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THE JOB (IN A NUTSHELL)
An amazing opportunity to be part of a UK charity with a bold social purpose - helping young people and early careers professionals discover more in themselves than they ever thought possible.
We’re looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to grow and develop new long-term partnerships with employers across the UK, focusing on Apprentices, Graduates, and Future Leaders. You’ll be helping businesses invest in the next generation of talent by connecting them with Outward Bound’s experiential learning programmes that accelerate personal growth, resilience, teamwork, and leadership in early careers cohorts.
Your focus will be on building strong relationships, understanding workforce development needs, and positioning Outward Bound as the partner of choice for early talent development.
Occasional evening, weekend, and overnight work will be required as part of the role, including attending client visits, taster sessions, and visits to our Outward Bound Centres.
WHO WERE LOOKING FOR
You’ll be a creative, results-driven team player with a strong understanding of early careers development and how experiential learning supports the transition from education to work.
You’ll have a proven business development background and experience in selling or promoting professional development solutions, graduate or apprenticeship training, or corporate learning programmes.
You’ll thrive on networking and building relationships with HR, L&D, and talent development professionals, and you’ll be excited by the idea of helping organisations future-proof their workforce through impactful outdoor learning experiences. You are someone who perseveres, never accepting silence or a lack of response as the end of the conversation.
You’ll also have a passion for the outdoors and be aligned to Outward Bound’s values of courage, integrity, and belief in young people’s potential.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
- Excellent communications skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external professionals. A strong understanding of the apprenticeship and graduate development programmes, and talent pipelines.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail, able to manage multiple projects and maintain consistent follow-up.
- Confident in presenting to clients, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences (HR, L&D, operational teams, senior leadership).
- Good negotiation and influencing skills.
- Experienced in LinkedIn / LinkedIn Sales Navigator for prospecting and building connections within early careers networks.
- Proficient in Microsoft systems and CRM tools.
- Knowledge of or interest in experiential learning, leadership development, and outdoor education is an advantage.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Secure mainly new and some key repeat business to meet personal, and team, quarterly and annual targets.
- Lead on developing new partnerships within key industry sectors for Apprentice, Graduate, and Emerging Leader programmes.
- Undertake client learning needs analysis to understand early career development goals and challenges.
- Produce compelling proposals that align Outward Bound programmes with organisational objectives.
- Represent Outward Bound at early careers events, conferences, and employer network sessions.
- Maintain accurate client records via our CRM system and ensure timely follow-up and reporting.
- Liaise with internal delivery and marketing teams to ensure client needs are met and opportunities are maximised.
- Drive new business through research, networking, referrals, and sector insights.
- Contribute ideas to help shape Outward Bound’s early careers strategy and offer to stay relevant in a fast-changing employment landscape.
Salary: £32,000 – £40,000, salary depending on experience
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week
REPORTING TO: Head of Early Careers Business Development
LOCATION: Home-based with extensive travel to centres and Head Office
Settling in period
There is a 3-month settling in period from contract start date.
The closing date is 21st November 2025 with first interviews taking place on 1st December 2025.
To inspire young people to realise their potential through learning and adventure in the outdoors.
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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!
Due to the urgent need to fill this post, we will be shortlisting applications as they are received and may invite candidates to interview before the closing date. We will only shortlist applicants with two weeks' notice.
The Interim Head of Services will oversee the effective delivery, performance, and quality assurance of some of our mental health services in Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Redbridge.
What you'll do:
- Lead and support Service Managers and Coordinators to deliver high-quality, client-centred services.
- Drive continuous service improvement and foster collaboration across teams and partners.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
- Act as a Designated Safeguarding Officer, providing expert guidance to ensure client safety and staff compliance.
See the job pack for full details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a passionate partnership professional, with experience of leading successful corporate partnerships teams?
From funding key projects to providing free dog treats, our corporate partners enable us to help dogs and their owners and share our message with more audiences. We’re looking for a Deputy Head of Corporate Partnerships, who will take the lead on nurturing these important relationships.
What does this role do?
As Deputy Head of Corporate Partnerships, you’ll:
- primarily focus on managing existing accounts, deepening these relationships and ensuring they remain mutually beneficial,
- lead, coach and mentor our corporate partnerships team, enabling account managers to retain and grow our portfolio, and thrive in their roles,
- be entrepreneurial and innovative, with a knack for identifying opportunities to grow our income,
- work closely with our corporate development team, who identify and cultivate new partnerships, to ensure all partnerships move seamlessly between teams,
- alongside the Head of Corporate Partnerships, build and implement an ambitious, long-term strategy for portfolio growth.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll need some solid account management experience, specifically managing relationships with high-value accounts, ideally in the charity sector. You’ll be an experienced manager, who can lead, coach and develop a team to hone their skills. You’ll be an excellent communicator, who is comfortable working alongside senior stakeholders internally and externally. Above all, you’ll have a commitment to Dogs Trust and the work we do.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 17th November 2025.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
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We’re looking for an enthusiastic, creative and organised Events & Fundraising Officer to join our small, dedicated team. Working closely with the rest of the Events & Fundraising team, you’ll help deliver and grow LLST’s fundraising events across London and the South East, including the London Legal Walk, Regional Legal Walks, Great Legal Bake, and Great Legal Quiz, as well as manage our third party challenge events. You will help to engage our supporters and large database in the legal community to generate fundraising.
You will play a vital role in the planning and organising of LLST’s flagship London Legal Walk, bringing together over 19,000 members of the legal community to walk 10km through central London and raise vital funds for over 100 free legal advice charities.
The role involves coordinating event logistics, managing supporter journeys and communications, maintaining our online presence, spreading the word about the importance of the work we do, and helping to develop our fundraising strategy. You’ll also line manage the Events & Fundraising Assistant and play a key role in maintaining LLST’s excellent reputation.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about social justice and events who’s ready to make a tangible impact while building their career in the charity sector. We offer a supportive, collaborative working environment with hybrid working and opportunities for professional development. Some evening and weekend work will also be required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Head of Principal Gifts
Salary: £69,365 to £79,257 per annum
Location: White City (Hybrid)
Are you a fundraiser looking for a new challenge at the highest levels of philanthropy? Are you looking to transition into the field of principal gifts?
Here at Imperial College, we are recruiting a Head of Principal Gifts to join our brilliant team. This is a new position, part of an expansion of our Advancement Division.
As Head of Principal Gifts, you will play a transformative role in securing the philanthropic investments that drive groundbreaking discoveries, life-changing innovations and sustainable solutions. Your work will directly impact fields critical to shaping the future – from climate resilience and AI to global health and business innovation. You will have the opportunity to work with amazing colleagues driven to tackle some of the most difficult problems facing society.
This is your opportunity to forge the direction of philanthropy at one of the most prestigious universities in the world, building meaningful relationships with high- net-worth individuals and stakeholders who share our vision for impactful change. You will help drive Imperial’s bold and ambitious alumni engagement and fundraising campaign.
Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Development: Principal Gifts and Global, you will have the opportunity to work on transformational gifts – interesting, complex gifts which will build your career.
This position is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to have a major impact on a world-renowned institution. You will be entrepreneurially minded, not fazed by complexity and ambiguity, and comfortable orchestrating a myriad of stakeholders. We hope to hear from you!
What we can offer you:
- The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
- Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
- Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
About Imperial
Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.
Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.
As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.
This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial.
Our culture
We work towards equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination and creating an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity and innovation.
Further Information
This is one of three exceptional opportunities to join our dynamic team. As we continue to expand our international presence, we are recruiting for the following roles:
- Head of Development, Faculty of Medicine
- Head of Global Development, North America
Each of these roles offers a unique opportunity to shape our strategic direction and build impactful partnerships.
Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 19 November 2025.
Interested?
Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack.
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter.
Imperial is partnering with Constellate Global Talent on this search. No agencies please.
Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack.
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter by midnight on Wednesday 19 November 2025.
The British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) is an established, highly regarded membership-based organisation. They promote the highest standards of practice in urology, with a reputation as a leading professional medical association. Their members are expert medical practitioners in the field of urology. Founded in 1945, they are excited to be celebrating their 80th anniversary this year!
We are delighted to be partnering with BAUS in their search an Events Assistant, someone with experience working in events, a passion for event execution and a keenness to work within membership organisations. This is a unique opportunity to join a small, ambitious and passionate team. Is this the dream role that you have been waiting for? If so, we would love to hear from you!
The Role
The Events Assistant will provide administrative and event delivery support to the Head of Events and the Events Coordinator in the planning and delivery of physical and virtual meetings, events and courses.
This role is hands on and varied and duties will include:
- Supporting the delivery of BAUS’s flagship Annual Meeting and a calendar of Specialist Section Meetings, Education Courses and virtual events.
- Maintaining accurate delegate and speaker databases, attendee lists and name badges.
- Assisting with event websites, mobile apps, social media and marketing campaigns.
- Liaising with venues, suppliers, exhibitors and delegates.
- Providing administrative support including processing payments, handling enquiries, and producing post event reports.
- Supporting set up, breakdown and onsite delivery of events (some travel and overnight stays will be required).
The Person
We are looking for a motivated and adaptable individual with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and a collaborative approach. You should come to us with experience working in an events environment, or the completion of an Events Management course.
This promises to be an exciting and busy role so you will need to be comfortable working in a fast paced environment, and have the ability to multitask effectively demonstrating a high level of customer service skills.
Perhaps most importantly you should be enthusiastic, flexible and pro-active, be a genuine team player and able to work independently when required as well as collaboratively along with colleagues.
Why BAUS?
BAUS adopts a welcoming, supportive and collaborative culture. This is a small, successful team that works closely together to achieve outstanding results for its members. Not only is BAUS hugely passionate about supporting its members, but it also places strong emphasis on supporting its staff and creating an empowering workplace, making it a wonderful place to work.
The charity’s benefits include an excellent pension scheme with a minimum 16% contribution along with 25 days leave per year, plus Bank Holidays and an additional 4 days at Christmas.
The role is hybrid and flexible, and will require the successful applicant to work from the impressive city centre offices in London for 2–3 days per week. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then get in touch!
Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Jen or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.
Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
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Head of Marketing & Communications
Location: Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time – 40 Hours per week
Contract: Permanent
About the role
The Head of Marketing and Communications plays a leading role in developing the gallery’s brand, growing and diversifying audiences, and strengthening the visibility of the organisation locally, nationally and internationally. Working closely with the Director and Senior Management Team (SMT), this pivotal role is instrumental in helping to meet the gallery’s objectives to increase footfall and digital engagement, strengthen relationships with existing visitors and develop new audiences. This post-holder plays a central role with the Director in maintaining the artistic reputation and profile of Modern Art Oxford as one of the UK’s most ambitious and influential contemporary art organisations, and driving ambitious marketing and communications campaigns.
The position is responsible for developing and delivering the gallery’s audience development, communications and digital strategies, and plays a central role in nurturing relationships with stakeholders, including press, partners, artists and audiences. Ensuring compliance with data protection legislation and championing the gallery’s value of equality, diversity and inclusion are central to this role.
Reporting to the Director and forming part of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Marketing and Communications is a full time position which manages and is supported by a full-time Marketing Manager and a full-time Design and Communications Officer, with freelance support on press/PR and design as required for specific exhibitions and projects.
Principal Responsibilities
Marketing and Communications
- To grow and diversify Modern Art Oxford’s visiting and online audiences by leading audience development, communications and digital marketing strategies that will enable the organisation to build on its brand and profile, and strengthen its visibility in Oxford, the UK and beyond.
- To develop and oversee implementation of all marketing, communications and PR activity including media relations, social media and digital activity, development of marketing and branding collateral, and on-site interpretation.
- To formulate with the direction of the Director a transformational vision for the use of digital technologies to drive engagement and interaction with our online audiences.
- To manage effective and efficient relationships with any external PR and marketing consultants and companies.
- To develop and nurture key stakeholder, media and marketing relationships and partnerships and cultivate new relationships to ensure that our profile is high locally, nationally and internationally, and that our position as a leading tourist attraction in Oxfordshire and the South East grows.
- To strategically develop distinctive and innovative digital content, working closely and in creative collaboration with the Head of Exhibitions, Head of Communities, Participation and Practice as well as the wider Marketing and Communications team.
- To work with colleagues to strengthen visitor experience and engagement, both on-site and digitally, to increase profile and ensure that the organisation continues to thrive as one of the UK’s leading contemporary art spaces.
- To work closely with the SMT to drive audience research, development and evaluation, ensuring that the gallery attracts significant visitor numbers and closely addresses our stakeholder priorities.
- To manage the Marketing Manager and the Design and Communications Officer positions.
Fundraising and Finance
- To attend events at Modern Art Oxford and externally to represent the gallery and build relationships with key external stakeholders. Occasional weekend and evening work will be required.
- To ensure tight, clear, budgetary setting, control and regular re-forecasting against targets working with the Head of Finance.
- To work closely with the Head of Development to support new fundraising initiatives and partnerships as required.
- To regularly review all communications activities, suppliers and resources to ensure best value for money.
- To prepare reports as required by Arts Council England and Oxford City Council and other funders/stakeholders in relation to digital, marketing and communications activities.
General
- To support the work of the gallery in strengthening the equality, diversity and inclusivity of the working environment and practices.
- To ensure team management and cross-departmental work is effective and timely in achieving annual targets.
- To ensure that Modern Art Oxford complies with all aspects of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in relation to marketing and communication activities with audiences, stakeholders and any other third parties.
- To participate in training and development activities as required and assist with the training and development of colleagues.
- To carry out all duties in accordance with all Modern Art Oxford’s policies including Equal Opportunities, Access, Employment, Health and Safety, Child Safeguarding, Data Protection and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policies and the Creative Case for Diversity.
- To report to Modern Art Oxford’s Board of Trustees when requested.
- To undertake any other duties as reasonably required by the Director.
Person Specification
- Experience of running a Marketing and Communications team at a senior level within an arts organisation or similar field
- Experience of leading on mixed marketing campaigns, including setting measurable targets
- Significant experience of managing and motivating teams and being a supportive and encouraging team player
- Excellent arts press contacts and/or partnership development experience.
- Demonstrable experience of audience research, segmentation and development
- A strategic and analytical thinker able to devise, implement and report on strategies and to evaluate data using platforms such as Google Analytics and AdWords and experience of SEO, Content Management Systems, and social media platforms and analytics.
- An ability to prioritise competing workloads and work effectively under pressure in a fast paced and leanly resourced working environment
- Strong project management skills, including budget management
- An inspiring and creative thinker with ambition, vision and enthusiasm
- Self-motivated, positive, flexible and reliable
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A strong affinity with the values and mission of Modern Art Oxford and a passion and enthusiasm for the visual arts, with a belief in the importance of artists and the power of art to have a transformational effect in society
About Us
Modern Art Oxford is one of the UK’s most exciting and influential contemporary art organisations, renowned for its bold and ambitious artistic programme that promotes diversity and internationalism and celebrates contemporary art as a progressive agent of social change.
Modern Art Oxford welcomes approximately 100,000 visitors each year with approximately 15,000 attendances by schools and community groups in creative learning and participation activities. The organisation’s digital content reaches 450,000 through Modern Art Oxford’s digital channels annually. Through a wide range of high-quality content creation and programming, Modern Art Oxford aims to make contemporary art accessible and engaging to the widest audience and to promote creativity in all its visual forms. Over the last 60 years Modern Art Oxford has brought some of the world’s most important artists to the city, and the UK, and has developed an international reputation for pioneering emerging and under-represented artists.
Modern Art Oxford is a registered charity and receives core funding from Arts Council England and Oxford City Council, and the generous support of individuals, trusts and foundations, sponsors and friends.
Benefits
- Pension
- An auto-enrolment pension scheme is in place with Legal & General. Under pension auto enrolment legislation, the employee will pay 5% (before tax relief) and the employer will pay 3% of qualifying earnings to the Legal and General plan.
- Holiday 25 days annual leave plus eight public bank holidays
- Staff discount in Cafe and shop
Closing date for Applications is Midnight on Sunday 14th December 2025
Interviews for the role will be Friday 19th December 2025
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
Job Purpose
Lead and develop the charity’s HR and Volunteering functions (People) to foster a positive, engaging, and inclusive work environment, in line with the organisation’s values and EDI objectives
Key Tasks
Leadership
• Work with the People Sub-Committee (PSC) and SMT to develop and implement organisational people strategies and plans to support the delivery of our organisational strategy for older people.
• Have responsibility for our progress against these plans; measure and report this to PSC and SMT, including by administering our annual people survey, volunteer survey and trustee survey. Identify areas that require improvement and make recommendations for change.
People management
• Oversee People-related policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and best practices.
• Support the development and implementation of Learning and Development (L&D) initiatives.
• Provide support and guidance to those in line management roles within the organisation including on performance management issues and processes.
• Provide line management and support to the Community and Volunteer Manager, ensuring 6 their work aligns with organisational priorities.
• Manage complex employee relations cases, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and change management.
Administration
• Ensure all employee compliance requirements are met, including DBS checks, right to work documentation, and up-to-date staff records.
• Work with the DFO to ensure accurate and timely monthly payroll processing)
Quality
• Ensure that AUKEL’s People policies and procedure are in compliance with the Charity Quality Standard.
• Strive for excellence through the people in the organisation.
Liaison
• To participate to the National Age UK HR network to exchange insight and learn good practice.
• To liaise with our Solicitor team to ensure compliance when managing complex cases.
• To represent AUKEL and participate in appropriate external meetings and events in order to remain aware of local, regional and national issues affecting quality and compliance issues affecting charitable companies.
• To attend relevant HR/ Employment Law seminars or work groups as the AUKEL HR ambassador.
General
• To meet regularly with the CEO for support, supervision and appraisal.
• To attend team and staff meetings, as required.
• To undertake any other duties within the competence of the post holder as may be required
from time to time for the continued smooth running of Age UK East London.
• To undertake any training required to fulfil the role.
• To carry out the duties of the post in accordance with Age UK’s East London’s policies and procedures including: Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Complaints, GDPR, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults.
Functional links
• This role reports directly to the CEO
• Excellent working relationship with SMT and Finance team.
• Close working relationship is needed with the Operations Coordinator and the Executive and Governance Coordinator.
Person Specification
Research shows that while middle class white men tend to apply for job when they meet around 60% of the
criteria, women, people from the global majority, and people from other marginalised groups that encounter
systematic discrimination tend to apply only when they meet all criteria. So, if you think you have what it takes,
but don’t meet every single aspect of the job description, please still apply!
Experience
Essential
• Significant experience of a Generalist HR role including managing employee relations in compliance with UK employment law.
• Experience in collaboratively developing policies and procedures.
• Experience in working collaboratively with managers to provide both constructive feedback and support to staff.
• Experience of line management and developing staff or volunteers.
Desirable
• Experience of working with volunteers
• Experience of reporting directly to a Trustees Board.
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
• Strong understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practice across People Functions.
• Degree in Human Resource
Desirable
• Management or have acquired the equivalent CIPD level through experience assessment (or working towards same)
• Knowledge of Health and Safety as it relates to the HR function
• HR data system/ data bases (preferably Sage HR).
• Confidence in using Office365 including Microsoft forms.
Skills/Attributes
• Excellent verbal and written communication including ability to write reports and present to different stakeholder groups.
• Ability to collect and analyse data to extract insights and trends to make informed decisions.
• Intermediate IT skills including using of Microsoft form and polls.
• Professional and proactive approach which instils confidence, trust and motivates others
Desirable
• Mediation skills
• Conflict Management skills
• Values-driven and aligned with the mission of the charity.
• Empathetic, with a strong commitment to employee and volunteer well-being.
Additional Requirements
• This post is subject to the relevant check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
• This post is required to ensure to undertake regular CPD to ensure that their working knowledge is up to date with
changes in employment law and HR best practice.
• Flexibility in working hours to meet organisational needs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Guildford Cathedral is a sacred space and a community of people who engage with God and the wider world for the common good. Welcoming over 100,000 visitors annually, our Cathedral ‘community’ comprises thousands who feel close the Cathedral because of historical connection, through worship or our volunteer service. The core task of Guildford Cathedral is worship. Daily and Sunday choral services are the backbone of our work. The Cathedral is led by the Dean with the Cathedral Chapter which is akin to a Board of Directors and charity trustees.
We are now seeking an Events Virger to join our team and play a vital role in supporting the Cathedral’s worship and events programme.
The Role
As Events Virger, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring the smooth running of services and events. Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and resetting the Cathedral for services, concerts, and special events. Assist with the setting up and removal of all content and furnishings requested for this activity.
- Opening and closing the Cathedral on a rota basis.
- Ensure the efficient cleaning of the Cathedral with effective use of time and materials and without the need for supervision (the team of Virgers are responsible for all the Cathedral cleaning).
- To be on duty, in accordance with the rota, on Sundays, Festival Days and other occasions, in addition to other routine duties.
- Maintain vestments, altar furnishings and vessels and prepare them for all Services.
- Operating sound and lighting systems as needed.
- Support and assist Chaplains, Guides and other volunteers as required.
- Safeguarding donations and collections.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- GCSE-level education and previous experience as a Virger.
- A sense of the value of well-ordered worship and its contribution to the Cathedral’s wider ministry and outreach.
- Strong communications interpersonal skills.
- IT competence and administrative skills.
- Flexibility, reliability, and the ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Physical fitness to handle lifting and moving tasks.
- A team player, holding the personal qualities necessary to work well with the other members of the Cathedral team, both paid and volunteer.
- A communicant member of the Church of England.
- Willingness to undertake training, including First Aid at Work.
Desirable:
- Experience of the coordination and delivery of events.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office
What the job involves
Our Events and Community Fundraising team raises funds for Prostate Cancer UK through a programme of owned products, activities and events, in addition to third-party challenges. Alongside our two owned events, March for Men and the Grand Depart Classic, we also recruit teams in events such as the TCS London Marathon, Great North Run and the London Landmarks Half Marathon.
In this role, you’ll project manage a number of third-party events which take place across the UK, including our teams at the London Landmarks Half Marathon and the Royal Parks Half Marathon. You’ll also be tasked with identifying new opportunities across the UK in the charity events market.
Your responsibilities will span the full event cycle; from setting budgets and developing marketing plans, to building supporter communications, managing event logistics, providing on-the-day support, and overseeing remittance and thanking — ensuring we maximise income and deliver exceptional supporter experiences.
Alongside this, you’ll work with other teams within Prostate Cancer UK to support the full calendar of events and take the lead with supporting our volunteers at our events. Working with our Communications teams, you’ll ensure that we make the most of every opportunity, from promoting the events to warm and new audiences, identifying and building relationships with the strongest case studies, to ensuring a high proportion of event participants continue to support us long after they cross the finish line.
What we want from you
We’re looking for a dedicated person to join our established, experienced and high-performing Events and Community Fundraising team, that has ambitious plans to grow income to £16M+ by 2030. As a team, we work hard to combine our strengths and motivate each other and share a passion for success. You’ll be joining an experienced and supportive team that will help you grow your strengths and support your development.
You’ll have experience working in a sporting events team with a background of assisting or leading with the delivery of large-scale events, covering aspects such as marketing, communications and event delivery. Ideally with a fundraising background to enable you to hit the ground running. You’ll also have excellent communication skills and can motivate and inspire for our cause. Strong organisational skills will be combined with the ability to prioritise a busy workload and work to tight deadlines.
You’ll have the energy and passion to provide crucial input to this sector-leading team. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to grow, develop and gain valuable skills and experience in a fundraising role within a progressive and innovative organisation. You’ll be part of a passionate team to stop men dying from prostate cancer.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally.
We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.
How and where we work
We are all expected to be in the office (SE1 2QN) 4 days a month (pro-rata for part time colleagues) to work with and alongside colleagues in our immediate team and beyond to build connections and strong working relationships. We value that face-to-face time for relationships, projects and decisions.
Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply.
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The closing date is Sunday 16th November 2025. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 24th November 2025.
About you
Do you want to use your skills to make it possible for people with myeloma to live longer and better lives?
Myeloma UK is looking for a motivated and experienced Special Events professional to join our Philanthropy team.
Special events play a vital role in engaging our supporters, inspiring their support, and raising vital income for the charity. Throughout 2026 we have a range of events planned, including private dinners, receptions and large fundraisers in London and Edinburgh.
Special Events is an area of growth for the charity, and this is an exciting opportunity to work alongside our major donor team and senior volunteers and supporters to develop and deliver an engaging fundraising events programme.
Experience in Special Events is essential, ideally in a charity environment. The successful candidate will have excellent event management skills, experience of working with senior stakeholders, and the ability to deliver creative and engaging events to inspire donor support.
About the role
Myeloma UK is embarking on an ambitious five-year income generation strategy, which aims to double our income by 2030.
The post holder will lead the planning and delivery of a programme of high-quality events. You will work with colleagues from across the charity to develop programmes that will engage our audiences and communicate the impact we deliver as a charity. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
About us
Myeloma UK is the only UK charity focused on the incurable blood cancer, myeloma and its related conditions. We provide support and influence access to treatments, while researching a cure. Thanks to life-extending treatments and support, today many people affected by myeloma are able to live longer and to live well. Together, we support, so no one faces myeloma alone.
We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every person affected by myeloma has an empowered present and a hopeful future.
Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every person living with myeloma, live well, for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change.
Our culture
Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture. We offer employees a range of benefits including a pension salary exchange scheme, flexitime, flexible working which includes both home and hub-based office working, health plan, employee assistance plan and holiday purchase scheme. We are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all our employees
How to apply
If you think you would be a great fit for this role, get in touch and tell us more about yourself by sending the following:
1. A cover letter telling us more about you and what you think makes you a good fit for this role
2. A CV that sets out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements
Applications close on 9am 10 November 2025 and interviews will be held w/c 17 November 2025.
Myeloma UK is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of:
· sex
· race
· disability
· age
· sexual orientation
· gender reassignment
· religion or belief
· marital status
· or pregnancy and maternity
Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Rochester Airport, Kent
Department: Business Development
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (FTE)
Hours: Full-Time, 37 Hours, Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Permanent
We are Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS), and we fight every day to save lives. We are Team KSS, a close-knit team of dedicated, skilled, sector-leading experts with an incredible level of expertise. We are passionate about what we do which drives us to always deliver our very best.
We’re driven by our purpose of saving lives and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients. Last year alone we responded to over 3,100 incidents. We are fearless and tireless in fighting to save every life.
Our charity headquarters and forward operating base are located at Rochester Airport, with our aircraft hangar and maintained at Redhill Aerodrome. When the call comes, we can reach any part of Kent, Surrey or Sussex in under 30 minutes.
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:
We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional and highly motivated individual to help orchestrate and coordinate the successful delivery of our new strategic priority – KSS in Your Community (KSSIYC). KSSIYC is an exciting, transformational and ambitious initiative which will drive forward our strategy of working together to save more lives through delivery of lifesaving interventions and actions, engagement, awareness, relevance and ultimately income at a community level across Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
Inclusion and Diversity:
KSS is committed to creating an equal, diverse and truly inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome and able to be their authentic selves.
We believe that everyone has the right to live without fear or prejudice, and be treated fairly, and with respect and dignity regardless of race, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, social class, religion and belief.
We reserve the right to close the position early if the role is filled.
Benefits package is correct at the time this advert was published.
Benefits
25 days annual leave rising with service, Occupational/Enhanced Sick Pay, Enhanced Parental Leave, Access to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Events, Access to the Wellbeing Hub Group, Personal Pension Scheme, Group Life Assurance Cover, Group Income Protection Cover, Critical Illness Cover, Employee Assistance Programmes, Development opportunities.
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The Sumatran Orangutan Society (SOS) is dedicated to protecting orangutans, their forests, and their future. Together with our local partners in Sumatra, we’re protecting vital ecosystems and creating resilient landscapes where orangutans – and people – can thrive.
We’re looking for an experienced and creative fundraiser to lead our individual giving and supporter engagement programmes, grow our supporter base, and champion innovation in public engagement and income generation. You’ll be rallying resources which will ultimately help us grow our impact for wild orangutans and the people living alongside them.
The Role
As Head of Individual Giving & Supporter Engagement, you’ll lead the strategic development and delivery of SOS’s public fundraising portfolio – inspiring individuals around the world to take action and give generously for the future of Sumatra’s rainforests and wildlife.
You’ll be responsible for individual giving, digital acquisition and retention, legacies, appeals and campaigns, and supporter events. You’ll be given the freedom to innovate, identifying and developing new income streams and engagement products and approaches that help us reach and inspire new audiences.
We’re particularly interested in candidates with strong acquisition experience, who can help us grow and diversify our supporter base.
Reporting to the CEO, you’ll work closely with communications, partnerships, and programmes colleagues to build an engaged community of supporters and advocates for SOS.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
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Lead the development and delivery of SOS’s public fundraising strategy, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s mission and income targets.
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Set and manage income and expenditure budgets for all individual giving fundraising streams, ensuring healthy ROI and sustainability.
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Set clear targets and KPIs, with robust financial planning, forecasting, and monitoring.
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Foster innovation across public fundraising, developing and testing new products and propositions.
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Promote a culture of data and insight-driven decision-making, continuous improvement, and connecting our supporters to the impact they enable.
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Adhere to the Fundraising Regulator Code of Practise and Data Protection legislation and ensure the SOS Donor Promise and Fundraising Values are alive and visible in all fundraising activity.
Individual Giving & Donor Development
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Oversee acquisition, retention, and uplift strategies for individual donors, ensuring a seamless and inspiring supporter journey.
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Design and manage a calendar of appeals and campaigns, including the Big Give Christmas Challenge.
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Work closely with Communications & Marketing colleagues to deliver compelling creative content and integrated fundraising campaigns across digital channels.
Digital Fundraising
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Lead on digital acquisition strategy and performance, testing and optimising paid and organic campaigns to grow SOS’s online giving and supporter base.
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Manage and optimise digital giving platforms, donor journeys, and analytics to improve conversion, retention, and lifetime value.
Legacies & Events
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Develop and implement SOS’s legacy marketing strategy, raising awareness and nurturing pledgers and enquirers with care and authenticity.
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Manage fundraising events (such as our Buffoonery comedy night) and oversee community fundraising initiatives, optimising engagement and lifetime value.
Collaboration & Management
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Line manage the Development Assistant, ensuring that our supporters receive outstanding stewardship.
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Work closely with colleagues across Development, Communications, and Programmes to ensure a joined-up approach to engagement, conversion, and storytelling.
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Keep up to date with sector trends, digital innovations, and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance and best practice in all fundraising activity.
About You
You’re a strategic and practical fundraiser who knows how to inspire public giving. You combine creativity with an analytical approach, and you’re motivated by purpose and impact. You’ll flourish in a small, committed team where innovation and collaboration are key.
Essential:
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Significant experience in individual giving and/or digital fundraising, including both strategy development and delivery.
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Proven track record of meeting or exceeding income targets across multiple channels.
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Familiarity with CRM systems and digital fundraising platforms.
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Strong understanding of digital acquisition and retention techniques, data-driven fundraising, and supporter journeys.
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Experience managing appeals and campaigns, ideally including match-funded initiatives (e.g. the Big Give).
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Excellent copywriting, creative and analytical skills, with an eye for compelling storytelling.
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Experience in budget management and performance reporting.
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Collaborative and adaptable, with excellent project management and communication skills.
Desirable:
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Experience in product development or innovation in the charity sector.
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Knowledge of legacy fundraising.
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Interest in environmental, conservation, or international development causes.
We work to protect orangutans, their forests and their future.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Directorate: Marketing, Education, Events and Membership
Reports to: Education and Events Manager
Salary range:£ 26,521 - £33,456 per annum, depending on experience
Location: London – EC4Y 8EE (Hybrid - The Education team is office-based on an agreed day once a week, then a required one day each month for all staff)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (31.5 hours over 5 days)
Job Summary
The BSR education programme is a key benefit to members and the wider rheumatology community, providing updates on the essentials needed to deliver top-quality care for patients and ensuring professional development opportunities.
This role sits within the Education team who are responsible for delivering BSR’s educational activity. Working alongside the Head of Education, the Education & Events Manager, Event Executive (Education) and the Digital Events Manager, you will assist in the planning and delivery of a range of education courses, webinars, bursary schemes and digital learning activities. You will work with the team to support the work of our Education Committee, Trainee Committee and Digital Learning Board.
This is an exciting role for someone looking to get further hands-on experience in planning and executing a variety of educational events and activities and liaising with multiple stakeholders. It is a unique opportunity to be part of the team at the forefront of rheumatology education, making a tangible impact on the professional development of members and the broader rheumatology community.
Main Responsibilties
Event & Course Coordination
- Lead on course and webinar registration processes, including delegate bookings, communications, data management and reporting, and producing delegate materials.
- Support course logistics including venue sourcing and management, accommodation and travel, catering and AV.
- Support stakeholder management at education courses, including communications with patients, sponsors and event supporters.
- Occasional travel, including attendance and overnight stays at BSR courses, conferences and events.
Systems & Data Management
- Oversee the team’s CRM (Microsoft Dynamics) and registration systems, ensuring data integrity, implementing system enhancements, coordinating stakeholders, and carrying out testing.
Project Coordination
- Coordinate the rheumatology training webinar series, including topic development, speaker management and live delivery.
- Coordinate the education bursary programme, including promotion, application management and financial reconciliation.
- Coordinate Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation of educational activities.
- Support the delivery of digital sponsorship and educational partnership opportunities.
Marketing & Communications
- Work with the Marketing and Communications team to create digital content to engage target audiences, including providing content for webpages, newsletters and delegate communications.
General Duties
- Manage the events inbox and education team enquiries, delivering excellent customer service and being the main point of contact for the team.
- Input into education budgets by monitoring progress against income and expenditure for owned projects.
- Support on reporting for and evaluation of all education activities and outputs, identifying impact and ways to improve.
- Support with BSR Committee liaison and logistics.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of Education and the Education & Events Manager.
Please note: This role will require travel and overnight stays, for example at our in-person courses. As we are a small team you’ll have the opportunity to get involved in cross-departmental projects, lead or contribute to agile sprint working and support wider business needs. There are other opportunities to get involved with our staff forum or peer group meetings.
Person Specification
- Enthusiastic about all aspects of education and CPD, self-motivated, and eager to contribute to educational initiatives.
- Proven event planning or coordination experience (preferably within education and training, healthcare, or professional membership sectors).
- Experience of working on a variety of digital systems, including CRM, and quick to pick up new programs.
- Confidence to manage stakeholders at all levels and to deal with external contacts.
- Professional and personable when communicating with members, customers and volunteers.
- Confident time and project management skills as you’ll be working on various projects simultaneously.
- Ability to demonstrate use of initiative and innovation, to make positive improvements or efficiencies to how we deliver education.
Equity, Inclusion and Diversity statement
BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equity, and diversity in our workforce. We are actively trying to increase the diversity of our staff team. We try to reduce as many barriers as we can for those with a disability. We know that everyone is an individual, so please always tell us what we can do to support you.
We welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including those from minoritised communities, and those with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.
To champion the specialty, influencing change and building a thriving community of best practice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Role
The role of the Events team within Alpha International is to oversee the organising of Leadership Conference (LC) in-person, any events around Leadership Conference (including Donor events, Wednesday CEF event, Alpha Staff day, regional satellite events) and London-based Alpha events across the year (such as Alpha Collective and Experience Alpha).
This role is responsible for managing health and safety across the HTB sites, catering (crew, bloom café, Brompton road food vans and green rooms), internal deliveries and LC app, along with other LC related tasks.
The Key Responsibilities
Logistical arrangements:
o Development and execution of the events Day Plan. This is a minute-by-minute detailed plan that holds all the information of what will take place at the event
o Gathering technical and logistical requirements from speakers, stream leaders and internal departments; then negotiating this with the IT, Production, Vergers and Volunteers Teams or with an external venue or AV suppliers
o Determining catering requirements and caterer management
o Hiring of any additional venues as required and HTB site logistics
o Attending site visits (for external venues that might be used)
o Hiring of any additional equipment required for the event
o Liaising with the Production, IT, Verger, Worship team and all other internal departments
o Ensuring any legal and insurance tasks are thought about and in place for the event taking place
o Creating floor plans for the vergers to use
o Liaising on interpretation needs are met including BSL
o Liaising regarding speakers and associated tasks including contracts, gifts and accommodation
o Liaising and implementing programme decisions
o Developing and implementing new floor plans and layouts at events
o Ensuring event Health and Safety has been implemented
o Delivery plans
o Any other event related task
Marketing and communications:
o Working closely with the marketing team on the marketing plan and budget
o Steer and monitor social media campaigns, alongside internal creative services teams
o Ensuring all GDPR protocols are followed – keeping the login access tracker up to date
o Overseeing LC app contract and content
o Delegate collateral e.g. packing tote bags
Staffing:
o Volunteer recruitment working closely with the Alpha leadership on this
o Communication with HTB staff as to their specific roles and responsibilities & conducting staff briefings
o Building working relationships with volunteers and team when onsite
Registration and Ticketing:
o Oversight of the busy Leadership Conference inbox for guest queries
o Creating booking system for taking in person events registrations using an online event platform
o Ensuring the Alpha leadership gets regular booking reports
o Oversight of IT equipment owned by team
o Granting access to systems
Safeguarding
o Linking in with the Safeguarding Lead if any safeguarding issues come up in the inboxes or at the event
Debrief
o Debrief to be done for different areas involved in
Leadership Conference Week Responsibilities
o Taking a lead role on several key packages assigned to this role
o Create and maintain comprehensive event documentation
o Writing papers on the different areas for senior management to review as and when is required
o Stay within the budget allocated and make adjustments to event constraints based on financial situation. Looking for ways to save money on all areas you look after
o Developing and implementing new and improved processes
o Holding the Alpha standard on communication in everything we do or send before, during or after the event
o Attend senior leadership meetings to provide updates as an when is required on your different areas
o Managing admin across the event, dealing with sign off, budgets and compiling post event reporting – to take learnings for next years event
o Looking at ways to improve LC year on year by researching competitor events and market knowledge
o Any other event related tasks to support Head of Events
Helping on the day at CEF events across the year (such as Alpha Collective, Experience Alpha, Rising Generation).
The Right Candidate
• Committed to the vision of HTB and Alpha
• Large event management experience
• Hard worker that can handle high pressure and workload in the lead up to a large event
• Able to juggle large and varied work load
• Tactful and diplomatic
• Flexibility in working hours in the lead up to the event due to trainings, event set up, event days and pack down
• Providing leadership to the people who report to you, including motivating team members to achieve their goals and responsibilities within the event. Providing guidance, mentorship, and support to other team members, creating a positive and productive work environment
• Excellent attention to detail and strategic thinker
• Strong operational and administrative background
• Self-starter, able to work on own initiative and with minimal supervision, with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm
• Strong project management experience
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making and resource management capabilities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
