Our commitment to Inclusion and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive hiring process, where every candidate has the chance to showcase their unique skills and experience in an accessible, and supported environment, to ensure that we can make the best appointment for each job on merit.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage those from underrepresented groups in this field to apply to us.
We particularly want to achieve a better balance across our organisation between men and women, increase representation of people from black and ethnic minority backgrounds and attract more people with disabilities, including neurodiversity and health conditions. As part of this commitment, we particularly welcome applications from these communities. Apply to join our team and let's work towards building a diverse and inclusive workplace together.
During the application form you will have the opportunity to let us know about any adjustments or additional support you may require, after which a member of the team will contact you ensure everything is put in place as you need. If you think you may need adjustments but aren't sure, or would like to further understand the process and discuss potential options, then please contact the team on healthfoundation@ambertrack.co.uk or call us on 01635 279806.
You can view the full recruitment process and timelines here.
Our networks
At the Health Foundation we celebrate diversity, and have several networks which foster inclusion and allyship. Our networks are groups of colleagues, often with a shared identity such as a protected characteristic, heritage and/or experience who come together and support each other, which supports diversity and belonging in the organisation.
All of our networks are spaces for peer support. Our networks also host their own events. A few examples include an all-Black panel event for Black History Month, marching in the official London Pride, insight hours on experiences of carers, hearing impaired speakers leading deaf awareness week events, mental health awareness week events that embed wellbeing, Trans speakers sharing expert insight on building gender inclusive health services and more. Communities also come together to celebrate wider cultural moments such as our annual Iftar meal and South Asian Heritage month Chai & Chaat.
Our networks include
- Black Diversity Group Network
- LGBTQIA+ Network
- Disability & Carers Network Group
- Mental Health Network
Let us know if you’d like to learn more about networks.
About the role
As a Graduate Trainee, you will gain wide-ranging experience across the Health Foundation to obtain a thorough grounding in a respected think tank in the health and care charity sector. You will undertake project work as well as operational responsibilities.
Graduate Trainees will undertake two placements in different directorates (Health, Innovation and Improvement, Policy, Research and Analytics, Communications, or Corporate Services) during the 12-month appointment to gain an in-depth understanding of how each area works and to give you time to immerse yourself within tasks and projects in each team. This will also allow you to gain broad experience of the Health Foundation, explore your areas of interest and discover what it’s like to work in an independent charity. You will do this as part of a cohort of up to eight Graduate Trainees, receiving learning and development opportunities, detailed below, to support you throughout.
We will give you the training and support you need to get involved in the day-to-day delivery of our work and support longer term projects. We will also aim to support you with any specialist skills or areas that you want to develop.
The responsibilities undertaken by the Graduate Trainees are expected to increase as the programme progresses. By the end of the programme, Graduate Trainees should be able to take on a substantive role with the necessary skills to develop a career within the health and care sector, and wider charity and not for profit sectors.
Shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity rank the placements in order of their preference in the final stage of the recruitment process.
However please note that while we endeavour to place Graduate Trainees in their preferred directorates, it is not always possible and there is no guarantee you will be allocated a particular placement. So, do please keep an open and remain flexible when applying and throughout the recruitment process for this opportunity.
Click the links to view the full job description and a description of each directorate.
Learning and development
Throughout the programme, Graduate Trainees will be offered numerous learning and development opportunities. These include a mentor for the duration of the programme to provide a supportive, independent guide, various networking opportunities and full access to LinkedIn Learning. There will also be bespoke workshops as well as those open to all colleagues:
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Getting the best from feedback
- Understanding self and others
- Successful Mentoring
- CV, Application & Interview skills
- Presentation skills
- Writing skills
About you
This is an entry-level role, and we are keen to hear from candidates with a range of different life and educational experiences. We do not need you to have studied a particular subject or achieved a certain grade for you to apply.
We are looking for
- Demonstrable curiosity and proactivity for own development; able to learn from successes and mistakes
- Excellent team working skills
- Innovative thinking
- Ability to work flexibly, prioritise, organise and deliver work in order to achieve results
- Strong verbal & numerical skills
- A passion and interest in the health and/or social care sectors
- As we do not provide visa sponsorship, candidates need to have the right to work in the UK at the time of appointment.
- You will embed our values and behaviours and support our commitment to equity, diversity & inclusion.
Appointment conditions
For details of contractual benefits and other information, please refer to the job description.
FAQs
What is the recruitment process?
Please find a full overview of the recruitment timelines and process here
Can I defer entry to the scheme?
We are unable to accept applications for deferred entry to the scheme. All posts will commence on 1 October 2025.
Is the role remote?
As part of our hybrid policy, we do require our Graduate Trainees to work in person a minimum of two days a week. Our office is based in London EC4Y 8AP.
Is this a full time role?
This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract starting on 1 October 2025. As with previous successful interns, there may be opportunities to transition into a permanent role upon completion of the internship.
