Charities, NGOs & International Development
Interested in a career that makes a difference? Explore charity and non-governmental organisation (NGO's) sector throughout the year.
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Overview
Interested in a career that makes a difference?
Getting into Charities and NGOs can be competitive, but you can find success by learning from leading organisations and professionals. Their experiences will show you what this sector is really like and how to find a route into a fulfilling career.
Join us for an exciting week of virtual panel discussions, followed by Q&A sessions.
How to prepare
Speaker profiles will be provided for each event, allowing you to do some initial research before attending. This will help you ask insightful questions at the events themselves.
We would recommend that you read through the range of help sheets and resources recommended on our resource library on effective networking and the relevant sector guides below, to better understand job roles, key employers and emploment opportunities, sources of sector news and information, and how UCL can help you:
We will also run a regular series of lunchtime talks on effective networking at events as part of our Career Essentials programme which provide tips and advice on building your professional networks.
Events 2025/26
Thursday 30 October, 1pm - 2pm
This event has already taken place.
The Charity sector is facing unprecedented challenges. In this session, a panel of professionals and UCL graduates, working in the sector, will discuss their career paths, the current landscape in their organisation, as well as having an honest conversation about the realities of working and job hunting in the Charity sector, including how the sector has changed and adapted.
Our speakers will share their ideas on what this means for students and graduates looking to enter the sector and share their journey and advice with you.
After we have heard from each panellist, you will have the opportunity to ask your questions and network with them informally if you wish to.
Please be aware that, due to this event format, this event will not be recorded.
Thursday 13 November, 5pm - 6pm
This event has already taken place.
Ever wondered what it takes to build a career in International Development - and where it could take you? This panel discussion offers the perfect opportunity to have this question answered!
As a part of our Sector Insights programme, join us for this informative panel highlighting what a career in International Development looks like! You'll get the chance to hear from a knowledgeable panel of industry professionals who will share their career journeys and answer your questions.
Tuesday 3 February, 4pm - 6pm
More information about this event will be available soon. You will be able to book your space for this event from Tuesday 20 January.
Wednesday 11 February, 5:30pm - 7pm
More information about this event will be available soon. You will be able to book your space for this event from Wednesday 28 January.
Archive
Event recordings from Charities and NGO’s events from previous years are available in our archive. These include complete panel discussions and in-depth interviews with experts.
Further Information
- Careers in Charities & NGOs - a UCL guide
- Careers in International Development - a UCL guide
- Other Sector Insight Programmes
