About East Anglian Air Ambulance

Since their launch East Anglian Air Ambulance have provided a vital emergency service and pre-hospital emergency care across the region of East Anglia, delivered through two helicopters and rapid response vehicles.

From six sites across the region, the charity touches the lives of many thousands of people, carrying out essential lifesaving missions. The East Anglian Air Ambulance was the first air ambulance in the country to attend helicopter emergency medical incidents in the hours of darkness to unlit sites.

With passion, community, innovation, accountability and quality at the heart of everything they do, the charity are committed to delivering outstanding quality care to people across the region.

The charity is headed by Chief Executive Patrick Peal, who holds the organisation close to his heart and had a hand in its founding. He regularly speaks at community groups and communicates with staff about any issues they may wish to talk about.

What is it like to work for East Anglian Air Ambulance

Personal Growth

87% of staff agreed:

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

A training brochure details all courses available for the next three months. Courses are added as feedback is gained and new topics are explored. Many courses result from staff requests and have included 'The Art of Being Brilliant' and Volunteer Management.

87% of staff agreed:

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

Wellbeing

92% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

Walking meetings and lunches promote wellbeing. All staff are trained in first aid at work and offered mental health first aid training. There are two 'wellbeing days' a year, which can be taken off at short notice, and a confidential counselling service.

92% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

My Company

100% of staff agreed:

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

East Anglian Air Ambulance’s core values are accountability, community, innovation, passion and quality. Everyone comes together on staff days to talk about mental health, and take part in murder-mystery plays, re-enact Top Gun or perform a lip-synch battle.

100% of staff agreed:

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Charity Activities

At least 20% of staff are known to undertake charitable activities during business hours without incurring financial loss
Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Pensions

Companies offering a final salary, non-contributory pension scheme to all staff or one in which the employer puts in at least three times
Family Friendly

School hours contracts offered to all staff