Who we are

All candidates will have a one-hour Teams interview with the hiring manager, one other team member, and a People (HR) Team member. In some cases, particularly for more senior roles, there will be a second-stage interview with members of the management team. An assessment task may be set for interviews. On average we expect our process to take four weeks.

As Saferworld everyone has a responsibility to help create an environment where social, political and cultural differences are respected; where inclusion, diversity and equality are promoted; and where racism and other forms of discrimination are not tolerated and are dealt with firmly. We are fully committed to creating a workplace where everyone can be their true self and can feel valued and understood for who they are and what makes them unique.

Our approach to IDEAS is comprehensive and embedded in every aspect of our organisation. We have implemented inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring fair evaluation of all candidates regardless of their background. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination, harassment and bullying in all forms. Actively promoting diversity, we encourage applications from under-represented groups, including people from all ethnic backgrounds, women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ people, and those from various socio-economic backgrounds.

To support our diverse workforce, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. Our workplace policies and practices are designed with inclusion in mind, supporting the diverse needs of our team members. We are dedicated to continuous learning, providing regular training on IDEAS to all staff members to foster an inclusive culture and combat unconscious bias.

We recognise that building an inclusive workplace is an ongoing process, and we are committed to continual improvement. We welcome feedback from candidates and employees on our recruitment process and workplace culture. If you have any thoughts or suggestions, please share them with us.

At Saferworld, we are deeply committed to safeguarding the well-being of all individuals we work with, including our staff, partners, and the communities we serve. We maintain a comprehensive safeguarding policy that outlines our zero-tolerance approach to exploitation, abuse, and harassment of any kind. We recognise that power imbalances in the humanitarian and development sector have led, and continue to lead, to many forms of exploitation and abuse. All our team members are required to adhere to our strict code of conduct and undergo regular safeguarding training. We prioritise creating a safe and respectful environment for everyone involved in our work, and we have robust reporting mechanisms in place to address any concerns promptly and confidentially.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, Saferworld adheres to the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. This scheme allows us to systematically check for records of sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment during the hiring process of potential new staff. We request information from previous employers about any misconduct history and we also share such information when other organisations inquire about former Saferworld employees. This practice helps prevent individuals with a history of misconduct from moving undetected between organisations in our sector. In line with our data protection policy, we retain any information provided for two years, after which it is securely deleted.

Diversity – we listen to and learn from the perspectives of the diverse cultures and communities represented among our staff, our partners and others who we work with around the world. Our unique differences – in age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, education, national origin or opportunity – make us who we are. We embrace everyone’s unique background and identity without prejudice or bias, knowing that this enriches our environment and the effectiveness of our work.

Inclusion – Saferworld strives to be a place where everyone feels comfortable, included and valued, where difference is respected and where every person has an equal and full opportunity to make a difference through their work. We know that our partners and staff are our greatest assets. As people and as an institution we are committed to creativity, learning and reflection.

Solidarity – we act in solidarity with others working collaboratively for positive change. We commit to playing our part in confronting discriminatory attitudes, biases and ‘colonial’ mindsets where they exist in the systems and processes we engage with, including within the international development sector.

Transparency – we believe that our actions must be transparent and consistent with our principles and mission both inside and outside of the workplace.

Respect – we may hold positions of power in relation to people we work or engage with, including colleagues and those we work with. We are aware of the responsibility that comes with this and are respectful and honest in our work.

Safety – we recognise that imbalances of power in the humanitarian and development sector have led, and continue to lead, to many forms of exploitation and abuse. Providing a safe and trusted environment that safeguards our staff, partners and programme participants is a priority for Saferworld.