ERSA member organisations deliver services to jobseekers and learners across the UK. ERSA supports them through a wide mix of policy support, representation and services.

Already an ERSA member?
Are you getting the most from your membership? Contact the team. 

Not sure if your organisation is a member? Check the membership directory here or email the team

Need more information? Why join the voice of employment support?

Ready to join ERSA membership?

Apply now following these easy steps

  1. Find your previous 12 months of turnover, and check which category applies here
    • full membership relates only to turnover of employment support services
    • associate membership is your total turnover from all sources
  2. Read the terms and conditions of membership 
  3. Complete the online application here or email us to discuss the appropriate category
  4. Start enjoying exclusive membership benefits

ERSA membership is open to organisations delivering employment support services or with an interest in our sector. 

ERSA’s members come from all sectors with activities are funded through public, commercial, charitable grant or contract income or through self-funded means.  All our members recognise the potential of people and communities and work together to deliver the very best services. 

Full ERSA membership, from £300

Full ERSA membership is open to any organisation which is delivering services or with an interest in the employment support sector (other than those delivering commercial services to full members – see below).  

Members might be delivering in any of the following fields:

  • Employability in educational settings, including information, advice and guidance or skills development
  • Services to increase and sustain the employability of current and future jobseekers and learners
  • Services to maintain and develop and in employment
  • Services to support enterprise and self employment
  • Associated activities, including research, campaigns, policy, funding or advice services aimed at increasing employability. 

ERSA full membership fees are calculated on the employment related services turnover of your organisation only. This funding might derive from public, commercial, charitable grant or contract income or through self-funded means. If you are unsure how the fees will apply to the structure of your organisation or you are part of a consortia pleased contact the membership team on  via membership@ersa.org.uk or 020 3757 9415.

If you would like to know more about joining the voice of employment support please follow the links below or get in touch with the team directly.

Associate ERSA membership, from £5

Associate ERSA membership is open to organisations providing or looking to provide commercial services (such as legal services, accountancy services, bid writing support, digital solutions, research or PR support) to full members. 

Associate members receive all the same membership benefits as full members but cannot vote or stand in board elections.

  • Full Membership, from £300 
  • Associate Membership, from £500 

Delivering services in Scotland, Wales, NI or only in your local community? We have a membership offer designed for you. 

  • ERSA Local, £300 
  • Employment Support Wales, £400 
  • Employment Support Scotland, £400
  • Employment Support Northern Ireland, £400 

To support small organisations through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond we have extended our offer to allow ERSA Local, Scotland and Wales only members to gain access to everything full and associate members enjoy indefinately. Get in touch today and don’t miss another day of ERSA benefits.

Ready to join ERSA membership?

Apply now following these easy steps

  1. Find your previous 12 months of turnover, and check which category applies here
    • full membership relates only to turnover of employment support services
    • associate membership is your total turnover from all sources
  2. Read the terms and conditions of membership 
  3. Complete the online application here
  4. Start enjoying exclusive membership benefits

Please direct any payment queries to accounts@ersa.org.uk 

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