brings me exciting challenges, stretches my capabilities and has given me an opportunity to work in a field that is new to me but so rewarding.  I feel so privileged to have the opportunity to have a direct impact on the lives and futures of people. Nina Ramzan, Communities for Ukraine Project Officer

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I have been working for Citizens UK since 2016 and I’ve loved every step of the journey. No two days at are the same, which makes it so enjoyable. I feel honoured to be a part of an organisation that helps to make people’s lives better, and I enjoy being a part of a diverse team. My colleagues are kind and supportive and have a strong sense of integrity. They also have a great sense of humour, which makes working with them a joy! Marta Toba, Operations and Events Manager

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I've been working at Citizens for over 10 years. It is incredible to wake up every day and get paid (!) to be a professional mischief maker. My colleagues are kind and challenging, and the environment constantly means I am pushed to think and adapt, so no two days are the same. Sometimes, I am working with 8 year olds to win a campaign or building a 3 year strategy with a charity exec team, having 1on1s with people seeking immigration status or running training on how faith fits with our tradition. One downside- I need to regularly replace my shoes as I do 12,000 - 15,000 steps a day without trying - good for me as I am not very good at sitting still. Daniel Mackintosh, Lead Community Organiser

Wonder what community organisers do day-to-day?

Fiona Meldrum

A Day in the Life: Fiona Meldrum

Fiona is a Senior Community Organiser for Citizens Cymru Wales & Cardiff Citizens

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A Day in the Life: Dilraj Kaur

Dilraj is a Community Organiser for Peterborough Citizens

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A Day in the Life: Zain Hafeez

Zain is a Community Organiser for Leicester & Leicestershire Citizens