Careers

We know our people do their best work when they are trusted, supported and able to balance work with life. Our teams are knowledgeable, and many have firsthand experience as sector experts. We are dedicated to supporting their growth by investing in their development. 

That’s why we offer:

• Flexible and home-based working
• A strong focus on work-life balance
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunities to contribute ideas and shape our work
• Ongoing learning and professional development

As a small organisation, we provide a strong sense of autonomy and the opportunity to see the impact of our work first-hand. 

We believe in providing a holistic benefits package that supports physical health, mental wellbeing and life outside of work.

30 minutes, on us, to exercise your way!

Because fitness matters for us at EMD UK, we support all staff with a paid 30-minute break in every full working day to focus on getting active and improving wellbeing.

Whether that’s attending a class, making the gym work at lunch, or taking time to be one with nature, our “Active 30” is protected time for you to invest in your health.

In addition to this we offer a diverse range or benefits to suit your lifestyle:

• Your birthday off (or nearest working day)
• Two paid volunteering days each year to support a cause you care about
• Access to a 24/7 GP and health services
• Mental health support and counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare cashback scheme for everyday medical costs
• Life insurance (4x salary) for added peace of mind
• Financial wellbeing tools and guidance
• Tax-free childcare scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Free EMD UK instructor membership each year for those actively working in the sector
• Discounts on gyms, health clubs and spa memberships
• Access to retail, travel and lifestyle discounts

We believe in a culture that is built on trust and mutual respect. All our team members are home-based with numerous flexible working opportunities designed to work in tandem, rather than against, personal or family life. 

EMD UK is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can feel valued, thrive, and be themselves at work.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in our sector. This is vital to the diversity of thought we need to progress the work we do, and to provide a voice and experience of the partners and members we represent.

We’re committed to:

• Providing an accessible and fair recruitment process
• Offering reasonable adjustments at every stage
• Creating a supportive and flexible working environment
• Listening to and valuing every voice in our organisation

If you need any adjustments or support during your application, we will work with you so you can bring your best self to the process. Individuals do not need to formally disclose a disability to request adjustments during the recruitment process. This is offered to everyone. 

We appreciate that job hunting can be a time-consuming and difficult task for many. We aim to make the process as human and collaborative as possible. Because of this we work to make our recruitment as fair, clear and accessible as possible for all.

Application
Submit your application via our online form, which allows you to upload your experience in a variety of ways, including video or audio. If you need an alternative format, just let us know.

Shortlisting
We review applications solely against the role criteria, with all applications redacted to support our promise of inclusive recruitment. and will keep you informed of the outcome. Shortlisting is completed anonymously, using a standardised scoring system to provide the right candidates with the relevant skills.

Interview
Interviews at EMD UK are an opportunity to find out who you are and how you work, and for you to understand whether we are the right fit. We’ll give you the opportunity to share your experience and ask questions about the role and team. All candidates are asked the same questions in the same order at the interview stage, and answers are scored using a standardised scoring system.

Decisions
Role offer decisions are made based on the finalised scores from the interview and are discussed with a panel of at least three members of our team, the board, or relevant industry expert partners. Unsuccessful candidates are informed by telephone in the first instance or by email if we are unable to reach them and given the opportunity to receive feedback.