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Be the lifeline someone needs

Every day, people across the UK are affected by the trauma and uncertainty of a disappearance.


At Missing People, we provide support, hope and practical help to missing children and adults, and to the families and friends left behind. We are the only UK charity dedicated to supporting missing people and their loved ones, providing a lifeline when someone disappears.


Our vision:

Every missing person is found safe.


Our mission:

To be a lifeline when someone disappears.


Whether you're supporting families directly, raising vital funds, influencing policy, building partnerships or enabling our services behind the scenes, your work will help people find safety, support and hope.

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Why Join Missing People?

At Missing People, you'll find more than a job. You'll join a passionate and dedicated team united by a shared purpose and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in people's lives. Every role contributes to our mission, and every colleague helps shape our future.

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Our Values

Working at Missing People is more than a job. It's an opportunity to use your skills for a cause that makes a real difference.


Our people are united by shared values:

Be Grounded


  • Ground our work in compassion for missing people and their loved ones
  • Continue to learn more about missing people and their families
  • Show belief in what we do
  • Tell the story

Be Future-minded


  • Be prepared to take risks
  • Build relationships for now and for the future
  • Think with the bigger picture in mind
  • Invest in people, knowledge and our organisation

Let Fly


  • Be constructive
  • See the potential in others and actively develop it
  • View challenge as an opportunity to grow
  • Celebrate achievement

Be Human


  • Be proud of what we do
  • Be more than a job title
  • Look out for one another
  • Have the courage to question ourselves and others

Make Things Happen


  • Be dedicated and inspiring
  • Take generous ownership, let other people in and share your ideas and expertise
  • Go the extra mile
  • Show passion and energy

Our Vacancies

We're looking for people who share our vision of a world where every missing person is found safe. Whether you're at the start of your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to make a genuine difference.


If you're passionate about helping others, inspired by meaningful work and motivated by our values, we'd love to hear from you.


We're looking for talented, compassionate and motivated people who want to make a genuine difference. Browse our latest vacancies below and discover how your skills can help provide a lifeline to people affected by disappearance.


We are proud to support the We Show the Salary campaign and are committed to including salary information in our job advertisements to promote transparency, fairness and accessibility.

Participation and Research Manager

South West London (Central Office is based in Mortlake โ€“ 12 mins from Clapham Junction and 23 mins from Waterloo) Contract: Permanent

We're sorry, there are no opportunities available that match your search criteria at the moment.

Our Benefits

The work we do is important, rewarding and sometimes emotionally demanding. That's why we're committed to creating an environment where our people feel supported, valued and able to do their best work.


When you join Missing People, you'll benefit from:

Wellbeing Support


  • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support
  • Access to health and wellbeing resources and specialist advice
  • Counselling and CBT support when needed
  • Clinical supervision for frontline colleagues

Time to Recharge


  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Additional annual leave awarded for length of service, rising to 30 days
  • Enhanced sick pay provisions

Family-Friendly Benefits


  • Enhanced maternity pay and leave
  • Enhanced paternity and partner leave
  • Policies designed to support colleagues through life's important moments

Financial Benefits


  • We are committed to showing the salary for all vacancies
  • Pension contribution
  • Life assurance
  • Interest-free season ticket loans
  • Employee discounts

Learning & Development


  • A wide range of learning and development opportunities
  • Support to build skills, knowledge and confidence
  • Opportunities to collaborate across teams and develop your career with us

Flexible Working


  • We recognise that flexibility matters. Many of our roles offer flexible ways of working, and we're always happy to discuss what this might look like.

Life at Missing People

People often tell us that what makes Missing People special is the combination of a powerful mission and a genuinely supportive culture. We're a charity where:


  • Colleagues care about one another
  • Ideas are welcomed and encouraged ยท Learning is part of everyday work
  • Success is celebrated
  • Everyone understands the impact of their contribution


We're committed to creating a workplace where people feel connected, included, supported and able to thrive.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion


We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. We believe diverse perspectives help us make better decisions, strengthen our services and create greater impact.

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