UK Charity Jobs: Top Roles in Project Management, IT and Tech
With 67% of charities saying that digital tech is a priority, there is an abundance of tech and project management roles in the UK charity sector.
If you’ve gone into 2026 considering a career change: you’re not alone. Shifting priorities and work motivations mean many of us are wanting a job with real, measurable positive impacts: this road often leads to working in the charity sector.
The number of people seeking employment in the charity sector is continuing to grow, with CharityJob - the UK's largest job board for the charity sector - reporting a 22% increase in the number of candidates actively applying for roles in 2025.
The 36,000+ paid roles posted on CharityJob over the past year, include a variety of IT, data, tech, and project management vacancies. With 67% of charities prioritising digital tech, now is a great time to pursue a career in the charity sector.
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Sophi Barnes is an experienced Careers Services Consultant with a strong background in career coaching and deep expertise in the tech and project management job markets. She's passionate about supporting people through career transitions and into roles where they can thrive.
The top tech roles in the UK charity sector
With the latest research from Marie Curie revealing that nearly half of UK adults are likely to volunteer for a charity in 2026, it’s unsurprising that so many of us are drawn to a career in the charity sector. Here are some of the charity sector’s most in-demand tech and project management roles and their salaries.
Project Manager
Average salary range: £35,000 to £58,000+
Project Managers are vital to the smooth-running of a charity’s internal and external programmes. If you’re a project management professional who thrives on creating clarity in constantly evolving environments, the charity sector could be an ideal place for you to build a career.
The biggest difference I’ve found when comparing private and charity sector roles and job descriptions, is their emphasis on skills like communication, leadership and time management, over hard skills. Strong soft skills are absolutely crucial for non-profit Project Managers, as you’re often aligning multi-disciplinary teams and carefully assessing resources, to ensure the best possible outcome for vulnerable communities.
Other common project management roles in the charity sector include: Programme Manager, Project Lead, Change Manager, Project Officer and Senior Project Manager. Refugee Council, National Trust, RSPB and Nuffield Foundation, are just a few of the charities who are currently recruiting project management professionals.
Did you know? 61% of charities now use AI
61% of charities are currently using AI in their day-to-day work or operations, according to Charity Digital’s Latest Skills report. 40% are keen to skill up in how to assess AI risks and adopt AI responsibly, with 38% wanting to develop AI policies and governance.
Data Analyst
Average salary range: £31,000 to £42,000+
It’s impossible to measure impact without properly collecting, analysing and evaluating data; so naturally, there is growing demand for data professionals in the UK charity sector.
Much like with non-profit Project Managers, it’s key that Data Analysts working in the charity sector are able to navigate complex issues, in order to make data-backed recommendations to charity leaders and trustees.
Similarly to the private sector, data vacancies in the non-profit sector ask for proficiency in data tools like Python, SQL, Tableau and Microsoft Fabric. You can learn how to use these programmes by completing data courses and certifications.
Other common project management roles in the charity sector include: Data and Insights Officer, Business Analyst, Data Officer, Head of Data and Senior Data Analyst. The National Lottery Community Fund, Asthma + Lung UK, UNICEF and Cancer Research UK, are just a few of the charities who are currently recruiting data professionals.
Did you know? Data is a high priority for 1 in 4 charities
Charity Digital’s most recent skills report found that data is a high priority for a quarter of UK charities, illustrating the demand for certified data professionals in the charity sector.
IT Manager
Average salary range: £30,000 to £46,000+
IT Manager roles in the charity sector are extremely diverse - they often overlap with other areas of tech like data, networking and business analysis. Just a few of the different job titles I found include: IT Infrastructure Manager, IT Systems Engineer, Head of IT and IT Trainer.
Much like Data Analysts, IT professionals working in the charity sector are generally expected to have a broad range of skills and knowledge across multiple platforms like Microsoft 365, Azure, VOIP, AV systems, as well as basic cyber security principles. Many job listings highlight the importance of technical certifications from CompTIA, Microsoft and Cisco, and working knowledge of AI.
Charities such as Ambitious about Autism, Zoological Society of London (ZSL), The Royal Parks and Mind, are all currently actively hiring IT professionals of varying levels of experience and seniority.
Start your tech career in the charity sector
If you want your career to balance solid salaries and progression with positive social impact, a tech or project management career in the charity sector could be ideal for you.
Begin your new career journey by speaking with a Career Consultant today.
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