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A rare and exceptional opportunity has arisen at The Perse School for a Head of Development to lead our small team with ambition, creativity and energy. You will be a visible senior leader within School and an important ambassador externally.
The Perse Development function typically raises around £250,000 each year. Our aim is to grow this amount significantly such that the majority of our charitable activities can be funded by charitable donations. Our School was founded in 1615 by Dr Stephen Perse as an educational charity, providing free places for 100 ‘poor scholars’. We now have an ambitious long-term vision to re-establish an endowment to fund bursaries and our other charitable aims in perpetuity.
Building on good foundations of successful fundraising and relationship management, an experienced and inspiring Head of Development will significantly increase levels of philanthropic income to the School.
Working closely with the Principal, governors and senior leaders, our new Head of Development will help deliver our fundraising strategy and make a positive difference to the lives of young people, both now and well into the future.
We will consider full-time, part-time and flexible working options.
The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18.
We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.
Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website.
Closing date: 3rd November 2025 at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.
The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Safer Recruitment
The Perse School recognises that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject, or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £53,280 (£66,600 FTE)
Hours: Part-time (30 hours per week)
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid/Home-based, with occasional travel to meetings as required (travels expenses provided)
About the Role
Buglife is looking for an experienced and values-driven finance professional to join our Senior Leadership Team as Director of Finance.
This pivotal role will lead our financial strategy, planning and governance, ensuring long-term sustainability and impact for our mission to save the small things that run the planet.
Working closely with the Board of Trustees and fellow Directors, you’ll provide clear, strategic advice that supports robust decision-making, transparency and growth. You’ll oversee all aspects of financial management from budgeting and reserves to risk and compliance, ensuring resources are used wisely and effectively.
You’ll also lead and develop a Finance Team, fostering a supportive, collaborative environment through a period of exciting organisational transformation. You’ll drive innovation in financial systems and processes, supporting digital transformation and data-driven decision-making bringing clarity to complex financial issues and helping to shape the systems and practices that underpin Buglife’s future success.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a confident, strategic finance leader with experience in the charity sector, strong technical expertise, and a genuine commitment to environmental and social good.
You’ll bring professional credibility, a collaborative approach, and ability to provide clear advice at Board level. You’ll combine strong analytical skills with collaborative working style and ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders balancing ambition and accountability while guiding and empowering your team.
A strong grounding in charity finance and governance, with a commitment to sustainable investment and innovation through digital transformation.
You’ll have:
- Senior leadership experience managing organisational finances and producing annual accounts
- A track record of shaping financial strategy in growing or complex organisations
- A professional accountancy qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent) or equivalent experience
- Strong knowledge of charity governance, financial management, and accounting best practice
- Experience leading and developing finance teams
We’d particularly welcome:
- Experience in the charity, public, or mission-led sector
- A track record of driving innovation through digital transformation and new systems
- Knowledge of ethical investment principles and charity fundraising
Full details of essential, highly desirable, and desirable criteria are available in the recruitment pack on our website.
About Buglife
Buglife is the only organisation in Europe solely dedicated to the conservation of all invertebrates. From bees and beetles to spiders and snails, we work to halt invertebrate extinctions and secure thriving, sustainable populations of these essential creatures, which play critical roles in pollination, soil health, and entire ecosystems. Our mission is to halt the extinction of invertebrate species and secure sustainable populations of these essential creatures. We work across the UK and internationally through practical conservation, public engagement, scientific research, and policy advocacy.
Our projects restore habitats, reconnect landscapes, and raise awareness about the crucial role these small but mighty creatures play in keeping ecosystems healthy. Whether influencing national policy or planting wildflowers in local communities, we’re committed to saving the small things that run the planet.
What We Offer
- A supportive and flexible working environment.
- 23 days annual leave, pro rata (rising to 28 after 3 years service), plus office closure over between Christmas and New Year.
- Enhanced pension contributions.
- Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.
- The chance to make a tangible difference to the conservation of threatened invertebrate species.
- We welcome discussions about flexible working patterns within the 28-hour week
Buglife is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups in the environmental sector, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ communities.
If you require any adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact us via our website.
How to Apply
Download the Director of Finance Recruitment Pack.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role via our website.
Application deadline: 2 November 2025
Interviews: week commencing 10 November 2025 (held via Microsoft Teams)
Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for this role.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Saving the small things that run the planet
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Corporate Partnerships Development Manager FT £40,000 remote
Are you passionate about building meaningful partnerships that transform girls' lives? We're looking for a strategic and energetic Corporate Partnerships Development Manager to grow our corporate income at GFS. You'll develop existing and secure new long-term, values-aligned partnerships, lead on employee fundraising and challenge events, and shape our annual fundraising campaigns including International Day of the Girl and International Women's Day.
About Girls Friendly Society
Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. We achieve this by providing groups and opportunities for girls and young women to build friendships, gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable. We deliver a programme of activities designed to develop socio-emotional skills such as confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a space designed for girls and young women. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage.
Why Join Us?
At GFS, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where our team can thrive. As part of our organisation, you'll enjoy:
25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays
Long service leave after two years
- GFS Pension Scheme with 7.5% employer contribution
- We embrace flexible working and support our employees to work in ways that suit their individual circumstances and responsibilities.
- 24-hour access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Season ticket loan
- Annual EDI Learning Days
- Study time to support your professional development
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
GFS is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from marginalised communities including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled people, and those from underrepresented groups.
As part of our commitment to equitable recruitment, we guarantee interviews for candidates from marginalised communities who meet the essential criteria for the role. We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure an accessible and inclusive process.
Key Dates
· Closing date: Noon, Tuesday 11th November 2025
· First Stage Interviews: Tuesday 25th &Thursday 27th November 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us and our ecological work
We are a small but growing UK-registered charity which undertakes projects that protect and restore wild landscapes, helping to provide a future for all life on earth. We use the skills and expertise of our multi-disciplinary team (spanning science, law, economics, technology and culture) to develop projects that protect and restore wild, natural landscapes.
Our ecological work spans two exciting fronts: restoring missing species through projects like The Missing Lynx, Pine Marten and White-Tailed Eagle reintroductions in Northern England; and securing the protection of ecological restoration sites as a Responsible Body for conservation covenants through which we aim to set the gold standard, supporting ambitious, mission-aligned projects such as Nattergal’s High Fen site.
About the role
We are seeking to hire a dynamic and passionate Senior Ecologist to join The Lifescape Project, to play an integral role in the restoration of charismatic species to the UK and in landscape scale habitat restoration.
As a Senior Ecologist, your work will cover two distinct areas which are broadly: BNG-associated site assessments; and practical planning and feasibility aspects of species reintroductions.
Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 per annum, depending on experience + benefits.
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Contract: Fixed-term contract for 12 months initially.
Location: Remote working with site survey work and some UK and international travel.
Please refer to the job description for further information about the role.
To apply, please email a CV and covering letter (each no longer than 2 pages of text) outlining how you meet the person specification and why you should be considered for this role.
The role will commence as soon as possible.
To apply, please email a CV and covering letter (each no longer than 2 pages of text) outlining how you meet the person specification and why you should be considered for this role.
People and Training Manager Part-time 21 hours (£45,500 pro rata) remote
Are you passionate about building feminist, people-centred workplaces? We're looking for a compassionate and organised People and Training Manager to lead our internal HR function at GFS. You'll manage day-to-day HR operations, coordinate recruitment and training, and act as the key point of contact for our outsourced HR partner.At GFS, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where our team can thrive.
About Girls Friendly Society
Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. We achieve this by providing groups and opportunities for girls and young women to build friendships, gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable. We deliver a programme of activities designed to develop socio-emotional skills such as confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a space designed for girls and young women. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
GFS is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from marginalised communities including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled people, and those from underrepresented groups.
As part of our commitment to equitable recruitment, we guarantee interviews for candidates from marginalised communities who meet the essential criteria for the role. We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure an accessible and inclusive process.
Why Join Us?
As part of our organisation, you'll enjoy:
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays
- Long service leave after two years
- GFS Pension Scheme with 7.5% employer contribution
- We embrace flexible working and support our employees to work in ways that suit their individual circumstances and responsibilities.
- 24-hour access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Season ticket loan
- Annual EDI Learning Days
- Study time to support your professional development
Key Dates
- Closing date: Noon, Tuesday 11th November 2025
- Informal Q&A (optional): 3pm on Tuesday 18th October 2025
- Interviews: Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd December 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Community Operations
Location: Homebased with travel to the Cat Centre and across Northern Ireland
Work pattern: 3 days per week, 0900-1700, evening/weekend flexibility and weekends part of a rolling rota
Salary: Up to £18,485.09 per year
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract
This role requires an enhanced Access Northern Ireland check (including the Children's Barred List).
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Regional Volunteer Team Leader:
- provide high level volunteer management within a designated geographical area
- recruit, induct, train and provide ongoing support to teams of diverse volunteers
- ensure that volunteering best practice standards are applied to all aspects of volunteer management
About the Field Operations team:
- the community operations team is responsible for supporting our volunteers in centres and branches to work towards our strategy – All for Cats.
- our centres and branches care for thousands of cats each year until they are able to find a loving new home.
- the team consists of a Regional Community Operations Manager, Branch Development Manager and a full time Regional Volunteer Team Leader
What we’re looking for in our Regional Volunteer Team Leader:
- ability to multi-task and work on own initiative, accurately and under pressure
- ability to build strong relationships and work as a team in a collaborative way
- positive attitude
- flexible and adaptable
- experience of supervising employees and volunteers
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 29 October 2025
Virtual interview date: TBC - early November 2025
Please note, we do not accept applications or speculative CVs from agencies.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- anonymised application form
- virtual interview on Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email [email protected] if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Merchandise and Fulfilment Manager
The Merchandise and Fulfilment Manager role sits in the Brand team and works closely with the wider department, which includes brand, a creative studio, and production. The role supports the whole organisation to source and deliver merchandise, print materials and fulfilment services. This includes the selection and management of suppliers to achieve the best value for Alzheimer’s Research UK, whilst ensuring compliance with responsible sourcing practices. The role also requires an eye for branding and maintaining outstanding levels of consistency across our printed materials, working closely with the Creative team to achieve this. The Merchandise and Fulfilment Manager is also responsible for managing and developing the online shop.
The role has responsibility for significant budget management and relationship building, both internally and externally. The candidate will be a tenacious and driven individual who can bring a proactive and independent approach.
Key Responsibilities:
· Proactively manage and develop Alzheimer’s Research UK’s merchandise offering, ensuring it is relevant and cost efficient, and monitoring and reporting on stock levels.
· Manage and develop the Alzheimer’s Research UK online shop, monitoring sales and responding to customer queries, working with the Digital team to ensure strong day-to-day performance.
· Manage the production of printed materials including health information and events materials.
· Manage our merchandise, print and fulfilment suppliers, leading tenders, contracting, review meetings, and briefing new work.
· Create and manage the merchandise and fulfilment budget for the organisation, completing quarterly reforecasts.
· Develop excellent relationships across the organisation, supporting colleagues to plan their requirements for merchandise and printed materials.
· Play an active role in the Brand management team and the Strategic Marketing directorate, demonstrating the Alzheimer’s Research UK values and leadership attributes.
· Line Manage the Supporter Merchandise and Fulfilment Officer and support their development.
What we are looking for:
· Experience of working in a charity.
· Excellent experience of procuring and managing external print and fulfilment suppliers.
· Experience of buying merchandise products.
· Experience of tracking and reforecasting budgets.
· Experience of working within creative production processes to print and distribute creative work.
· Strong experience of developing materials for events.
· Understanding and experience of working to brand guidelines and driving brand consistency across materials.
· Outstanding stakeholder management and relationship building.
· Ability to work with independence, drive and initiative.
· Excellent project management skills.
· A creative and innovative thinker who generates new ideas.
· Organised with the ability to prioritise many tasks and pay excellent attention to detail.
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 2nd November 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to help create a better world for animals? Are you a creative communicator with a flair for storytelling and a passion for protecting animals from cruelty?
Join us at the Animal Welfare Investigations Project (AWIP), a not-for-profit organisation that investigates and disrupts organised animal cruelty worldwide, from dogfighting and puppy farming to wildlife trafficking and the dog-meat trade. Our work brings offenders to justice and builds a global movement to end suffering, powered by digital storytelling and public support.
We’re now looking for a Marketing Executive (Social Media) to join our fast-paced Marketing & Communications Team. This role will shape how millions see our mission — driving engagement, income, and supporter growth through bold, creative campaigns.
About the Role
Reporting to the CEO and working closely with our Digital Marketing Officer and Gifts in Wills Officer, you will:
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Develop and deliver a data-driven social media strategy that fuels measurable fundraising growth.
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Use ManyChat to grow a permission-based Messenger community and launch engaging campaigns that drive both immediate and sustained fundraising results.
Plan, launch, and optimise virtual fundraising challenges (like Run for the Dogs or Step Up for Wildlife) — turning clicks into community and compassion into cash.
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Create powerful storytelling content across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and X — designed to move people from awareness to action.
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Manage and optimise paid social advertising to grow AWIP’s supporter base and recurring donor network.
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Engage directly with our followers — responding to messages and comments with empathy, professionalism, and urgency.
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Work alongside our investigations team to flag and report potential cruelty cases seen on social media, gather evidence from witnesses, and receive OSINT (open-source intelligence) training to support real-world investigations.
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Capture and produce behind-the-scenes content from field operations and events, showcasing AWIP’s lifesaving work.
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Represent AWIP at digital fundraising and social media conferences, contributing to growing our thought leadership profile in digital engagement.
About You
You’re a performance-driven, strategic, and creative thinker who thrives in a fast-moving environment. You understand that social media isn’t just about followers or likes — it’s about measurable impact, mission growth, and movement-building.
Essential:
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Proven experience managing social media for a brand, NGO, or campaign.
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Strong writing, editing, and visual-content skills (Canva, Meta Business Suite, or similar).
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Experience running social-media ads or supporter-acquisition campaigns.
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Passion for animal welfare and investigative storytelling.
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Professional resilience when handling sensitive or distressing material.
Desirable:
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Experience with fundraising, challenge events, or membership marketing.
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Familiarity with ManyChat, MailerLite or similar EPS, FundraiseUp, Tally.so, or Salesforce.
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Willingness to travel nationally or internationally for short assignments and support investigations.
Contract Details
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Type: Permanent (initially 22.5 hours/week, with opportunity to expand to full-time)
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Salary: £24,500–£29,000 FTE (depending on experience and performance). Pro-rata for 22.5 hours is £15,750.00.
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Location: Fully flexible within the UK (occasional in-person events). Must be a UK resident.
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Probation: 6 months, including delivery of at least one fundraising challenge.
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Progression: Potential to grow to full-time based on KPI delivery.
❤️ What We Offer
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Fully flexible working arrangements
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Annual salary review and growth-linked progression
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Private healthcare & Employee Assistance Programme
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Pension contributions in line with Living Pension standards
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Fully funded professional development in digital fundraising & social media
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A chance to make a tangible difference, protecting animals and investigating animal cruelty worldwide.
The Animal Welfare Investigations Project investigates organised animal cruelty and rescues animals.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This senior leadership role will be at the forefront of identifying large new long term income opportunities in a fast-changing funding landscape. This is not just applying for money, it’s about building the reputation and sourcing future possibilities so that Beat is positioned to become the charity of choice across large gives. The role will provide strategic oversight and drive the organisation’s partnership approach to large gift income generation through trusts and grants, major donors, corporates and tenders whilst also leading a team of three. This leadership role is responsible for shaping and delivering a cohesive external funding strategy, and ensuring our approach is proactive, creative and aligned with both internal priorities and external funding trends.
Founded in 1989 as the Eating Disorders Association, our mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.



Clerk To Trustees
Homefield College
Remote
Job description
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual to join us as Clerk to the Board of Trustees.
This pivotal role provides essential governance support, ensuring legal and procedural compliance while enabling the effective operation of the Board and its committees.
If you have a strong background in governance, excellent communication skills and a passion for supporting strategic leadership, we’d love to hear from you.
Start Date: November 2025
Salary: £4240.85 per annum
Contract: 200 hours per annum
Closing Date: Friday 14th November, 2025 at 12:00pm
Governance and meetings
- Organise a calendar of meetings, prepare agendas, take and draft minutes and follow up on agreed actions.
- Advise on legal and procedural matters before, during and after meetings.
- Ensure that statutory policies are in place and reviewed as needed.
- Support Trustee recruitment, selection, induction and development.
- Provide advice and guidance to the Board on its core functions and procedural matters where necessary.
- Seek advice and guidance from third parties on behalf of the Board where necessary.
- Inform the Board of any changes to its responsibilities resulting from changes in charity status or changes in the relevant legislation.
- Deal with relevant expenditure and trustee expense claims.
Board Membership
- Monitor Trustee terms and advise on succession planning.
- Support election and appointment processes.
- Maintain records of Trustee interests and training.
- Liaise with the HR department to ensure that DBS and other checks are conducted.
Information Management
- Maintain accurate records of Trustee committees and their correspondence.
- Ensure that approved documents are stored and published appropriately.
- Update and develop the Trustee handbook.
Relationships and Development
- Build professional relationships with Trustee and College Leaders,
- Co-ordinate governance training and development.
- Stay updated on charity/education governance legislation and best practices.
Education & Qualifications
Attribute Criteria Evidence Minimum of a Level 3 qualification/A-Levels or equivalent Essential App form / certificate / interview Level 2 qualification in English and Maths Essential App form / certificate / interview A legal or Governance qualificationDesirableApp form
Experience, Knowledge & Abilities
Attribute Criteria Evidence Excellent IT skills Essential App Form / Interview Experience of working with Outlook, Word and Excel and systemsEssentialApp Form / Interview Experience of working within a governance roleEssential App Form / Interview Excellent organisational and self-management skills Essential App Form / Interview Experience of organising meetings and events, including the preparation of agendas and the production of accurate and detailed meeting minutes Essential App Form / Interview Experience of maintaining accurate records and creating professional documents and correspondence Essential App Form / Interview The ability to assimilate knowledge to seek and provide advice Essential Interview
Interpersonal Skills & Qualities
Attribute Criteria Evidence Demonstrates competence in self-organisation and utilising digital resources to support this Essential App Form /AssessmentExcellent communication and interaction skills Essential App Form / Interview Highly organised and able to prioritise work tasks Essential App Form / interview Self-motivated and proactive approach Essential Interview Flexible approach to work and able to respond to the needs of our Trustees Essential Interview
Note: This job description and person specification is not an exhaustive description – it is a guide and will be subject to review to meet the service / business needs.
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This is a crucial, high-impact specialist role. You will be the dedicated advocate and expert for members of the Armed Forces community, providing end-to-end support through the complex process of securing compensation and pensions they are rightly entitled to.
You will manage a dedicated caseload, taking full accountability for guiding beneficiaries through claims, reviews, reconsiderations, and appeals under both the Service Pensions Order and the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS). Your ultimate accountability will be to provide professional representation and advocacy before the War Pensions & Armed Forces Tribunal.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Specialist Legal Advice & Casework: Provide expert-level advice on War Pensions and AFCS legislation, managing a complex caseload from initial claim through to final appeal/reconsideration, and ensuring all advice is meticulously documented.
- Tribunal Advocacy & Representation: Serve as the primary advocate by preparing detailed case files, analyzing legal papers, and providing professional, in-person representation before the War Pensions & Armed Forces Tribunal.
- Holistic Support: Identify beneficiaries' wider welfare needs, coordinating seamlessly with other RBL teams to ensure they receive comprehensive, wrap-around support.
- Compliance & Excellence: Maintain rigorous standards of operational excellence, including accurate case record-keeping and strict adherence to RBL's performance criteria and Safeguarding Policy.
You will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely there, with occasional travel (incl. for monthly team meetings).
What You'll Bring:
- Experience of working in an Advocacy capacity in the voluntary sector, public service, legal service or Armed services.
- Demonstrable experience of public speaking or training delivery.
- Proven ability to understand and interpret complex legislation (specifically related to War Pensions and AFCS).
- Proven experience of dealing with difficult and complex client situations.
- General knowledge of clinical conditions and their effects relevant to compensation and pensions.
- Experience of report writing and thorough documentation.
- Strong commitment to RBL's values and the ability to travel as required for Tribunal attendance, service meetings, and training.
Employee benefits:
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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 Soldiers' and Aviators' Scripture Readers Association (known as SASRA) is one of the longest-established Christian charities supporting the British Armed Forces. Under Royal patronage and working with over 70,000 soldiers, 30,000 RAF personnel and some 10,000 supporters of various types, we look to introduce members of the British Armed Forces to a practical experience of the Christian faith.
We are now looking for home-based Regional Managers to help us engage with the Christian public across the UK.
The main function of Regional Managers is to bring before the Christian public the work we do taking the gospel of Jesus Christ and bringing a practical experience of the Christian faith to the young people of the British Army and Royal Air Force.
The Regional Manager will present in churches, manage a team of volunteers, establish and maintain strategic partnerships across their region, lead regional projects and events, and produce and curate a wide variety of content.
The aim is to stimulate and encourage prayer, financial support and volunteering in support and furtherance of the work of SASRA, always respecting the interdenominational nature of our ministry. You will shape and grow the fundraising activities in the region and meet with supporters.
You will have excellent organisational, verbal and written communication skills. You’ll also have experience of managing and motivating individuals or groups. Critically, you will possess the spiritual endowment to promote prayer and missionary interest for the Lord's work through the Association in HM Forces.
You will be home-based, but expected to travel inside your region on a regular basis, meeting with supporters and supporting organisations that are raising funds for SASRA
You will be responsible for raising our profile among the Christian community and generating significant levels of engagement with potential supporters of SASRA (both individuals and churches)
Some aptitude for, and experience of, pastoral work is desirable.
The role comprises:
· Engaging with the Christian public and speaking in churches to raise SASRA’s profile
· Liaising and co-operating with HQ staff, Scripture Readers, Advocates, Representatives, Members, Chaplains and Commanding Officers.
· Recruiting and organising teams of volunteers
· Arranging events for local supporters
· Leading the flagship event and other projects in your region
· Maintaining good relationships with all stakeholders
· Handling money and overseeing the accounting, costing, and billing of your activities
· Visiting and supporting Scripture Readers
· Staying in touch with veterans and members
· Producing and curating written, photo and video content.
Technical Capabilities:
You'll need some basic IT skills and a familiarity with social media, but training will be provided. Good spreadsheet or project management skills would be an advantage, as would any experience with producing marketing material and/or infographics.
Personal qualities required:
· Adept bible knowledge
· Appetite for travel
· Likes people
· Enjoys advocacy
· Self-motivated, disciplined
We can offer a competitive salary and entry into our generous stakeholder pension scheme. You should expect significant amounts of travel within the U.K. and therefore you'll need a full U.K driving license. A company car can be provided at advantageous rates, if required.
We welcome applications from veterans, and there is an occupational requirement for the job holder to be an evangelical Christian
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Policy Officer-Wales
Based at home, situated across Wales including regular travel around the country and to the Senedd, Cardiff.
22.5 hrs per week
Fixed term post 2 years - with possible extension
Circa £35,000 p.a FTE depending on experience
Make a difference for kidney patients in Wales!
Are you passionate about influencing policy and driving change? Do you want to be part of a growing team making a real impact on the lives of people with kidney disease?
We’re looking for a Policy Officer – Wales to help shape policy, build relationships, and advocate for better support and care for kidney patients. In this brand-new role, you’ll work for Kidney Care UK and Kidney Wales, engaging with policymakers, healthcare professionals, and those affected by kidney disease.
You’ll spend time at the Senedd, building connections with local politicians and councillors, and ensuring the voices of kidney patients are heard loud and clear. With your knowledge of Welsh Government structures (or similar UK experience), you’ll help drive our campaigns and influence change.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible difference, working flexibly in a supportive team. If you’re ready to champion kidney patients and shape policy in Wales, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Develop or participate in work programs and undertake projects to explore policy issues under the guidance of the Policy Director of Kidney Care UK and the Managing Director of Kidney Wales.
- Support the research, development and dissemination of policy positions in Wales.
- Work with other team members to deliver events/reports or campaigns as needed
- Keep up to date with the policy department and charity work to avoid duplication and ensure good communications with our colleagues.
- Contribute to the newly created All Wales Cross Party Group.
- Undertake desk-based research involving data collection and the synthesis of information from relevant sources.
- Seek out opportunities for communications and influencing in the Welsh parliament, including the need for a kidney group.
About you
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
- Previous experience working with elected members
- Experience in conducting analysis and writing and editing reports for publication
- Can travel regularly to the Senedd Cymru Welsh Parliament in Cardiff and other parts of Wales, plus Alton Hampshire
Employee benefits
- Employee assistance programme | Generous annual leave | Pension | Cycle2Work scheme | Flexible working | Retail discounts | Family leave | Health cash plan
The advert may close earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.
We are the UK's leading kidney patient support charity





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Education Community Manager
Closing date for Applications: 6th November
Location: Fully remote working with quarterly travel to London for team meetings.
Start date: ASAP
Salary: Pro-rata £24-£25.6K, depending on experience (£30K-£32K FTE)
Job type: Permanent, part-time (80% of FTE/ 4 days per week)
About us
Apps for Good equips students with the skills and motivation to shape their future through technology while empowering teachers to deliver high-quality educational content with confidence. Over the past 15 years, we’ve reached just under 350,000 young people, with over half of our partner schools supporting students experiencing disadvantage.
Thanks to the generous support of partners including BNY, Google, Ovo Foundation and Hg Foundation—some of whom also volunteer their expertise—our courses are 100% free for schools.
With ambitious plans to develop our offer and expand our reach, we aim to positively impact even more young people across the UK.
Our team
We are a small, remote-based team with an agile, progressive mindset. Energetic and highly ambitious, we’re united by a shared passion for our mission and values. If you believe in the power of technology and education to transform lives, we want to hear from you!
Everyone is welcome at Apps for Good where our team is supported and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. Bonded by shared values, our diverse perspectives fuel our innovation and empower us all to make a difference to students and teachers. To enable young people from all backgrounds to create a brighter future through technology, we strive to build a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the school communities we seek to serve.
At Apps for Good, we live our values during our interactions with each other and those we work with. These values are:
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Collaborate: We collaborate for deeper impact
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Inclusive: We believe everyone should be included
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Empowering: We empower those around us to make a difference
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Supportive: We encourage each other and celebrate our successes
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Innovative: We think outside the box and are agile in our approach
The role
Are you passionate about education? Do you want to make a positive difference to young peoples’ lives?
We’re looking for someone who cares deeply about education, social impact and wants to join Apps for Good’s mission in helping provide more young people with the tech and
innovation skills that will prepare them for the future of work.
In this new role, you will build strong relationships with teachers and Senior Leadership teams, in order to support them to embed our courses in their schools and across their Multi-Academy Trusts. You will work closely with the Senior Education Manager and existing Education Community Manager to build and implement recruitment and retention strategies, as well as being the first point of contact for educators.
If you have worked in education, or have experience supporting and building long-term relationships with schools and school leaders then we want to hear from you.
Our opportunity is part-time, which will suit someone looking to channel their energy and experience into purposeful work, alongside other commitments or interests.
Key responsibilities include:
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Be the first point of contact for educators, providing a timely response to incoming enquiries.
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Manage and build quality relationships with our community of educators, with a focus on retention and engagement.
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Support our educators with course delivery, access to materials and resources, ensuring they are making the most of the course materials and feel confident to deliver our programmes.
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Help develop our ongoing strategy for building a community of educators across the UK.
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Represent Apps for Good to recruit educators via channel partners and events
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Support the wider Education team to gather, analyse, manage and report data
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Assist in the collection of data from educators to inform impact analysis and course development.
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Work with the wider team to deliver Industry Engagement opportunities to students participating in one of our courses
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Collaborate with the marketing team on key events including our annual Showcase and Career Series.
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Collaborate with the Senior Fundraising and Partnerships Manager to develop and deliver opportunities to connect funding partners with schools across the UK
Great candidates will have the following:
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Enthusiasm for Apps for Good’s mission
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At least two years’ experience in one or more of the following areas:
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Working in a charity or organisation, building relationships with schools and education providers
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Education community/Programme management within the education/charity sector
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Teaching, leadership or operations within a school
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Confidence networking and engaging with stakeholders and education partners at all levels
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
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Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to work across the team
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Willingness to undertake school visits across the UK.
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Effective time management
What’s in it for you?
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A permanent part-time role at 30 hours per week (4 days per week). We’re open to considering a variety of working patterns to fit around your other commitments.
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Remote working with travel to London to meet as a team once every quarter.
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Laptop / office equipment will be provided and we offer the option to make use of a co-working space local to your home, one day per week.
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We offer flexible working to retain a good work/life balance.
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Opportunity for health care insurance.
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24 days holiday (20 days pro-rata) and extra days off over Christmas, plus you get your birthday off work.
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Contribution pension scheme.
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A commitment to your training, development and career aspirations.
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Joining a small collaborative team means you’ll contribute to a variety of projects. Everyone across the team has their voice heard.
How to apply
Everyone is welcome at Apps for Good where our team is supported and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. Bonded by shared values, our diverse perspectives fuel our innovation and empower us all to make a difference to students and teachers. To enable young people from all backgrounds to create a brighter future through technology, we strive to build an inclusive team which reflects the school communities we seek to serve. We welcome your application, regardless of your race, gender, disability, religion/belief, socio economic background, sexual orientation or age and look forward to hearing what your skills and experience could bring to the team.
If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for whatever reason or if you need this job description in another format, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Please submit a CV and a statement of no more than 500 words why you’d like to join the team and how you meet the requirements of the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you an experienced finance professional looking for your next challenge? Do you have proven numeracy and data analysis skills with experience of payroll and financial systems? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Role Title: Finance Officer
Salary: £25,367 to £28,134 (dependant on experience)
Contract Type: Part time or full time considered. Permanent, 25 to 37.5 hours per week, 5 days per week
Location: Barnwell Road, Enterprise Campus, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 4YF
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Magpas Air Ambulance is seeking a new team member to join our small and friendly finance team. This is a key position working closely with the Finance Manager in the day-to-day financial operations of the charity.
You will be joining a friendly, supportive and passionate team and an organisation focused on growth & development. So, if you think you can help us by being a great addition to the finance team and are able to provide a high level of administrative and organisational skills, then we would love to hear from you.
Role Summary
- Assist the Finance Manager, CEO and Executives in all aspects of finance activity
- Undertake day to day responsibility for keeping up to date accounts and financial records and assist with financial reporting as required
Responsibilities
Finance Administration
- Develop, manage & maintain systems to account for financial transactions by overseeing a chart of accounts; monitoring, policing and refining financial policies and procedures alongside the Finance Manager
- Gift Aid submission
- Assist in production of payroll and liaison with payroll agency including posting of all payroll related items (i.e. PAYE, NI, pensions, SSP, student loans etc.)
- Ad hoc projects as required
Finance Systems
- Reconcile and post income from various income sources including but not limited to:
External events
Collection tins
Raffles
Legacies
- Oversee and maintain the purchase order system
- Check purchase invoices received, post within the accounting system and ensure correct authorisation for payment
- Post donations received and reconciliation of fundraising and accounting databases
- Reconcile and post lottery receipts and costs.
- Manage all petty cash payments, expenses payments and associated reconciliations
- Oversee and manage receipts from online sources (e.g. Just Giving, PayPal etc)
- Produce bi-monthly payment runs to suppliers, oversee other ad hoc payments and post within the accounting system
- Manage and reconcile the various bank accounts including charity credit card statements
- Recognise and flag to management when gifts in kind and discounted rates/terms have been applied on supplies
Finance Compliance and reporting
- Support Finance Manager with ensuring all financial records and information are compliant with Fundraising Regulator and ICO regulations
- Responsible for all PAYE and NI reporting requirements and payments of any related liabilities in a timely manner where applicable
- Co-ordinate and update cash flow reporting and forecasting
- Monitor bank position and ensuring adequate cash funds are maintained to enable the charity to function in an efficient and effective manner
- Assist the Finance Manager with the preparation of information for annual audit and support external auditors as required
The responsibilities of this role will normally include all duties described in this Role Description and any additional or different duties, as may be required from time to time.
Person Profile
Qualities, Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Proven numeracy and data analysis skills
- Experience of book-keeping
- Discretion and a proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills with strong attention to detail
- Experience of payroll and financial systems
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and finance related systems
- Able to adopt a proactive approach to working with operational teams in order to provide timely and appropriate advice
- Ability to communicate confidently at all staff levels and across all relevant areas of knowledge and expertise
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities and the ability to respond appropriately
- Self-sufficient and confident to make decisions within the boundaries of the role
- Ability to effectively plan, prioritise and organise workloads
- Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality protocols
- Able to adapt procedures to meet the needs of the team and the Charity
- A proven ability to deliver multiple projects to agreed timescales
- Patience, flexibility and able to work with tact, diplomacy and integrity
Desirable
- AAT qualified or part qualified, or equivalent
- Experience of charity accounting principles (SORP) and restricted/unrestricted funds
- Experience of preparing management accounts
- Working knowledge of UK company and charity law around financial and statutory requirements for small UK charities
- Experience of other specialist software and databases (Xero, Donorfy)
This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Closing date: 24th October 2025
Interview date: 3rd November 2025
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the button to be directed to our website, where you can complete the application process.
Please note that Magpas Air Ambulance reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks from the closing date, unfortunately this means you have not been shortlisted to the next stage of the selection process.
About Magpas Air Ambulance
Magpas Air Ambulance offers a range of benefits including an employee Assistance Programme, generous holiday entitlement, staff survey, access to occupational health services, flexible working, learning and development opportunities, long service awards, social events, supportive working culture and staff car parking.
Magpas Air Ambulance is committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to create an environment where everyone can be the best they can be, where they feel welcome and are free from bias and discrimination. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Magpas Air Ambulance is committed to the Armed Forces Covenant and as such welcome's members of the Armed Forces to apply.
No agencies please.