Head of communication jobs in Charing cross, greater london
Our Second Home (OSH) is the UK’s youth movement for people with refugee backgrounds. We support young people to build community, become leaders, and flourish into adulthood in the place they call home.
Each year, hundreds of young people from dozens of countries and living in London & Bristol take part in our residential programmes, leadership training and youth hubs. Our residentials are often the first step – immersive, relationship-rich spaces where young people connect, reflect and begin to see themselves as leaders. From there, many move into leadership training and take on volunteer roles within the movement.
Our work is youth-led and rooted in lived experience. We are now implementing our 2025–2028 strategy, focused on strengthening quality, embedding learning and ensuring our growth is sustainable and safe.
The Head of Programmes is a senior leadership role, reporting to the CEO and managing two senior colleagues. You will hold responsibility for the quality, coherence and safeguarding of all programme activity.
Responsibilities (abridged - see attached job description)
Programme Leadership & Strategy in Practice
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Lead implementation of OSH’s 2025–2028 programme strategy.
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Oversee the design, quality and coherence of residentials, leadership training and hubs.
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Take operational responsibility for residential delivery, including participant referrals, recruitment of staff and freelancers, programme content and educational standards.
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Attend and lead approximately five residential programmes per year.
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Identify opportunities to strengthen youth engagement and leadership pathways as the organisation scales.
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Ensure programme data is accurately recorded and used to improve delivery.
Team Leadership
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Line manage the Communities Manager and Leadership & Volunteering Manager.
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Provide structured supervision, clear objectives and professional development support.
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Ensure strong coordination between hubs, residentials and leadership pathways.
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Build a culture of accountability, reflection and continuous improvement.
Safeguarding & Welfare
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Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and serve as DSL at events as required.
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Ensure safeguarding practice is robust, consistent and embedded across all activities.
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Respond to safeguarding and behavioural issues appropriately and oversee safe recruitment processes.
Partnerships, Budget & Oversight
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Maintain referral partnerships and represent OSH externally where appropriate.
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Hold programme budgets within agreed limits and ensure financial discipline.
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Embed monitoring, evaluation and reflective practice across the programme team.
Experience & Competencies (abridged - see attached job description)
Essential
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At least 5 years’ experience in youth or youth-centred programming, including residential or intensive settings.
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Experience designing and delivering leadership development or informal education programmes.
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Strong facilitation and training skills.
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Demonstrable experience managing staff and developing teams.
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Strong understanding of safeguarding practice and willingness to act as Deputy DSL.
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Experience working with young people from refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds, or strong understanding of the issues affecting them.
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Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on delivery in a part-time senior leadership role.
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Strong organisational skills and commitment to inclusive, youth-led practice.
Desirable
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Level 3 Safeguarding training.
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Experience managing programme budgets.
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Experience contributing to organisational strategy or scaling programme models.
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Familiarity with Google Workspace, Beacon CRM, MyConcern or similar systems.
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Lived experience of migration or displacement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Salvation Army – Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising
Location: Hybrid working, 2 days in office, London SE5.
Salary: £53.952 – £57,055 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours.
The Salvation Army, the UK’s leading social welfare charity, is seeking an Assistant Head of Legacy and in Memory Fundraising to increase the number of In Memory donors and legacy supporters who will leave a future gift to the charity in their Wills.
The Salvation Army is one of the largest, most diverse providers of social and community services after the Government. With more than 600 local centres, they make a powerful difference to people across the UK who might otherwise be excluded.
The Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising is a senior role in the Legacy and In Memory Fundraising team, working alongside the Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising to drive activities after a significant and sustained investment in this area by the organisation.
The role will lead on the delivery of a multi-channel legacy marketing programme and championing legacy giving across the organisation. The post-holder will be responsible for establishing a year on year 10% increase in the number of legacy enquirers, considerers, intenders and pledgers to the charity, as well as establishing a new in memory fundraising programme that will increase annual income.
The successful candidate will have extensive expertise in all aspects of legacy and in memory fundraising and of project managing multiple campaigns across a range of channels, achieving and improving target revenues. You will have a track record in successful strategic planning, management and implementation of strategy and be a highly organised project manager able to work across simultaneous complex projects.
Your excellent leadership and people manager skills working and building high performing teams will be combined with strong financial management and analytical abilities. You will also be skilled in creative development and be an excellent communicator, able to influence at a senior level and to develop strong, successful, collaborative and influential working relationships. Finally, you must be able to work within, and be empathic with, the Christian ethos and values of The Salvation Army Mission.
Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.
Closing date: Monday 30th March, 9am
Our mission is based on our faith in Jesus Christ who wants everyone to experience life in all its fullness.



Salary: £53,000
Contract: Permanent
Location: London office – 2 days per week
Closing date: 8th March
Benefits: 12% pension, cycle-to-work scheme, training and development budget
We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Head of Community Fundraising at one of the UK’s leading social welfare charities. Reporting to the Head of Community Fundraising, this is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior leadership role, shape strategy, and lead a high-performing team while driving innovation and growth in community and events fundraising.
As part of this role, you will lead the development and delivery of a national fundraising programme, broaden reach to new audiences, and inspire long-term supporter engagement. You’ll manage a team of three and oversee six-figure income and expenditure budgets, ensuring excellent supporter experiences and data-driven decision-making to maximise impact.
To be successful as the Assistant Head of Community Fundraising, you will need:
- Extensive experience in community and events fundraising, including strategic planning and delivery.
- Proven ability to manage budgets and lead high-performing teams to achieve income targets.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with experience building collaborative relationships at all levels.
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Emma on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, passionate about improving equality across the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.
If you wish to discuss this role with us, please quote reference 2812EI.
About Heard
We are Heard, a small, multi-award-winning charity helping people, organizations, and the media tell stories that change hearts and minds. In 2024, we sparked stories that reached a combined audience of 39 million on critical issues like poverty, climate change, migration, domestic abuse, and more. We partner with media outlets like the BBC, Netflix, ITV, and more to amplify powerful and captivating narratives that inspire real-world impact.
The Role
As the Head of Programmes and Impact, you will be a senior leader responsible for the quality, coherence, and impact of Heard's five programmes: All About Trans, Children's Media, Children's Palliative Care, Climate Stories That Work, and Economy. Reporting to the co-ceos, you will oversee programme delivery, strengthen our monitoring and evaluation systems, and build team capacity to maximize our reach and influence. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future direction of an ambitious, purpose-driven organization.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead and support the programmes team to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget
- Ensure programmes align with Heard's strategy and intended impact
- Strengthen our monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems to drive continuous improvement
- Manage team capacity and assess readiness for new initiatives
- Provide strategic insight to the executive team on organizational capabilities and growth opportunities
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience leading programmes or services in a charity/impact-driven organization
- Excellent project management and budget management skills
- Proven track record of managing and developing high-performing teams
- Experience embedding monitoring, evaluation and learning systems
- Collaborative leadership style with strong stakeholder management abilities
- Passion for Heard's mission and values, with a commitment to narrative change
Why Join Heard?
At Heard, you'll be part of a brave, caring, and creative team that is committed to making a difference. You'll have the opportunity to apply your skills and experience to drive real-world impact, while receiving support for your own growth and wellbeing. If you share our values and want to be a force for positive change, we'd love to hear from you.
Sound like a fit for you?
See our job pack and visit our website for more details and how to apply!
Heard is a charity working with people and the media to inspire content and communication that changes hearts and minds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for an experienced Head of IT and Digital Transformation with a track record in digital project management, of implementing IT and CRM systems, and of developing digital transformation strategies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), one of the world’s foremost independent international policy and research organisations, is seeking an outstanding fundraising and communications leader to work alongside our Executive Director and senior team.
Following the launch of our strategy - Manifesto for a Thriving World – and a recent organisational restructure, we decided to bring the functions of fundraising and communications together under a single Director. This is a tactical move, appreciating our funding sources, audiences, and how to reach them are quickly shifting, with the need to think differently about our brand, positioning, use of technology and relationships.
You will lead and shape our strategy in these areas, while also managing strong existing teams and being a key voice in IIED’s governing bodies. You will be the focal point for our institutional funding partnerships and take accountability for achieving a fundraising target and set of objectives. You will be at the heart of guiding IIED’s impact-focused communications, brand, marketing and influencing approach, as well as creating a reinforcing positive trajectory by connecting fundraising and communications.
In joining IIED, you will have the opportunity to work with creative, innovative and committed colleagues striving to achieve IIED’s six propositions. You will be part of an organisation hosting the Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, supporting the Least Developed Countries in international negotiations and delivering highly influential research, events and equitable partnerships tackling climate change, nature loss and inequality.
About Us
IIED is an international policy and research organisation working to build a fairer, more sustainable world, in partnership with others across the globe.
- We stand up: challenging the systems and structures that perpetuate economic, social and environmental injustice – acknowledging our own role in this.
- We speak out: calling out the big blockers that prevent progress for communities and working to amplify voices, redistribute power and strengthen rights.
- We innovate: developing, co-producing and supporting evidence-based ideas to drive progress towards a thriving world for all.
- We collaborate: building connections at local, national and international levels, to support diverse partners to tackle the climate, nature and inequality crises so that people and the planet can thrive. Come and be part of this exciting journey with us
The Benefits
- Salary of £78,715 - £91,102 per annum dependent on experience
- 25 days' annual leave per year, plus bank holidays and additional leave over Christmas
- 7.5% employer pension contributions
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Employee protection scheme (life, critical illness, income protection)
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a senior fundraising and communications leader with significant experience in an international NGO or charity settings to join our globally influential organisation at a moment of strategic transformation.
About You
To be considered as the Director of Fundraising and Communications, you will need:
- Significant experience leading fundraising functions, delivering multi-stream income generation strategies
- Significant experience overseeing a broad communications portfolio, including research communications, brand positioning, digital engagement and media, and internal communications.
- An impressive track record in securing large-scale funding and have exceptional communications and influencing skills across diverse stakeholders.
- Strong leadership experience in multi-cultural environments, building high-performing, values-led teams.
- The willingness and ability to travel internationally.
If you are ready for a career-defining role at a pivotal point for our organisation and the global community, we are waiting to hear from you.
The closing date for this role 24 March 2026.
IIED is a Global organisation that serves the Global Majority. We are committed to equity of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in IIED’s workforce, including members of minority groups and those with lived experience of the work we do. Even if you don't satisfy all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply, as we will offer training and development to upskill the right candidate for the role.
So, if you want to become our Director of Fundraising and Communications, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Campaigns and Marketing
Role Overview
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with the client on a fantastic Head of Campaigns and Marketing role. This leadership position involves shaping and executing strategic marketing campaigns to elevate the organisation’s visibility and engagement within the charity sector. The successful candidate will drive innovative initiatives that align with the client’s mission and values.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to support organisational goals.
- Lead the planning, execution, and optimisation of multi-channel campaigns across digital and traditional platforms.
- Analyse campaign performance metrics to ensure results meet targets, making data-driven adjustments as needed.
- Collaborate across teams to ensure brand consistency and impactful messaging.
- Manage outside agencies and internal teams to deliver creative content and outreach programmes.
- Stay informed of sector trends and incorporate best practices into campaign planning.
- Oversee budget allocation and ensure cost-effective campaign execution.
- Foster an inclusive and innovative approach to campaign development and delivery.
Person Specification
- Proven experience leading large-scale marketing campaigns, ideally within the charity or non-profit sector.
- Strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate goals into compelling campaigns.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences effectively.
- Demonstrable experience managing teams and external partners.
- Analytical mindset with experience in measuring success and adjusting strategies accordingly.
- Creative problem-solving abilities and a collaborative approach.
- Resilience and flexibility to adapt to a dynamic environment.
What’s on Offer
Salary: £249.01 basic pay + £39.98 holiday pay
Fully remote
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
The Bumblebee Conservation Trust (the Trust) is looking for a part-time (0.7 FTE) Head of Outreach.
Our vision is for a world where bumblebees are thriving and valued by everyone.
This role will:
- Lead on the development and implementation of an Outreach Strategy that inspires people and organisations, including policy makers, to take action for bumblebees. (Aim 2 of the Trust’s strategy)
- Lead on behaviour change impact reporting, ensuring data collection methods and tools are fit for purpose, and staff and volunteers have the necessary training and support to confidently report on the impact of face-to-face outreach activities.
- Lead on project development activities and work with the fundraising team to generate income to fund the sustainable growth of the Trust’s outreach activities across the UK.
You will be an excellent communicator and problem solver with experience in managing change and leading and motivating staff and volunteers. You will have a proven track record in securing grant funding and building strong partnerships with third party organisations, as well as experience in monitoring and evaluating the impact of public engagement and volunteering activities, including social and wellbeing impacts and behaviour change.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for more details of the role.
This is a part-time post for 24 hours per week. Some overtime work may be required and a flexitime system is in place.
This post will be employed on a permanent basis and can be based at the Trust’s office in Stirling, home-based, or hybrid between the Trust’s office in Stirling and home-working.
The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. This means that whilst seeking employment or during such employment with the Trust, we will seek to ensure equality of treatment for all persons regardless of sex, race, age, marital or civil partnership status, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity status.
At the Trust, we have a clear goal: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on reaching for our vision, through the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.
The closing date is 5 p.m. 13 April 2026. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The interview date is 28th April 2026. Interviews will be held online.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £64,093
Contract: Permanent
Location: London Hybrid, 2-3 days per week in Angel office
Closing date: ASAP
Benefits: 24-28 Days annual leave & option to buy/sell more, up to 5% pension contribution, Employee assistance programme, Life assurance cover, Health cash plan
We have a great opportunity for a passionate Head of Corporate Partnerships to join a national disability charity that supports people with complex needs to live connected, fulfilling lives. This is an exciting moment to join an organisation implementing a new CRM system and organisational strategy, where corporate income plays a critical role in delivering long-term impact.
As part of this pivotal leadership role, you will develop and deliver an ambitious corporate fundraising strategy, leading a team to build a multi-year pipeline of six and seven-figure partnerships. You will diversify corporate income across strategic partnerships, charity of the year programmes, commercial partnerships and more, while modelling inclusive, values-led leadership. This will also see you working across a large and complex organisation, creating compelling proposals, managing high-value relationships, and ensuring exceptional stewardship that maximises value for both partners and the charity.
To be successful as the Head of Corporate Partnerships, you will need:
- Proven experience securing and managing six and seven-figure multi-year corporate partnerships
- Significant leadership experience within the not?for?profit sector, including delivering strategies that transform income
- Excellent communication and relationship-management skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
If you would like to discuss this role with us please contact us and quote the reference 2909JP.
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 jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
Salary: £51,065
Contract: 6-month FTC
Location: London Hybrid
Closing date: ASAP
Benefits: Employee assistance programme, Life assurance, Health cash plan option
We have a great opportunity for a Head of Proposition Development, reporting to the Chief Fundraising & Marketing Officer, working for Sense, a charity that empowers people with complex disabilities, to live connected, fulfilled and independent lives.
This is an exciting chance to join a newly created directorate at a pivotal moment, as the organisation launches a bold new strategy. You will play a key role in shaping compelling, emotive and transformational propositions that inspire major supporters and enable fundraisers to secure significant income for life?changing work.
As part of this exciting role, you will work across a large and complex organisation to develop persuasive strategic narratives, build robust impact frameworks, and innovate new ways of showcasing programme delivery. You will collaborate with senior leaders, programme teams and fundraisers to create strong cases for support, embed proposition development processes, and lay solid foundations for long?term income growth.
To be successful as the Head of Proposition Development you will need:
- Proven experience developing transformational cross?organisation propositions, or significant experience in major gifts, philanthropy, trusts & foundations, or corporate fundraising.
- Outstanding communication and storytelling skills, able to craft compelling proposals and donor materials for a range of audiences.
- Strong analytical and project management skills, with the ability to interpret data, build budgets, and manage multiple high?value projects simultaneously.
If you would like to discuss this role with us please contact us and quote the reference 2914AJ.
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 jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Head of Face to Face Fundraising
Reference: MAR20265489
Location: Home-based, Flexible in UK + Regular UK Travel
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £70,490.00 - £75,275.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
The Head of Face-to-Face Fundraising provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the RSPB’s face-to-face fundraising programme across the UK.
This role is responsible for delivering significant annual supporter acquisition volumes, ensuring an exceptional supporter experience, maintaining sector-leading compliance and safeguarding standards, and building high-performing in-house fundraising teams.
As a senior leader within Fundraising, you will shape the future of the RSPB’s acquisition strategy, drive innovation within the face-to-face channel, and ensure sustainable long-term growth in regular giving and lead generation to support our mission of creating a world richer in nature.
Key Duties:
- Develop and implement an ambitious multi-year Face-to-Face strategy that drives sustainable acquisition growth and contributes to long-term supporter value.
- Lead budgeting, investment planning and forecasting for all F2F channels, ensuring accountability for ROI, cost-effectiveness, and delivery against income and acquisition targets.
- Lead the evolution of F2F propositions, messaging and materials to ensure they are insight-led, compliant, and aligned with the RSPB’s brand and fundraising strategies.
- Champion innovation across the programme, introducing new approaches to optimise ROI and reach new audiences.
- Monitor market trends, regulatory changes and competitor activity to ensure the programme remains compliant, competitive and forward-thinking.
- Act as the organisational lead for face-to-face fundraising compliance, ensuring all activity adheres to the Fundraising Regulator Code, Charity Commission guidelines and data protection legislation.
- Lead, develop and inspire a multi-disciplinary F2F team by fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, continuous improvement and supporter-centred behaviour.
- Work closely with insight teams to analyse performance data, supporter quality, attrition levels and long-term value across channels.
- Develop KPIs and reporting frameworks to provide senior leadership with clear visibility of performance, risks and opportunities.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders including fundraising, digital, data and technology, communications, brand, marketing and marketing operations, finance and UK country teams to deliver integrated acquisition strategies.
- Champion the role of Face-to-Face fundraising within the RSPB, working with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to increase its prominence and ensure strategic alignment.
- Work closely with the Head of Membership Marketing & Retention to ensure seamless integration between acquisition, onboarding and stewardship journeys.
- Oversee procurement, contract management and ongoing performance of external delivery partners to ensure alignment with organisational goals.
- Lead relationships with external partners, suppliers and agencies, ensuring high-quality delivery, strong return on investment and value for money.
Essential Criteria:
- Able to design and deliver a UK-wide face-to-face or high-volume acquisition programme that achieves agreed supporter and income targets.
- Able to lead and develop regionally dispersed, field-based teams, including setting objectives, monitoring performance and holding managers accountable for results.
- Able to analyse performance data (e.g. conversion, attrition, ROI and quality metrics) and use insight to optimise programme performance.
- Able to manage and monitor programme budgets, including forecasting expenditure and assessing return on investment.
- Able to communicate strategic plans, performance outcomes and risk clearly in written reports and verbal presentations to senior stakeholders.
- Able to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to align acquisition activity with organisational strategy.
- Able to travel regularly across the UK to support field operations (by public transport or other means)
- Knowledge of Fundraising Regulator guidance, safeguarding requirements and quality assurance processes relevant to face-to-face fundraising.
- Experience of leading large-scale, multi-site face-to-face fundraising or high-volume acquisition activity in a charity or commercial environment.
- Experience of managing external agencies or suppliers and implementing operational processes that improve performance, compliance and supporter experience.
Additional Information
- This is a home-based role with regular travel across the UK to support teams, partners and operational activity.
- This is a Permanent role for 37.5 hours per week.
- A full, valid UK driving licence is required as the role involves frequent travel to remote locations across all four countries.
Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 29th March 2026
We reserve the right to close this advert once sufficient applications have been received.
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 6th April.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our recruitment partner's website to complete your application for this position.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
No agencies please.
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.

In their search for a new Head of Financial Planning and Analysis on a permanent basis, The National Archives are partnering with Robertson Bell.
The Organisation
The National Archives is home to 1,000 years of our nation's histories, from Domesday to Downing Street tweets, our vast collection of archival treasures is as varied as it is inspiring.
Our mission is to collect and preserve the public record, to connect citizens with their history through unrivalled collections and to partner with archives everywhere. In 2038 we will celebrate the bicentenary of the founding of the Public Record Office, and our 2038 vision is for The National Archives to be the living digital archive of the state.
With a highly motivated and engaged staff of around 650 based in a beautiful setting in Kew, The National Archives is a surprising and inspirational mixture of talents, from their world-leading experts in history, digital, technology, and conservation to their impressive operational teams delivering public services and providing leadership for the archives sector. To find out more visit:
The role
Operating within the Finance and Performance Directorate, as Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, you will lead the Finance Business Partner and Senior Management Accounts team. You will develop the financial planning and analysis capabilities of the team that will better support financial decision making across the organisation and effective risk management. You will lead on The National Archives' financial planning through Spending Reviews and Fiscal Events; ensuring these are reflected and managed internally through budgets, efficiencies and multi-year business planning.
Other responsibilities include:
- Leading the Finance Business Partner and Senior Management Accounts team, providing clear direction, coaching, and support to ensure high-quality professional finance support and advice is provided to the organisation and development of team members.
- Deputising for the Finance Director as required and help lead the Finance and Performance team through periods of change.
- Leading The National Archives' financial planning at single-year and multi-year levels Spending Reviews and other fiscal events.
- Overseeing the annual business planning process to ensure an effective process that allocates budgets and defines key business priorities, and building financial modelling capabilities to support senior managers.
- Delivering timely and accurate management accounts and re-forecasts, presenting key insights and recommendations to the Executive Team, Board, and Committees.
- Acting as a Finance Business Partner, supporting Directorates and budget holders to ensure financial responsibilities are understood, business cases are robust, and governance processes are followed.
- Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Directors, Heads of Department, and HM Treasury, ensuring finance is trusted and influences decision-making.
- Promoting and realising the benefits of our ERP system across Directorates and the wider finance function.
Full details of the job role available in the candidate pack
The successful candidate will
- Be qualified with CCAB, CIMA or equivalent with significant financial experience over an extended period of time, including experience in a relevant strategic financial role.
- Have significant experience of leading and motivating a team of finance professionals to deliver against their personal and team objectives and promote excellence.
- Will be an initiative-taking and an effective organiser, which will allow you to work fluidly in a demanding environment, remaining flexible at all times.
- Have the ability to influence and make impact at senior levels and across the organisation through excellent interpersonal and communication skills including building and maintaining networks and relationships.
- Have an excellent personal presentation and written communication skills, including the ability to put complex financial issues into plain language for non-specialist audiences and build this capability within the team.
- Adopt a collaborative approach to problem solving and the ability to consider a number of options and scenarios in order to achieve effective outcomes.
- Have strong analytical skills to identify and interpret trends and improve financial forecast data.
- Be able to lead, promote and embed the use and value
Job Purpose
The Head of Place Management leads the delivery of The Fitzrovia Partnership’s Safe & Clean mission. The role oversees all operational activity, contracts, partnerships, and member-facing services that maintain the district’s quality, safety, and appearance.
It ensures services are high quality, efficient, and aligned with the Partnership’s wider missions of Economic Growth, Sustainability, and Place Shaping. The role focuses on delivering outputs that achieve agreed outcomes, combining operational leadership with innovation, value for money, and sound service design. Working with public and private partners and member businesses, the postholder drives measurable impact, continuous improvement, and effective stewardship of resources.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership and Delivery
• Lead all direct delivery, commissioned, and partnership activity under the Safe & Clean mission.
• Oversee cleaning, maintenance, waste, and safety operations, ensuring coordinated delivery and measurable outcomes.
• Manage the Operations Sub Group and all aspects of its agenda, ensuring effective governance and clear reporting.
• Ensure operational delivery aligns with the organisation’s business plan and priority missions.
• Deputise for the Director of Policy and Place on operational matters.
Service Design and Performance
• Design and manage services that are efficient, evidence based, and reflect best practice.
• Apply high quality service design and project management to all operational programmes.
• Monitor performance, KPIs, and budgets to ensure value for money and demonstrable impact.
• Apply commercial awareness to procurement and service improvement decisions.
• Use data and digital tools to improve performance, reporting, and productivity.
• Encourage innovation and learning from other districts and sectors.
Partnership and Member Engagement
• Build effective working relationships with councils, police, statutory agencies, and partners.
• Engage regularly with member businesses, responding to issues and tracking activity through the CRM.
• Support members with licensing, planning, highways, and related operational matters.
• Ensure Safe & Clean delivery supports the Partnership’s wider economic, sustainability, and place priorities.
Governance and Compliance
• Manage procurement, contracts, and risk across operational services.
• Oversee health and safety, statutory compliance, and performance reporting.
• Produce clear reports and briefings for senior leadership and the Board.
• Ensure consistent and accurate use of the business CRM.
Continuous Improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve service quality and efficiency.
• Stay informed on policy, technology, and best practice in place management.
• Promote a culture of learning, reflection, and improvement.
Person Specification
Skills and Experience
· Proven experience in operations, service delivery, or public realm management within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
· Strong experience of contract management and procurement, including setting KPIs, monitoring performance, and securing value for money.
· Demonstrable project management skills, with experience delivering multiple workstreams to fixed timelines and budgets.
· Experience working with local authorities, statutory agencies, and private sector partners.
· Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to manage budgets, assess costs, and make informed decisions about service delivery.
· Confident use of IT systems and digital tools to support operational management, reporting, and productivity, including CRM systems.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and briefing senior stakeholders.
Knowledge and Understanding
· Understanding of place management and the role of Business Improvement Districts or similar partnership organisations.
· Knowledge of public realm services including cleaning, safety, maintenance, and environmental operations.
· Understanding of local government structures and how different city stakeholders operate and interact.
· Awareness of health and safety requirements, statutory compliance, and risk management in service delivery.
· Awareness of sustainability principles and their application to operational services.
Personal Attributes
· Delivery-focused and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership for outcomes.
· Collaborative and approachable, able to work effectively across teams and organisations.
· Calm and resilient, able to manage competing priorities and respond to operational issues as they arise.
· Curious and reflective, with a willingness to learn, adapt, and continuously improve.
· Strong alignment with The Fitzrovia Partnership’s values of Ambition, Excellence, Impact, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please send a max 2-page cover letter and CV by Monday 23 March at 11.59pm. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview w/c 30 March 2026
We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any questions or require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the selection process, then please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Is this position right for you?
We’re seeking a Fundraising Officer to support the growth of all our programmes, services, and campaigns. Primarily working on a new area of trusts and foundations fundraising, including researching prospects. You will be responsible for making grant applications and updating funders, as well as providing overall support to the wider fundraising team at Humanists UK.
Are you an early-career fundraiser with some experience of working in the trusts and foundations sector, either for a charity or as a funder? Are you looking for your next big move and a new role that you can really get your teeth into? Do you want to grow your skillset while taking ownership of exciting projects? If so, this could be the role for you.
What you'll be doing
You'll be part of the Advancing Humanism Directorate. You'll work with our Head of Fundraising, Jess, as well as working closely with our Director of Advancing Humanism, Liam, and other members of the Communications and Marketing team.
The fundraising team is responsible for income generation including donors, campaigns, grants, and exploring new ways we can sustain and grow our fundraising. This includes planning and leading giving campaigns; donor and funder stewardship (working with the Chief Executive’s Office); developing and maintaining an income pipeline; and identifying new opportunities to diversify our income streams.
Key Tasks & Activities
Implementing and further developing Humanists UK’s grants, trusts, and foundations fundraising strategy, with key tasks including:
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Researching new funding prospects
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Maintaining and growing our funding pipeline.
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Supporting colleagues across the organisation to develop, bid for, and report on appropriate projects for funding
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Writing clear and compelling funding bids, proposals, and appeals, and produce timely, high-quality reports for funders
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Maintaining accurate records of applications, reporting schedules, project milestones, and grant income using the charity’s CRM system.
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Working with the finance team to make sure grants are administered efficiently and all income is accurately recorded
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Monitoring progress against targets, providing regular updates and income reports to the Head of Fundraising
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Supporting continuous improvement by maintaining effective systems for tracking and evaluating trust fundraising activity
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Keeping informed about developments and sector trends in fundraising
As a successful candidate
You will have strong organisational skills and be confident managing a varied workload, balancing application and reporting deadlines with funder stewardship and pipeline development needs.
You will also be a proactive and supportive team player and a self-starter. We are a small team who manage our own work, but value coming together to share ideas, support one another, and take creative risks.
At Humanists UK, our dream is of a tolerant world where rational thinking and kindness prevail.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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HEAD OF TRAINING AND IMPACT
Salary: £50,000–£55,000 (subject to experience)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time, 9am–5pm, hybrid with minimum 3 days in the office, or on site at projects in prison, or in the community.
Location: Our Head Office is in Herne Hill, SE24 London
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. The closing date is Friday 3 April at 09:00am.
ABOUT THE CLINK CHARITY
The Clink Charity, founded in 2009, aims to prevent and reduce reoffending through training, rehabilitation, and support. We deliver hospitality and horticulture training behind the prison walls and in the community by creating an environment where our students are supported to gain the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to rebuild their lives.
Since that time, we have trained approximately 5,000 people in prison and delivered 2,600 City & Guilds qualifications in a variety of hospitality and food courses.
What makes The Clink unique is our post-release support and mentoring programmes that rehabilitates an offender back into society through assistance with health mental health issues, housing, employment, family connections and friendships.
The charity operates an award-winning fine-dining restaurant open to the public inside HMP Brixton, training kitchens in the prison estate, horticulture projects at HMP Send and HMP Erlestoke, a commercial bakery in Brixton, and a bespoke delivery service, Catered by Clink.
Additionally, Clink Events is our social enterprise catering business with food produced by the women at HMP Downview and also in additional kitchen at Herne Hill and then served by alumni in front of house at some of the best venues in London including: the Guildhall, the Science Museum, Cutty Sark, Kew Gardens and the Camden Roundhouse. In 2024, across 218 events, The Clink fed 36,000 people.
More information can be found on our website and social media channels
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our Head of Training and Impact is a vital and high-profile role within the organisation, responsible for overseeing the implementation of all training projects at The Clink Charity across our portfolio, both in prisons and out in the community, evaluating the outcomes and impact of our work for our beneficiaries.
This is a broad and varied role allowing the incumbent to work across catering, hospitality and horticulture training projects, delivering nationally accredited and high calibre City & Guilds qualifications to vulnerable learners.
Having oversight of the projects, and working closely with our team of expert project leads in our restaurant, bakery, gardens and in our youth café of South London, this role offers the opportunity to develop exceptional training programs, rigorous quality assurance processes, and reflective practice in evaluation work.
As we scale our youth projects to a second site in Guildford, this role also comes with the wonderful opportunity of mobilising a brand new project to meet the needs of a NEET community of 16–25 year olds in a café based at Guildford County Court.
The Head of Training and Skills will onboard referral partners, design the delivery program and impact framework, and work alongside a skilled support team to ensure the success of the site, with a view to opening more of these projects in 2027.
If you are committed to the mission of The Clink Charity to reduce reoffending by changing attitudes, transforming lives and creating second chances, and you have great experience and passion for using education, skills and training to be the tool to generate this rehabilitation, we want to hear from you.
A LITTLE ABOUT YOU
You could be a great fit for our Head of Training and Impact role if you bring a strong background in hospitality and a passion for developing others. Perhaps you’ve led hospitality training in a college or cookery school, delivered City & Guilds qualifications within an FE setting, or built your career as a Chef or hospitality professional in a busy restaurant, hotel or catering environment.
You may have combined industry experience with teaching, or progressed from the kitchen into education and leadership. We welcome applications from a wide range of professionals across the hospitality and training spectrum who are ready to use their expertise to drive quality training, inspire our learners and shape meaningful outcomes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and line management
- Work with the CEO, ELT and Board to achieve The Clink’s mission, vision and strategic objectives.
- Lead the design and implementation of a skills and training strategy which delivers the agreed vision and goals, and to communicate its effectiveness to project leads via KPIs, targets, and regular briefings.
- Lead the design and implementation of effective and robust systems and processes for the operational delivery of training programmes in achieving required delivery outputs.
- Lead on the embedding and implementation of an effective Quality Assurance programme for all project delivery across the Charity.
- Provide line management support for the programme leads in the Restaurant, Bakery, Gardens and Café, providing wider leadership to the staff team on all matters connected to delivering training and measuring the outcomes and impact of our work.
- Line manage the Data and Compliance Manager and support him with preparation of data driven insights informing strategic decisions.
- Conduct 1:1s with your direct reports, manage appraisals and oversee performance management processes.
- Ensure the learning and development needs of all delivery staff are met.
Project delivery
- Oversee all project delivery work at The Clink Charity, ensuring consistent, quality delivery and effective monitoring, evaluation and reporting of all projects.
- Manage the recruitment, training and development of our training staff continuously reflecting on improvements to the roles that can more effectively achieve project outcomes.
- Own the design and implementation of our work based on insight and learnings, lead on reviewing existing services and assessing new services or approaches.
- Make operational delivery decisions to ensure quality projects and provision – oversight of logistics, staffing, and resource management.
- Provide cover and support for staff delivering projects across our portfolio as/when needed.
- Ensure the CPD needs of staff delivering projects are met – including tracking completion of IHASCO courses for mandatory training.
Qualifications, assessing and verification
- Act as the lead link to City & Guilds for the delivery of the charity’s training courses across all projects ensuring that the content of the training programmes enables learners to achieve their qualifications and meet the high standards of City & Guilds NVQs.
- Work with the project leads on preparing portfolios for hospitality, catering and horticulture projects ready for assessment and verification.
- Oversee all verification of these courses. Act as one of a team of IQA’s for The Clink Charity and facilitate the EQA (External Qualification Assessor) visits, and HMPPS/HMI inspections across all sites.
- Host standardisation meetings with colleagues to build a collaborative training culture.
- Regularly monitor qualification outcomes against targets.
Monitoring, evaluation and insight
- Work with the project team in prisons and in the community to develop measurement and evaluation processes to assess the impact and outcomes of The Clink’s training programme, inform future decisions about programme development, and enable robust reporting to stakeholders.
- Attend quarterly reporting meetings with the MoJ to share the outcomes of our projects, preparing reports for those meetings and working with colleagues at New Futures Network who monitor our work for the MoJ.
- Regularly review impact methodology and implementation to ensure The Clink’s impact is measured and demonstrated in the most effective way, showing the full impact of our programmes.
- Develop efficiencies in collecting and analysing data.
- Be impact-driven and use data and results to ensure the planning and delivery of high-quality programme to drive continuous improvement.
Safeguarding
- Champion safeguarding in all the work that you deliver in and out of prisons, ensuring processes are adhered to and a culture of safeguarding is sustained throughout the organisation.
- Act as a DDSL – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Approve updates to related policies and procedures annually.
- Ensure all staff working in our projects are appropriately trained in safeguarding practice at The Clink Charity.
New business, income generation and programme development
- Lead on strategic planning for delivery and programme development across all sites, seeking opportunities to grow/scale our impact by exploring new opportunities with our partners.
- Build and develop relationships with all relevant stakeholders, including MoJ and HMPPS colleagues, referral agencies for our community work, and strategic funding partners to increase our reach and deepen our impact on beneficiaries.
- Build and develop The Clink’s network of potential delivery partners including HMPPS, DWP, DfE, local authority, social care, schools, and other third sector organisations who work with us in supporting our beneficiaries.
- Provide expert content surrounding programme delivery and development for funding bids and proposals.
- Support the work of the CEO and Grants Manager in raising funds for the charity, including through attending pitches and meetings with current and prospective funders.
Finance
- With the support of the Director of Finance and Resources, prepare and oversee budgets for project delivery and track spending against forecasts ensuring good fiscal management of projects.
General Duties
- Report on delivery to the Board of Trustees, prepare papers for and attend subcommittee and full board meetings every quarter as requested.
- Carry out other duties as required by The Clink Charity.
- Act in a manner that is in keeping with The Clink’s values and promote inclusive practices.
PERSON SPECIFICATION – DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
- Experience of leading projects and training and developing a team made up of staff members of differing levels of seniority.
- Experience of working in: social justice, education, youth work, or criminal justice projects, or having worked in hospitality or horticulture before, or having lived experience that reflects the lives of the beneficiaries that we serve.
- Have an IQA qualification or be willing to complete the course to become accredited.
- A track record of excellent project management skills (accuracy, attention to detail, scheduling, problem solving and monitoring) at a national level and have a strong working knowledge of GDPR.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of building relationships with various stakeholders at a senior level.
- Experience of contributing to the development of overall strategy as part of a senior management team, and ability to translate this into operational strategy and plans that help deliver the organisation’s vision and mission.
- Knowledge of implementing quality assurance systems and the ability to objectively assess the performance of partners and colleagues against an agreed competency matrix.
- Knowledge of report writing and extrapolating data to inform decisions.
- An understanding of the catering, hospitality or horticulture courses (NVQs) provided by City & Guilds.
- Proven experience and working knowledge of safeguarding principles and practices and investigation / reporting protocols.
- Proficient IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office programmes.
- Can work flexible hours when necessary and is willing to travel between our South East projects.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Demonstrable belief in The Clink’s mission and passion for our work.
- High levels of self-awareness, humility and flexibility, as well as an open and collaborative leadership style.
- Personal integrity, kindness, warmth and sound judgement.
- Good communicator: orally and in writing.
- Proactive, adaptable and can use initiative and find solutions to problems.
- Positive, entrepreneurial, energising and adopts a “can do” mentality.
- Values driven and promotes inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA).
REPORTING LINES AND MANAGEMENT EXPECTATIONS
You will report to our CEO and to the MD of Clink Events. You will line manage and support members of the delivery team across projects.
GENERAL CLINK CHARITY INFORMATION
All staff are expected to comply with all current legislation, comply with prison operational policies, comply with The Clink Staff Handbook and undertake such other duties within the scope of the post as may be requested by your manager.
Special requirements include passing the prison security vetting process to be able to draw keys and holding a valid driving licence.
Benefits include 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, a company pension scheme, and free meals on duty when based in a restaurant or visiting for business.
HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to apply for this post, please send your CV and a supporting statement (maximum 2 sides of A4).
In your supporting statement you should ensure that you try to address the desirable criteria set out in the person specification for the role. Make sure you give evidence which shows how you meet the criteria, not just telling us that you did it.
Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis for this role, so early applications are encouraged. The deadline for applications is Friday 3rd April .
We do not send individual acknowledgment of applications due to the high volume we receive, and we will only contact candidates who are shortlisted for an interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, your application has not been successful on this occasion.
If you would like an informal chat about this role, we can offer a call with a member of The Clink Team. Even if you feel you do not meet some of the criteria listed above, we would still welcome applications from passionate candidates who are keen to make a difference.
Appointment process
Applicants who have demonstrated that they meet the desirable criteria set out in the person specification will be contacted and interviews arranged on a rolling basis.
Interview
If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be invited to a selection process. A panel of two or more, including the recruiting manager conducts all interviews. If there are any special arrangements associated with the selection process e.g. tests or presentations, you will be informed accordingly.
Interview outcome
If you are invited to attend an interview, you will be informed either verbally or in writing of the outcome. The successful candidate will have the decision confirmed in writing as an offer of employment. Unsuccessful candidates will be offered the opportunity for feedback.
References
If you are successful in your application, you are asked to provide us with the details of two referees. We only contact referees with your permission after an offer of employment has been made.
All offers of employment are conditional upon the receipt of references that are satisfactory to The Clink Charity, verification of right to work in the UK and where applicable, verification of qualifications and Disclosure and Barring Service (where required).
Personal information
The personal information that you have supplied will only be used for recruitment and selection purposes. You should refer to the Privacy Notice on our website, which sets out how The Clink Charity will deal with the personal and sensitive data you have provided in your application form and supporting information.
EDIA
We welcome all applicants and are keen to enhance our team to reflect the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disabled people, those from LGBTQIA+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and those experiencing other forms of marginalisation, as they are underrepresented at this level. In addition, as this role works directly with people in prison and those at risk of offending, those with lived experience are encouraged to apply.
Accessible recruitment
The Clink Charity is committed to making our recruitment process and workplace accessible to all. If you are an applicant with a disability and/or have any specific needs or adjustments that you would like us to consider, at application, interview, or appointment stage, please make us aware in your application.