Careers at Business in the Community
Careers at Business in the Community (BITC)
Our people are core to our success, and we are privileged at BITC to work with colleagues who care passionately about our vision. We are committed to putting people at the heart of everything we do and ensure our colleagues love coming to work and have fulfilling careers.
What being a responsible business means to us
Our culture
Our culture is based on kindness, trust and respect. Every day we live and breathe our values (focus, passion, collaboration, pioneering and integrity).
Our values
We are pioneering
As an organisation, we value ambition, creative thinking, challenging the norm, and leading through innovation.
We are collaborative
As an organisation, we value seeking and sharing knowledge, listening to and valuing each others’ contributions and showing up for one another.
We are passionate
As an organisation, we value leading by example, being proud of the work we do, and driving our mission for a fairer, green future.
We act with integrity
As an organisation, we value respecting each other, honouring our commitments, and being fair, consistent, honest and transparent.
We are focused
As an organisation, we value moving together in one direction, delivering results to achieve our mission, and delivering excellence in all we do.
We celebrate diversity
As an organisation, we promote difference and inclusivity and celebrate diversity. See below for further details on our diversity and inclusion commitments .
Diversity and Inclusion at Business in the Community
At the heart of our organisation lies a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We actively promote difference and inclusivity, celebrating the unique perspectives and experiences that diversity brings to our workplace. We are proud to welcome applicants from all walks of life, and our team reflects a rich mix of communities, backgrounds, and lived experiences.
To ensure our workplace remains fair and inclusive, we regularly review and update our policies and procedures. This helps us create a transparent culture where everyone feels valued and supported. We hold ourselves accountable by tracking our progress through measurable diversity targets and statistics.
As a signatory of the Race at Work Charter, we are an actively anti-racist organisation. We are committed to meaningful action, working to dismantle systemic barriers and ensure equality is embedded in all that we do.
We are also passionate about supporting the growth and development of all our colleagues. Mentoring plays a key role in this, and we offer both reciprocal and cross-organisational mentoring opportunities to help individuals reach their potential and broaden their horizons.
Our colleague networks provide additional spaces for connection, support, and learning. Open to all—whether as members or allies—these networks help foster inclusion and friendship across the organisation. Our networks include Unity, our LGBT+ network; CAN, our Cultural Awareness Network; DNA, our Disability and Neurodiversity Network; our Wellbeing Network; and our Social Network.
Together, these efforts reflect our dedication to building a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to thrive.
Health and Wellbeing at Business in the Community
Our organisation is deeply committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. We follow the best practice principles set out in our own Work Well model, taking a preventative, whole-person approach that recognises the many factors influencing individual wellbeing.
Central to our approach is the prevention of ill-health. We strive to create a positive and supportive environment that enables colleagues to thrive both personally and professionally. As part of this, we have adopted the six standards of the Mental Health at Work Commitment, reinforcing our dedication to mental wellbeing across the organisation.
We actively foster a workplace culture where open, honest, and respectful conversations about wellbeing are encouraged. We believe that by understanding what people need to perform at their best, we can build a healthier, more inclusive working environment.
We also recognise the significant wellbeing benefits of flexible and hybrid working. By offering colleagues greater autonomy over how and where they work, we help promote better work-life balance and personal resilience.
Additionally, we provide 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free and confidential service offering information, counselling, advice, and support. This ensures that help is always available whenever colleagues need it, reinforcing our commitment to their wellbeing at every stage.
Employee benefits
Our key policy documents
Below you can find our key policy documents, including our Safeguarding Policy. Additionally, we have included our ethnicity and gender pay gap report from 2024.These reports are updated yearly.
Our pay gap reports
Our policy documents
Our friendly working environment
We have offices across the UK as a nationwide employer and welcome applicants from all four nations. Although some roles may be attached to specific locations we look to be flexible in colleague locations where possible.
Office locations
Our London office
We operate a hot-desking clear desk policy, and all colleagues have access to a secure locker. We have lots of meeting space that makes collaboration and networking easier, we have a large staff kitchen where you can sit away from your desk, catch up with colleagues and enjoy your lunch. Our office is split into two units, Unit B which consists of three meeting rooms, 86 desks, a focus zone for our neurodivergent colleagues, a prayer/wellbeing room and Unit C which is our boardroom and small meeting room. We have secure bike storage facilities and a shower room. The office carpet is made from recycled fishing nets, and we have a shared Brompton bike for colleagues to use during office hours for external meetings Our kitchen has an instant hot and cold filtered water tap which use 40% less power than kettles and water coolers.