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I applied online. I interviewed at NSPCC in Dec 2025
Interview
The interview process as a whole was totally uninviting. I was not impressed. The email from the hiring manager didn't even bother to address me by my actual name. As well as the fact they didn't even introduce themselves (name/title) when we 1st initially met (i.e. before a skills test was issued). It was all very rushed and came across like an admin task. In that instance - I do feel perhaps it would have been better for a HR professional to greet the candidates as opposed to a busy hiring manager! I passed the skills test to next stage interview. The whole process was highly impersonal and cold. I have interviewed for roles at several other children's charity such as Action for Children and GOSH who were extremely welcoming.
I am disappointed - mostly as I don't feel the NSPCC were able to convey to me and demonstrate that they actually practice their values during the short interactions I had.
I interviewed for a role at a children's charity - I would have expected kindness, compassion and a more human touch.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Standard competency based questions. Interview panel did not seem engaged from the start from body language. I felt they had made their mind up before the interview even started.
HR sent an email to me that the competency questions would be sent in advance. I never received these and when I followed up - the Hiring manager simply just copied and pasted the interview detail again and advised me there are no questions (only "themes").
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at NSPCC (Belfast, Northern Ireland) in Sep 2025
Interview
Online interview. Panel consisted of 2 people. values based and questions to learn more abut you as a person and how you deal with various situations. very friendly and relaxed.
Standard interview process.
Online application followed by an initial chat with manager recruiting to check experience and expectations aligned. Followed by a panel interview with technical section with multiple members of staff. Followed by outcome.