Flexible working is now almost as influential as salary when charity professionals choose their next employer, according to new research from CharityJob.
The survey of more than 3,000 candidates found that 91% consider salary important when weighing up a role, followed by flexibility of working hours or location (88%).
Since CharityJob’s previous survey in 2023, the proportion describing flexibility as “very important” has risen from 38% to 50%.
Some 79% of respondents to the latest survey said remote working opportunities were important while 71% said they wanted remote or hybrid flexibility.
Meanwhile, 53% said they had flexibility over their working location in their current role, while 47% said they could choose when to start and finish their shifts.
Claire Griffiths, marketing director at CharityJob, said: “The message from candidates is clear – flexibility is no longer viewed as a perk. It’s an expectation.
“While salary remains a significant consideration, people are increasingly evaluating opportunities based on the overall employment experience.
“Flexibility, wellbeing, workplace culture and opportunities for development all play an important role in how candidates assess potential roles.”
