Recruitment

At SARSAS, our staff and volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Every team member plays a vital role in supporting survivors of sexual violence to rebuild their lives with strength, hope, and confidence. If you’re seeking meaningful work where your skills, compassion, and dedication make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Join the SARSAS team

We’re committed to making SARSAS an inclusive, supportive, and rewarding place to work.

Our benefits include:

  • 5% employer pension contribution
  • 27 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus bank holidays
  • 3 wellbeing days (pro-rata)
  • Time off in lieu
  • Hybrid working options (where the role allows)
  • Generous paid sick leave
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Clinical supervision
  • The chance to get involved in community events such as Pride, Freshers’ Fairs, festivals, and International Women’s Day

Our commitment to inclusion

At SARSAS, we want every team member to feel empowered to bring their whole, authentic self to work. We are building an inclusive culture where diverse voices are welcomed, supported, and celebrated.


Current career opportunities

All current vacancies are listed below. If you don’t see a role that suits you right now, we encourage you to check back regularly or explore our volunteering opportunities.

We actively encourage applicants from underrepresented groups and those with protected characteristics to apply.

Student Placement Counsellor

We have a valuable opportunity for counselling students to join SARSAS as a Student Placement Counsellor, working with adults who have experienced sexual violence.
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Groupwork Facilitator

As part of our commitment to expanding and diversifying our support work services, we’re offering a rewarding opportunity to join our thriving and dynamic SARSAS team as a Groupwork Facilitator.
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Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Lead

We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Lead to help grow and sustain our income so we can continue to provide life-changing support to survivors of sexual violence.
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“I started my journey with SARSAS as a volunteer on the helpline. It is an immense privilege to now be part of the staff team and work with such a dedicated, compassionate group of people. I learn so much every day and love working in such a dynamic and supportive environment”
Lisa, SARSAS Communications Manager

The latest from our news and blogs

Keep Counselling Confidential

Keeping Counselling Confidential: campaign win

As one of 37 member centres of Rape Crisis England & Wales (RCEW), we’re celebrating a major step forward in protecting survivors’ privacy. Thanks to RCEW and partner organisations, new legislation will safeguard counselling notes – a key outcome of the powerful Keep Counselling Confidential campaign.

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Introducing our new strategy

We are thrilled to share our new three-year strategy, which sets out the direction and priorities for SARSAS as we continue our vital work supporting survivors and challenging sexual violence.

An image from SARSAS' short film We Hear You

We Hear You – A SARSAS short film, listening, believing and supporting survivors of sexual violence

Watch ‘We Hear You – a short SARSAS film and a testament to the power of listening, believing and supporting survivors.