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Ten reasons to work for us

Would you like to work for the charity that keeps canals alive? Read ten reasons why you should.

Apprentices working outside
  1. Join a welcoming workplace, where trust, respect and recognition are key.
  2. Enjoy two days paid volunteering leave per annum, allowing you to volunteer for a local community project.
  3. Know that your role will protect nature and heritage and help keep the nation’s canals alive - making a difference to millions of people every day.
  4. Work with autonomy, gaining opportunities for further training and continuing professional development – including secondments and Management programmes.
  5. Benefit from our competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, where we will double your contribution to a maximum of 10%.
Colleagues working in the office Colleagues working in the office
  1. Receive our generous holiday allowance as well as our commitment to colleague wellbeing and flexible working.
  2. Enjoy access to inclusion circles in a culture which respects the diversity of colleagues’ experiences.
  3. Manage your day-to-day role in a charity which recognises the importance of a healthy work-life balance.
  4. Have access to a variety of personal learning resources and support to enhance role skills and broader personal development
  5. Enjoy the support of leaders and senior managers in a collaborative organisation

Last Edited: 16 April 2025

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