Is NSPCC Belfast a good place to work?

Employees in Belfast have rated NSPCC with 3.2 out of 5 stars in 17 anonymous Glassdoor reviews. To compare, worldwide NSPCC employees have given a rating of 3.3 out of 5. Search open jobs at NSPCC in Belfast and find out about the interview experience in Belfast or explore more of the top rated companies in Belfast .

Does NSPCC pay well in Belfast?

NSPCC employees working in Belfast rate their compensation and benefits with 2.7 out of 5 stars based on anonymously submitted employee reviews on Glassdoor. This is 7.7% better than the company average rating of all NSPCC employees. Browse NSPCC salaries in Belfast to find out how much you could get paid.

How is the work culture at NSPCC in Belfast?

Employees in Belfast have rated NSPCC with 3.8 out of 5 for work-life-balance (33.8% higher than company-wide rating), 3.4 out of 5 for diversity and inclusion (11.1% lower than company-wide rating), 3.4 out of 5 for culture and values (13.7% lower than company-wide rating) and 2.8 out of 5 for career opportunities (24% higher than company-wide rating).

How satisfied are NSPCC employees in Belfast?

50% of employees in Belfast would recommend working at NSPCC to a friend, compared to 99% of NSPCC employees worldwide . This is based on 17 anonymous reviews submitted on Glassdoor.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NSPCC?

Helpline Practitioner (25) , Fundraiser (11) , Manager (10) , Social Worker (8) , Counsellor (7) , Volunteer Counsellor (6) , Childline Supervisor (5) , Senior Fundraiser (5) , Supervisor (5) , Childline (4) , Communications (4) , Volunteer (4) , Administrator (3) , Childline Counsellor (3) , Childline Practitioner (3)

What are the pros of working at NSPCC according to real employee reviews?

"Great colleagues (below management level)" ((in 24 reviews)); "Lovely people and a really great cause" ((in 24 reviews)); "Great team to work with and everyone is working together with the shared goal of supporting and safeguarding young people" ((in 21 reviews)); "Working to support children and young people" ((in 7 reviews)); "It's a great culture, we are all working hard with the aim of ending cruelty to children." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at NSPCC according to real employee reviews?

"Complaints to HR regarding poor management remain unactioned and the staff survey is a pointless exercise" ((in 21 reviews)); "Low pay, a lot of work" ((in 16 reviews)); "Some senior management are deeply uninspiring, don't embody the values that NSPCC strive for, and frankly, some are utterly unqualified for the roles they have been given." ((in 14 reviews)); "aggressive bullying, Senior mgt use organization as their own friend hiring club," ((in 12 reviews)); "Low salaries compared to other charities" ((in 11 reviews))

NSPCC Belfast reviews

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3.3

99% would recommend to a friend

(17 total reviews)

99% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Culture and values

3.8

Diversity and inclusion

3.2

Senior management

2.7

Work/Life balance

2.5

Compensation and benefits

2.2

Career opportunities

Employees in Belfast Northern Ireland have given NSPCC a rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 17 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most employees have a good working experience in Belfast Northern Ireland. The NSPCC employee rating in Belfast Northern Ireland is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

17 reviews

2.0

26 May 2026

very impersonal

Helpline advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

having faith in your own experience

Cons

most things no support only on paper for management to go on more trips

3.0

17 Oct 2025

Redundancy

Childline counsellor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great colleagues and handy location

Cons

Regular redundancies across the organisation

NSPCC Response

7mo

Thank you for your feedback. We’re really pleased to hear that you found the people here to be a highlight of your experience—our teams are at the heart of everything we do, and their dedication makes a real difference every day. We also want to acknowledge your concerns around redundancies. These decisions are never taken lightly, and we understand the impact they have on individuals and teams. In recent years, we’ve had to make some difficult choices in response to changing external pressures, including shifts in funding. Our focus has always been on protecting the long-term sustainability of the organisation and the support we provide to children and young people. We’re committed to learning from each experience and doing everything we can to support our people through change with compassion, transparency, and respect. Thank you again for sharing your perspective and for your contribution to our work.

2.0

6 Sept 2025

Not terrible but not great either

Helpline advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

-Lovely staff, everyone is so helpful and easy to get on with! -work from home is great -they offer flexible working like compressed hours so if you have part time job you can ask for 1 set day off a week

Cons

-little to no progression -salary is terrible for the amount of work and responsibility of an advisor. You will be given new responsibilities out of your role and not compensated for it -constantly in emergency measures - very stressful, you feel like a receptionist - during this time your basically doing some of the practitioner job (no appropriate pay for doing this) -weren’t given our promised “pay promise” due to lack of funding and were given a one off £500 that was taxed as a “sorry” which was ridiculous -you’re not allowed cutlery, if you buy cutlery for the kitchen it gets binned (very petty) -they pride themselves off EDI but fail to follow it a lot of the time by not implementing adjustable measures for those who need it -working bank holidays like Christmas is ridiculous for a charity to be doing when children’s services don't even work that and the NSPCC is not an emergency service -IT in the place is a woeful -shift work is exhausting. One minute you’re working until 8pm then the next week you’re starting at 8am

NSPCC Response

8mo

Thank you for your detailed feedback. We understand that shift work can be challenging, which is why we offer the flexibility you referenced — to help balance the demands of the role with staff wellbeing. We are committed to supporting our colleagues while maintaining our focus on protecting children. We are currently investing in our IT infrastructure across the Helpline to enable staff to work more efficiently and effectively. It’s encouraging to read that you valued your colleagues; fostering a supportive and collaborative culture is something we actively promote at the NSPCC Helpline. We would welcome the opportunity to understand your feedback in more detail, by getting in touch with Kam.Thandi@nspcc.org.uk

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Redundancy

Not terrible but not great either

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