Careers in Charities Panel 2024

In this video alumni and employees in UK charities talk about their experiences and answer questions about their careers.


Shanyce Morris, Partnerships executive, Smart Works
Sasha Minns, Progressions coordinator, Street League
Daisy Hampson, Vendor sales & support worker, Big Issue
Bodil Isaksen, Chief operating officer, Unlocked

0:00 Introductions
4:12 What are the big things on your mind in Feb 2024?
13:54 Diversity in Charities and including people with Lived Experience
23:10 Getting work experience
28:16 How do charities change as they grow?
39:23 Standing out in applications
41:30 Transitioning from academia/PhD
48:34 Main message for potential applicants

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Created by Beka Kimberley, Careers Consultant at the University of Cambridge.