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  • Typical annual salaries for charity administrators are around £17,000 to £23,000, depending on the size of the organisation and the level of responsibility.
  • Typical annual salaries for specialist/professional posts range from £20,000 to £27,000.
  • Typical annual salaries at senior level range upwards from £30,000, reaching as much as over £65,000 for senior posts in the largest charities.
  • Some charities use local government pay scales, but there is wide variation depending on the organisation and the nature and responsibilities of roles. Larger charities usually pay more than smaller charities.
  • Core working hours are usually 9am to 5pm, five days a week. This may vary according to the requirements of the role. If a job entails attending events, the officer may work evenings and weekends. Undertaking such a role may require flexibility.
  • Work is often office-based, but may involve travel to meet service users, deliver off-site service provision, attend promotional events and campaign for the charity.
  • Flexible working patterns such as part-time work or job sharing may be available. Some organisations second staff to another part of the organisation or similar organisations.
  • International charities sometimes let staff volunteer abroad to develop their knowledge of the organisation’s beneficiaries. There are opportunities for paid employment overseas, but these may require specialist qualifications and experience of working abroad.
  • The role tends to be more popular with females than males.
  • Job opportunities exist throughout the UK.
  • Fluctuating funding means that many jobs are on temporary contracts, typically from six months to two or three years. The lack of job security can have financial and lifestyle implications.
  • Responsible roles may be stressful, but many professionals consider their work extremely rewarding.
 
AGCAS
Written by Barbara Graham, AGCAS
Date: 
March 2011
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