Working with us
Join the team leading the fight against lung disease.
We’re working towards a future where no one will be living with the burden of lung disease. View our latest job opportunities.
We recognise the value of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
Why you’re going to love working here
- You’ll play a key role: we’re an ambitious organisation and you have the chance to make a real impact on our growth and development.
- You can enjoy a range of competitive benefits: including our cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan, generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme and much more.
- You’ll be heard: a number of our staff policies have been directly influenced by feedback from our employee surveys. We’ll also listen to your views and your development needs.
- You can gain first-hand insight into the difference we make: all staff members are encouraged to meet regularly with our Breathe Easy support groups.
- You’ll be part of a team: we’re a proud, motivated and committed team that works to make sure everyone is valued and treated with respect. In our 2015 staff survey, a whopping 98% of our team said they felt valued by their colleagues.
> Find out more about why the British Lung Foundation is a great place to work
Where we’re based
Our head office is located in the heart of Clerkenwell, London, just 10 minutes’ walk from Angel, Farringdon, Barbican and Old Street stations. We also have offices in Scotland and Wales to support the organisation across the UK. Last but certainly not least, Liverpool is the home of our helpline office, where our team of specialist nurses and advisors offer life-changing support to thousands of callers each year.
Want to join us?
To apply for one of our roles:
- Download and complete our brief application form (Word, 86KB)
- Send your application form and a recent CV to recruitment@blf.org.uk
If you have questions about our recruitment process, please read our recruitment FAQ (Word, 14KB)
Unfortunately, we’re unable to consider any applications received after the closing date.
Latest charity jobs at the British Lung Foundation
Senior digital officer
Location: London, EC1V 7ER
Salary: £27,500 - £30,000 (dependent on experience)
Closing date: midday Friday 26 April 2019
Interview date: TBC
Do you want to be a part of the British Lung Foundation’s digital and marketing team? We are a creative and committed bunch and we lead on digital, marketing, design and publishing for the UK’s lung health charity. If you get the job, you'll be working on digital projects, campaigns, content, marketing and social media. You should have a couple of years' experience of digital under your belt.
Health data analysis officer
Location: London, EC1V
Salary: circa £30,000 per annum
Closing date: midday on Friday 26 April 2019
Interview date: TBC
Do you want to use data to make a real difference to people’s lives? Do you want to be a part of a busy and creative team? Do you have experience of building narratives and messages from data? We're looking for the right person (you?) to deliver one of the key objectives of the Taskforce for Lung Health: to launch a lung health data tracker for England. This is an opportunity to use your data analysis and research skills to change lives.
Policy and public affairs officer
Location: Cardiff, CF10
Salary: £28,712 per annum
Closing date: Midday on 26 April 2019
Interview dates: 9 May 2019 at our BLF office in Wales
We are looking for a new policy and public affairs officer to raise awareness of lung conditions with politicians and civil servants and shape public policy. You will be responsible for engaging with politicians, responding to consultations and looking for opportunities to raise awareness of the challenges that people living with lung conditions face.
