Work with us
Working at Great Western Air Ambulance Charity is more than a job. It's a career that offers the chance to make a real difference to people's lives. And one that offers real opportunity for professional development.
Please check this page regularly for new vacancies.
Why work for Great Western Air Ambulance Charity?
When you work for us, you feel part of something special. By the time you come into work in the morning, our crew may well have saved the life of someone you know, someone living in your local community.
From fundraisers to highly skilled paramedics and senior consultants, we are a team, working to save lives that would otherwise be lost. The job can be high pressure, but it is deeply satisfying, and every member of the team is committed to this service, and to saving as many lives as we can.
We pride ourselves on being an excellent employer. We are small enough to feel like a family, but large enough to have a professional set-up. Together we raise over £4m a year to keep our service running.
We are keen to represent the diversity of the people we serve, and welcome applications from communities who may be under-represented in our workforce or the type of roles we are recruiting for. If you would like to see any of our HR-related policies, please email jobs@gwaac.com outlining what policies you would like to be sent and asking us any questions you might have about whether GWAAC is the right employer for you. We're not perfect but we always aim to be better, so please let us have any feedback at all about your experience of us, so we can reflect, learn and improve.
Although we think the biggest perk to working with us is knowing you are helping to save lives, here are some other benefits for our employees:
Could you see yourself working here?
We produced a set of short videos to help you decide if a job at GWAAC is right for you. If you plan to apply for a job with us, these videos might also help you with your application and interview.
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Our Strategy
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Assistant Shop Manager (Dursley)
£25,486.03 FTE (16 hours per week, across 2-4 days including Saturdays)
Do you have retail and some people management experience? Do you have a passion for delivering great standards and supporting team development? Do you want to be part of something exciting that will truly make a difference to the lives of people around you?
Then we might have the perfect job for you!
At Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, we’re going big on charity retail. We already have eleven shops located in Westbury-on-Trym, Yate, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cinderford, Bath, Thornbury, Keynsham, Brockworth and Portishead but plan to open up to four new shops a year over the next five years, giving our charity a physical presence in the heart of communities we have served since 2007. Our Dursley shop is our next to open so this is a superb opportunity.
The shops will sell a variety of goods, as well as being a hub for our charity activity locally. Our shops need to perform well financially to help fund our lifesaving service, but we also want them to be a place where everyone feels welcome, the local community can learn life-saving skills and former patients or supporters can pop in for a chat.
We are looking for an experienced retail team member who can support the financial delivery, team engagement and community presence in our new Dursley shop. In return, we offer a competitive salary, the opportunity to be part of an amazing retail team and involvement in the exciting variety that retail growth will bring. We also believe strongly in developing individuals’ skills.
GWAAC is a great cause to work for, and we have amazing stories to tell and experiences to offer. Our work is very rewarding for our team too – at GWAAC we know that we are contributing to saving local lives every week. We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for that.
You would be joining GWAAC at an exciting time, as the charity continues to grow and innovate in the field of pre-hospital care. You will be supported in developing your skills and be part of a dedicated team committed to saving local lives.
We actively encourage applications from candidates from a range of backgrounds and experiences as part of our keen commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. GWAAC puts people first and upholds a culture of safeguarding.
Please Note: All retail staff are required to undertake a Basic DBS check due to their contact with vulnerable people and the public. Further information can be accessed in our Ex-Offenders Policy which is accessible on the website.
Apply
We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Please complete this survey on application.
Deadline for applications:
Until Appointed
Assistant Shop Manager (Westbury-on-Trym)
£25,486.03 FTE (32 hours per week, across 4-5 days including Saturdays)
Do you have retail and some people management experience? Do you have a passion for delivering great standards and supporting team development? Do you want to be part of something exciting that will truly make a difference to the lives of people around you?
Then we might have the perfect job for you!
At Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, we’re going big on charity retail. We already have eleven shops located in Westbury-on-Trym, Yate, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cinderford, Bath, Thornbury, Keynsham, Brockworth and Portishead but plan to open up to four new shops a year over the next five years, giving our charity a physical presence in the heart of communities we have served since 2007.
The shops will sell a variety of goods, as well as being a hub for our charity activity locally. Our shops need to perform well financially to help fund our lifesaving service, but we also want them to be a place where everyone feels welcome, the local community can learn life-saving skills and former patients or supporters can pop in for a chat.
We are looking for an experienced retail team member who can support the financial delivery, team engagement and community presence in our Westbury-on-Trym shop. In return, we offer a competitive salary, the opportunity to be part of an amazing retail team and involvement in the exciting variety that retail growth will bring. We also believe strongly in developing individuals’ skills.
GWAAC is a great cause to work for, and we have amazing stories to tell and experiences to offer. Our work is very rewarding for our team too – at GWAAC we know that we are contributing to saving local lives every week. We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for that.
You would be joining GWAAC at an exciting time, as the charity continues to grow and innovate in the field of pre-hospital care. You will be supported in developing your skills and be part of a dedicated team committed to saving local lives.
We actively encourage applications from candidates from a range of backgrounds and experiences as part of our keen commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. GWAAC puts people first and upholds a culture of safeguarding.
Please Note: All retail staff are required to undertake a Basic DBS check due to their contact with vulnerable people and the public. Further information can be accessed in our Ex-Offenders Policy which is accessible on the website.
Apply
We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Please complete this survey on application.
Deadline for applications:
Until Appointed
Assistant Shop Manager (Brockworth)
£25,486.03 FTE (16 hours per week, across 2-4 days including Saturdays)
Do you have retail and some people management experience? Do you have a passion for delivering great standards and supporting team development? Do you want to be part of something exciting that will truly make a difference to the lives of people around you?
Then we might have the perfect job for you!
At Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, we’re going big on charity retail. We already have eleven shops located in Westbury-on-Trym, Yate, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cinderford, Bath, Thornbury, Keynsham, Brockworth and Portishead but plan to open up to four new shops a year over the next five years, giving our charity a physical presence in the heart of communities we have served since 2007.
The shops will sell a variety of goods, as well as being a hub for our charity activity locally. Our shops need to perform well financially to help fund our lifesaving service, but we also want them to be a place where everyone feels welcome, the local community can learn life-saving skills and former patients or supporters can pop in for a chat.
We are looking for an experienced retail team member who can support the financial delivery, team engagement and community presence in our Brockworth shop. In return, we offer a competitive salary, the opportunity to be part of an amazing retail team and involvement in the exciting variety that retail growth will bring. We also believe strongly in developing individuals’ skills.
GWAAC is a great cause to work for, and we have amazing stories to tell and experiences to offer. Our work is very rewarding for our team too – at GWAAC we know that we are contributing to saving local lives every week. We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for that.
You would be joining GWAAC at an exciting time, as the charity continues to grow and innovate in the field of pre-hospital care. You will be supported in developing your skills and be part of a dedicated team committed to saving local lives.
We actively encourage applications from candidates from a range of backgrounds and experiences as part of our keen commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. GWAAC puts people first and upholds a culture of safeguarding.
Please Note: All retail staff are required to undertake a Basic DBS check due to their contact with vulnerable people and the public. Further information can be accessed in our Ex-Offenders Policy which is accessible on the website.
Apply
We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Please complete this survey on application.
Deadline for applications:
Until Appointed
Lottery Canvassers
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is looking to expand the number of lottery canvassers in the region recruiting players for our highly successful weekly lottery.
There are vacancies for both part-time and full-time roles and any successful candidate will play a vital role as an ambassador of our charity. Your remit will be to engage with the public, either by canvassing door-to-door or by obtaining private site bookings, in the hope of getting people in the region to join our lottery for either £1 or £2 a week. You are free to choose your own hours of work and the regions within our boundaries that you recruit new members in, and most importantly you will be helping our fantastic charity generate some much-needed income.
Apply
If the role is of interest to you, please contact Mark Harris on 0333 577 5707 or e-mail mark.harris@towerlotteries.co.uk. Tower Lotteries run and administrate the draw on behalf of GWAAC.
Volunteers - Join our Ground Crew!
We are lucky to work alongside a wonderful group of local volunteers. Everyone who works and volunteers here at GWAAC is committed, enthusiastic and dedicated to keeping us flying. We enjoy what we do because it really makes a difference – and we would love to have you as part of our team.
Whether you would like to help out in our offices, would like to volunteer at a fundraising event, or put on an event of your own, we would love to hear from you.
Joe Wetherden - Thornbury Shop Manager
