Work at Back Up

Back Up is a national charity that inspires people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life.

Our passionate staff team of nearly 50 people are based in all around the country. We’re a disability inclusive employer, and we recruit many people who either have, or have been personally affected by, spinal cord injury. We also won the 2024 The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best Place to Work for Disabled Employees.

Back Up has a great work culture. We run anonymous staff morale surveys and consistently score well above the sector average. Watch an interview with our team to find out more about why people love to work here.

Click on the vacancies below to find out more information about the positions.

Regional Outreach and Engagement Coordinator – South and West Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Region

Deadline: Wednesday 24th July 2024

28 hours per week Do you have lived experience of spinal cord injury? Are you passionate about making sure people get the support they need to transform their lives? If so, Back Up could offer you an inspiring and fulfilling role making a significant difference to the lives of people affected by spinal cord injuries. […]

Digital Marketing Coordinator

Deadline: Midnight 9 August 2024

Are you a passionate digital marketer, who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Are you looking to work for a fun, purpose driven charity? At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they need. […]

 

Staff benefits

  • Pension scheme: Back up will make a contribution of 3%
  • 22 days holiday per year + 8 bank holidays + any days between Christmas and New year
  • Leave allowance rises to 23 days after 1 years’ service, 24 days after 2 years’ service and 25 days after 3 years’ service
  • Generous sickness pay provision
  • Access to financial advisor – annual initial exploratory meeting with an independent FSA
  • Season ticket loan: an interest free loan for the purchase of a season ticket.
  • Ride to work scheme
  • Compassionate leave
  • Study and sabbatical leave
  • “My day” – 17.5 hours per year to carry out voluntary work
  • Life Assurance – 3 times annual salary