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Jobs at Adoption UK

Adoption UK is the only national charity run by and for adopters and a great place to work! Find out about the latest opportunities to join the team.

In this section of the website you should find documents containing the following information:

  • Job description, person specification and background information for the role in which you are interested
  • Cover letters for the relevant roles
  • Application form

Current Vacancies

We currently have vacancies for the following roles:

  • Website and Publications Assistant
  • Office Administrator (maternity cover)

Volunteering

This is a great way to get involved with Adoption UK and to help us support other adopters and prospective adopters. Find out about the opportunities we offer.

Applying for Adoption UK jobs

To make an application download the application form, together with the relevant job description, person specification and background information (below). We also ask people to complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, however this is not compulsory. Please return the application form and monitoring form (if applicable) by email or post to:

HR Department
Linden House
55 The Green
South Bar Street
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 9AB

Please note that the successful applicant will be asked to supply two satisfactory references, before an unconditional job offer is made. In addition, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal records disclosure. In line with this requirement, Adoption UK has a Recruitment of Ex-offenders and Criminal Records Policy, which can be downloaded below. We comply with the Criminal Records Bureau and Disclosure Scotland’s codes of practice and can supply a copy to applicants upon request.

We hope you find the information of interest and that it encourages you to make an application. However, if you have any questions then please contact us for further information.

Downloadable documents

Website and Publications AssistantWebsite and Publications Assistant - job description, person specification and background

Website and Publications Assistant covering letterWebsite and Publications Assistant covering letter

Office AdministratorOffice Administrator - job description, person specification and background

Office Administrator covering letterOffice Administrator covering letter

Employment Application FormEmployment Application Form
Equal Opportunity Monitoring FormEqual Opportunity Monitoring Form
Ex offenders policyRecruitment of Ex-offenders and Criminal Records Policy