Working with us

At Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, we have a passionate, dynamic and active team. Whether it’s our crew, charity team or face-to-face fundraisers, every member of our team helps to shape our vision for delivering exceptional pre-hospital critical care to patients in need.


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Benefits and rewards

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance continues to develop a supportive and enabling environment that allows our people to thrive.

We offer a hybrid of remote and office working for our charity employees. A 37.5 hour working week, with working hours between 8:30am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (head office based employees).

Our annual leave entitlement is 28 days per annum, plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time working). The charity office is closed between Christmas and New Year, providing an additional three days holiday each year (included in the 28 day allowance).

Free, restricted, on-site parking at the charity office and airbase.

Laptop and mobile phone as roles dictate, and branded clothing.

The charity regularly organises employee events and promotes the participation of various fundraising events including opportunities outside of working hours.


There are also whole team days at Henstridge Airbase held at least twice a year.

Access to qualified counsellors 24/7 and advice to help to ease everyday worries including financial and legal issues or emotional support via our partner, Simply Health. Additional Financial Guidance Service and financial planning support provided by our partner EbCam.

Enhanced cover for absence through illness, including an Income Replacement Insurance for employees who find themselves unable to work due to illness or injury, subject to meeting the required criteria.

The charity provides limited time off to deal with family emergencies.

In our head office we provide tea, coffee and water and frequently sweet treats. We also have a dedicated breakroom for people to enjoy some time away from their desk.

As part of our ongoing support for the wellbeing of our people, the charity funds the cost of certain vaccinations, such as the winter flu jab, which may not be routinely delivered free of charge via the NHS.

We provide a lump sum benefit of four times your salary, offering financial security for your loved ones up until State Pension Age.

All employees are entitled to join our company healthcare plan. Basic level cover benefits include access to a GP, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody, counselling advice and support.

The charity contributes 8% for qualifying charity employees,  the employee contribution is mandatory.

The charity facilitates the cycle to work scheme through: www.bike2workscheme.co.uk

People working for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance are eligible for a Blue Light Card, this allows access to NHS discounts at hundreds of retailers.  There is a small annual cost for the card.

Learning and development

At Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, we’re committed to creating a supportive and encouraging environment where our people feel valued. We believe in investing in our team’s growth, providing opportunities for progression and professional development.


We offer a range of learning and development options, including:

Apprenticeships in Leadership and Management and CIPD qualifications

Essential training, including health and safety certification

In-house training courses designed to enhance skills and knowledge

Personal development plans, tailored to help individuals grow in their roles

Wellbeing workshops to support mental and physical health

By supporting our people in their learning and career progression, we ensure they have the skills and confidence to thrive.

What to expect from the recruitment and interview process.

All roles available within our charity will be listed on this page. Each vacancy will include information such as the job description, requirements, closing date for applications and interview dates. We advertise our interview dates in advance to provide candidates time to plan to ensure they are available. 


We ask that you submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close vacancies when we have received sufficient applications.


Candidates who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted via telephone or email, so please ensure your personal details are included within your application. Your interview will be with two or three managers to reduce any unconscious bias and provide a fair recruitment process.


Our interview process is designed to give us the best insight into your abilities, values and behaviours. It is an opportunity for you to share your experience, skills and ideas and to find out more about the charity, the role and our values and culture. We aim to conduct all interviews face to face, if this is not possible interviews will be conducted, formally, over Microsoft Teams.


After your interview, you will hear back from us via telephone or email to let you know you were either unsuccessful, to invite you to a second interview or with an offer of employment.



Pre-employment checks


Your employment with the charity would be on the terms set out in your contract of employment. Your employment will be subject to your satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.


Your offer will be subject to the following conditions:

  • Receipt of two references, which we consider satisfactory.
  • Sight of your current, valid British passport. If you do not hold a British passport, the charity will need to see additional documents proving that you have permission to live and work in the UK.
  • The charity receiving evidence that you hold relevant qualification(s).

Our Values

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance believes that the working environment should always be supportive of the dignity and respect of individuals.


Discrimination and victimisation are unacceptable. All employees must adhere to our Equal Opportunities and Harassment Policy.


We aim to ensure that no job applicant, employee or volunteer is discriminated against either directly or indirectly on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Recruitment and Selection

We will not disqualify any applicant because they are unable to complete an application form unassisted unless personal completion of the form is a valid test of the standard of English or other qualities required for the safe and effective performance of the job.


Selection decisions will not be influenced by any perceived prejudices of other employees.

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