Work with Us

At Muscular Dystrophy UK, you’ll have the opportunity to do fulfilling work that directly impacts people’s lives in a culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. We also offer some fantastic employee benefits:  

Your benefits

• Annual leave starting at 25 days per year (for full-time staff), increasing by one day each year after five years of service, up to a maximum of 30 days
• Time off in lieu for out-of-hours work
• Pension contribution: We contribute 5% of your basic salary into a group personal pension plan with a minimum personal contribution of 3%
• Life insurance through death-in-service benefits from your first day of employment

Health and wellbeing

• HSF Health Plan, claim cash back on healthcare treatments with cover for you and your family at no extra cost
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), confidential support on a range of topics.
• Healthy Living, advise and information on a range of health topics
• Osteopathic treatments through the UCO Clinic Community Partnership.
• Discounted gym memberships

Workplace extras

• Instant Discounts, make great savings at your favourite retailers both online and instore.
• Interest-free season ticket loans for London commuters.
• Cycle Scheme membership, providing tax incentives for green commuting.
• Discounted tickets for live events, including music, theatre, and more
• Discounted cinema tickets

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with lived experience of conditions we represent. We believe that diversity strengthens our work and helps us better support our beneficiaries.

For more information about our job opportunities or benefits, please contact our People and Culture team.