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Chief Executive Officer

Manchester Central Foodbank

Manchester, Greater Manchester (On-site)

£42,000 - £45,000 per year (pro rata)

Part-time (c. 3 days)

Permanent

Social Welfare

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Job description

Manchester Central Foodbank is a busy Trussell Trust-affiliated food bank, with centres in Central, North, and East Manchester. We were established in Ardwick in 2013 by students at the Manchester Universities’ Catholic Chaplaincy, making us the first student-led food bank in the country. Since then we have grown significantly, expanding our weekly sessions into Harpurhey and Openshaw.

Our core aims are to deliver the best quality support that we can to the largest number of our neighbours in need, while working with partners and influencing and organising at a neighbourhood and citywide level to reduce and end the need for food banks in Manchester.

We currently support 16,000 people per year with nutritionally balanced 3-day food parcels. This is double the number of people we supported in the first year following the Covid-19 pandemic, and four times the number supported in 2019. We also provide financial inclusion support with advice workers in public sessions, access to energy vouchers, SIM cards, and other voucher or material support. We coordinate across a network of 200 active front-line referral agencies with the aim of ensuring everyone who accesses our service has appropriate, specialised, and ongoing support alongside the material provision that we provide.

We are active leaders in anti-poverty organising and community development, as convenors of the citywide Building an Anti-Poverty Community collective and aim to be key shapers and influencers of new strategies and policies, working closely to support and influence local government, NHS, education and research agendas in Manchester and more widely building upon our track record of successful anti-poverty partnership work, social value impact and Parliamentary influencing. Our core values are: care, partnership, dignity, partnership, anti-stigma and rights-based.

Key responsibilities
As Chief Executive Officer you will be the key senior staff leader for the charity. You will lead the team to ensure they have the resources, frameworks, and support to effect smooth day-to-day running of our frontline support service. You will provide a strong business management focus, through supporting the financial process, overall metrics and reporting, day to day HR and input for the external Payroll Team, Health and Safety, appropriate working conditions, and strategic planning and communications.

As the senior lead you will also facilitate and support the Board of Trustees to develop and lead strategic development objectives and plans for transformation, and ensure the delivery and implementation of the charity’s overall strategy and specific focused strategies. You will develop and manage strategic relationships with stakeholders including Council, NHS, and other statutory partners and funders, corporate and social value funders and partners, and high-value and donors. You will also plan and lead fundraising strategies.

You will be a key external interface for our community and partners. You will do this by:

Staff/Board Leadership and Governance:

Line managing a current team of operations staff, including those supporting the recruitment, training, and management of a large team of volunteers.
Building team spirit and employee engagement and offer.
Leading and delivering regular staff performance and development reviews.
Developing and delivering robust metrics and reporting to the board and staff team, through consistent monthly and quarterly reporting packs to the board of trustees.
Ensuring all staff and volunteers are familiar and engaged with the charity’s long-term goals and objectives, and know how their work helps to implement these on the ground. Leading the development of induction packages and ongoing offers for staff and volunteers. You will be responsible for writing, implementation, and update of institutional policies as needed to staff and volunteers.
Leading targeted volunteer recruitment strategies to maximise core delivery capacity through volunteer roles and prioritise staffing capacity to core charity operations.
Ensure policies are kept current.
Ensure recording and management of absence/leave.
Ensure Health and Safety aspects of all organisational operations are compliant, in collaboration with the Board sponsor.
Manage day to day financial input, through the Xero app, and ensure accurate and up-to-date financial reporting for the Board/Treasurer. This includes administering monthly payroll requests.
Oversee training and personal development plans for staff and volunteers, as appropriate.
Working with the Chair of Trustees to implement the charity’s strategic plan and structural development objectives.
Develop and implement ongoing plans and actions to ensure operationally-appropriate and safe office, warehouse, and working spaces.
Lead on development, modelling, and maintenance of service delivery standards, quality control, and ensuring frontline teams have the appropriate resources, support, and frameworks to deliver high quality and consistent support offers.

Foodbank Management:

Support the Operations and Project Lead to deliver the smooth running of food bank sessions across multiple centres, ensuring an excellent standard of service across all centres, and seeking to continually develop our service in line with our goals to support the largest number of people with the best support we can while working to reduce and end the need for food banks in Manchester.
Develop and build a new Delivery Strategy with the Chair of Trustees and Operations and Project Lead.
Support the Operations and Project Lead and Warehouse and Logistics Coordinator to safely store and maintain optimal stock levels, maximise food donation levels and reduce food spend, develop and maintain relationships with community donors, and record incoming and outgoing stock, with the aim of ensuring that all centres are well stocked to provide as many varied, balanced, and nutritious and culturally-appropriate food parcels as necessary.
Ensure compliance with the procedures set out in Manchester Central Foodbank’s policies, the Trussell Trust’s Operating Manual, and relevant statutory requirements at all times.
Ensure our food bank centres provide a safe and dignified environment for clients, free from discrimination, judgement, and stigma.

Strategy and External Relationships:

Working with the Chair of Trustees on development, monitoring, and implementation of the core charity strategy and sub-strategies. Ensuring the involvement and participation of the food bank’s staff, volunteers, external partners, and service users in all strategic planning and decision making, where appropriate.
Support the Operations and Project Lead to work build strong relationships with referral partners and wider community and statutory networks of collaborators and support to ensure that our service users are able to access the maximum amount of support before, during, and after accessing our service to minimise the length and severity of financial crisis, maximise their incomes, and provide pathways to ongoing and longer-term support.

Play an active role in strategic and convening spaces around our city and neighbourhoods to present the foodbank’s approach, bring more partners into our network, and influence policy and funding frameworks.
Develop and manage a Corporate Relationships and Social Value strategy, including communications, networking, and relationship management.
Lead on directing the charity’s external communications, including social media, in person, newsletters, company visits, and other content.
Manage internal communications, including developing and delivering two-way team briefings with the board and staff/volunteers, biannual town halls or away days with board members and staff/volunteers, newsletters, and an open and collaborative, person-focused, and developmental culture within the organisation.

About you

Essential Experience and Knowledge:

5 years’ experience of leading a similar profiled charity or organisation and successful Board interaction.
Experience of leading successful transformation and change for a charity and a strong developmental mindset and focus.
Have led a team of 5 or more staff members to successful performance, demonstrating experience of coaching and individual development skills.
Experience in developing and leading successful and engaged volunteering programmes and support.
Full valid driving licence.
Proven experience of leading the development and delivery of strategy and sub-strategies to successful conclusion and fashioning evidenced business cases for current and new development projects.
Leading multiple complex projects or services, balancing the needs and interests of a range of stakeholders.
Experience of implementing rigorous reporting and evaluation practices on operations.
Experience of managing day-to-day financial administration and reporting.
Evidence of delivering clear metric dashboards and reports.
Experience of high-quality implementation of Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies and a leadership practice that centres care for staff, volunteers, and service users. Safeguarding lead qualification is desirable but will provide training if not.
Demonstrable knowledge and experience in HR processes and management.
Experience in building and delivering strategic plans.
Proven experience of effective problem solving and responding to crisis situations.
A good working knowledge of the social welfare and political landscape in Manchester – or demonstrable experience in similar expertise and networking and an openness to learn and develop sector-specific knowledge.
A nuanced and sensitive understanding of the complex reasons people attend food banks.

Desirable Experience and Knowledge:

Partnering with and building relationships with Council, NHS, and other statutory partners and funders, corporate and social value partners and funders, high net worth donors, and fundraising through grant applications and individual/community donors.
Experience of working collaboratively with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, faiths, and views.
Experience of handling safeguarding incidents, follow-ups, and debriefs with staff, volunteers, and service users.
Demonstrated success in delivering communications strategies for internal and external stakeholders, including social media and press content and campaigns.

Personal Skills and Attributes:

An individual who embodies the values of Manchester Central Foodbank in their core professional practice and personal approach to their work.
An empathetic and care-centred approach and the ability to centre the experience and outcomes of people from marginalised or socially-excluded backgrounds in core decision-making and prioritisation.
A leader who takes ownership, accountability, and responsibility to drive an organisation and team forward with a developmental mindset.
A highly self-motivated and proactive person who centres collaboration and consensus with the staff team, volunteers and Board of Trustees in their approach.
Able to develop strategy and plans and translate strategy to actionable delivery and developmental projects.
A high level of literacy and communication.
A high level of numeracy and ability to analyse data.
Strong leadership attributes to build engagement and performance with the team.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate, persuade, and coach staff and volunteers.
Excellent personal organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities and deadlines.

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Registered Charity

6 - 10

Manchester Central Foodbank provides emergency food parcels to 15,000+ people in Manchester every year, as well as campaigning for an end to hunger.

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Posted on: 02 June 2026

Closing date: 29 June 2026 at 23:30

Tags: Administration, Finance, Fundraising, Human Resources, Safeguarding, Governance / Management

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

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Senior Content Manager (maternity cover)

CharityJob

Kingston upon Thames, Greater London (Hybrid)

£45,000

Full-time

Contract (12 months)

Charity Support

Using Anonymous Recruitment

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About us
At CharityJob, we help charities find people who share their purpose, faster and more easily. We’re passionate about fair and effective recruitment and listening to our candidate and recruiter customers to improve our products, content and marketing.

We’re the number one job board in the UK for charities. And we provide leading technology to support our recruiters, including an applicant tracking system, as well as our sister networking platform, CharityConnect.

We’re motivated by the belief that great people power great causes. We’re a mission-led, commercially sustainable business that balances social impact with innovation, collaboration, and high standards of service. We have around 30 employees working for us across marketing, product, sales, software development and finance.

Our team cares deeply about the sector we serve and the experience of everyone who uses our platform. Working here means contributing to a product that helps charities thrive, while being part of a supportive, inclusive workplace where ideas are valued and personal development is encouraged.  

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Content Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. You’ll lead on all content across the organisation, including two blogs (our Career Advice blog for candidates and our Recruiter Insights blog for recruiters), our email and e-newsletter copy, sales collateral, product messaging, PR campaigns and anything else needing an expert editorial eye.

Annual leave: 25 days (+ bank holidays)
Reporting line: you’ll report to the Marketing Director and be part of the Marketing team.
Hours: 9am-5.30pm (with reduced hours of 9am – 5pm in December and August). Flexibility will be considered.
Working arrangements: this is a hybrid role, with two fixed days a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) working in the office.
Job application process: to apply, please send your CV and answer a few short screening questions.  
We can only accept applications for this role from applicants who live in the UK.
 

Job description
What you’ll be working on:

Regularly planning and producing content for the CharityJob blogs.
Updating the content calendar with article revisions and new content in line with business needs, seasonal trends and sector updates.
Continually monitoring and maintaining our existing blog content, including optimising performance, working with our external agency to fill content gaps and conducting keyword research to improve organic content reach.
Leading on SEO across the organisation, including managing our relationship with our external agency, acting on their recommendations and liaising with our in-house development team.

Working closely with the Senior CRM Manager to write copy for promotional and service emails and trigger campaigns.

Working closely with our external agency to manage digital PR campaigns to raise awareness of CharityJob and our products with trade, local and national press.

Editing product copy to make sure that the right messages and prompts appear in the right places and in the right tone of voice across our website and products to help achieve business objectives.

Producing supporting or customer-facing documents for our sales team.

Writing guides and other long-form content, and briefing designers to deliver a finished product.

Managing content produced for and with CharityJob’s partner organisations.

Copyediting and proofreading copy and documents across the organisation.

This job is for you if:

You understand the role of content marketing in the overall marketing strategy and customer journey.
You have excellent copywriting skills, particularly for email campaigns and landing pages.

You have a good knowledge of SEO and Google Analytics (AI search would be a bonus)

You can highlight key feature benefits in new software products and distil these into engaging content and copy.

You have excellent proofreading and copyediting skills and a keen eye for detail.

You’re used to successfully juggling multiple projects, working calmly under pressure and managing tight deadlines.

You have some experience of working with and managing third-party suppliers.

Organisation

CharityJob View profile

Non Charity Employer

21 - 50

We help charities find people who share their purpose, faster, easier and fairly.

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Refreshed on: 04 June 2026

Closing date: 24 June 2026 at 00:00

Tags: Communications, Marketing, Digital, Content Writing / Copywriting, Engagement / Outreach, Public Relations, SEO, Web

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

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Senior Press and PR Officer (mat cover)

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment

London (On-site)

£41881 - £45380 per year

Contract

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Salary: £41,881 – £45,380
Contract: Fixed term (until March 2027)
Location: London – Hybrid working (Farringdon office 1-2 days/week)
Closing date: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
Benefits: Competitive benefits package including flexible working

We’re delighted to be supporting a leading national charity to recruit a Senior Press and PR Officer (Policy and Research) on a maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing external communications team and take the lead on media and PR activity linked to policy, research, and influencing work.

Working in a busy press office environment, you will play a key role in raising awareness of important social issues, developing compelling media stories, and engaging with journalists, policymakers, and senior stakeholders. You will create impactful press materials, respond to breaking news, and act as a trusted advisor to senior colleagues on PR strategy and media engagement.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Proven experience delivering proactive and reactive PR campaigns, including handling crisis communications
Experience working with senior stakeholders and an interest in policy, media, and influencing work
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce engaging press content

If you would like to discuss this role with us, please contact us and quote the reference 2978AJ.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity roles. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector—you can read more about our commitment to diversity https://www.ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk/our-commitment-to-diversity/.

If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to close the role earlier.

Organisation

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment View profile

Recruitment Agency

21 - 50

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Posted on: 21 May 2026

Closing date: 11 June 2026 at 01:00

Job ref: MP235815CT2038-2978AJ

Tags: Communications

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Senior Policy Officer (Health and Social Care)

MS Society UK

N4, London (Hybrid)

Starting from £35,020 per annum plus excellent benefits

Full-time

Permanent

Disability ∙ Health ∙ Membership Organisations ∙ Social Welfare

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Position: Senior Policy Officer (Health and Social Care)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in London, N4 with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £35,020 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Professional / Technical
You will start at our entry point salary of £35,825 per annum, increasing to £38,065 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £40,304 after a further 6 months.

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and supportive Policy and Evidence team, with a role focused on shaping and delivering the MS Society’s public policy work.

The MS Society’s core goal is to improve the lives of people affected by MS, and this lies at the heart of all we do.

This role is about ensuring our policy work is built on strong evidence and is informed by, and developed in partnership with, people affected by MS, healthcare clinicians and professionals, and key stakeholders.

We have strong relationships across the sector, so you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with coalition partners to influence national policy and amplify the voices of people living with MS.

This role specialises in community based care, including primary care, community services, rehabilitation, care pathways, care and support planning, social care and personalisation.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 am on Wednesday 17th June 2026

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.

Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):

Encouraging work life balance

38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
Flexible working options

Caring for you and your family

Generous sick pay entitlement
More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
Enhanced leave for new parents
Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
Cycle to work scheme
Death in service scheme
New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances

Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

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MS Society UK View profile

Registered Charity

101 - 500

To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS

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Posted on: 03 June 2026

Closing date: 17 June 2026 at 23:30

Job ref: 168650_MS

Tags: Advice / Information, Communications, Policy, Social Care / Development, Operations, Brand, Compliance / Quality, Culture, Delivery, Engagement / Outreach, Health / Medical, Insights, Partnerships, Public Affairs, Strategy

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Individual Giving & Legacy Manager

Hft.

Remote

£40,000 - £40,556 per year

Full-time

Permanent

Charity Support ∙ Disability ∙ Diversity and Inclusion

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About the role

We’re looking for an experienced and strategic Individual Giving & Legacy Manager to lead and grow our Individual Giving, Legacy and In Memory fundraising programmes.

This is a pivotal role where you’ll drive sustainable income growth through innovative, data-led, multi-channel fundraising. You’ll shape supporter journeys, deepen engagement, and maximise long-term donor value across a range of channels including digital, direct mail, telemarketing, lotteries, face-to-face and press.

You’ll also line manage and support a team member, while working collaboratively with colleagues across fundraising, communications and service delivery to deliver compelling, supporter-focused campaigns.

What you’ll be doing

Strategic leadership

Develop and deliver strategies to grow Individual Giving, Legacy and In Memory income
Lead integrated, multi-channel campaign planning and delivery
Drive innovation, testing and continuous improvement across supporter journeys
Stay informed on sector and digital trends to keep our fundraising fresh and effective

Campaign delivery

Oversee end-to-end campaign management across acquisition and retention
Approve campaign briefs, messaging, segmentation and supporter journeys
Ensure campaigns are insight-led, delivered on time and within budget
Support the creation of high-quality content and storytelling

Product development & innovation

Develop and optimise Individual Giving and Legacy products
Identify and launch new fundraising propositions and digital initiatives
Enhance journeys for key audiences including regular givers, legacy prospects and in-memory supporters

Data, insight & performance

Champion a data-driven approach to fundraising
Work closely with data teams on segmentation, targeting and personalisation
Monitor KPIs, ROI, retention and lifetime value
Use insight to inform strategy and support income forecasting

Leadership & collaboration

Line manage and develop the Individual Giving & Legacy Officer
Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners
Engage stakeholders including leadership, trustees and service teams
Work with agencies and suppliers to deliver campaigns

Compliance & governance

Ensure compliance with GDPR and fundraising regulations
Maintain high standards in supporter care and ethical fundraising
Manage budgets, monitor performance and take corrective action where needed

About you

We’re looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.

Essential

Experience in Individual Giving, Legacy or Direct Marketing fundraising
Proven track record of delivering successful multi-channel campaigns
Strong understanding of supporter journeys, acquisition and retention
Experience managing budgets and delivering against income targets
Skilled in data analysis, performance tracking and forecasting
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience managing and developing staff
Highly organised, detail-oriented and confident working with data (including Excel)

Desirable

Fundraising or marketing qualification
Event management experience
Experience using fundraising CRM systems
Experience of working within a social care or disability charity would be advantageous, but isn’t essential.

Why join us?

At Hft, we’re a values-led organisation where people genuinely look out for one another. Our teams are collaborative, supportive and focused on making a real difference.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape and improve how we deliver fundraising, while contributing to meaningful outcomes for the people we support.

Home-based with flexibility and regular team connection
Occasional travel to Bristol
A collaborative, values-driven culture
The opportunity to shape and improve our fundraising approach
A role where you can make a tangible difference in a purpose-led organisation

Selection process

We review applications on an ongoing basis. If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to a pre-screening interview with a member of the hiring team.

Successful candidates will then take part in a final stage, including a competency-based interview and the opportunity to meet the team.

Apply now or get in touch to find out more — we’d love to hear from you.

We are committed to recruiting people from diverse backgrounds and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us better support the people we work with to live their best lives. If there is anything we can do to support you to do your best during the application and selection process, please contact our recruitment team.

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