Careers

Join us in transforming recovery for people living with life-changing burns and scars.

Join Our Team

Be part of the only UK charity delivering a complete rehabilitation pathway for adults with life-changing burns and scarring.

At The Katie Piper Foundation, you’ll work in a supportive, inclusive team driven by compassion, clinical excellence and lived experience. We believe in empowering survivors and our staff.

We especially welcome applications from people with lived experience of burns or visible difference.

KPF Staff member Hollie and burns survivor Bec during reflections at our rehabilitation centre
Johanne Harrison, Head of Patient Services, image
The Katie Piper Foundation is a special place to work. The team’s passion for this life-transforming cause is contagious.
— Johanne Harrison, Head of Patient Services

Work With Us

Therapist Catrin using LPG machine

Current Opportunities

Therapist Catrin using LPG machine

Current Opportunities

We currently have three exciting opportunities available to join The Katie Piper Foundation. Scroll down to find out more about each role and how to apply.

 

Interim Major Donor and Partnerships Fundraising Manager 

  

Location: Home based with regular travel to meet supporters, often in London 
Reports to: CEO (Kate Naish) 

Direct reports: Fundraising support officer  

Contract Type: Up to 35 hours. Open to flexible working arrangements.

Salary: c. £41,200 FTE

 

Following a change in staffing we have an opportunity for an experienced Interim Major Donor and Partnerships Fundraising Manager to join for a fixed term maternity cover for 12 months with potential for longer term opportunitiesThis is an exciting opportunity for a skilled relationship fundraiser to lead and grow our major donor and corporate giving streams. You will focus on excellent stewardship of existing supporters and the strategic acquisition of new donors and partners. You will play a key role in driving income growth and developing meaningful, long-term relationships that align with the values and mission of The Katie Piper Foundation.

 

Click here to view the full job description and application details.

 

 

 

Counsellor/Psychotherapist 

 

Location: Hybrid – home based and The Katie Piper Foundation rehabilitation centre in Merseyside (as required 1-2 times a month)  Location is flexible but must be able to travel to and stay in St Helen’s up to 4 nights a month 

Reports to: CEO (Kate Naish)

Direct reports: Lead Psychotherapist 

Contract Type: c. 21 hours a week. Flexible working arrangements considered. May need to stay at our rehabilitation centre supporting patients 1-4 nights a month. 

Salary: £41,200 pro rata, FTE 35hrs + sleep in allowance (£100 per night) 

 

 

As part of our continued growth, we have an opportunity for an experienced Counsellor/ Psychotherapist to join our multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team.   

 

You will be part of the therapeutic approach to helping survivors establish goals and work towards enhancing their daily lives, providing support with advocacy and empowering change. 

 

In this exciting role, you will work collaboratively to deliver bespoke intervention plans, and will carry an individual case load as well as helping with the development and implementation of online educational sessions. The post holder will be required to work closely with individuals as part of their tailored care package that is focused around their personal needs and rehabilitation goals.  

 

Click here to view the full job description and application details.

 

 

 

Lead Burns Therapist (Physiotherapist/OT)

Job share 12-18 hours per week

 

£50-55k Pro-Rata, based on 35 hrs FTE (£17-18,850K for 12 hours)

 

 

We have an opportunity for an experienced burns therapist (physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist) to join our team. Working in a job share with our existing lead therapist, Rachel Kettle, they will lead and develop our physical therapy team, including all line management, lead our assessment and oversee our rehabilitation programme.  

 

Click here to view the full job description and application details.

Founder Katie Piper OBE and burns survivor Judith

Future Opportunities

Founder Katie Piper OBE and burns survivor Judith

Future Opportunities

Don’t see a role that fits right now?

 

We’re always keen to connect with people who share our mission.

 

Send your CV to [email protected] and we’ll be in touch about future opportunities.

KPF staff team image at annual Christmas carol concert

Why Work With Us

KPF staff team image at annual Christmas carol concert

Why Work With Us

Why Work With Us

 

  • Meaningful work with life-changing impact
  • Supportive, values-driven culture
  • Flexible working where possible
  • Commitment to professional development
  • Celebrating lived experience and diverse perspectives
Kate Naish, CEO image
The Katie Piper Foundation are committed to working in partnership be collaboration with our colleagues in the NHS, to ensure that together we give the best possible rehabilitation and outcomes to survivors.
– Kate Naish, CEO