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The Pros and Cons of Being a Self-Employed Fundraiser

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Why Mental Health Should Never Hold You Back from a Good Job

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CV & cover letters

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Career development

The Pros and Cons of Being a Self-Employed Fundraiser

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Why Mental Health Should Never Hold You Back from a Good Job

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What Does It Really Mean to Work For a Charity?

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Finding Your Place in the Charity Sector With Charity Fast-Track

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Why Language is Important in the Non-Profit World

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3 Ways You Can Get Involved in Humanitarian Work

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Things Every First-Time Fundraiser Needs to Know

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Why Children’s Charities Need Nurses Like You

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Are Charity CEOs Getting Paid More or Less Than They Used To?

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Salaries in the Charity Sector: How Much has Changed?

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The Benefits of Becoming a Youth Counsellor

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Operations Manager

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Operations Manager

Number of jobs 736

Estimated salary £37,500

Level of experience Management

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Mental Health Advocate

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Mental Health Advocate

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Estimated salary £26,200

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