Work for us

To achieve our ambition to ensure that one day no one will live with the pain, fatigue and isolation that arthritis causes, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want diversity and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do and our research, services and influencing work to reflect the diverse needs of all those living with arthritis. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and we welcome candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We want our employees, volunteers and trustees to represent the broad diversity of the communities of which we are a part.

Everyone should feel they can belong to the Versus Arthritis community and feel comfortable and valued in bringing their whole self to our charity. 

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer with an action plan to become Disability Confident Leaders in the near future and we are members of the Business Disability Forum. 44% of our workforce are disabled or have a long-term health condition and 38% of our workforce have a direct relationship with arthritis, which means they have arthritis or care for someone with arthritis.

We are happy to provide job details, and to accept applications, in alternative formats from applicants who may have specific requirements related to a disability. We guarantee an interview for all disabled applicants who demonstrate, within their application, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.  We will also ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

We are also proud to offer working environments, technology, spaces and practices that foster our ‘Flex’ principles of collaboration, flexibility, inclusion and health and wellbeing. All of our colleagues have access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Digital project manager

This role sits within our Digital and Data Development team and will manage a range of projects/campaigns/activities which are led and supported by the whole charity.

Service Co-ordinators - Wales

Working alongside our current services teams you will help shape and deliver activity, peer support and self-management services for people living with arthritis.

Project manager - data and systems transformation

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager, ideally with knowledge and understanding of financial control frameworks and regulatory reporting standards.

Partnerships manager (Trusts, Foundations and Lottery)

This is a hands-on role for someone with demonstrable experience in delivering trust, foundation and lottery income, who is familiar with managing relationships with a range of grant-making organisations.

Content manager

We are looking for a Content manager to join our team to work with the Head of creative and content to help tell the stories of people with arthritis through high quality, credible and audience led content.

Young people and families worker with artistic lead

This role will lead the delivery of our participatory, self-management UK arts programme, alongside our team of amazing young volunteers.

Senior research analyst

You will work collaboratively to understand how the charity is making a difference to those we are here to serve – people with arthritis.

Research analyst

You will work collaboratively to understand how the charity is making a difference to those we are here to serve – people with arthritis.

Public affairs manager

The purpose of this role is to manage the charity’s public affairs activities in Westminster,

Digital content editor

This role will work closely with colleagues to apply our brand values and an audience-centric approach to our website.

College of Experts Members

We are looking for professionals with scientific, clinical, health and research expertise as well as people affected by MSK conditions and other non-research specialisations including health and social care professionals, policy, public-sector and industry as appropriate to join our College of Experts as members, to engage with the charity on matters related to the review of funding applications.

Fellowship Expert Committee Members

We are looking for people affected by MSK conditions to join our newly established Fellowship Expert Committee and provide strategic advice to help Versus Arthritis plan and prioritise new research fellowship activities.

Research Expert Committee Members

We are looking for professionals with scientific, clinical, health and research expertise as well as people affected by MSK conditions and other non-research specialisations including health and social care professionals, policy, public-sector and industry as appropriate to join our Research Expert Committee, providing strategic advice to help Versus Arthritis plan and prioritise new research activities.

Programme and partnerships manager - Scotland

Working with funders, commissioners and community partners, this is a key role to support pathways for patients in Scotland.

Copywriter

As a skilled Copywriter, you will be able to create original copy for long and short formats including brochures, web copy, social media, information booklets and reports.

Physical activity digital project manager

We are looking for a dynamic leader with excellent digital skills to help lead our digital work within the Physical Activity team.

Regional officer - East Anglia

We are recruiting for a Regional Officer to help us develop and shape the work of Versus Arthritis in local communities across East Anglia.

Regional officer - Tyneside/North East

We are recruiting for a Regional Officer to help us develop and shape the work of Versus Arthritis in local communities across the North East.

Regional officer - Northumberland

Our Services and Influencing Directorate is a supportive team, passionate about providing high-quality services to people with arthritis.

Online Community Officer (Helpline)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our existing online community forum which supports people in an online peer to peer environment.