Jobs and careers

We know that a diverse and inclusive workforce is more effective, dynamic and ensures a wide range of skills and experience, that represent the people we support.

We want everyone to feel able to be themselves at work and that’s why we listen to our people and recognise or celebrate events that are important to them.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion plan is led by a group of passionate and committed individuals within the organisation.

Epilepsy Action is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the training and development of its staff.

Epilepsy Action is a Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from disabled people. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification.

We are committed to a healthy happy engaged team so in addition to a manageable working week we also place emphasis on employee wellbeing through:

• Wellbeing resources
• Mental Health First-aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme (inc wellbeing and counselling offer)
• Ensuring people feel a sense of belonging
• Relaxed and comfortable dress code
• Culture of recognition and valuing people
• Ongoing employee engagement and feedback

We strive to ensure that people are able to be the best versions of themselves through a culture of ongoing learning, development and reflection.

Not only do we offer a range of internal learning opportunities through online platforms, peer support and development programmes, but we also offer external opportunities through apprenticeships, qualifications and coaching.

All our people will have a personal development plan that will be reviewed regularly.

All applications are made online via our applications portal.

Each role will require a CV and supporting statement.

Other roles may require you to answer some questions, but this will be dependent on the role.

All applications are completed online via our portal. There will always be a link to these in each vacancy advert.

Our application process is anonymised through the portal to ensure that the process is fair, robust and inclusive.

If you have any disabilities which you would require us to make reasonable adjustments in order for you to apply for a role, please let us know.

If you are shortlisted you will be invited to interview via email, so please keep checking your junk mail.

Although we endeavour to respond to applicants sometimes we are unable to inform you directly if you have not been shortlisted due to the volume of applicants for a role.

We accept all applications from individuals who have the right to work in the UK without restrictions.

We currently do not hold a sponsor license and therefore cannot accept applications from individuals who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Some of our roles do have a specific location from which they need to be performed so please read the advert carefully before you apply.

If you are unsure or have any questions about a role please contact us at recruitment@epilepsy.org.uk

Depending on the role location will be the key factor in deciding how the interview will take place.

However, if you are invited to an interview in person but would prefer a virtual process, please do let us know.

We also offer an inclusive approach to interviewing, so if you have any disabilities which you would require us to make reasonable adjustments in order for you to attend an interview, please let us know.

If your interview is to take place virtually, please ensure you have access to and are able to use Microsoft TEAMS.

We encourage you to dress smart/casual for the interview, even if it is taking place virtually.

Our office where we complete the majority of interviews is in Yeadon which is a suburb in Leeds.

If you have an issue with the system please email recruitment@epilepsy.org.uk

If you have any questions about one of our vacancies please email recruitment@epilepsy.org.uk

We have a number of volunteer vacancies so please check out our volunteering page for more details.

Updates will be sent to you via email.

Please ensure you check your junk email.

Please refer to our privacy statement for more details.

All roles are different. For any role that requires a criminal conviction check (DBS) this would be highlighted in the vacancy information.

Please find a copy of our policy statement on recruitment of ex-offenders

Download frequently asked questions on DBS

For a copy of our DBS policy or if you have any other questions please email recruitment@epilepsy.org.uk

We encourage applications from all candidates and will support people to present their skills and knowledge to us in the best way possible.

We are able to make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities so if you have any questions about the application process just let us know so that we can discuss how best to facilitate your application.