Jobs and opportunities
Learn more about working with Elrha and see current opportunities.
Want to create positive change?
We’re a global organisation, working to find solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. We fund and support work that goes on to shape the way in which people across the world are supported during a crisis.
We’re remote first, with office bases in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Manchester, but our roles have a global reach. As an established and respected part of the humanitarian community, we work closely and meaningfully with our fellow networks and actors to make change happen.
Are we a good match?
Do you believe in the same things we do?
That outcomes for people affected by crises need to improve.
That people have a right to quality humanitarian action, informed by robust evidence.
That research and innovation should always be undertaken within a responsible and ethical framework.
That evidence must be made widely available and accessible in order to achieve the greatest possible impact.
That collaboration and partnership, including with people affected by crises, improves the quality, impact and uptake of research and innovation.
That creativity, exploration, and informed risk-taking is crucial to learning and bringing about change.
Do you want to be part of our strong workplace culture?
We think that work should be an inspiring place to be. You’ll be expected to give your role your all, with energy and dedication and you’ll be encouraged and supported at every turn. We’ll give you the freedom to run with new ideas. We’ll collaborate. We’ll congratulate. We promise you’ll develop your skills along the way.
We’ll want you to be at the top of your game. You can expect to have access to a range of professional development opportunities that will encourage you to grow and thrive in your role. You’ll come on some inspiring away-days, where your input into strategic decisions will count, and where you can let your hair down with colleagues. Depending on the role, it’s quite possible that you’ll experience some international travel too.
Our offer
- A 35-hour work week
- Remote working as standard – staff can access office bases in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Manchester if required/appropriate.
- Flexible working patterns and non-standard working hours
- Competitive salaries within the not-for-profit sector, with annual salary reviews
- 25+ days of annual leave – increasing with length of employment (plus bank holidays)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Matched pension scheme starting at minimum 5% employer pension contribution (3% employee contribution)
- Life cover
- Organisational sick pay
- Employee benefits platform, including savings on groceries, gym membership, high street shopping and more!
- Cycle to work scheme
- A tailored approach to learning and professional development
- Good work/life balance
- Supportive and open culture
Our anti-racism commitment
We stand in solidarity with black communities and people of colour, and are committed to being an anti-racist organisation. We have made a long-term commitment to consciously and continuously consider how racism may affect our culture, working practices and decision-making, and to learn from others about how we can proactively address this. We began our journey towards becoming an anti-racist organisation in 2020, by setting out six, core commitments, but we know we are not where we need to be yet. There isn’t one ‘neat’ pathway forward; eliminating racism in all its forms is an enduring responsibility. But it’s one we take on with openness and dedication, because we know we have to make a positive difference. We’ll keep asking ourselves and others how we can do better.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable people in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and vulnerable people are recruited to work for us. Our posts are subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
Meet our team
Our dedicated staff and governance groups are at the heart of everything we do. Our team, trustees, and advisers, join us from diverse backgrounds, bringing unique expertise and experience to our work to find solutions to complex humanitarian problems.
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Image credits
- First use of the Oxfam handwashing station for Burundian mother Bigeme Nadia, aged 23 with 1 year old son Frigasi - Photo by Joel Trotter/Oxfam.
- Elrha team - Photo by Elrha.
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