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ID 1775 Deputy Head of HR (Business Partnering & Advisory), Human Resources
Family Action Head Office, London (N1) with hybrid working
37 hours per week (full time)
£42,562 - £46,703 per annum* (plus £3,827 Inner London Weighting if London based or £480 if home-based)
Permanent contract
We are flexible on hours of work and where this work is done. This role can be based in our London office (N1) with hybrid working but can also be done from home. If home-working is agreed, the ability to travel semi-regularly to London (i.e. around once per month) is desirable but not essential.
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action, we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
In this Deputy Head of HR role, you will lead our Business Partnering & Advisory function by developing the HR Business Partnering model, managing a team of HR professionals, and ultimately embedding excellent people management practice across the organisation. You will also have a direct business partnering relationship with Relate at Family Action; providing strategic advice, coaching and operational HR support to senior managers, to support culture change post-merger.
If you have significant experience managing complex employee relations and organisational change processes (including TUPE and large-scale restructures) and leading a team of HR professionals, we would like to hear from you. The ability to think strategically while also delivering operationally, alongside strong influencing and coaching skills will make you an ideal candidate.
We are a supportive and inclusive organisation, and we want to break down barriers to people joining us. If you don’t feel confident applying because you don’t meet every single requirement on the Person Specification – please don’t let that stop you; we want to hear from you. We encourage you to use the application to highlight what you can bring to the role – your skills, knowledge, and experience as well as your values. At Family Action our 4 core values are incredibly important to us and underpin all we do. We are a 'people focused', 'can-do' organisation, which strives for 'excellence' in all we do and operates with 'mutual respect'.
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jab vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
Closing Date: Wednesday 6th May 2026 at 23:59 pm
All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.
All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.
To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse reasonable travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.
*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
Please note that we will be reviewing applications as they come in. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found, so we encourage you to submit your application without delay. We are also ideally looking for a candidate who can join us as soon as possible (i.e. on a short notice period), however if that is not your situation please do not hesitate to apply as applications will not be assessed on this basis.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



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Salary: £39,920
Location: London Diocesan House, Causton Street.
Contract type: 3-year fixed term, full-time (35 hours/week)
Closing date: 03 May 2026
Interview date: 11 May 2026
This is a newly created role within the Diocese of London, supporting the Head of Racial Justice Priority in delivering the aims of the Diocese’s Racial Justice strategy. The postholder will sit within the wider racial justice team and contribute to the development and delivery of key programmes.
The role involves managing projects, supporting programme design and working with a range of stakeholders across diocesan, civic and community networks. It will focus on addressing racial disparities and supporting changes in practice and culture across the Diocese.
Job Summary
The Racial Justice Project Manager will support the delivery of the Diocese’s Racial Justice strategy by providing project management and programme support across a range of initiatives. Working with senior colleagues, clergy and partners, the role will help ensure projects are coordinated, delivered effectively and aligned with diocesan priorities.
Job responsibilities
· Support the design and delivery of racial justice programmes and initiatives
· Manage projects, ensuring activities are planned, coordinated and delivered effectively
· Support training and leadership development programmes related to racial justice
· Oversee data collection, analysis and reporting to support programme delivery
· Coordinate engagement activities and partnerships with diocesan teams, schools and community organisations
· Contribute to monitoring and evaluation to support continuous improvement
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
· Understanding of racial justice, anti-racism, equality and inclusion, with relevant experience
· Experience of project management and working across multiple priorities
· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
· Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders from different backgrounds
· Ability to handle sensitive issues with professionalism and discretion
· Empathy with the mission and values of the Church of England
· Right to work in the UK
· The person will require a enhanced DBS check
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.
About the London Diocesan Fund
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England.
The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Benefits of working with us
The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package
- 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
- 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
- Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
- Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
- Season ticket loans for public transport
- Access to Benenden Health Insurance
- EAP counselling through Health Assured
- Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
- Two additional paid days for community volunteering
To apply:
Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.
For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page
For every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ



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Salary: £32,468
Location: London Diocesan House, 36 Causton Street
Contract type: 3-year fixed term, full-time (35 hours/week)
Closing date: 3 May 2026
Interview date: 12 May 2026
This is a new role within the Diocese of London, supporting the Head of Racial Justice Priority in delivering the Diocese’s Racial Justice strategy. As part of the wider racial justice team, you will contribute to a range of activities including training, audits, data collection, engagement and governance processes.
The role requires strong administrative skills and a working awareness of racial justice issues. You will support the coordination and delivery of programmes, working closely with colleagues across the Diocese to ensure activities are organised, accessible and delivered effectively.
Job Summary
The Racial Justice Officer provides administrative and programme support to the Racial Justice team, helping to deliver key initiatives and priorities. Working with a range of stakeholders including clergy, diocesan teams and external partners, the role supports the smooth coordination and delivery of activities across the Diocese.
Job responsibilities
· Coordinate logistics and provide support for racial justice training programmes, including preparing materials and managing attendance
· Support audits, data collection and reporting to monitor progress and inform decision-making
· Provide administrative support to governance groups, including scheduling meetings, preparing documentation and tracking actions
· Assist with engagement and communication activities such as newsletters, events and case studies
· Maintain accurate records and effective administrative systems to support programme delivery
· Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
· Understanding of racial justice, equality, diversity and inclusion
· Strong administrative and organisational skills, with experience supporting projects or programmes
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to work effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds
· Empathy with the mission and values of the Church of England
· Right to work in the UK
· The person will not require a DBS check
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.
About the London Diocesan Fund
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway.
The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Benefits of working with us
The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package
- 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
- 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
- Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
- Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
- Season ticket loans for public transport
- Access to Benenden Health Insurance
- EAP counselling through Health Assured
- Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
- Two additional paid days for community volunteering
To apply:
Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.
For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page.
For every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ



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About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
The HR transformation director will lead the charity’s people and organisational transformation agenda during a critical phase of strategic delivery. The strategy was launched in 2025 and is currently being operationalised.
Working closely with the associate director of people and organisational development; chief operating officer; senior leadership team; and the board, you’ll design and deliver a transformation programme that ensures the charity’s people strategy, culture, leadership capability and organisational structures are aligned with our newly launched strategy.
You’ll drive a step change in organisational effectiveness by modernising people practices, strengthening leadership capability, embedding a high-performing and inclusive culture, and ensuring the organisation has the workforce capability and operating model required to deliver long-term impact.
This role is offered as a 12-month fixed-term transformation assignment to lead priority strategic programmes, establish sustainable people and organisational frameworks, and embed new ways of working that support future growth and resilience.
About you
With significant senior leadership experience in HR, people transformation or organisational development, you’ll have experience of operating at executive or senior leadership level, shaping organisational strategy and advising senior executives and Boards on organisational change and people strategy.
A strategic thinker with the ability to translate organisational strategy into practical transformation programmes, you’ll have deep expertise in organisational design, culture change and leadership development.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Location and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home with a minimum of 2 days in the office.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions, please contact the Breast Cancer Now recruitment team
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.
Closing date: 11:00am on Monday 27 April 2026
Interview date To be confirmed
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The Difference is seeking a Head of the Inclusive Leadership Course to lead our year-long programme for senior school leaders, training 200+ headteachers, deputies and assistant heads annually to reduce lost learning and transform inclusion practice across England's schools.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for designing and delivering a sector-leading professional development programme, building strong relationships with school leaders and strategic partners, and capturing evidence of impact. The role will lead facilitation of regional cohorts, oversee quality assurance across all programme delivery, and work closely with MAT and LA leaders to scale understanding and reach.
The role requires regular national travel for programme delivery, regular office attendance and representing The Difference at conferences and sector events. You will work directly with the Deputy CEO to develop course content, identify opportunities for programme expansion, and ensure the course remains at the forefront of inclusion leadership practice.
We are looking for a confident leader with a strong track record in senior school leadership, programme design and delivery, and stakeholder management, alongside the ability to translate inclusion strategy into measurable outcomes for young people.
About The Difference
Every day, the equivalent of 5,500 children are suspended from England's schools, doubling their likelihood of being NEET by 24. The Difference is a young education charity founded to change this story through whole school inclusion. Since 2019, over 1,000 school leaders have completed the Inclusive Leadership Course. 94% report shifted knowledge of inclusion, and 64% of schools subsequently saw suspensions data buck national trends. The course has been the test bed for our Whole-School Approach to Inclusion, with principles now evident in the Schools White Paper.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead design of the Inclusive Leadership Course to ensure full engagement across the year and measurable improvement in Whole School Inclusion practice
- Lead facilitation on regional cohorts, building cohort buy-in and belonging while maintaining high engagement and satisfaction
- Design and execute evidence capture to provide timely, valuable data for The Difference Impact Strategy
- Stay informed of promising practice to ensure the course remains sector-leading, piloting new content before wider roll-out
- Represent The Difference through speaking engagements and writing
About You
Essential:
- Senior leadership experience in schools with a track record of leading inclusive work that gives credibility to stakeholder relationships
- Experience designing and delivering professional development that has led to improved student outcomes
- Proven ability to build teams with strong identities to deliver against ambitious targets
- Experience quality assuring autonomous staff in ways that empower while delivering consistent outcomes
- Strategic ability to juggle competing priorities, spot and mitigate risks, and identify opportunities
- Credibility to hold significant relationships with MAT CEOs, Directors of Children's Services and DfE
- Commitment to personal growth, including diagnosing your own development areas and using others' expertise
- Shared values with The Difference and personal commitment to improving life outcomes for young people
Desired:
- Insight through life or work into school experiences of over-excluded young people
- Product design experience building business cases for new services in the school sector
- Early-stage social enterprise or charity experience
Please see the attached Job Description for full role details and person specification.
We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage applications from under-represented groups in the charity sector. As part of our commitment to fairer recruitment, all applications will be assessed with names and protected characteristics redacted where possible.
The Difference exists to improve the life-outcomes of the most vulnerable children by raising the status and expertise of those who educate them.
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Age UK Westminster (AUKW) is the leading charity for older people in the City of Westminster supporting the over 50s in aspects of later life including, loneliness, isolation or poverty, by delivering vital advice, befriending, group activities, digital inclusion and practical services to thousands of older people.
Join our senior management team at Age UK Westminster as the Head of Services. We seek a dynamic and innovative leader to further our progress in supporting older people.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in strategic planning and service development, as well as fostering partnerships with local stakeholders, including statutory bodies.
Essential qualifications include strong staff management and project development experience, knowledge of older people’s services, adeptness in external liaison and quality assurance, and excellent communication skills.
If you are passionate about making a difference and have the experience we need, we would love to hear from you.
Due to the large number of applicants, we regret we shall not be able to write personally to applicants who are not shortlisted. Therefore, if you have not heard from us, please presume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
Age UK Westminster is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Operations
Suzy Lamplugh Trust
Hybrid (40% office-based)
Full-time (35 hours)
Permanent
£46,200
Start: ASAP
Lead and shape services supporting victims of stalking and abuse
The Suzy Lamplugh Trust is seeking a Head of Operations to provide strategic leadership across our services, ensuring they are safe, effective, compliant, and sustainable.
This is a senior leadership role, responsible for overseeing service performance, infrastructure, and delivery at an organisational level. You will play a key role in shaping strategy, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring our services meet the needs of victims and funders alike.
About the role
You will:
- Provide strategic and operational leadership across all services, ensuring high-quality and compliant delivery
- Lead on organisational performance, including KPIs, quality standards, and reporting frameworks
- Oversee contract and grant delivery, ensuring all obligations and compliance requirements are met
- Hold senior relationships with commissioners, funders, and external stakeholders
- Lead service development, mobilisation of new contracts, and organisational change
- Ensure effective systems, infrastructure, and processes are in place to support delivery
- Provide leadership across safeguarding, risk, and organisational compliance
- Work as part of the Senior Management Team to shape and deliver organisational strategy
This role focuses on service infrastructure, performance, and strategic oversight, rather than direct frontline management
About you
You will be an experienced senior leader with a strong track record in operational and strategic service delivery within a safeguarding or related environment.
You will have:
- Significant experience leading multiple frontline services within a safeguarding or VAWG-related sector
- Experience operating at senior leadership level, contributing to organisational strategy
- Strong experience of performance management, KPIs, and quality assurance frameworks
- Experience managing statutory contracts or grant-funded services
- Proven ability to lead organisational change, service mobilisation, or transformation
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and information governance
- Experience working with commissioners and senior external stakeholders
Desirable:
- Experience within stalking, domestic abuse, or VAWG services
- Experience in a charity or commissioned service environment
- Experience in organisational restructuring, service redesign, or systems implementation
Why join us
- Lead and shape services that support victims of stalking and abuse
- Join a collaborative and mission-driven senior leadership team
- Play a critical role in organisational strategy, growth and impact
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria detailed within the person specification.
Applications will not be considered without a supporting statement
Additional information
- This is a senior leadership role reporting to the CEO
To reduce the risk and prevalence of abuse, aggression and violence - with a specific focus on stalking and harassment
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We are seeking a dynamic Head of Housing Support to lead our national Housing Support Services, ensuring clients receive exceptional, trauma‑informed care in safe, compliant and high‑quality homes. This is a pivotal role that influences service delivery, operational performance, and the long‑term vision for Life’s housing provision.
As Head of Housing Support, you will:
Lead & Inspire
- Provide strategic leadership for Housing Support Services across the UK.
- Manage and motivate Support Services Managers and Tenancy Sustainment Officers to deliver outstanding client‑focused support.
- Embed a culture of collaboration, high performance and trauma‑informed practice.
Drive Operational Excellence
- Oversee the implementation of the Housing Strategy, ensuring the safety, compliance and quality of all homes.
- Work closely with the Estates Team to maintain high housing standards and meet regulatory obligations.
- Oversee tenancy management, rent setting, arrears management and income recovery.
Shape the Future
- Influence policy, develop best‑practice procedures and contribute to organisational strategy.
- Build strong partnerships with local authorities, housing developers and external stakeholders.
- Represent Life at networking events and act as an ambassador for the charity.
Lead with Purpose
- Champion safeguarding, ensuring training, oversight and adherence to all safeguarding policies.
- Produce reports and KPIs for the Board, Senior Leadership Team and Operational Leadership Team.
- Support the financial sustainability of the Housing department, including budget management and cost‑saving initiatives.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- A values‑driven leader committed to Life’s mission and vision.
- Experienced at senior management level within supported housing (multi‑million‑pound scale desirable).
- Skilled at leading high‑performing teams and developing individuals.
- A confident communicator with excellent relationship‑building and presentation skills.
- Knowledgeable in tenancy support, housing compliance, safeguarding and quality service delivery.
- Highly organised, strategic, creative and able to work under pressure.
- Passionate about trauma‑informed practice and delivering outstanding client outcomes.
Relevant housing or management qualifications (such as CIH Level 4) are desirable but not essential with strong experience.
About Life:
Life is a national pregnancy support charity that helps over 60,000 people a year. Through our services, we help people – whoever they are – to meet pregnancy or pregnancy loss with courage and dignity so they can flourish.
Our services include
- Supported housing and community support
- Counselling and skilled listening
- Free pregnancy tests and baby supplies
Our values
All our work is underpinned by the following universal human values:
- Humanity – All people are special and equal
- Solidarity – We’re with you and for you
- Community – We’re better together
- Charity – Doing good for one another
- Common good – Building a better world
Information about the role:
For further information, please see the attached job description.
Please note, driving licence and own vehicle are required.
Salary: £45,655 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week, 5 days per week
Location: Home Based with Extensive Travel across Midlands and South East
Benefits
At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our:
- Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time hours)
- Birthday Leave (applicable after 1 years service)
- Extra annual leave for long term service
- Company Pension Scheme
- Signed member of the Menopause Workplace Pledge
Safeguarding and Equality
Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
High School of Dundee is a values-led school with a strong commitment to opportunity, inclusion and community. Its core values of Compassion, Challenge and Collaboration shape both its culture and its approach to learning.
The school is committed to ensuring that pupils feel known, supported and inspired to fulfil their potential. While academic achievement is important, the school places equal value on confidence, self-worth, curiosity, creativity and social responsibility.
Founded in 1239, High School of Dundee combines a proud heritage with a modern, forward-looking outlook. It aims to equip young people to contribute positively to the world around them and to make thoughtful, values-based decisions throughout their lives.
At the heart of this mission is the High School of Dundee Charitable Foundation, established in 2000 as a registered charity. The Foundation exists to widen access to a High School education by supporting talented young people who may not otherwise be able to attend due to financial circumstances.
The Foundation’s key objectives are:
- To raise funds for children who need financial assistance to take up their place at the school
- To raise funds to support the school in providing the best possible learning environment
Through its bursary programme, the Foundation promotes social mobility, inclusion and fairness, while enriching the school community through greater diversity of background and experience.
The school and Foundation also contribute more widely through community partnerships, fundraising activity and outreach work that encourages empathy, responsibility and a culture of giving back.
About the Role
This is a newly created opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to lead the next phase of philanthropic growth for High School of Dundee and its Charitable Foundation.
The role sits within the school but works closely with the Foundation, which is a separate entity with its own Board of Trustees and lay members. All funds raised are received by the Foundation and distributed to support agreed priorities, most notably bursaries for talented young people from families who would otherwise be unable to afford school fees, as well as selected capital projects that improve the school’s infrastructure and facilities.
The school has not had a dedicated fundraiser in post since before COVID. In recent years, fundraising has been absorbed within other teams, with activity focused more on maintaining relationships than generating significant new income. Legacy giving has remained strong and has helped sustain the Foundation, while events such as the annual Gala Ball have continued to attract support. However, there is substantial untapped potential across alumni, parents, donors and the wider school community.
At a time when independent schools are facing increased financial pressure, including the impact of VAT on tuition fees and rising delivery costs, the school has taken the strategic decision to invest in dedicated fundraising leadership.
The new Head of Development will work closely with the Executive Rector, Foundation Chair and Board of Trustees to develop and deliver a new fundraising strategy for the future.
The role will focus on:
- Growing philanthropic income across a range of streams
- Strengthening alumni and supporter engagement
- Increasing annual bursary funding from £150,000 to £500,000 over five years
- Delivering a first-year target of an additional £50,000
This is a standalone role, so the successful candidate will need to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. It will suit someone who is comfortable building relationships, shaping a clear plan, influencing senior stakeholders and delivering fundraising activity directly.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising strategy and income generation
- Grow fundraised income from alumni, individuals, trusts and foundations, corporates and other friends of the school
- Develop a multi-income fundraising strategy in partnership with the Executive Rector, Foundation Committee and Trustees
- Create segmentation, cultivation, stewardship and solicitation plans for existing and prospective supporters
- Ensure fundraising priorities remain aligned to the school’s wider strategic goals
Donor and stakeholder engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with alumni, with a particular emphasis on the UK and Europe
- Engage alumni as ambassadors, volunteers and supporters of school priorities
- Work closely with groups connected to the school, including alumni committees and related networks
- Support senior staff, Board members and Foundation representatives in approaches to high-level donors
- Help identify, cultivate and steward major donor relationships
Events and development activity
- Lead collaboration with senior staff and volunteer leaders to plan and deliver cultivation and fundraising events
- Support events such as lunches, dinners, personal visits and other donor engagement opportunities in Dundee and elsewhere as required
- Develop and deliver an alumni volunteering and ambassador programme, including support for internships, guest speakers and mentors
Leadership and operational delivery
- Provide fundraising expertise and guidance to colleagues across the school where needed
- Manage the fundraising budget effectively and ensure activity is approved and delivered within budget
- Raise the profile and reputation of the Development function internally and externally
- Maintain awareness of fundraising best practice, regulatory requirements and sector developments
- Ensure all fundraising activity adheres to relevant professional codes and regulations
- Undertake other duties appropriate to the role as directed by the Executive Rector
Person Specification
Essential experience and knowledge
- Significant fundraising experience, including a track record of growing income
- Understanding of effective fundraising within the education sector or a comparable charitable setting
- Experience of working across complex organisations and managing multiple stakeholders
- Strong communication and engagement skills
- Financial management and budgeting experience
- Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience
Essential skills and competencies
- Ability to deliver against agreed income and engagement targets
- Strategic thinker with the ability to solve problems and turn plans into action
- Strong relationship-building, influencing and cross-organisational collaboration skills
- Confidence working with senior leaders, Trustees, volunteers and donors
- Ability to work calmly in a fast-paced and changing environment
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, use initiative and manage ambiguity
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Strong alignment with the values of the school and its commitment to bursary support and widening opportunity
Desirable
- Experience in school, higher education or charity fundraising
- Personal experience of bursary support or a strong understanding of its impact
What the School is Looking For
The school is seeking someone who is both strategic and hands-on. This is a high-profile role at the centre of school life, so the successful candidate will need to bring warmth, credibility, excellent judgement and the ability to build trust quickly.
A genuine commitment to the mission of widening access to education is essential. The school is keen to appoint someone who understands that this work is rooted in opportunity, fairness and long-term impact.
High School of Dundee describes itself as anything but elitist. Many families make significant sacrifices to invest in their children’s education, and the successful candidate will need to feel comfortable and aligned within that environment.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary: £55,000–£60,000, depending on experience
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Working pattern: Flexible
- Contract: Full-time, permanent
- Reporting to: Executive Rector
- Direct reports: None
- Location: Euclid Campus, Dundee / hybrid, with an expectation of around 2 days per week on site
- Annual leave: 37 days including public holidays
- Pension: Defined contribution scheme with employer contribution options of 8% or 13.55%, depending on employee contribution level
- Benefits platform: Pluxee
- Fee remission: 40%
- Additional benefit: Access to the school gym at Mayfield outside school hours
Safeguarding and Eligibility
The successful candidate will be required to undertake a check through the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Any offer of employment will be conditional on satisfactory PVG clearance.
Please note that this role is only open to candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK on a permanent basis.
How to Apply
Applications should be made by CV and covering letter, with neither document exceeding two pages.
This recruitment campaign is being managed by Abeer Macintyre Consultancy.
Early applications are encouraged, as candidates of interest will be invited to a short pre-screen interview as part of the shortlisting process.
Key dates
- Closing date: Midday, Sunday 3 May 2026
- First stage interviews: Wednesday 20 May 2026, at High School of Dundee
- Second stage interviews: Thursday 21 May 2026, via Teams
For further information, please contact Abeer via the email address above.
The Wave Project is an innovative, expanding and award-winning charity that uses surf therapy and the healing powers of the ocean to help children overcome trauma and mental health challenges. The Wave Project transforms young lives - in 2025 we supported more than 2,600 surfers through our Surf Therapy, Surf Club and Adaptive surfing programmes.
The charity, with headquarters in Newquay (Cornwall), was founded in 2010 and has expanded to become the UK’s leading ‘surf therapy’ charity. We now employ nearly 35 staff at 16 sites around the UK, and have nearly 1,400 amazing volunteers.
Contributing to our impact doesn’t just happen on the beach and in the sea. This role is a great opportunity to use your skills, experience and passion to help transform young lives. We are a small but highly driven and creative team who are making a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people. We are strongly values-led:
Care, Safe, Brave, Integrity, Inclusive, Impactful, Thrive
We take our Safeguarding responsibilities seriously. All our volunteers and staff team work hard to ensure that everybody who comes into contact with The Wave Project is safe. Before applying for any of our roles, please have a look through our Safeguarding policy, especially our code of conduct, to ensure you are the right fit for our organisation.
Please read the recruitment pack on our website for more information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for an experienced, proactive fundraiser who can think strategically and deliver hands-on. Someone confident writing bids, building partnerships and spotting opportunities for growth.
This is a key role at a pivotal moment for AudioActive, offering the chance to build on strong foundations and shape a diverse, sustainable income model and power a team that is dedicated to empowering young people through music.
What you’ll do
- Lead and deliver AudioActive’s fundraising and development strategy
- Grow income across trusts & foundations, tenders, contracts and partnerships
- Write high-quality bids, proposals and pitches
- Develop new business partnerships aligned with our mission
- Build strong relationships with funders, partners and supporters
- Work closely with the CEO and team to align income with programmes
- Track performance, manage targets and identify new opportunities
AudioActive is a non-profit organisation creating social change through music for young people, supporting the development of emerging talent.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Vacancy for Head of the MultiFaith Centre
Location: Multi-Faith Centre, University of Derby.
Salary: £40 000 (full-time equivalent or prorata according to agreed hours).
Contract: The role is offered on a fulltime basis, but there is a possibility of discussing parttime working patterns.
Reports to: Board of Trustees.
Deadline for Applications: 2 May 2026
About the Multi-Faith Centre
The Multi Faith Centre encourages and facilitates dialogue, co-operation, mutual respect and understanding between people from different faith communities and civil society. In bringing people and communities together, the Multi-Faith Centre aims to improve the wellbeing of people living across Derbyshire. Our vision is a society where the diversity and richness of faith communities actively contribute to the building of safe, healthy and cohesive communities throughout our county.
About the Role
The Head of the MultiFaith Centre provides leadership, and operational management to ensure the centre is an inclusive, welcoming, and impactful space for people of all faiths and none.
This is a leadership role with genuine ownership. You will shape long-term direction, safeguard financial sustainability and represent the charity with authority, working closely with Board and Committees.You will oversee the operational delivery of the centre, ensuring plans translate into measurable progress.
Community partnerships are integral to the Multi-Faith Centre, and you will be required to maintain, strengthen and build partnerships across communities. To further the work of the Multi-Faith Centre, you will develop initiatives that promote spiritual wellbeing, interfaith connection and respectful dialogue.
A key element of the role is securing sustainable funding. As Head of the Multi-Faith Centre you will plan, identify and lead on bid writing, grant applications and income generation activities.
The breadth of the role requires energy, sound judgement and disciplined prioritisation. You will move confidently between strategy and execution, diplomacy and decision-making, commercial focus and sector representation. The role is visible and carries real responsibility and offers meaningful and lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership
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Provide direction for the Multi-Faith Centre, ensuring alignment with organisational values and priorities.
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Enable effective governance through strong relationships with the Board, Committees and key stakeholders.
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Develop and implement annual and longterm business plans.
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Foster a culture of inclusion, respect, and collaboration across all faith communities.
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Act as the public face of the Multi-Faith Centre, representing it at events, networks, and stakeholder meetings.
Operational Management
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Oversee the delivery of multifaith activities, events, pastoral support, and educational programmes.
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Ensure the Multi-Faith Centre remains a safe, well-managed, and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors.
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Lead the recruitment, development, and supervision of staff and volunteers.
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Maintain effective governance, compliance, safeguarding, health & safety, and risk management practices.
Partnership and Community Engagement
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Build strong, trusting relationships with faith leaders, community organisations, university students, staff, and external partners.
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Promote interfaith dialogue, understanding, and collaboration through events, workshops, and outreach initiatives.
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Represent the Multi-Faith Centre in local, regional, and national networks relating to faith, wellbeing, and social impact.
Funding, Bid Writing and Income Generation
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Lead on researching, writing, and submitting high quality funding bids to charitable trusts, foundations, and public bodies.
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Identify new funding opportunities to support strategic initiatives and longterm sustainability.
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Develop income generating activities aligned with the Multi- Faith Centre’s mission.
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Monitor grant compliance, reporting, and impact measurement.
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Build strong relationships with funders and stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and accountability.
Financial and Resource Management
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Strengthen financial sustainability and support the continued success of the Multi- Faith Centre.
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Drive revenue growth and secure funding opportunities.
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Manage the Multi-Faith Centre’s budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources.
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Lead on procurement, contracts, and financial reporting.
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Ensure excellent stewardship of all grants and donations.
Person Specification
Essential Skills and Experience
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A strategic thinker, you will have strong leadership and people management experience, setting clear direction and maintaining organisational alignment.
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Financial literacy, including budget planning and monitoring.
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Demonstrable success in grant writing/bid writing and securing external funding.
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Strong understanding of multifaith engagement, inclusion, and community cohesion.
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Excellent communication, relationship building, and stakeholder engagement skills, inspiring trust and partnership working.
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Report writing and presentation skills to different audience groups, spanning community groups and board level.
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With proven experience of leading programmes or services you will take a collaborative approach within community, faith-based, educational, or wellbeing setting.
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Empathetic, culturally sensitive, and respectful of diverse faith traditions and worldviews.
Desirable Skills and Experience
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Experience working in charitable and/or higher education sectors.
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Knowledge of safeguarding, wellbeing, and pastoral support frameworks.
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Experience delivering community-led programmes or social impact initiatives.
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Understanding of local and national funding landscapes for community and inclusion work.
Additional Information
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Occasional evening and weekend work may be required for events or community activities.
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Enhanced DBS or equivalent safeguarding checks may be required.
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We welcome applicants from under-represented groups.
How to Apply
To apply for the position of Head of the MultiFaith Centre, please submit the following:
Your CV
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Highlight leadership experience, community engagement, funding work, and operational management.
A Supporting Statement (no more than 2–3 pages)
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Why you are interested in the role.
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How you meet the essential and desirable criteria.
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Examples of relevant achievements in leadership, partnership building, programme delivery, and income generation.
Contact Details for Two Referees
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Referees will not be contacted without your consent and only if you are shortlisted.
Interviews
We will aim for interviews week commencing 11 May 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
The Role
In September 2024, National Numeracy launched a new ‘Schools & Families Programme’ to support primary schools to increase pupils’ confidence with numbers, positive feelings about maths, and awareness of the value of maths outside the classroom. The programme also works to improve parents’, carers’ and school staff’s own confidence with numbers and supporting children with their maths. The programme has been hugely successful and is growing rapidly, supporting over 400 schools each year.
National Numeracy are now looking to expand this work into secondary schools across the UK.
The Schools & Families Officer will support the Schools & Families Programme Manager in managing fast-paced activity across the UK, including helping to deliver online training directly to school staff, recruiting schools, and visiting selected schools to ensure the success of the programme. The Schools & Families Officer will also support with the design and delivery of the new programme in secondary schools.
We are looking for someone who can support with this dynamic activity, is flexible, able to manage their time effectively, and willing to adapt to the changing needs of the charity. National Numeracy has an office in Falmer, near Brighton, in East Sussex, but the expectation for this role is that you will be primarily based at home, travelling occasionally as needed across the UK.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We recognise that there is more to do to improve diversity across our organisation and we are actively working to make meaningful, long‑term change. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and to removing barriers that may prevent people from different backgrounds from joining, progressing and thriving with us.
Through inclusive policies, flexible working, fair recruitment practices and ongoing learning, we aim to create a supportive environment where everyone feels valued, respected and able to do their best work.
We actively encourage applications from people from under‑represented and diverse backgrounds, as we know a more diverse workforce will strengthen our organisation and help us deliver our mission more effectively.
Applications will only be considered if they include a CV, Cover Letter and answers to the screening questions.
Empowering people to thrive by using numeracy to open up opportunities and access brighter futures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to lead our Training Team on developing and delivering training for all of National Numeracy's programmes.
Our training team is absolutely central to the success of our mission at National Numeracy. In order to reach and support as many adults and children across the UK as possible, we take an online train-the-trainer approach, by training Numeracy Champions and Volunteers in different settings. We do not teach any maths - instead we train Champions to raise awareness of the value of numeracy, supporting others to overcome anxieties, build confidence, and feel better about using and improving basic maths. We do not work with children directly, but train teachers as Numeracy Champions to support children and their families.
This team of two therefore have a busy calendar of training delivery, as well as the admin associated with this and with the work around capturing the impact measurement of our training. We are looking for someone who is not only an excellent and empathetic trainer who can confidently and reliably lead this dynamic activity, but can also work strategically with our Programmes Director to develop our training further, while line managing and developing our Training Officer.
The successful candidate will work closely with the other Programme Managers to ensure smooth and successful delivery of our activity, as well as across our wider team, managing the training budget, and liaising with our External Relations and Operations & Impact teams. This role is important in collecting impact and case studies as there it has regular direct contact with our Champions and our beneficiaries. There will also be opportunities to keep the whole National Numeracy team and our Board of Trustees informed about our training programme.
We are open to applications from across the UK but a candidate able to easily travel, by rail, would be advantageous.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Quality assurance is central to this role – we want our training to be of a very high standard and constantly improving. The Training Manager is responsible for securing continuing CPD accreditation for our training and for ensuring that our workshops accommodate accessibility needs wherever possible.
We recognise that there is more to do to improve diversity across our organisation and we are actively working to make meaningful, long‑term change. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and to removing barriers that may prevent people from different backgrounds from joining, progressing and thriving with us. Through inclusive policies, flexible working, fair recruitment practices and ongoing learning, we aim to create a supportive environment where everyone feels valued, respected and able to do their best work.
We actively encourage applications from people from under‑represented and diverse backgrounds, as we know a more diverse workforce will strengthen our organisation and help us deliver our mission more effectively.
We will not consider applications that do not include a CV, Cover Letter and answers to the screening questions so please make sure these are all provided when submitting your application.
Empowering people to thrive by using numeracy to open up opportunities and access brighter futures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 months from start date
Location: Hybrid working, based in our London office. There is an expectation to travel 2-3 times a year for this role
Employer: King's Trust International (not The King's Trust)
Are you a strategic, values‑driven leader with deep experience in delivering complex international programmes?
Do you thrive at the intersection of quality delivery, partnership, people leadership and impact?
King’s Trust International (KTI) is looking for a Deputy Director of Global Delivery to play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening our global delivery portfolio as we work towards our ambition of supporting one million young people worldwide.
The Role
This is a senior leadership role at the heart of our delivery model.
As Deputy Director of Global Delivery, you will provide strategic oversight and operational leadership across all regional delivery portfolios, working through our Heads of Regional Delivery and Senior Regional Managers. You’ll ensure our programmes are high quality, safe, financially sound, compliant and impactful, while continuously strengthening partner relationships and delivery capability.
You’ll act as a key connector across the organisation, working closely with Safeguarding, Finance, Impact, Fundraising, Digital & Design and Communications, to ensure delivery is integrated, evidence‑led and aligned with KTI’s long‑term strategy.
Why this role matters
This isn’t just oversight; it’s leadership with global consequence.
You’ll help ensure that:
- tens of thousands of young people each year access high‑quality opportunities
- delivery partners are supported to grow stronger and more sustainable
- safeguarding, risk and quality are never compromised
- KTI’s reputation with funders, partners and trustees remains robust and trusted
Your leadership will directly shape how our impact is delivered, measured and scaled.
What You’ll Do
You will:
- Lead and support regional delivery leaders across multiple geographies
- Ensure programmes meet KTI’s minimum standards for quality, safeguarding, financial and risk management
- Provide strategic oversight of delivery performance, KPIs and outcomes
- Strengthen partnerships and support delivery partners to improve quality and sustainability
- Champion equity, inclusion and youth‑centred approaches across global delivery
- Contribute to organisational strategy, funding development and board‑level reporting
- Spot risks early, lead problem‑solving and embed continuous learning
We’re Looking for Someone Who Is:
- A confident senior leader with experience delivering complex international programmes
- Comfortable managing multi‑regional portfolios and operating in dynamic environments
- A strong people leader who can coach, challenge and support senior managers
- Highly credible with partners, funders and internal stakeholders
- Strategically minded, but grounded in operational reality
- Deeply aligned with values of equity, safeguarding, integrity and youth voice
If you’re motivated by meaningful impact and want to play a central role in shaping how global programmes are delivered, we’d love to hear from you.
Perks for working at The King’s Trust International:
- Great holiday package. 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus public holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
- Fantastic Family leave. Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave, and pro rata entitlement for shared parental leave. Receive 8 weeks' full pay for paternity leave.
- Flexible and agile working. Where operationally possible, you can work your hours that support a work-life balance, including compressed hours and hybrid-working (part office - part home-based) or working from home options.
- Benefits platform. Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
- A free employee assistance programme (EAP) to support your mental wellbeing.
- KTI will contribute 5% of your salary to the workplace Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
- In-house and external training opportunities are available throughout the year
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.