Work for us

At our organisation, every team member shares a passion for transforming the lives of those we support. With around 40+ full and part-time staff working remotely across the Thames Valley counties, our diverse team is dedicated to making a real difference.

We offer an excellent employee benefit package including:  generous annual leave (+ Birthday day off), paid sick leave, a pension fund, group life assurance, Long Service recognition and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

If you are offered a post with us please note that we routinely check references,  proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of identity – and most roles are also subject to a criminal records check.

We are an equal opportunities employer; our policy aims to ensure no job applicant, employee or worker is discriminated against either directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religious belief, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age or disability.

We welcome and value applications from individuals with lived experience relevant to our work,
recognising the unique perspectives and insights they bring to our work.

VOLUNTARY ROLES

Volunteer Mentors :  Our Young People Project provides a support structure for vulnerable young people through a  carefully managed, risk-assessed process.  We are looking to recruit volunteer mentors across the Thames Valley area (Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, and Oxfordshire) including specific areas of Milton Keynes, Oxford, Maidenhead, and Slough.  For this voluntary role you will:

  • Be interested in supporting vulnerable young people through engaging with them, offering support and guidance in a number of key areas
  • Have your own transport
  • Be able to commit to meeting weekly with the young person during school hours, and be available by telephone

Early Intervention

A mobile phone, any necessary equipment and full induction/training will be provided. All our volunteering roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references. We reimburse expenses incurred whilst volunteering.

 Please email your show of interest to Gavin at youngpeople@hopeafterharm.org.uk

Trustee Positions:  We have a number of Trustee vacancies we wish to fill, to complement our existing Board and guide our successful and growing organisation into the next phase of development. As well as those with general Trustee experience,  to expand the knowledge base and help strengthen the Board overall we are also specifically looking for those with experience in the following areas:

  • lived experience as a victim of crime, or as an offender who has made changes to their life
  • HR 
  • Finance (Treasurer role)
  • Fundraising 
  • Marketing & Communications 
  • Legal

HAH Trustees Recruitment Pack 2025
Trustees JD
Treasurer Role Description Sept 2025
Trustee Advert 2025

If you have a passion and commitment to support a value-driven organisation, strategic vision, independent judgement and a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort we would be delighted to hear from you!    Find out more about our current Board here.

Please email covering letter expressing your interest, with a resume of your skills and experience to amanda.thomson@hopeafterharm.org.uk.