Does NSPCC pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NSPCC employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NSPCC. This rating has decreased by 16% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at NSPCC?

50% of NSPCC employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated NSPCC 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

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 Reviews

3.2

50% would recommend to a friend

(301 total reviews)

34% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture and values

3.4

Diversity and inclusion

2.8

Senior management

2.8

Career opportunities

2.7

Compensation and benefits

NSPCC has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 301 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The NSPCC employee rating 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

301 reviews

5.0

18 Nov 2025

Great Cause

Fundraising project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Lovely, committed people and a dynamic charity to work for.

Cons

None, like any charity there is a high workload

NSPCC Response

6mo

Thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed working with such passionate and committed colleagues at NSPCC. Our mission is driven by amazing people like you, and it’s great to hear that energy came through during your time here. We appreciate your note on workload, and we’re always looking for ways to support our teams. Thank you for contributing in helping us protect children and young people. Wishing you every success in the future!

5.0

20 Oct 2025

Amazing Place to Work

Children's services practitioner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Supportive team, great management, diversity of work, high quality training.

Cons

Salary is not competitive for local authority social workers.

NSPCC Response

7mo

Thank you for your feedback, it's encouraging to read that you had such a positive experience as a practitioner. We do aim to be competitive in terms of the salaries of our social work staff yet acknowledge that we do not offer like for like financial incentives as offered by some local authorities. I'm really pleased to note that during your time with the NSPCC you experienced good management and training, and a range of work as part of a supportive team.

5.0

30 Sept 2025

Lovey place to work for

Digital analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

A people-oriented organization with a supportive team and outstanding leadership.

Cons

Nothing to complaint ....... Nothing to complaint .......

NSPCC Response

7mo

Thank you for taking your time to leave a review! We're glad to hear that you find our organization people-oriented and supportive, with outstanding leadership. Creating a positive and collaborative environment is something we truly value, and it's great to see that reflected in your experience.

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