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We are looig for a new Chief Officer at Rainbow Haven
What is Rainbow Haven?
We are a small, well-respected and busy charity based in East Manchester. For over 20 years Rainbow Haven has provided a place of welcome, support and opportunity for asylum-seekers, refugees and other migrants.Putting diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, people with lived experience of migration are centrally involved, as service users, volunteers, staff members and trustees.From its flagship information, advice and advocacy services to a range of wellbeing activities and classes, Rainbow Haven is there to support and empower people seeking to establish new lives in Manchester.
About the role:
Reporting directly to the Trustee Board, the Chief Officer will:
·Provide leadership, strategic and operational oversight of Rainbow Haven.
·(with the Trustee Board) Ensure the long-term financial sustainability of Rainbow Haven.
·Develop and oversee the delivery of high quality services in response to changing external and internal pressures.
·Ensure appropriate support for an experienced and committed staff team.
·Maintain effective partnerships and develop new partnerships across statutory and voluntary sectors to enhance the range, volume and quality of the services Rainbow Haven can offer.
About the person:
You will have proven experience of:
·Strategic organisational and financial development, oversight, reporting and evaluation.
·Developing and sustaining collaborative external relationships with funders and service delivery partners.
·Financial planning and fundraising.
·Overseeing delivery of front-line services.
·Supporting experienced and committed teams of staff and volunteers.
On our wish list:
·You’ll share Rainbow Haven’s ethos, values and commitment to our vision.
·You’ll have a proven ability to manage competing priorities and pressures.
·You’ll be well-organised, creative and flexible with a problem-solving approach.
·You’ll be a good listener, respectful of staff expertise and experience and responsive to their support and development needs.
·You’ll be a strong communicator and collaborator, whether engaging with colleagues, volunteers, service users or service delivery partners.
·You’ll have a positive, proactive attitude – you’ll understand the needs, challenges and opportunities of working in a small, fast-moving organisation.
This is a fantastic new opportunity to lead an established charity doing invaluable grassroots work with marginalised people that directly impacts their lives for the better.
See the attached document for details on how to apply.
Do not hesitate to let us know if you have specific requirements or need support to apply in an alternative format.
Closing date: 5pm Monday 25th November 2024
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Post summary
This is an exciting position for an exceptional person with fundraising, campaigning, policy, communications and management/leadership experience to temporarily direct one of the UK’s leading human rights NGOs. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to oversee high-impact civil liberties campaigns to achieve real change and manage a high-performing multi-disciplinary team to further privacy, free expression and data protection rights in the United Kingdom. Importantly, you’ll be an experienced fundraiser, responsible for leading our grants and major giving to maintain Big Brother Watch’s income growth, and have experience with financial reporting.
You’ll have a diverse skill-set enabling you to line manage our Advocacy Manager, Digital Communications Manager and Head of Research and Investigations. An ideal candidate will also be responsible for leading the development of policy positions on new and emerging issues alongside our talented team.
You may also share spokesperson responsibilities, taking up our role as a recognised voice on civil liberties matters in the national media, though this is not essential.
The start and end of the position will include comprehensive handover periods with the current Director, and may include a period of co-working full time with the current Director.
We recognise that applicants may not have all the skills relevant to this role, or policy expertise across all of our key campaign areas. However, if you are a committed and experienced civil liberties advocate with significant fundraising and management experience, we would like to hear from you.
About you
We’re looking for highly experienced professional with a track record of NGO fundraising and management with a demonstrable passion for protecting civil liberties, especially privacy and freedom of expression. Ideally, you’ll have a high level of experience of or interest in working on new and emerging technologies.
Importantly, you’ll have excellent political judgement. You’ll have strong knowledge of British politics, a strong network of relevant contacts and significant experience both fundraising and advocating for change.
You’ll have an entrepreneurial approach, always identifying opportunities to boost Big Brother Watch’s campaigns, resources and reputation. The ideal candidate will appreciate the importance of winning in the court of public opinion in order to win in parliament, and have the skills to do both.
You’ll be a brilliant communicator internally and externally, able to simplify complex technology issues and convey powerful messages whether in campaign slogans or in interviews as a Big Brother Watch spokesperson.
You’ll be at ease working on a strictly non-partisan, cross-party basis and grounding our campaigns and communications strategies in human rights and liberal principles. You’ll also embody our principles of equality, respect and accountability.
We’re looking for someone with natural leadership qualities, ideally with experience of managing managers, who will bring the best out of our highly capable team as a motivating and compassionate director.
If you’re committed to Big Brother Watch’s mission, we’d like to hear from you.
Big Brother Watch
Big Brother Watch is a UK civil liberties campaign group fighting for a free future. We’re determined to reclaim our privacy and defend freedoms at this time of enormous technological change. And we fight to win.
We’re a fiercely independent, diverse, non-partisan and non-profit group of campaigners and researchers who work to roll back the surveillance state and protect rights in parliament, the media or the courts if we have to. We publish unique investigations and pursue powerful public campaigns to pursue real change. We work relentlessly to inform and empower the public to collectively reclaim privacy, defend our civil liberties and protect freedoms for the future.
We’re a small, dedicated and highly effective team of seven full-time staff, in addition to contractors and volunteers.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Fundraising
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Seeking fundraising opportunities and writing fundraising applications
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Reporting to funders, including trusts/grants and individual donors
Management and finances
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Day to day operational management of the office, ensuring policies are upheld
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Management of the Advocacy Manager, including overseeing the development of quarterly campaign plans and evaluations across our priority areas
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Management of the Digital Communications Officer and our public communications strategy/scheduling, encompassing digital fundraising
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Management of the Head of Research and Investigations, ensuring ongoing production of high-quality research, investigations and reports to support priority campaign areas
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Ensuring the highest level of quality of all campaigns, communications and research output
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Manage staff performance and development, and ensure wellbeing
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Help foster a positive, supportive work environment
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Financial management of the organisation, liaising with our accountants, with quarterly financial reporting to the Board of Directors, and maintenance of our annual budget
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Organise quarterly meetings of the Board of Directors and prepare papers, including financial and campaign updates
Advocacy
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Lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team to further our strategic aims across campaigns, communications, research and some litigation
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Identify advocacy and press opportunities to further campaign aims, with the team
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Oversee and ultimately authorise our public messaging, from press quotes to public stunts, in line with our strategic aims
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Work with the team to promote Big Brother Watch’s campaigns externally/in the media, supporting spokespeople or personally undertaking speaking engagements, media interviews/opinion writing, etc.
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Uphold Big Brother Watch’s reputational excellence in public fora
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Work with the team to communicate complex issues to varied audiences, whether parliament, press or public
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Identify opportunities to further our strategic aims whether in parliament, the press or through legal action
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Identify and support opportunities for the team to work with stakeholders and pursue collaborative campaigns/coalitions on key issues
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Develop and advance Big Brother Watch’s relationships with allies across Government, legislative bodies, international organisations & NGOs in a strictly cross-party manner
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Produce formal correspondence, blog posts, presentations, and other documents articulating Big Brother Watch’s strategic goals
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Reflect, evaluate and implement learning from Big Brother Watch’s performance
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
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Successful experience (2y+) fundraising from trusts and individual donors for a non-profit/NGO
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Experience of budget management and financial reporting, particularly in a non-profit context
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Proven leadership in a senior management role (2y+) in a similar role or environment
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Proven experience with high-level political judgement and decision-making
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A strong understanding of the external political environment, including levers for change and knowledge of what changes the minds of decision-makers
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A demonstrated commitment to defending rights and civil liberties in the UK
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Strong problem-solving skills
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Proven ability to work successfully in a non-party, cross-party environment
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Proven ability to represent an organisation as a responsible and high-impact ambassador
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Proven commitment to organisational excellence across all outputs
Desirable
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Experience managing managers
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Expertise and experience on UK issues relating to data protection, civil liberties, privacy, surveillance and/or free expression
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Excellent and persuasive communications skills
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Aptitude for managing and building relationships with stakeholders
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Familiarity with relevant UK surveillance and data protection laws
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us
Wheels for All is a leading national charity dedicated to making cycling accessible and inclusive for everyone, regardless of ability. For over 30 years, we have built the UK’s largest network of inclusive cycling hubs, supporting communities to be active on their terms and thrive. We are expanding our reach, and we want you to be part of this journey!
The Role
As our new Head of Finance, you’ll lead our financial strategy, manage a small finance team, and support the Executive Management Team in driving sustainable growth. Working closely with the CEO, COO, and Trustees, you’ll develop financial plans, oversee compliance, and ensure robust financial operations to support our mission. This is a leadership role with the chance to make a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
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Financial Strategy & Growth: Partner with our leadership to drive long-term financial health and strategic decision-making.
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Financial Management & Reporting: Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, and ensure accurate, timely reporting for funders and stakeholders.
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Compliance & Governance: Maintain compliance with charity regulations and oversee audits, risk management, and policy development.
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Team Leadership: Lead and develop a small finance team, ensuring systems like Sage meet organisational needs.
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Fundraising Support: Collaborate with fundraisers to create budgets for funding applications and ensure transparent financial reporting to donors.
What We’re Looking For
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Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience with 5+ years in senior finance roles (charity experience a plus)
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Strong knowledge of charity finance, VAT, grant management, and accounting software (Sage preferred)
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A strategic thinker with excellent communication skills to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders
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Passionate about our mission, collaborative, and committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment
Why Join Wheels for All?
We offer a competitive salary, a 3% employer pension contribution, a birthday day off, a volunteering day, flexible working options, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to yoga classes, and an Employee Assistance Program. You’ll also enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays, increasing with service.
Wheels for All is an equal opportunity employer, actively fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Having recently secured a strategic partnership with Sport England, this role will play a pivotal role in activating the research activities that are required to inform the Leadership Skills Foundation and the wider sector to empower a more diverse range of young people with opportunities to develop essential leadership and life skills, regardless of their background.
You will be a valued manager within the ‘Programme Delivery’ team and will work with other departments across the organization to support the development of future accessible and inclusive essential leadership programmes. With a key focus being on the needs, benefits and outcomes required among underserved and/or under-represented communities and individuals.
This role will require positive and proactive internal working relationships to be created with other teams and colleagues to support organisational objectives and goals.
In addition, the role will also be required to foster relationships with external stakeholders to shape the research that you will manage through your team. This work will support the development of our programmes to engage thousands more young people and give them the essential leadership skills for them to believe, lead and succeed.
We’re looking for a confident, collaborative research manager that wants to make a positive social difference through research. This role will inform the changes that are required within the organisation’s programmes and support the sector to give access to essential leadership skills development to under-served communities through breaking down barriers.
Role duties and responsibilities
- Manage research and impact projects and activities, internally and externally, in support of our programme delivery strategic goals.
- Develop and manage research proposals and methodologies to address strategic goals.
- Manage both primary and secondary research using a range of methodologies.
- Interpret and analyse research to derive meaningful insights and provide actionable recommendations.
- Present research findings, into clear, actionable recommendations, and compelling presentations that facilitate informed decision making across all levels of the organisation.
- Identify and recommend new research and evaluation projects and approaches which address gaps in our current evidence base.
- Engage with the Leadership team and Head of Programme Delivery to understand the organisation’s research requirements and align with organisational goals.
- Manage other researchers providing guidance and support in their professional development.
- Contribute to the research project budgeting process, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Scope and produce ‘Invitations to Tender’ for commissioned research and manage the commissioning process, ensuring that the proposed research meets required objectives.
- Manage commissioned research contracts, including monitoring progress, reviewing and editing reports.
- Foster collaborative internal relationships to drive a culture of research driven decisions throughout the organisation.
- Build and maintain relationships with external partners and funders and communicate key findings where required.
- Ensure all research activities comply with ethical standards.
- Maintain an awareness of new research developments across the sector and use this to inform planning and decision making.
People Management Responsibilities
- Delivery Programme Research Executive (0.8)
- Working with other managers whose direct reports will support the delivery of programme goals and activities
Key Relationships
Internal
- Line Manager: Head of Programme Delivery
- Direct report: Delivery Programme Research Executive
- Departments: Innovation, Marketing and Communications
- Leadership Team including - Directors of: Innovation & Standards; Engagement; Finance and Operations, and Chief Executive.
- Finance Manager
External
- Strategic partners including organisations such as Sport England.
- National and regional network and research partners.
- Key local delivery centres
Skills, experience and knowledge
Required/essential:
- Educated to degree level in a subject with substantial statistical or research content.
- Proven experience of working in a relevant research role.
- Experience of leading/managing a range of different research projects, using a range of both primary and secondary research methodologies to gather both qualitative and quantitative research.
- Experience in designing and leading high quality research proposals and tenders.
- Demonstratable experience and evidence of aligning research projects and activities with strategic goals and informing organisational decision making.
- Experience of formulating research reports and making recommendations in a range of easy to read and innovative formats.
- Proven track record of building and nurturing highly effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior colleagues and external funders or partners.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to present information confidently to a diverse range of stakeholders, including leadership team, funders and external partners.
- Excellent project management skills and experience of leading research projects on time and on budget.
- Strong organisation skills, ability to multi-task and work effectively in a busy team environment.
- Able to deliver at pace ensuring efficiency.
- Excellent listening and recording skills to effectively evidence the findings of research.
- Understanding of ethical standards and practices in research including potential issues.
- Complete and finish tasks independently and/or as part of a team.
- Show competence with IT (including Microsoft Office).
Desired:
- Line management experience
- Knowledge and understanding of the sector, including trends, challenges, and best practices
- Experience of researching on funded projects and meeting grant requirements.
Personal qualities
- A confident, collaborative manager that wants to make a positive social difference.
- Pro-active with the ability to work on own initiative collaboratively and independently.
- Effective and confident communicator.
- Adaptable to operational requirements with an openness to give and receive constructive feedback as part of a growth mindset.
- A creative, problem solver with the ability to think critically and analyse a range data.
- An ability to travel across the UK is required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a senior fundraising team member, you will take a strategic approach to leading the development and management of our Major Donor, Trusts and Legacy programmes to maximise income and meet annual targets. You will be accustomed to dealing with senior level figures in the corporate world and in managing the highest-level relationships between the Trust, the Charity, Trusts, legators and significant donors.
For this role, you will need
- Have successfully managed a high-value and diverse portfolio of major donors
- Good understanding of the fundraising process
- Ability to prepare written donor proposals, donor stewardship and the ability to plan and execute events related to the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors
- To work independently to plan and implement creative strategies to increase philanthropic gifts by creating bespoke cultivation and solicitation plans that utilise senior stakeholders effectively.
- Be able to build strong relationships and partner with key staff across Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust in line with our strategic ambitions.
-Experience working within a results-oriented environment, with a record of achieving personal KPIs and targets.
-Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills and proven experience managing or liaising with clients, customers, or charity donors.
- Excellent administration and organisation skills, demonstrating the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Ability to work well as a team member and on my initiative.
The work of Frimley Health Charity helps to improve lives across all our hospitals for patients, staff, and visitors.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Hybrid working part London Office (Islington, London) part home work. The post holder will work a minimum of 1 day per week in the office.
Salary: £40,450 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Tuesday 19 November 2024 at 10.00am
Interview date: Thursday 28 November 2024
This is a full-time permanent position.
Please note that we reserve the right to hold interviews earlier so please apply as soon as possible.
Who we are looking for
You’ll be joining our Fundraising and Engagement team at an exciting time as we leverage our new, global brand to engage and recruit supporters and raise essential funds to power our work.
We’re looking for a strategic, insights-led individual to join our passionate Supporter Marketing & Experience team and lead Individual Giving. The team is on an exciting journey of growth as we prepare to launch a new Membership product to unlock our connected masses and grow our Legacies programme.
With your insight-led approach and direct marketing expertise, you’ll help shape the programme, working closely with the Head of Supporter Marketing & Experience.
Experience required
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Leading and managing a team
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Planning, managing and evaluating multi-channel direct marketing campaigns for supporter acquisition and retention
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Planning, executing and evaluating integrated supporter journeys, using digital and email platforms
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Developing and monitoring KPI’s and reporting to drive decision making
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Collaborative working with multiple internal and external partners including fundraising & marketing agencies
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Planning and managing projects and budgets
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Evaluation and reporting of direct marketing activities
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Working in a recognised database
About Breakthrough T1D
Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.
You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.
Employee benefits
As an employer we offer:
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Hybrid working arrangements
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Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
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Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
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Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
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Season ticket and cycle loan
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Pension scheme
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Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
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Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development
Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.
Breakthrough T1D drives breakthroughs towards a world where no one lives with type 1. Until then, it makes everyday life better for the people who fac
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the country’s largest Citizens Advice delivering advice and advocacy services to tens of thousands of people every year. We deliver services by phone, digitally and face to face, in multiple locations and to some of Sheffield’s most vulnerable communities. We also work to influence local and national policy and are committed to increasing the opportunities for those who use or need our services to help shape what we deliver.
Our work empowers people and changes lives. Following expansion in our services we are looking for a skilled leader and communicator to take up this new senior leadership role.
This is a diverse and challenging role - but it’s also an exciting one. To succeed you’ll need:
- The skills to inspire and encourage teams to achieve our vision
- The ability to build, develop and maintain strong mutually beneficial partnerships centred around the needs of our clients. Knowing when to compromise and when not and how to build trust and credibility.
- The ability to think long-term in a fast-moving environment and to demonstrate flexibility when adapting to change.
- The ability to manage the mechanisms and systems that capture an overview of service and staff effectiveness and performance and to swiftly identify and mitigate any issues.
- A strong commitment to and ideally experience of co-production
- Impressive communication and influencing skills
We can offer you a supportive culture within a charity setting committed to social justice. We offer an attractive remuneration package with good terms and conditions of employment including: 35 hour working week; 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), Pension scheme, Hybrid Working, enhanced maternity and paternity policies and Health Plan with integrated employee assistance programme.
The closing date for completed applications is: 9:00am, 11 November 2024 .
Interview date: 22 November 2024
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SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation, founded in 1949. SOS Children’s Villages exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. Working in over 130 countries, we are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.
We are now recruiting for a Trust and Foundations Officer, with experience of securing funds in any sector who enjoys picking up the phone and building relationships with donors. This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and progressive team, working within an international federation that supports children and young people across the world.
You will have the opportunity to:
- manage and grow a portfolio of small to medium trusts and foundations, increasing income by identifying new prospects and through the stewardship of existing donors.
- write high quality applications and communicate accurately and transparently on the progress made with donors’ funds.
- work with our network of international programme experts to develop expertise in key programme areas and build your knowledge of international development.
- support colleagues with applications and reports to large funders, building experience of working with institutional partners.
This role sits within the Programme Funding Team and suits an ambitious self-starter with excellent IT, research, communication, writing and organisational skills with an interest in developing their knowledge of international development.
To Apply
Please read the full job description within the Candidate Pack, and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 17th November at 17.00 UK time. We reserve the right to close the application process early if a successful candidate is found.
Please note: The post-holder must be UK-based. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Care about community? Good at making connections?
Community Catalysts CIC is a busy, buzzy social enterprise that tries hard to live up to its name. We’re working in partnership with Wiltshire Council and need an energetic, and imaginative person to coordinate things for us.
As our Project Coordinator, you’ll lead the Wiltshire Community Micro-enterprise Project. In this role, you will connect with and support local people, helping them develop very small enterprises that offer innovative care and support in their communities. You will deliver an enterprise development programme, carefully established over more than ten years, ensuring that local people can choose care and support that suits them best, from a wide range of creative options.
The initial focus is in the Western region of Wiltshire, where you’ll connect with people in Trowbridge, Westbury, Warminster, Melksham, Devizes and the surrounding rural areas. You’ll build partnerships with leading community organisations to strengthen and grow local support systems.
To thrive in this role you must:
- Be full of energy and passion to run a project, growing community resources that make a difference to others
- Have a background in community development or an understanding of the world of care
- Be a natural connector – able to work confidently with all sorts of people and instinctively join up dots that are sometimes less than obvious
- Be able to spot what people are good at and nurture it, helping them contribute meaningfully to the community.
Ready to make a difference? Check out our website for more on how you can be part of this exciting journey with us. You’ll be employed by Community Catalysts and based in the Wiltshire area. Follow the link to download an application pack
Closing date for applications is 5.00pm on 6th November 2024 and interviews will take place on 13th November 2024 in Trowbridge. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A little bit about the role
This role will be closing at 12pm on Thursday 14 November.
This role will sit within the Fellowship team, within the wider external relations directorate, and be managed by the Fellowship and engagement lead, supported by our chief social worker and a steering group of staff and trustees. This will ensure that we are connecting fellows – social workers who have completed one of Frontline’s programmes – to our young people’s work. The postholder will also have strong links with our communications and fundraising teams, which also sit within the external relations directorate.
The postholder will shape and grow all our work with and for young people with experience of social work, ensuring all involved have a positive experience. Our goal is to improve social work by listening to the needs of children and young people with lived experience. By involving them in all aspects of our work, we can make social work more effective and responsive for vulnerable children and families across England
We are seeking a dedicated professional who excels in youth-centred social work, with hands-on experience supporting young people aged 14-25. You will understand the unique challenges they face, especially those with care experience, and have insight into relevant social care policies. Working collaboratively with senior leadership, you will support inclusive, cohesive programme delivery.
The successful candidate will be an effective communicator and strategic relationship builder who prioritises youth voices and partnership. Skilled in managing complex workloads and securing funding, you will also bring a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and using technology to enhance impact.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Bringing individuals with care and social work experience together, helping them to have a bigger influence on Frontline's mission to create social change for vulnerable children without a safe and stable home.
- Leading and growing the young people’s advisory board, recruiting and inducting new members.
- Developing a programme of activities for the young people’s advisory board and other experts by experience which includes quarterly meetings, day sessions and residentials each year.
- Collaborating with the Fellowship team to aid the development of future opportunities available fellows, using insights, voices and experiences from young people directly.
- Developing a mentoring programme for all of Frontline’s experts by experience through our Fellowship.
Please see job pack for full list of role responsibilities
A little bit about you
This role will suit an experienced leader who is passionate about empowering young people with lived experience and integrating their perspectives into impactful social work. The hiring panel will be looking for candidates who demonstrate a deep commitment to inclusive leadership, strong coordination skills across diverse teams, and a proven ability to build meaningful engagement with young people and stakeholders.
We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own.
If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you.
Important information
We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities. Please let us know how we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you .
We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.
We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!
You will need to have current right-to-work in the UK prior to application and for at least the first six months (for permanent positions) or for the full duration of the contract (for fixed-term positions). Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Jackie Sanders, External Relations Director, contact details can be found in the job pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
For nearly 25 years, Ashden has partnered with enterprises and organisations in the UK and Global South to scale solutions to the climate crisis. We help bring clean energy to farms, villages, and refugee camps, while also driving greener schools, warmer homes, and climate action in UK towns and cities. By shining a spotlight on innovators and connecting them with partners, funders and policymakers, we inspire change, support green jobs, and work toward healthier, fairer societies.
Ashden is a well-regarded and well-connected organisation with a strong track record of building meaningful relationships with high-net-worth individuals across philanthropy, finance and business. However we must aim higher to tackle the climate emergency. To accelerate our efforts, we're recruiting a new leader for Major Donor fundraising to help reinvigorate and scale our fundraising success in this area.
This pivotal role will lead our Changemakers campaign, securing mission-aligned donations of five figures and more from high net worth individuals. You will also collaborate with the Director of Business Development to secure six- and seven-figure gifts to drive transformational solutions to the climate crisis.
We’re seeking an experienced fundraiser with a track record of securing major gifts and building strong relationships with high-net-worth individuals. While climate or environmental exposure is not essential, alignment with Ashden's values and passion for driving systems change is crucial. You’ll be supported by a collaborative team, including senior leadership and the Chair of Trustees, and will have key strategic and operational input into the success of our fundraising, the growth of the team, and the broader impact of our charity.
To read more about the role and organisation, please download the full appointment brief below.
Closing Date: 4 November 2024
People Beyond Profit Conversations: 1-6 November 2024
Ashden Interviews: 13 November (online) and W/c 18 November (in person).
We are looking for a Resident Liaison & Occupancy Lead to join our Central Services team. This role will support the Homes with maintaining occupancy levels, managing the moving in process for individuals requiring our services, assessing financial needs, negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
You will be working with highly skilled and motivated teams with a mission to support veterans and their families. This role will be crucial in fostering connections and enhancing the quality of life for both residents and their families. You should have the ability to work autonomously and with our dedicated teams.
We prioritise the growth and education of our team with a comprehensive training and support programme. We also offer excellent benefits.
Job description
- The Resident Liaison and Occupancy (RLO) Lead will be responsible for managing the full enquiry process for individuals requiring our services, providing excellent levels of customer care. They will ensure a warm and receptive experience for veterans and their partners with our Homes, assist them with their individual financial needs assessments, help coordinate the moving in process, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- The RLO Lead will work closely with beneficiaries and their families across all our Homes, as well as local authorities and social workers to ensure that veterans and their partners can access the services and environments that best meet their needs.
Assessment and access to services
- Coordinate and manage the enquiry and moving in process to our Homes from first points of contact or referral to admission, ensuring a smooth transition for veterans and their partners.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals’ needs in collaboration with our Homes, social workers and healthcare professionals.
- Identify suitable services and support according to our criteria that align with assessed needs, preferences, and best interests of the individuals.
Liaison and coordination
- Act as a primary point of contact for our Homes, social workers, families, and other stakeholders.
- Provide guidance and support to veterans and their families throughout the moving in journey, or where they require support from other services.
- Provide a positive customer experience, helping to facilitate communication and collaboration among all parties involved with the moving in process.
- Work in collaboration with the Marcomms teams to input effective data to relevant analysis.
Contract management
- Negotiate and manage resident agreements with Home Managers, local authorities, residents and families, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality service delivery.
- Monitor relationships and communication with local authorities, community teams and hospital discharge teams addressing any issues or discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Monitor the ratio of self-funders to local authority residents and liaise with the Financial Controller to report their occupancy status.
Quality assurance and compliance
- Ensure that all admissions comply with regulatory standards, our policies, and best practices.
- Conduct regular reviews and audits of the assessment and admissions of new residents into our Homes to maintain high standards of satisfaction.
- Address any concerns or complaints regarding admissions and take appropriate action to resolve issues.
Data management and reporting
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all enquiries, admissions, assessments, and contracts using Found (our occupancy database).
- Prepare regular reports on occupancy activity, outcomes, and performance metrics liaising effectively with the Marcomms team
- Utilise data to identify trends, inform decision-making, and improve service delivery.
- Undertake any other duties as required and consistent with the nature of the role as determined by your manager.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. We will close applications and move to the interview stage when we have a pool of strong applicants to interview, likely towards the end of October.
People’s Economy aims to build the agency and power of people facing injustice and working for social change so that they have the expertise, capabilities and resources to develop their own analysis of how the economic system is a root cause of the injustice they face, develop strategies to change it and then take action with others. Our vision is for a world with economies that meet the needs and priorities of people currently experiencing economic injustice.
The Movement Collaboration Lead or Senior Movement Collaboration Lead (depending on experience) will work closely with the Programme Director and the Programme Team to lead the development and delivery of an exciting emerging programme of work building collaboration for economic system change between grassroots groups and new economy organisations.
We are looking for people who are: passionate about addressing economic injustice, are excited about the role of collaboration in creating systems change and capable of creating partnerships and strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
The first twelve months of this programme will take an action inquiry approach to facilitate a mixed group of new economy organisations and grassroots groups through a collaborative process that will develop shared knowledge and practice about how we can effectively and equitably collaborate on economic systems change work through practical experiments, facilitated dialogue and collaborative research.
The role will involve responsibilities for project managing and delivering this work including programme development and delivery, developing partnerships, changemaker recruitment and support, conducting desk research and interviews, managing and running events, supporting project related fundraising, conducting project learning and evaluation and writing a learning report about the project.
Following this first year we plan to scale work on supporting collaboration between grassroots groups and new economy organisations, subject to funding we hope this could become a permanent role.
All programme roles in the People’s Economy team support work across the programme team and we see a postholder likely working on the Action Inquiry for 0.4 FTE and supporting other work strands depending on their relevant skills, experiences and interests for 0.2 FTE.
Online Open House
Come and meet us! We are hosting an online open house on Monday October 28th at 12pm for anyone who is interested in hearing more about the roles we’re currently hiring for or what People’s Economy is all about.
You can use this space to ask any questions you might have about the role, find out more about the organisation and meet some of our staff team. Curious? This will be hosted as a webinar and questions can be submitted via the Q&A function so you will be able to remain anonymous unless you choose to unmute or turn on your video to ask a question.
Sign up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w2oUR_ckS6ycbSMqExXrkw#/registration
Job Description
Project Development
- Working closely with the Programme Director and the Programme Team, lead the translation of existing strategic thinking, planning and relationship building into a project plan.
- Working closely with the Programme Director and the Programme Team, contribute to business planning and fundraising for future development of the action inquiry beyond the first year.
- Working closely with Programme Director lead outreach and relationship building with new economy organisations, funders and other relevant stakeholders.
- Working closely with the Head of Community, lead outreach and relationship building with changemakers and grassroots groups for the action inquiry.
- Working closely with the Programme Director, develop a plan for learning and evaluation of the project.
Project Delivery
- Working closely with the Programme Team, coordinate the delivery of the action inquiry.
- Lead on organising the logistics and resources required to effectively deliver the action inquiry
- Working closely with the Programme Team, recruit and onboard changemakers to the project
- With support from the Head of Training, contribute to the delivery of learning and skills sessions as part of the inquiry
- Manage and execute the delivery of events as part of the action inquiry
- Maintain relationships with changemakers while they are involved in the project and act as a key point of contact
- Working closely with the Programme Team, coordinate the monitoring, evaluation and learning of the project
- With input from the Programme Team and relevant project partners write a learning report at the end of the first year of the action inquiry.
- Plan and deliver a research element of the project aimed at gathering learnings from other sectors on equitable and effective collaboration.
- Working with the Programme team develop a communications plan to raise the profile of the project and share learnings throughout the year.
Supporting other work strands
- Manage (or contribute to) other projects that contribute to achieving People’s Economy’s goals, as agreed with the Programme Director
- Work collaboratively with the Programme Team to ensure a joined-up approach across People’s Economy’s work
- These areas will be discussed and identified depending on the appointed candidates' relevant skills, experience and expertise - examples include providing programme management support of our migrant justice programme or supporting the development of our regional work in London.
Financial management and income generation
- With support from the Programme Director, develop and manage budgets for the action inquiry
- With support from the Programme Director, contribute to income generation by leading the development of agreed identified opportunities, including by holding key relationships with existing and potential funders
For full role description and person specification see attached application pack
Working with communities across the UK experiencing economic injustice to reimagine, rebalance, and transform the economy.
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Battersea's Global Programmes advances Battersea’s ambitious plans to play a global role in achieving a positive impact on thousands of dogs and cats. Our department supports the professional development of employees and volunteers in rescues and rehoming organisations, as well as provides strategic funding and support to organisations and researchers within the animal welfare sector.
The Lead of Grants and Programmes plays an integral role within the team to deliver impact to tens of thousands of dogs and cats around the world. The Lead will manage the team of expert grant managers, guiding and empowering them to achieve impact.
The Lead will oversee several portfolios of work within the grants and programmes function at Battersea, as we expand our work to impact more dogs and cats. Over the coming five years, it is planned that the size and complexity of grant making, and other forms of programming will grow, including the establishment of several multi-year programmes in the UK and abroad.
This is a senior role within the Grants and Programmes team in the Global Programmes Directorate, requiring excellent experience of people management, impact measurement, good grant making practice and implementing strategic programmes.
The successful postholder should be comfortable empowering others, taking a coaching approach to team management and in supporting the team to shape proposals and portfolios of work to advance the collective interests of a team. They should also be comfortable working with considerable scope, and complexity and nurturing relationships with colleagues as an integral element of the role.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 10th November 2024
Interview date(s): 14th-15th November 2024 (1st round); 20th-21st November 2024 (2nd round)
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
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Director at Declassified UK
Established in 2019, Declassified UK is a small, growing media organisation that has quickly become known for ground-breaking, critical journalism challenging the British establishment on UK foreign policy issues.
The UK’s traditional media is increasingly acting as part of the establishment, failing to report independently on Britain’s policies around the world. By contrast, Declassified is independent and beholden to no-one, relying on the public and trusts & foundations for our finances, and drawing on a distinguished board and group of advisers.
We are seeking to appoint a new Director to succeed our co-founder Mark Curtis who will consolidate our reputation and take the organisation to its next level.
We will continue producing high quality written and visual journalism and seek to increase our political impact and reach bigger audiences, within the budgetary and capacity constraints that we have.
This is a unique, exciting opportunity for a person who is an excellent people manager and team player, who is skilled at organisational development and who can give strong support to our expert staff and our communications, fundraising and editorial needs.
The successful candidate must have considerable experience of working in the media, campaigns and/or not for profit sectors and be dedicated to our principles and mission.
KEY WORK AREAS
Organisational oversight
● ensure all aspects of the organisation’s work - including communications, fundraising, social media and editorial - function optimally, within the budgetary and capacity constraints.
● monitor progress towards strategic goals, plans and budgets.
Organisational development and innovation
● lead the organisation’s drive to best promote its mission and principles.
● work with the head of communications to increase our outreach to new audiences and our political impact, through new digital marketing nd public fundraising approaches.
Team Management
● inspire and lead an effective, motivated remote team, with a common sense of purpose, clear goals and division of responsibility, transparency, accountability, and effective internal coordination and communication.
● promote new recruitment when finances and strategy allow.
● ensure the organisation promotes optimal working practices and personnel policies.
● conduct regular one-to-ones with staff to provide support and ensure success.
Finances
● oversee the organisation’s finances, ensuring Declassified deploys its resources optimally, maintains an adequate cash flow, expands its revenue, and ensures its financial sustainability.
● after a transition, to be agreed in discussions, the Director may assume direct responsibility for administrating our finances, including paying staff and suppliers, doing quarterly and yearly accounts, recording invoices, and liaising with our accountants. This is presently done by other staff.
Fundraising
● work with relevant staff to drive trusts & foundations and public fundraising, helping to innovate our approaches towards existing and new public audiences.
● after a transition, to be agreed in discussions, the Director may assume direct responsibility for managing existing trusts & foundations and large personal funders, producing grant and budget reports and proposals, and seeking out new funders. This is presently done by other staff.
Communications
● work with relevant staff to maximise Declassified’s profile, for example by ensuring the optimisation of our website, newsletters and communications with supporters and non-supporters.
● work with relevant staff to produce our annual reports.
● field email queries from the public and external organisations.
Board and Advisers
● work with the Board to ensure Declassified’s governance structure best promotes its mission and principles.
● communicate clearly to the Board, delivering regular financial and strategy updates as per regular arranged meetings.
● maximise the contributions of Declassified’s Advisers to promote the organisation's mission.
Representation
● represent Declassified in external meetings and events, acting as an ambassador for the organisation’s mission and principles.
● promote Declassified to other like-minded organisations and individuals, developing contacts or partnerships such as with campaign groups, other journalists and MPs.
KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
Candidates should have several years experience working in media, campaigns or not-for profit organisations or similar, in several of the following areas:
● people management, including knowledge of human resources issues
● promoting organisational development and innovation
● working as a senior journalist or other media professional
● digital marketing, communications and use of social media
● managing budgets and finances
● working on UK foreign policy issues
● media and libel law
● fundraising towards the public and trusts & foundations
PERSON QUALITIES
● collaborative working style conducive to a small organisation
● highly organised and efficient, and good at strategic planning
● dedicated to champion our critical, outspoken and independent edge in foreign policy analysis and promote our principles
● ability to sometimes work under pressure and in the limelight
● aware of the UK media landscape and politics, with expert news judgement
● excellent writing and communications skills
● an impeccable record for integrity and upholding professional ethical standards
REPORTING LINES
● the Director is accountable to the Board
● the Director will manage five staff: chief columnist, editor, head of communications, head of investigations and staff reporter
WORKING CONDITIONS
● All Declassified staff work from their home offices, with the opportunity of using a communal office in London subject to availability.
● We operate a four day working week, from Monday-Thursday.
● Salary of £65,000.
● We operate a pension scheme and flexible and generous terms and conditions for holiday allowance, compassionate leave, paternity/maternity leave etc, otherwise standard terms and conditions for work contracts, including a three months probationary period.
● The person must have the right to live and work in the UK.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for this position, or to make an enquiry, please email Mark Curtis, contact details available on our website. The application should contain a subject heading of “Director application” and include: your CV; statement on why you are interested in this position; outline (in no more than 750 words) of how you match the key skills and experiences; and the names, positions and email addresses of two referees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
Deadline for application: Friday 15 November 2024
Declassified UK is the leading media organisation uncovering the UK’s role in the world.
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