Why work for Opencast?
Meaningful work, supportive people and real opportunities to grow
What makes an ideal job? Meaningful work, supportive people, fair pay and the chance to grow. We believe you shouldn’t have to compromise on any of them. Here’s how we bring that together at Opencast.
Make an impact that matters
Use your skills to make a real difference
We work at the heart of UK government, healthcare and innovative businesses, supporting systems used by millions every day.
At Opencast, you’ll help bring our purpose to life: making life better through the power of people and technology. Your work will have real social impact, from improving public services to supporting healthcare systems. You’ll also have opportunities to use your skills beyond client work, through pro bono projects and skills-based volunteering.
As a certified B Corp and signatory of the Better Business Act, we’re committed to balancing profit with positive social and environmental impact.

Make an impact that matters
Use your skills to make a real difference
We work at the heart of UK government, healthcare and innovative businesses, supporting systems used by millions every day.
At Opencast, you’ll help bring our purpose to life: making life better through the power of people and technology. Your work will have real social impact, from improving public services to supporting healthcare systems. You’ll also have opportunities to use your skills beyond client work, through pro bono projects and skills-based volunteering.
As a certified B Corp and signatory of the Better Business Act, we’re committed to balancing profit with positive social and environmental impact.

Feel supported every day
A workplace that cares for you
Your wellbeing is a priority at Opencast. We create an environment where you feel supported, valued and able to thrive, with a strong focus on psychological safety and open feedback.
You’ll have access to support including our Employee Assistance Programme, mental health first aiders and a wellbeing platform with webinars, podcasts and resources. We also provide practical support such as reasonable adjustments to help you feel comfortable and included.
We encourage connection through regular social events, from company-wide conferences to team-led activities and cultural celebrations.

Feel supported every day
A workplace that cares for you
Your wellbeing is a priority at Opencast. We create an environment where you feel supported, valued and able to thrive, with a strong focus on psychological safety and open feedback.
You’ll have access to support including our Employee Assistance Programme, mental health first aiders and a wellbeing platform with webinars, podcasts and resources. We also provide practical support such as reasonable adjustments to help you feel comfortable and included.
We encourage connection through regular social events, from company-wide conferences to team-led activities and cultural celebrations.

Inclusion at our core
A culture where every voice is valued
JEDI, Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, is central to how we work. We’re building a culture where people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives can succeed, feel heard and thrive.
Diverse and equitable teams create better outcomes, so we focus on creating fair and inclusive opportunities at every level.
Our approach includes Employee Resource Groups that amplify voices and shape change, partnerships to improve inclusion, and celebrating diversity through events, education and shared stories.
We are always evolving to strengthen our commitment and build a more inclusive organisation.

Inclusion at our core
A culture where every voice is valued
JEDI, Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, is central to how we work. We’re building a culture where people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives can succeed, feel heard and thrive.
Diverse and equitable teams create better outcomes, so we focus on creating fair and inclusive opportunities at every level.
Our approach includes Employee Resource Groups that amplify voices and shape change, partnerships to improve inclusion, and celebrating diversity through events, education and shared stories.
We are always evolving to strengthen our commitment and build a more inclusive organisation.

Grow your career with us
Learn, stretch and reach your potential
Continuous learning is key to a fulfilling career. From day one, you’ll be supported to develop your skills and reach your potential.
You’ll have a personalised development plan, regular career conversations and support tailored to your role. Consultants are supported by a People Experience Partner and Practice Lead, while Core Functions team members are supported by their Line Manager.
We provide clear development pathways, alongside access to a learning budget, LinkedIn Learning, Communities of Practice, mentoring and coaching to support your growth.

Grow your career with us
Learn, stretch and reach your potential
Continuous learning is key to a fulfilling career. From day one, you’ll be supported to develop your skills and reach your potential.
You’ll have a personalised development plan, regular career conversations and support tailored to your role. Consultants are supported by a People Experience Partner and Practice Lead, while Core Functions team members are supported by their Line Manager.
We provide clear development pathways, alongside access to a learning budget, LinkedIn Learning, Communities of Practice, mentoring and coaching to support your growth.

Grow your career with us
Learn, stretch and reach your potential
Continuous learning is key to a fulfilling career. From day one, you’ll be supported to develop your skills and reach your potential.
You’ll have a personalised development plan, regular career conversations and support tailored to your role. Consultants are supported by a People Experience Partner and Practice Lead, while Core Functions team members are supported by their Line Manager.
We provide clear development pathways, alongside access to a learning budget, LinkedIn Learning, Communities of Practice, mentoring and coaching to support your growth.

Disability Confident Employer
Supporting everyone to succeed
Opencast is a recognised Disability Confident Employer. We’re committed to creating an environment where people of all abilities can thrive. From practical adjustments to tailored support, we ensure everyone has the opportunity to perform at their best, feel included and grow their career.

Disability Confident Employer
Supporting everyone to succeed
Opencast is a recognised Disability Confident Employer. We’re committed to creating an environment where people of all abilities can thrive. From practical adjustments to tailored support, we ensure everyone has the opportunity to perform at their best, feel included and grow their career.

Our benefits

Salary benchmarked and aligned to industry standards and transparent internally and on job adverts
7% employer pension contribution
Share options
Financial education service
Income protection
Death in service: 4x annual salary
Bonus scheme
Discounted electric vehicle charging at our Newcastle HQ
Electric vehicle leasing scheme

See if Opencast is the right fit for you. Download our candidate pack to explore our culture, values and impact.
Our accreditations
We understand that it’s important to not only set our own focus on this area, but also to work with other organisations to ensure that we’re meeting recommended standards. We have a number of different accreditations and certifications in connection with our inclusive approach:
We understand that it’s important to not only set our own focus on this area, but also to work with other organisations to ensure that we’re meeting recommended standards. We have a number of different accreditations and certifications in connection with our inclusive approach:
What our people say


Opencast is a truly caring employer, we really look after our people. Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are real here - they are a focus of the business and core to our values in a way I have never seen elsewhere.

John Simmons
Practice Lead - Architecture


Opencast is inclusive, attentive and flexible. They have a real focus on employee wellbeing and satisfaction and it's definitely a place where you get back what you put in.

Sara Teen
Senior Business Analysis


I am proud to work for and represent Opencast and have been for the last 7 years. I would describe Opencast as being a highly engaged, highly skilled team that always looks to do the right thing for the client.

Dillon Holden
Senior Business Analysis


I have had lots of opportunities to grow at Opencast, starting as a mid level developer and growing into senior leadership roles. I have had the opportunity to work across multiple government clients and have always enjoyed bringing what I have learned back to the Opencast Developer Community.

Sinead Cummings
Senior Software Developer


Opencast is a truly caring employer, we really look after our people. Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are real here - they are a focus of the business and core to our values in a way I have never seen elsewhere.

John Simmons
Practice Lead - Architecture


Opencast is inclusive, attentive and flexible. They have a real focus on employee wellbeing and satisfaction and it's definitely a place where you get back what you put in.

Sara Teen
Senior Business Analysis


I am proud to work for and represent Opencast and have been for the last 7 years. I would describe Opencast as being a highly engaged, highly skilled team that always looks to do the right thing for the client.

Dillon Holden
Senior Business Analysis


I have had lots of opportunities to grow at Opencast, starting as a mid level developer and growing into senior leadership roles. I have had the opportunity to work across multiple government clients and have always enjoyed bringing what I have learned back to the Opencast Developer Community.

Sinead Cummings
Senior Software Developer


Opencast is a truly caring employer, we really look after our people. Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are real here - they are a focus of the business and core to our values in a way I have never seen elsewhere.

John Simmons
Practice Lead - Architecture


Opencast is inclusive, attentive and flexible. They have a real focus on employee wellbeing and satisfaction and it's definitely a place where you get back what you put in.

Sara Teen
Senior Business Analysis


I am proud to work for and represent Opencast and have been for the last 7 years. I would describe Opencast as being a highly engaged, highly skilled team that always looks to do the right thing for the client.

Dillon Holden
Senior Business Analysis


I have had lots of opportunities to grow at Opencast, starting as a mid level developer and growing into senior leadership roles. I have had the opportunity to work across multiple government clients and have always enjoyed bringing what I have learned back to the Opencast Developer Community.

Sinead Cummings
Senior Software Developer


Opencast is a truly caring employer, we really look after our people. Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are real here - they are a focus of the business and core to our values in a way I have never seen elsewhere.

John Simmons
Practice Lead - Architecture


Opencast is inclusive, attentive and flexible. They have a real focus on employee wellbeing and satisfaction and it's definitely a place where you get back what you put in.

Sara Teen
Senior Business Analysis


I am proud to work for and represent Opencast and have been for the last 7 years. I would describe Opencast as being a highly engaged, highly skilled team that always looks to do the right thing for the client.

Dillon Holden
Senior Business Analysis


I have had lots of opportunities to grow at Opencast, starting as a mid level developer and growing into senior leadership roles. I have had the opportunity to work across multiple government clients and have always enjoyed bringing what I have learned back to the Opencast Developer Community.

Sinead Cummings
Senior Software Developer


Opencast is a truly caring employer, we really look after our people. Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are real here - they are a focus of the business and core to our values in a way I have never seen elsewhere.

John Simmons
Practice Lead - Architecture


I am proud to work for and represent Opencast and have been for the last 7 years. I would describe Opencast as being a highly engaged, highly skilled team that always looks to do the right thing for the client.

Dillon Holden
Senior Business Analysis


I have had lots of opportunities to grow at Opencast, starting as a mid level developer and growing into senior leadership roles. I have had the opportunity to work across multiple government clients and have always enjoyed bringing what I have learned back to the Opencast Developer Community.

Sinead Cummings
Senior Software Developer


Opencast is inclusive, attentive and flexible. They have a real focus on employee wellbeing and satisfaction and it's definitely a place where you get back what you put in.

Sara Teen
Senior Business Analysis


Opencast is a truly caring employer, we really look after our people. Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are real here - they are a focus of the business and core to our values in a way I have never seen elsewhere.

John Simmons
Practice Lead - Architecture


I am proud to work for and represent Opencast and have been for the last 7 years. I would describe Opencast as being a highly engaged, highly skilled team that always looks to do the right thing for the client.

Dillon Holden
Senior Business Analysis


I have had lots of opportunities to grow at Opencast, starting as a mid level developer and growing into senior leadership roles. I have had the opportunity to work across multiple government clients and have always enjoyed bringing what I have learned back to the Opencast Developer Community.

Sinead Cummings
Senior Software Developer


Opencast is inclusive, attentive and flexible. They have a real focus on employee wellbeing and satisfaction and it's definitely a place where you get back what you put in.

Sara Teen
Senior Business Analysis


Opencast is a truly caring employer, we really look after our people. Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are real here - they are a focus of the business and core to our values in a way I have never seen elsewhere.

John Simmons
Practice Lead - Architecture


I am proud to work for and represent Opencast and have been for the last 7 years. I would describe Opencast as being a highly engaged, highly skilled team that always looks to do the right thing for the client.

Dillon Holden
Senior Business Analysis


I have had lots of opportunities to grow at Opencast, starting as a mid level developer and growing into senior leadership roles. I have had the opportunity to work across multiple government clients and have always enjoyed bringing what I have learned back to the Opencast Developer Community.

Sinead Cummings
Senior Software Developer


Opencast is inclusive, attentive and flexible. They have a real focus on employee wellbeing and satisfaction and it's definitely a place where you get back what you put in.

Sara Teen
Senior Business Analysis


Opencast is a truly caring employer, we really look after our people. Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are real here - they are a focus of the business and core to our values in a way I have never seen elsewhere.

John Simmons
Practice Lead - Architecture


I am proud to work for and represent Opencast and have been for the last 7 years. I would describe Opencast as being a highly engaged, highly skilled team that always looks to do the right thing for the client.

Dillon Holden
Senior Business Analysis


I have had lots of opportunities to grow at Opencast, starting as a mid level developer and growing into senior leadership roles. I have had the opportunity to work across multiple government clients and have always enjoyed bringing what I have learned back to the Opencast Developer Community.

Sinead Cummings
Senior Software Developer


Opencast is inclusive, attentive and flexible. They have a real focus on employee wellbeing and satisfaction and it's definitely a place where you get back what you put in.

Sara Teen
Senior Business Analysis


Opencast is a truly caring employer, we really look after our people. Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are real here - they are a focus of the business and core to our values in a way I have never seen elsewhere.

John Simmons
Practice Lead - Architecture


Opencast is inclusive, attentive and flexible. They have a real focus on employee wellbeing and satisfaction and it's definitely a place where you get back what you put in.

Sara Teen
Senior Business Analysis


I am proud to work for and represent Opencast and have been for the last 7 years. I would describe Opencast as being a highly engaged, highly skilled team that always looks to do the right thing for the client.

Dillon Holden
Senior Business Analysis


I have had lots of opportunities to grow at Opencast, starting as a mid level developer and growing into senior leadership roles. I have had the opportunity to work across multiple government clients and have always enjoyed bringing what I have learned back to the Opencast Developer Community.

Sinead Cummings
Senior Software Developer


Opencast is a truly caring employer, we really look after our people. Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are real here - they are a focus of the business and core to our values in a way I have never seen elsewhere.

John Simmons
Practice Lead - Architecture


Opencast is inclusive, attentive and flexible. They have a real focus on employee wellbeing and satisfaction and it's definitely a place where you get back what you put in.

Sara Teen
Senior Business Analysis


I am proud to work for and represent Opencast and have been for the last 7 years. I would describe Opencast as being a highly engaged, highly skilled team that always looks to do the right thing for the client.

Dillon Holden
Senior Business Analysis


I have had lots of opportunities to grow at Opencast, starting as a mid level developer and growing into senior leadership roles. I have had the opportunity to work across multiple government clients and have always enjoyed bringing what I have learned back to the Opencast Developer Community.

Sinead Cummings
Senior Software Developer


Opencast is a truly caring employer, we really look after our people. Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are real here - they are a focus of the business and core to our values in a way I have never seen elsewhere.

John Simmons
Practice Lead - Architecture


Opencast is inclusive, attentive and flexible. They have a real focus on employee wellbeing and satisfaction and it's definitely a place where you get back what you put in.

Sara Teen
Senior Business Analysis


I am proud to work for and represent Opencast and have been for the last 7 years. I would describe Opencast as being a highly engaged, highly skilled team that always looks to do the right thing for the client.

Dillon Holden
Senior Business Analysis


I have had lots of opportunities to grow at Opencast, starting as a mid level developer and growing into senior leadership roles. I have had the opportunity to work across multiple government clients and have always enjoyed bringing what I have learned back to the Opencast Developer Community.

Sinead Cummings
Senior Software Developer


Opencast is a truly caring employer, we really look after our people. Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are real here - they are a focus of the business and core to our values in a way I have never seen elsewhere.

John Simmons
Practice Lead - Architecture


Opencast is inclusive, attentive and flexible. They have a real focus on employee wellbeing and satisfaction and it's definitely a place where you get back what you put in.

Sara Teen
Senior Business Analysis


I am proud to work for and represent Opencast and have been for the last 7 years. I would describe Opencast as being a highly engaged, highly skilled team that always looks to do the right thing for the client.

Dillon Holden
Senior Business Analysis


I have had lots of opportunities to grow at Opencast, starting as a mid level developer and growing into senior leadership roles. I have had the opportunity to work across multiple government clients and have always enjoyed bringing what I have learned back to the Opencast Developer Community.

Sinead Cummings
Senior Software Developer
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