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About us:
Drinkaware is the UK’s leading alcohol charity with a vision of working together to reduce alcohol harm. We use our expertise to give governments, industry, communities and individuals the knowledge and support to make informed decisions about alcohol and how to reduce the harm it can cause. We deliver public-facing campaigns and digital services, information and guidance, evidence-led advice to governments and industry and independent research, consumer insight and evaluation
The Drinkaware Trust is funded primarily through voluntary, unrestricted donations from alcohol producers, wholesalers, and on- and off-trade retailers, but acts entirely independently
Vision: Working together to reduce alcohol harm across the UK
Mission: Using our expertise to give governments, industry, communities and individuals the knowledge and support to make informed decisions about alcohol and how to reduce the harm it can cause. Delivered though:
- Public-facing campaigns and digital services, information and guidance
- Evidence-led advice to governments and industry
- Independent research, consumer insight and evaluation
Values: Solid Reasoning; Clarity with Empathy; Understanding and Connecting; Principled Partnership; Determination and Curiosity
Our Drinkaware staff team is friendly, professional and inclusive. We care about what we do and how we work together and bring our values to life. Drinkaware invests in staff development through regular one to one meetings, a generous individual training budget, teatime tutorials and staff awaydays, and an annual learning and wellbeing grant.
Location: 35 Chiswell St, London EC1Y 4SE
Drinkaware’s benefits include:
- Hybrid working arrangements
- 30 days leave (plus Bank Holidays, and your birthday)
- Matched company pension scheme
- Life assurance cover
- BUPA Private Healthcare
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee assistance programme
- Annual learning and wellbeing grant
- Perks and discount platform.
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About the role:
The Alcohol Behavioural Change Specialist is responsible for collaboratively designing and implementing, evidence-based programmes applying appropriate behavioural change models aimed at reducing alcohol-related harm, and promoting long-term behavioural change related to alcohol consumption.
As a leading charity focused on alcohol harm reduction, the postholder will be Drinkaware’s internal expert regarding alcohol harm to individuals and will have a good understanding of brief interventions, as well as information, advice and guidance including quality assurance across our work. They will work across the organisation providing expert advice and guidance.
Programme & Intervention Development
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Work with the Head of operations to develop and implement personalised intervention strategies to help individuals reduce alcohol consumption, using evidence-based behavioural change techniques through our app and other digital tools.
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Collaborate with lived experience panel and Independent Advisory Panel to create comprehensive alcohol-related behavioural health programmes.
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Utilise your experience of motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), and other evidence-based practices to promote lasting change in alcohol use behaviours across Drinkaware’s activity.
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Stay up to date on the latest research in alcohol use, behavioural change methods to inform programme development and interventions.
Content & Communication
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Work with the Marketing & Content team to produce engaging content for public audiences ensuring accuracy and effectiveness of advice and guidance in all Drinkaware messaging.
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Work with the Digital and Content team to ensure the Drinkaware website content is relevant and up to date.
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Presenting our insights, programmes and tools to external stakeholders including funders, public health departments etc.
Insight & Evaluation
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Work with the Research team in the translation of research insights and publications into programme development.
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Work with the Impact team to ensure impact monitoring and quality assurance is embedded in all work undertaken by Drinkaware and support colleagues to monitor and measure the quality of its work with a view to ensuring high quality standards and continuous improvement.
Governance & Safeguarding
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Work with the Head of Operations to ensure Safeguarding is embedded within all programme delivery.
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About you:
This role requires a deep understanding of psychological theories, behavioural science, and addiction, along with practical experience in behavioural interventions.
Qualifications and/or experience
- Degree or higher in Psychology, Behavioural change, Public Health, or a related field. Certification or training in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or other relevant therapeutic approaches is highly desirable.
Essential Criteria / Key Skills
- Strong understanding of behavioural science theories and experience of how to apply them to alcohol use, with proficiency in delivering behavioural change techniques.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing behavioural change interventions, particularly in the context of alcohol or addiction.
- Experience with digital health applications is desirable.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate individuals at all stages of behavioural change.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess, plan, and implement effective behavioural change programmes.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of working in the health sector and have a passion for reducing alcohol harm in the UK.
- Experience working in partnership with internal and external agencies and organisation
- Experience of working collaboratively across internal departments and teams
- Knowledge of public health initiatives and policies related to alcohol use.
- Data analysis and program evaluation experience.
- Confident public speaker able to represent Drinkaware at events, conferences and in the media.
- Ability to work independently and autonomously, prioritise tasks, and adapt to changing circumstances.
- Understanding of safeguarding legislation and practical application in delivery of programmes
- Able to manage sensitive conversations with professionalism and care and resilient when under pressure.
- An energetic and committed ambassador for Drinkaware, our mission and values
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To apply
For further information please refer to the attached job description, our applicant privacy policy and read more about Drinkaware on our website.
Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 26 August 2025
Apply for this post by clicking on the 'Apply' link. You should submit an up-to-date CV and a brief covering letter (maximum two pages) that outlines how you meet the requirements outlined in the 'About You' section and what you would bring to Drinkaware.
Interviews may be carried out on Teams or in person at our Moorgate offices.
Drinkaware is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and sections of the community.
No agency support is required
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our Generalist Advice Supervisors provide excellent on-the-day generalist advice supervision across our services.
You could supervise advice already, or be an experienced adviser looking for their next move. This role is perfect for a candidate who wants to deliver an immediate impact in their work and is enthusiastic about bringing people along with them. You'll maintain a consistently high quality of advice and helping clients by providing support, guidance and feedback on a day-to-day basis by:
- actively supporting the quality of generalist advice and pathfinding (triage) by guiding the team to information sources, checking that all aspects of a client's situation have been considered, checking that follow up work is progressed, that research and campaigns issues are identified and outcomes are recorded
- actively supporting each team member to develop their skills and competences, by guiding, demonstrating, encouraging, suggesting, coaching, giving timely & constructive feedback and challenging appropriately
- adapting the level of support to individual competence and taking account of the whole team’s needs.
- managing the practicalities of advice sessions by overseeing and managing all practical issues relating to the session
PRINCIPAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervision
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Ensure that all advice given under your supervision conforms to Citizens Advice quality standards and with our systems and procedures.
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Supervise advice teams in our main office, at outreach locations and on remote services (e.g. Adviceline) to ensure smooth running of services and client journeys.
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Manage drop-in sessions at our main office and at external locations
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Identify general training and support needs in paid and voluntary staff under your supervision and feed back into the organisation’s learning and development plan.
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Provide timely feedback to paid and voluntary trainee advisers by observing client interviews and reviewing follow-up work
Quality assurance and training
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Working as part of our case review team, conduct case reviews to set rectification action for both paid and voluntary staff to ensure Citizens Advice quality standards are met.
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Keep up to date with legislation, case law, policies and procedures, and disseminate updates to paid and voluntary staff through our communications channels.
Research, campaigns and partnership building
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Take part in the organisation’s responses to local research and campaign issues by supporting paid and voluntary staff to collect case studies and statistical data.
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Contribute to developing partnerships with other organisations to support our advice work.
Other duties and responsibilities
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Carry out any other tasks that may be within the scope of the post to ensure the effective delivery and development of our service.
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Be alert to funding opportunities and contribute to funding bids and proposals.
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Demonstrate commitment to the aims and policies of the Citizens Advice service.
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Abide by the health and safety guidelines and share responsibility for own safety and that of colleagues.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
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Ability to commit to and work within, the aims, principles and policies of the Citizens Advice service and the vision of Citizens Advice Kensington and Chelsea.
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If not currently a supervisor, a minimum of two years’ experience and demonstrable ability of delivering good quality generalist advice.
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Experience of delivering advice across different channels (telephone, in-person, etc.).
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Understanding of the complex needs of our clients, the ability to empathise, and to deliver advice in a way that meets the client's needs
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Ability to prioritise own work, meet deadlines and manage a variety of duties.
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Good interpersonal and communication skills, verbally and in writing.
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Proven ability to build relationships with clients, volunteers, staff and partners.
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Experience of working with, managing and developing volunteers.
Desirable
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Familiarity with Citizens Advice’s policies, procedures and systems.
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Experience of formally or informally supervising, mentoring and/or guiding colleagues.
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Experience in giving debt advice
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Description
Brent Mencap has been passionate about a healthier and fairer Brent since 1979. We’ve developed and run successful housing, employment, health, advice, wellbeing and self-advocacy services. During austerity and Covid we diversified, successfully taking on NHS work with people with long-term health conditions. We provide social prescribing support and health and wellbeing coaching to patients for Brent GPs. In 2024-5 we helped over 18000 people. We’re a leading partner on the Brent Health Educators Programme. Recently we’ve focused on developing and retaining a much larger staff group, using our data better and improving our marketing.
Brent Mencap offers fantastic free creative and wellbeing activities for people with a learning disability, autism and long-term health conditions. These have flourished since Covid. People love yoga, poetry, singing, gardening, Breathe and Move, self-advocacy, campaigning, awareness raising, CREATE art activities for young people, external trips and parties. Small grants, donations and our reserves fund this while we get longer term funding. Our self-advocates want us to focus on paid employment, youth services and making Brent Council use accessible information properly. People with a learning disability, neurodiversity and their family carers are inclusively supported by social prescribers for advice and by health educators/coaches for health-related matters if needed.
Our current Executive Director, who has led Brent Mencap so well for 25 years wants to retire. The successful candidate will build on Brent Mencap’s history, current success and potential so our long-term passion for a healthier and fairer Brent can evolve and improve the lives of Brent People. Are you the amazing successor to lead and inspire our talented, committed team?
We are looking for someone who
· Has the relevant voluntary sector experience, vision, determination and leadership skills
· Is committed to developing and supporting our diverse staff group
· Can see the bigger picture but also focuses on the important details
· Supports our ethos of person-centred service delivery and activities
· Can communicate well with users, partners, staff, trustees and funders
· Enjoys influencing and raising awareness
· Is entrepreneurial, savvy, confident and can maintain our current financial stability and diversify our income streams
· Understands the lived experience of disability, long term health conditions and inequality and wants to improve their lives
· Understands the importance of marketing and data to challenge inequality, promote positive change and attract new funds.
· Can prioritise reviewing and improving our data collection
· Can develop funding project plans that includes staffing for enhanced wellbeing and creative activities, for young people, employment related support and other identified needs
In addition, they will have to:
· Work with the Board of Trustees and staff to develop our vision, implement strategic plans and deliver agreed objectives
· Be able to ensure all aspects of our work are done safely, legally, in line with our articles/constitution and able to assess risks and mitigate them
· Be responsible for staff development, management and all aspects of the administration of the organisation
· Be an ambassador for Brent Mencap, meeting and working with leaders with statutory and voluntary sector, Royal Mencap and local Mencaps
· Represent the lived experiences and voices of people with learning disabilities, neurodivergence, long term conditions and their families who inform our work and the work of others in Brent
· Work late occasionally, attend evening events, meetings and occasional weekends and undertake any other necessary tasks as required to ensure Brent Mencap functions safely.
In order to deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is required and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. This job description will be subjected to review with the post holder, from time to time to ensure it accurately reflects the duties and range of the post.
This post is:
• subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure
• subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for a disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.
• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK
• Please note: Our office base is on the first floor of a Victorian building with steep stairs.
To be shortlisted,
· Candidates must fully complete our application form, and show clearly how their previous experience and knowledge meets all aspects of the person specification with examples given of actual actions/experience relating to the person specification. Please go to our website to complete the application by 9.00am on 28th August. We do not accept CVs
· Be prepared to visit Brent Mencap so key staff and self-advocates can meet them informally before the interview day or have a 60–90-minute Teams meeting with them. To arrange a face-to-face or Teams meet up on a Wednesday only please contact our office manager Simon via the website.
Interview details
· A 4-part Interview with senior staff, self-advocates, operational managers and trustees, will take place at Brent Mencap on Friday 5th or 12th September 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be given a paper-based scenario to complete and send to us on the Thursday before the interview
· We anticipate the full interviews will take 2.5 hours with a 30-minute break at some point.
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Project Officer
West Midlands
£28,831 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
Ref: 37REC
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
Base: Sustrans offices in Birmingham with the flexibility to work from home on some days when not delivering activities.
About the role
A new and exciting opportunity to work with us supporting the developments of active travel and liveable spaces for communities across the West Midlands.
As the Project Officer you will lead and support behaviour change projects across the West Midlands and Staffordshire with schools, workplaces, job seekers and communities. Engaging with a range of key individuals and delivering walking and cycling activities such as Dr Bike sessions, led walks and rides, school assemblies and community workshops.
As part of the Active Journeys Team, you will support people to walk, wheel and cycle by promoting opportunities and help overcome barriers to active travel. Projects will include improved walking and cycling infrastructure and making it possible for every child to walk, wheel and cycle to school.
Activities will be delivered both Online and face to face, and likely to include schools, workplaces and the diverse range of communities in the Midlands.
This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.
About you
You should have experience of leading physical activity or other behaviour change projects within schools, workplaces or communities. You should also have experience of working on projects within an established project management framework.
You will have excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise and manage own workload. You will be able to build and maintain strong relationships and a flexible and enthusiastic approach. With the ability to engage and support lesser heard voices in the community.
We ask you demonstrate your knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and relevant knowledge of the West Midlands and its diverse range of communities.
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
- Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Staff volunteer days
- 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
- We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
- Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Additional information
- Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 25 August 2025.
- Interviews will take place at the Sustrans Birmingham Hub on the 4th or 5th of September 2025. If you are unable to attend in-person, please contact us for alternative arrangements.
About Sustrans
At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.
Job title: Communications and External Relations Manager
Department: Communications and Engagement
Responsible to: Senior Communications and External Relations Manager
Responsible for: Communication and External Relations Coordinator
Location: London (UK) - hybrid working
Salary: £46,800 gross per annum
Working pattern: Full time, 38.5 hours per week
Duration of contract: Permanent
Start date: As soon as possible
Are you our new Communications and External Relations Manager?
Join our global movement as a Communications and External Relations Manager and play a key role in shaping the future of education and youth engagement worldwide. Working closely with the Senior Communications and External Relations Manager, you will lead and implement strategic communications, PR, external relations, and fundraising communications campaigns that support our mission and raise the profile of UWC International. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across our global network of schools, colleges, and national committees to deliver impactful, purpose-driven communications.
Our Communications and Engagement team covers a wide range of activities, including digital and social media, publications, branding, events, alumni relations, global student recruitment, and fundraising communications. You will bring a creative, methodical, and collaborative approach to delivering campaigns and storytelling that inspire audiences and reflect our values. A key part of this role is supporting the Development Team in creating compelling content and campaigns to drive income generation—experience in fundraising communications would be a strong advantage.
We are looking for a communications all-rounder with proven experience in external relations, PR, or marketing—ideally in an international or nonprofit context. If you have a track record of delivering communications projects from concept to evaluation, enjoy working across diverse teams and platforms, and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
About us
Changing the world takes passion and dedication
UWC is a global movement of 18 schools across four continents with a shared mission: to make education a force for peace and a sustainable future. Each year, we bring together young people from over 150 countries and diverse backgrounds to live and learn together in richly diverse, international settings – developing not only academic excellence, but cross-cultural understanding and a drive for social impact. UWC students don’t just prepare for exams, they prepare to lead change. Through real-world challenges, they build the skills, compassion and courage to make a difference.
Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, business, education and grassroots movements – people shaping a more just and sustainable world. Today, our global network includes more than 85,000 changemakers united by the values they lived at UWC.
About UWC International
UWC International is the operational arm of UWC, a UK-registered and Germany-registered charity at the heart of the global UWC movement. Based in London and Berlin, our team works closely with stakeholders across the UWC network and supports a global alumni community of over 85,000 changemakers.
Our work includes global fundraising, communications, promotion and support for the network of more than 150 UWC national committees. We also lead on global strategy and provide key services to UWC schools and colleges.
We are proud to reflect the diversity we champion. Our international team represents over 25 nationalities, bringing a wide range of perspectives and lived experiences. We are committed to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion (ARDEI) across all aspects of our work – ensuring our organisational culture reflects the values we promote across the UWC movement.
What we offer
As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:
UWC International London and Berlin
- Hybrid working - we operate hybrid working arrangements, with at least 20% of the week worked in the office and up to 80% worked from home.
- Flexible working hours - our standard working hours are 38.5 per week. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss different working patterns.
- Generous annual leave allowance – we offer 28 days holiday per year plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts).
- Paid leave for personal growth - up to 2 days per year for volunteering or up to 2 days per year for study leave.
- Learning & development opportunities – we have access to various learning and development platforms to support your professional growth.
UWC International London
- Income Protection & well-being support - We offer income protection to all employees, an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with access to a legal support helpline, remote GP appointments, medical second opinions, mental health support, physiotherapy, lifestyle coaching, personal trainer and nutritionist sessions, and a well-being calendar featuring podcasts and webinars.
- Exclusive discounts & perks - with access to a range of discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle and entertainment, with thousands of offers on hundreds of top retailers.
- Cycle to Work scheme and eyecare vouchers
- Enhanced maternity and enhanced paternity leave
- Higher-than-standard pension contribution scheme - UWC International will contribute up to 8% of the employee’s gross salary toward their Pension scheme with NEST.
Visa requirements
Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London must have a work visa before starting employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work or reside in the UK in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check on your immigration status.
Application Process
Do you want to be part of our team? To apply, please submit an up to date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages).
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, if you are interested submit your application as soon as possible.
Your cover letter must:
- Outline your experience, skills and competencies against the Person specification section in the attached Job Description.
- Explain why you want to join UWC International.
- Provide confirmation of your eligibility to work or reside in the UK.
- Provide the name and contact details of two professional referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to the second round interviews. We will not contact your referees without first letting you know.
Please note that CVs received without a cover letter, including the information requested above will not be considered.
Deadline for application: 11.59 AM (UK time) on Tuesday, 12 August 2025
Interview and/or assessment dates:
- First round interviews on Tuesday, 19 August & Wednesday, 20 August (remote)
- Second round interviews on Wednesday, 27 August & Thursday, 28 August (remote)
For further information on this opportunity, please see the detailed job description attached.
Safeguarding Statement
The job holder might have to travel to UWC schools and colleges. Therefore, a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made. We will also take up references before the second stage of the interview process. Referees will not be contacted without your consent.
Diversity Statement
UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.
At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and accessible.
We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background.
We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire best to serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those ready to travel with us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Variety is looking for a PR and Communications Manager to join our growing team and take responsibility for our communications strategy to support fundraising, programmes and brand activities. It is an exciting time to join the charity as we have laid the groundwork over the last year to improve our marketing and communication channels and have ambitious plans to double our charity size, to fund life-changing practical support for disabled and disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.
We have a new Director of Fundraising and Communications in place who you will work closely alongside, and your work will be across three areas: content creation including the website, PR and social media. Key to success is putting children’s stories at the heart of our communication and you will need to work independently, guiding the Social Media Officer and freelancers, playing a key role in our collaborative and high-performing team.
ABOUT VARIETY
In the UK, there are more than 1.3 million disabled children and over 4 million children living in poverty. Variety exists to improve their lives. We believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programmes that enhance their quality of life and give children and young people across the UK a better future.
Over the past 75 years we have supported over one million children by funding almost 6,000 Sunshine Coaches, almost the same number of wheelchairs, and giving thousands of grants to individual children, schools, youth clubs and other organisations for specialist equipment.
In addition, each year thousands of children take part in day trips, special events and educational activities as part of our Variety Great Days Out programme and every single day we are improving more young lives. We do it with practical, tangible help, that makes a real and immediate difference.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
•Content creation – identify and gather beneficiary stories and create compelling content for Variety’s communication channels
•PR – develop a network of supportive media contacts and partners to effectively promote our work and proactively target journalists, writing and delivering press releases as needed
•Social media – oversee the social media calendar and have responsibility for the social content and channels. Have managerial responsibility for the Social Media Officer, ensuring content is planned in and comments are monitored with occasional weekend cover
•Interview beneficiaries of Variety, meeting family members, working with external agents (photographers, filmmakers) as necessary to give beneficiaries the best experience while gathering the most relevant information for story telling
•Produce stories with the Director of Fundraising and Communications in the best formats, ensuring brand compliance and accessibility
•Ensure consent is obtained at every stage of content gathering and materials are stored securely in line with GDPR legislation and Variety’s privacy policy
•Monitor and analyse our channels to identify trends and areas to improve
•Work with the Director of Fundraising and Communications on marketing and brand awareness campaigns
•Attend Variety events, maximising engagement and representing the charity
•Manage the communications budget and ensure when using freelance or agency providers we have competitive rates
•Manage email marketing, including creating a monthly newsletter and expanding our reach by building our mailing list
•Manage the website content, ensuring brand consistency and working with external suppliers to manage any website improvements and SEO performance.
• Collaborate with programmes team attending Sunshine Coach presentations and Great Days Out to gather content when required
•Collaborate with the fundraising team attending partnership, challenge and social events to gather content when required
•Keep records up-to-date on Variety’s shared drive and CRM system, manage the communications email inbox
• Participate in staff meetings, fundraising, programme and communications team meetings and contribute to the success of Variety’s strategy
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
• Three years’ experience working on a charity communications team
• Experience managing digital channels and creating content
• Experience of writing and sending out press releases
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Knowledge of comms analytics and creating reports to measure data
• Good organisational skills and multi-tasking during busy periods
• Enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated and passionate about the Third Sector
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your CV with a cover letter explaining why you’d make a great candidate for this role. Applications will close on Wednesday, 20 August at 5pm with interviews taking place week commencing 25th August and 1 September 2025.
Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview.
MAIN BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Location: Variety HQ, Camden Town, London (hybrid working, 3 days in the office per week)
Hours: 9am to 5pm
25 days holiday (we also normally give between Christmas and New Year off, but this is not contractual). In addition, after one year's continuous service, there will be an extra 2 days annual holiday for every complete year of service, up to a maximum of five days' extra holiday.
Pension 7% ER contribution, Life Assurance 4x annual salary, Company sick pay scheme, medicash benefit.
EQUALITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Inclusion is one of our key values and it is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Looking to use your career to stand up for human rights?
Join a bold human rights team taking on China’s occupation of Tibet, and help power the resistance through fundraising. We’re hiring a Fundraising Officer/Senior Officer to grow our movement and amplify Tibetan voices worldwide.
About the Role:
We’re up against a global superpower. Here, your fundraising fights back.
At Free Tibet and Tibet Watch, we are small but tireless: up against one of the world’s most powerful regimes, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). We’ve adapted rapidly to an unpredictable fundraising landscape, and we’re looking for someone equally bold, creative and committed to help us grow. You may be early in your fundraising journey or already have experience generating income from individual giving or trusts and foundations. Either way, if you want to build your skills while contributing to urgent and meaningful human rights work, we want to hear from you. Depending on your experience, we will appoint at Fundraising Officer or Senior Fundraising Officer level.
About Free Tibet and Tibet Watch:
We stand with Tibetans: for their homeland, their identity, their future, and against China’s brutal occupation.
Behind closed borders, injustice thrives. We break them open with facts and campaigns. Tibet Watch exposes the truth from inside occupied Tibet through evidence and world-leading research. Free Tibet turns that truth into action, with hard-hitting campaigns and relentless advocacy that make the world pay attention. Together, we’re building a global movement that’s impossible to ignore. Tibet can be free. It must be free. And one day, it will be.
Job Description: Fundraising Officer / Senior Fundraising Officer
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Location: Brixton, London / Remote
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Salary: £29,000-£32,000 pro rata, depending on experience
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Hours: 4 or 5 days per week (28-35 hours)
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Reports to: Fundraising Manager
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Deadline to apply: 9am, Wednesday, 6 August 2025
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Interviews from: Wednesday, 13 August 2025
What We Offer:
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Flexible hybrid working and a supportive, mission-driven team
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A culture that values both results and staff wellbeing
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Robust remote working policies and flexible hours
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Generous leave: 25 days + public holidays
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Strong training, development and career progression
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Interest-free season ticket loans
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Pension contribution
Main responsibilities
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Assist the Fundraising Manager with income-generation activity across the organisation.
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Support the Fundraising Manager with the execution of the fundraising strategy.
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Assist Fundraising Manager with Major Donor fundraising.
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Work to ensure that you and the Fundraising Team’s KPIs and targets are met.
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Take ownership of all direct marketing campaigns including postal and online appeals, upgrade and reactivation mailings, email campaigns, regular giving recruitment and lead generation.
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To lead on all fundraising logistics, which includes having full responsibility for the incoming and outgoing post.
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Coordinate paid recruitment by collaborating with the Digital Engagement Team and work on supporter journeys, with sign-off from the Fundraising Manager.
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Provide monthly analysis and reports on fundraising campaigns/appeals and recruitment of new supporters/grants.
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Research new funding opportunities.
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Write and coordinate applications for financial support from appropriate trusts and foundations.
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Regularly check in on prospective trusts and foundation donors/application progress and reporting.
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Coordinate, attend and assist with organising events.
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Ensure that supporter records are all kept up to date (in-keeping with GDPR guidelines) on the database/CRM.
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Ensure that supporter journeys are regularly assessed and of the highest standard.
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Be responsible for handling fundraising queries from supporters and ensuring they are answered promptly and appropriately.
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Recruit and manage (1-2) fundraising volunteers to further support the Fundraising team and activities.
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Craft strong fundraising/marketing copy for the organisation as a whole
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Contribute to Free Tibet’s twice annually printed magazine, where needed.
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Support the Fundraising Manager with budgeting and spotting key areas of success/failure and aiding in the prompt response to either situation.
General responsibilities
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Assist with responding to queries from supporters and donors on a daily basis.
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Participate in weekly team meetings and monthly finance/fundraising meetings.
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Support the Head of Income in all areas of fundraising activities.
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Assist with the smooth running and financial sustainability of the organisation.
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Aid in the day-to-day running, migration and organisation-wide implementation of a new Client Relationship Management (CRM) system.
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General administration duties.
Person Specification
Essential
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Clear passion and interest in fundraising — whether it be learning new skills or developing this area of expertise.
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Some experience securing and/or managing individual giving OR major donor fundraising.
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Strong communication skills (internally with other colleagues and externally with supporters) including the ability to write clear and persuasive fundraising copy.
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The ability to write applications to secure grants from trusts and foundations and reporting.
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Ability to take initiative, manage competing priorities and ensure deadlines are met.
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Commitment to Free Tibet’s mission.
Desirable
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CRM and fundraising analysis experience.
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Digital fluency in direct relation to fundraising i.e. email marketing and social media.
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Some experience managing staff or volunteers.
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Experience working in a third-sector organisation would be an advantage.
Application Process
Please send a CV and personal statement outlining your suitability for this post to recruitment(at)freetibet(dot)org. The deadline for all applications will be Wednesday 6th August 2025 at 9am. Interviews will be held from Wednesday 13th August 2025. We look forward to receiving your application.
We are Free Tibet, and we stand with Tibetans around the world. For their homeland, for their future and against China’s brutal occupation.
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Are you an experienced administrator looking for a new challenge? Would you like to work as part of a small, supportive team of colleagues who are all committed to the Humanimal Trust Vision? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Job Description: Administrative Assistant
Hours:
20 hours per week – Working days subject to discussion at interview.
Salary:
£26,000 (pro rata £13,000)
Reports to:
Administration and Finance Manager
Location:
The role is a remote, work from home position, however the post holder will be required to work flexibly as there will be occasional travel to attend face to face meetings with colleagues within the UK.
Job Purpose
To provide administrative support to the team and maintain the Trust’s general administrative activities, with dedicated support to the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1) Assisting with updating and maintaining governance documents such as policies and procedures.
2) Scheduling meetings and coordinating calendars for members of the team when needed.
3) Monitoring the Trust’s shared mailbox email accounts: responding to requests from members of the public.
4) Dealing with incoming and outgoing correspondence.
5) Arranging travel and accommodation for team members, trustees and consultants when required.
6) Support the CEO with administration where required.
7) Support the Administration and Finance Manager with finance administration where required.
8) Maintaining fundraising and communication databases: Salesforce and Mailchimp.
9) Maintaining fundraising platforms such as Enthuse, JustGiving, Donr, Much Loved, Give and Gain etc.
10) Supporting projects for fundraising and awareness campaigns or events.
11) Responding to fundraising enquiries and assisting with regular giving communications.
12) Thanking donors (when appropriate) and supporting the donor journey.
13) Ensuring supporter data is current and accurate on our CRM system (Salesforce).
14) Gathering data and generating reports from Salesforce to support the Fundraising and Partnership Manager.
15) Processing book orders and arranging shipment.
16) Supporting the team with various internal audits.
17) Supporting the Fundraising and Partnership Manager with admin relating to all aspects of fundraising.
Personal Development
1) Undertake training as required or considered appropriate for the role.
2) Actively participate in regular supervision sessions and team meetings.
3) Participate in Individual Performance Review and Personal Development plans, and undertake training and development as identified within these discussions and as indicated by the requirements of the post.
General
1) Maintain a professional and confidential approach to work at all times.
2) Work in line with Humanimal Trust policies, procedures, codes, and guidance, including in relation to health and safety, confidentiality, data protection and equal opportunities.
3) Actively promote the aims and principles of the Humanimal Trust and take part in any Humanimal Trust activities as directed.
4) Maintain the confidentiality of any information gained during employment with the Humanimal Trust at all times.
5) The post holder will be required to travel occasionally across the UK, therefore access to transport is required. The post holder will also need to be flexible in their approach to working from home or meeting in various locations as appropriate / required.
6) The post requires flexible working, which may include some evening and weekend work on occasion, with time off in lieu.
This job description may be subject to joint review from time to time between the post holder and Humanimal Trust.
Role Terms
· The position is part time.
· Holiday allowance is 25 days plus bank holidays pro rata, increasing in line with service annually to a maximum of 30 days pro rata, plus bank holidays.
· Probation period is 6 months.
Recruitment Process
Initial telephone screening calls will take place week commencing 18th August 2025.
Video call interviews will take place week commencing 25th August 2025.
In person interviews likely to take place week commencing 8th September 2025 depending on candidate location.
Humanimal Trust’s Vision and Values
Our Vision:
We want a world where both humans and animals have better opportunities to benefit equitably from medical progress because vets, doctors and researchers routinely collaborate and share – this is One Medicine.
Our Values and attitudes
CONFIDENCE:
We are self-assured, clear and persuasive about what we believe and what we seek to achieve.
HOPE:
We believe better opportunities to benefit from medical progress for both humans and animals can be achieved; that belief inspires us to inspire others.
COLLABORATION:
We are open, inclusive and accessible; we discuss, we debate and we bring people together to share their knowledge.
AMBITION:
We are passionate and resolute in our commitment to better opportunities to benefit from medical progress for both humans and animals.
Interview questions will be based on the Job Description and Person Specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the role
Whether you're looking for an interim opportunity or a permanent role, we’re interested in hearing from experienced professionals who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact.
This is an inspiring role for someone who wants to contribute to our success by providing strategic leadership and direction to the fundraising and communications functions supporting the Dementia Adventure business plan and charitable mission and objectives.
Managing a team of five across fundraising, communications, special projects and data management, the successful applicant will lead the development of partnerships and campaigns to raise funds for Dementia Adventure’s unique work to support people with dementia and their carers to have a more active and fulfilled life by getting outdoors and experiencing the benefits of nature.
You will provide strategic leadership and direction for income generation through various fundraising disciplines and joint fundraising partnerships, ensuring the charity's diversification of funding and financial sustainability. Funding sources include major grantmakers, trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, challenge events, and an individual giving campaign.
Hand in hand with leading fundraising, you will oversee the Communications team, supporting, developing and monitoring the communications strategy, associated budget, resources, systems, processes and operations. This will involve overseeing and directing a communications plan that promotes the work of Dementia Adventure to a broad range of audiences through various channels and campaigns, while also increasing online and social media presence.
Ideally, we would like the successful applicant to be able to come to the office in Essex at least once a week.
About you
We are looking for someone to join the charity’s Senior Leadership Team who will bring experience from their past successes and provide inspirational strategic leadership and direction to the fundraising and communications functions in support of the Dementia Adventure business plan, charitable mission and objectives. The successful applicant will have a strong, successful track record of fundraising and/or other forms of income generation in the charity sector, including management, with proven experience in meeting financial and non-financial targets. You should be able to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including trusts and grant givers, corporates, major donors and other individuals. In addition, you should possess a strong understanding of marketing and communication principles and practices, as well as digital marketing and social media. You should also be confident in engaging audiences sensitively with real-life stories to demonstrate impact and create a compelling case for support.
Dementia Adventure is an evidence-led, multi-award-winning national charity that helps people living with dementia and their carers enjoy the outdoors, connect with nature, and retain a sense of adventure. We look at what people can do, not what they can’t. Through supported holidays, learning, and tailored support, we promote well-being, inclusion, and resilience through fostering meaningful connections and renewed possibilities.
To be considered for this role, please apply through Charity Job by submitting your CV with a cover letter outlining what attracted you to the role, your suitability for the role and your availability (including whether you’re interested in interim, permanent, or both).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Policy and Influencing Manager
Organisation: Kids
Location: Remote (with travel to London up to once a week for meetings)
Salary: £33,000–£35,000
Contract: Full-time or 4 days/week (Flexible working available)
Make change happen – for every child.
At Kids, we believe every child should have the opportunity to thrive – regardless of disability or circumstance. As our Policy and Influencing Manager, you’ll play a vital role in making this a reality. You’ll help shape policies that amplify the voices and experiences of disabled children and young people, turning insight into influence and ideas into action.
This is a unique opportunity to lead bold, evidence-based policy work that reflects the lived experiences of the families we support. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation and sector, you’ll inform decision-makers, respond to developments in the SEND landscape, and ensure that young people’s voices are at the heart of the change we seek.
We’re looking for a passionate and proactive policy professional who’s ready to help build something powerful – and lasting – at a critical time for SEND reform in the UK.
What you'll do
Policy & Influencing
- Develop accessible and compelling policy briefings, consultation responses, reports, speeches, and presentations for a range of stakeholders, including MPs, government officials, and sector partners.
- Translate complex ideas into clear, persuasive communications that support positive change.
- Collaborate with our Youth Voice Manager to ensure our policy positions reflect the real experiences of the young people and families we support.
- Help deliver and monitor our policy and influencing strategy in collaboration with the Head of Policy, Voice and Influencing.
Research & Evidence
- Carry out high-quality research and analysis from both internal and external sources.
- Centre the experiences and insights of disabled children, young people, and their families in policy solutions
- Monitor policy developments across the SEND landscape and lead on timely, evidence-led responses.
- Track progress against our influencing goals and ensure our actions remain targeted and impactful.
Engagement & Relationship Building
- Build strong relationships with decision-makers across government and the public sector.
- Support the Head of Policy, Voice and Influencing to plan and deliver our strategic external engagement plan in order to focus and drive our wider influencing work
- Represent Kids at meetings and events, including engaging MPs, civil servants, and other key influencers.
- Work closely with internal teams and front-line colleagues to ensure our influencing work is grounded in practice and informed by those delivering services.
Collaboration & Strategic Partnerships
- Work alongside the Head of Policy, Voice and Influencing and Youth Voice Manager to deliver our external engagement strategy including deputising at meetings when required.
- Support collaboration across teams to bring in parent, carer, and young person voices.
- Contribute to external coalitions and alliances – attending meetings, aligning with others’ work, and championing Kids' policy priorities.
What you'll bring
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in a policy role and demonstrable experience of using policy and evidence to influence outcomes– ideally within the disability sector.
- Strong understanding of the SEND system and related policies and legislation (through lived or professional experience).
- Excellent writing skills – able to craft persuasive policy briefings, consultation responses, and reports with clarity and purpose.
- Confident communicator, able to engage a range of audiences in person and in writing.
- Strong research and analytical skills – able to sift through evidence and develop insight-driven policy recommendations.
- Ability to build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders and external partners.
- Highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Passionate about inclusion, equity, and social justice – with a strong motivation to elevate the voices of disabled children and young people.
Why work at Kids?
We’re a mission-driven organisation, building a fairer world where all children have the opportunity to flourish. You’ll join a growing team in a pivotal role, helping to shape the future of policy and advocacy at Kids.
We’re committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We’re especially keen to hear from people with lived experience of disability or SEND, either personally or within your family or community.
Ready to create change that counts?
Apply now and help us influence a better, more inclusive future for disabled children and young people.
Note: We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply promptly
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About us
Project Art Works is an independent charity and arts organisation that collaborates with neurodivergent people, families, caregivers, and people working in culture and care. We believe that art can, through both its process and its final form, reflect and articulate ideas that transcend difference and reach people.
Job description
Project Art Works is seeking an experienced Philanthropy and Donor Manager to help drive our charity to diversify and grow our income across corporate partnerships, individual giving, donors and philanthropy. Working closely with an experienced and gifted team, this is a newly created opportunity for a motivated individual to develop and implement a strategy, applying their ideas and networks to realise our ambition.
The role will help to drive the financial sustainability of our work by cultivating and managing new relationships to support our award-winning charity.
This will include:
- Development of a pipeline of new individuals and national businesses / corporates / high net worth individuals through networking, relationship building and stewardship of supporters.
- Developing and managing a prospect pool for major gift cultivation, researching relevant donors, facilitating introductions, and bringing them onboard.
- Client facing: representing the organisation alongside other team members as required.
- Growing income outside of trusts and foundations, tracking and reporting progress, from our commercial operations based on co-agreed ambitious, set targets and KPIs.
- Cultivating an entrepreneurial culture whilst staying true to our values and vision.
- Work independently to identify plan and implement creative growth strategies to increase donations and partnerships.
- Work in collaboration with the Project & Communications Manager to develop and deliver marketing campaigns that drive increased unrestricted revenue.
- Ensure that all enquiries are followed up and lead the process from start to finish.
- Produce quarterly reports for the Senior Management Team and Board.
The role requires strategic, long-term thinking with support from the Senior Management Team, and you must demonstrate a proven track record of developing and implementing successful long-term income generation strategies.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about disability rights, is a strong communicator, highly motivated and experienced in supporting charities to grow unrestricted income, and at identifying and maximising opportunities for growing revenue.
Contract: 2 year fixed term contract. 28 hours per week. Based in Hastings with flexible working / working from home as required. We are open to discussion on the hours and working pattern for the right candidate.
Person specification
Mandatory:
- Experience of researching new business/prospects and of relationship building.
- Demonstrated success in identifying, cultivating and managing a high value and diverse portfolio of major donors.
- Experience of working within a results-oriented environment, with a record of developing and achieving KPIs and targets.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills and with proven experience of managing or liaising with high value customers, partners or supporters.
- Proven experience of cross-team working and liaising with multiple stakeholders
Ideally:
- A demonstrable interest in disability rights, ethical fundraising, and visual arts practice.
- Excellent administration and organisation skills, demonstrating the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines whilst working under pressure.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work well as a member of a team as well as on own initiative.
How to apply
Please send your CV with a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role and how you meet the Person Specification. Please apply by the 29 August.
Our client's vision is to serve as artistically adventurous and culturally inclusive arts museums for the UK and the world. Our client's Future Fund will raise an endowment of £150million by 2030 and has already raised £43million from the recent 25th anniversary. To deliver this campaign requires great collaboration and brilliant development professionals, including this Senior Strategic Projects Manager.
This role is offered on a maternity cover for c. 10-12 months with a start date no later than October 2025.
The Senior Strategic Projects Manager will implement successful strategies for strategic fundraising projects and campaigns. Reporting to the Director of Development and working with the Major Gifts, Individual Giving and Corporate Partnerships teams, you will be responsible for supporting solicitation campaigns of principal gifts and ensuring delivery of first-class stewardship of donors. The Senior Manager will also evaluate project strategy, approach and outcomes and facilitate relationships with senior colleagues and key volunteers to access new prospect networks.
The selected candidate will have a personal track record in fundraising and ideally working with senior colleagues to secure significant gifts of £500,000 or more. You will have demonstrable success in stewardship and a successful track record of developing and maintaining a network of contacts. Ideally, the best person for this job will have proven experience of managing complex and nuanced donor relationships which require a bespoke approach and a high level of judgment.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ryan Burdock.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
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The Performance Marketing Specialist will deliver, optimise and evaluate Battersea’s digital advertising campaigns, specialising in paid digital advertising channels such as Meta and TikTok.
The role will be responsible for implementing and managing large annual media spends to support the achievement of strategic objectives and individual campaign targets.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year for full time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees).
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 18th August 2025
Interview date(s): First round: w/c 1st September 2025. Second round: to be confirmed.
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.





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About the Role
The Royal West of England Academy (RWA) is proudly independent, receiving no regular public funding. We thrive thanks to the generosity of individuals, trusts and foundations, creative partners, and commercial income.
Following a major £5 million capital renovation, we’ve launched a bold new five-year plan focused on strengthening our infrastructure and deepening our public impact through both contemporary and historical exhibitions.
We’re now ready to reshape our fundraising strategy to support this next chapter, growing income from trusts and foundations, individual giving, corporate partnerships and fundraising campaigns. Our goal is to build a resilient, values-driven model of development that reflects the RWA’s ambition and supports our life-changing engagement work.
Help shape the Future of the RWA
We’re looking for an ambitious, creative, and energetic fundraiser to help take the Royal West of England Academy (RWA) into its next chapter.
Whether you’re an experienced development lead or a brilliant consultant looking for a meaningful partnership, this is an opportunity to make your mark at one of the UK’s most beautiful and historic art galleries. We’ve got big ambitions, and we expect you will too.
You’ll have the freedom to shape the role around your strengths and experience, working closely with the Director, our part-time Relationship Manager, and a highly engaged Board and Development Committee. Your work will be a vital part in helping us sustain a vibrant, inclusive, and creative organisation for artists and audiences in Bristol and beyond.
You might enjoy the breadth of the full role, or to specialise in one area working alongside a colleague. We’re open to finding the work pattern that suits your skills, and life, best.
What matters most is that you love what the RWA stands for and want to help tell our story.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading the development and delivery of a clear, ambitious fundraising strategy
- Growing our income from trusts, foundations, and individuals over a three-year period
- Stewarding our wonderful donors; managing our Commissioning Circle and Patron schemes, and supporting our Friends community
- Developing brilliant fundraising campaigns like our much-loved Secret Postcard Auction
- Leading the growth of initiatives like Art in the Workplace and legacy giving
- Leading on impact reporting and evaluation, ensuring our supporters see the difference they make
- Managing and mentoring the Relationship Manager and any consultants or freelancers
- Reporting to and working with the Director and Trustees to meet agreed targets
- Acting as a public ambassador for the RWA, its values, and its creative mission
Who we’re looking for
We’re after someone who brings:
- A proven track record in trust and foundation fundraising
- Significant success in major donor giving
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Confidence and creativity in developing new approaches and partnerships
- Experience leading fundraising strategies and managing income streams
- An understanding of what makes donors feel valued and engaged
- The ability to think big and work flexibly — rolling up your sleeves when needed
- A love for Bristol, the arts, and the RWA’s unique place in the cultural landscape
- Experience with campaign delivery, and team management is helpful, but if you don’t tick every box, we still want to hear from you.
What we offer
- A flexible working culture; hybrid working, part-time or consultancy-based approaches welcomed
- 28 days holiday pro rata, plus public holidays
- A stunning, central Bristol workplace and a creative, passionate community
- Support from a committed team and engaged Board of Trustees
- Free Employee Assistance Programme scheme
- The chance to build a role, and a legacy, that’s truly your own
How to apply
Please send a CV and cover letter (no more than 2 pages)
We’d love to hear from people from all backgrounds, especially those who feel underrepresented in the arts and heritage sector. If we can make the application process more accessible for you, please let us know.
Deadline to apply: 5:00 pm, Sunday 10 August 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the RSPCA
Founded in 1824, we have been saving animals for almost 200 years and are proud to be the oldest welfare charity. It has always been our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion, so our volunteers and employees work tirelessly to ensure that all animals can live free from pain and suffering.
We seek to raise standards of care through our numerous campaigns and awareness of issues affecting animals today. We rely heavily on our volunteers, who play a significant role in enabling us to carry out this important animal welfare work every day!
The RSPCA Buckinghamshire South Branch
The RSPCA Buckinghamshire South Branch is one of the branches of RSPCA, but we are also a separately registered charity looking after animals in our local area. Much of the animal welfare work of RSPCA is carried out through local branches, which is run by volunteers who have the support of the National Society of RSPCA.
The main activity of our branch is specialised in the rehoming of small animals including cats, rabbits, birds, guinea pigs and hamsters. The animals come into our care from various sources such as those which are rescued, abandoned, neglected or given up by their owners. Each animal is medically and characteristically assessed to ensure it is fit and well before being available for rehoming. This all costs money, and could not be achieved without your support.
Job Summary
This role is responsible for the development, implementation and operation of appropriate financial and business management tools to support the day-to-day business and financial administration of the Branch.
Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Executive Office (CEO), you will be expected to make use of the full capability of the Branch’s existing software systems (Google Workspace, and Quick Books) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery and develop management information to aid the Trustees & CEO in decision making.
You will be responsible for all financial management across the charity. This includes bookkeeping; financial statements; financial planning; financial policies, processes and controls and budgeting.
You must ensure that all activities are carried out in compliance with current legislation, Branch and Society policy, relevant Health & Safety regulations and any associated statutory or legislative requirements.
Note: Branch targets and budgets are agreed on an annual basis and these will inform the personal targets agreed at the annual performance review. Progress towards personal targets will be reviewed at regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager.
This role is home based, with occasional travel across South Bucks.
Principal Accountabilities
Financial Management & Operations
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Support the CEO as a key strategic and operational partner, acting as second-in-command and deputising in their absence where appropriate.
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Maintain all financial records and accounting systems (the Branch currently uses Quick Books accounting software), registers and statistics as required by the CEO & Branch Trustees.
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Work with the CEO and Branch Trustees to develop financial plans and an annual financial budget.
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Maintain close oversight of the branch’s budget in collaboration with the CEO, proactively identifying and addressing any discrepancies, overspend, or unplanned financial activity to ensure effective financial control and informed decision-making.
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Process, monitor, record and manage all receipts & payments to/from the Branch in accordance with the agreed procedures and in liaison with the appropriate staff and volunteers including weekly banking, cash handling, invoice creation and processing, Branch payments (including those made via credit cards and petty cash) and account reconciliation.
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Monitor, review and reconcile monthly receipts & payments on the Quick Books accounting system.
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Produce monthly management accounts which include bank reconciliations, balance sheets, Branch/departmental profit & loss statements, departmental comparisons and performance against budget and such other financial reports/management information as may be required including monthly reporting to the board of trustees.
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Coordinate bank accounts across the charity, including set-up and balance management.
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Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
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Prepare annual financial statements and coordination of annual audit review.
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Support the staff and volunteers with day-to-day financial operations and ensuring departmental financial records are maintained and that monies received or expended are accounted for correctly.
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Work with the RSPCA Society National team regarding legacies, submission of care contribution funds, renewals of insurances etc.
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Ensure that strict protocols are followed for cash handling and that unbanked cash remains within the insured limit for cash held at each premises.
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Liaise with the Branch’s payroll provider to ensure staff hours are submitted and salary payments processed on a monthly basis and within the appropriate timescale.
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Process all staff and volunteer expenses in a timely manner.
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Manage all bookkeeping processes and functions, including the asset register, ensuring annual accounts are produced no later than the end of March each year.
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Develop, implement and maintain appropriate financial administrative procedures and processes.
Business Administration
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Responsible for day-to-day financial administrative support for the CEO and Trustees.
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Ensure that all administrative paperwork, including external correspondence is processed in accordance with Branch and Society procedures, including completion of all appropriate records for insurance and risk management purposes.
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Ensure financial data processing, retention and destruction conforms to the relevant policies such as GDPR.
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Ensure regulatory and legislative compliance of financial charity policies.
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Work closely with relevant operational staff to ensure appropriate responses are issued to all enquiries whether from members, supporters & volunteers, RSPCA colleagues or the general public.
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Liaise with staff and volunteers to facilitate the ordering of materials, supplies and equipment for the effective operation of the Branch, ensuring budgetary controls are maintained at all times.
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Work with the CEO and other staff to manage relevant licences, vendor relationships, service agreements and invoicing.
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Work with staff and volunteers across the whole charity on financial processes and controls.
Fundraising & Donations
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Identify, assess, and apply for appropriate grants and funding streams to maximise income for the branch, ensuring applications are timely, well-prepared, and aligned with funder criteria to support the branch’s strategic and operational objectives.
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Ensure that all donations (financial or otherwise) are acknowledged in a timely manner, receipts are issued for financial donations and the banking of all funds raised.
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Responsible for the accurate recording and banking of the funds raised.
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Develop, and manage relationships across relevant stakeholder groups, both within and outside the charity.
Gift Aid
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Ownership of the Gift Aid process.
General
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Attend meetings and training courses as required.
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Undertake such other duties as directed from time-to-time by your line manager.
Essential skills, qualifications and experience:
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A finance qualification or working towards level 3 AAT or ACCA with proven experience in charity financial operations.
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Good general level of education.
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Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting and compliance.
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Demonstrable experience of managing small to medium size budgets (circa £400,000) & accounting systems (ideally with experience of Quick Books software).
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Proven experience of cash handling and financial management procedures.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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Proven ability to work to tight deadlines, be proactive and work autonomously.
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Proven IT literacy including use of business software and accounting packages (including Quickbooks), and Google Workspace.
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Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
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Experience supporting audits and implementing robust financial controls.
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Knowledge of Charity and Company Law.
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Proven ability to work under direction from superiors but equally able to use their own initiative.
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Proven ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.
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Proven ability to complete essential management paperwork and analyse data.
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Personable and with an open, positive approach to new ideas coupled with drive and enthusiasm.
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A flexible and collaborative approach to colleagues both staff and volunteers.
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Honest, trustworthy and reliable.
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A calm and friendly approach particularly when working under pressure.
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Sympathy for animal welfare and the work of the RSPCA.
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Full valid UK driving licence.
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Willing and able to travel around the Branch area on occasions.
Desirable skills, qualifications and experience:
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Experience of management & leadership.
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Training, coaching & mentoring skills.
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Experience of working with the general public and/or in a customer care environment.
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Experience of managing change in the workplace.
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Experience of managing small projects.
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Good basic knowledge of employment law.
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Knowledge of data protection requirements.
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Willingness to learn and acquire new skills through training.
We promote an inclusive working environment in which diversity is recognised, valued, and encouraged. We acknowledge the multi-cultural and diverse nature of the UK workforce and society in general. We are committed to principles of fairness and mutual respect where everyone accepts the concept of individual responsibility.
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