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Job Title: Administrative Officer
Location: Belfast or Sligo (with responsibilities in both regions)
Salary: £28,000/€32,200 per annum pro rata
Hours: 18 hours per week
Role Brief:
The Rio Ferdinand Foundation are recruiting an experienced Administrative Officer for an exciting new cross-border PEACE Academy programme in Belfast and Sligo.
The aim of this new three-year programme, is to deliver and evidence a PEACE Academy pathway of engagement, learning, social action and employability that will inspire young people from communities in Northern Ireland and Ireland to create shared experiences and build a long-term response to sectarianism, racism and hate on a cross community and cross border basis.
We are seeking an experienced administrative professional who can lead on the operational and back-office administration of this programme.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role will:
§ Work with the Programme Manager to devise appropriate administrative processes to support the regional delivery teams together with senior management.
§ Work with our regional Coordinators on the administrative function of sessions and events i.e., booking and risk assessing suitable venues, disseminating promotional materials, booking travel arrangements, arranging refreshments for young people, equipment orders etc.
§ Work with our Training Officer on administrative function of workshops and training course delivery including course paperwork, learning materials and resources, venues, certificates distribution etc.
§ Work with our Finance Officer on the financial administration of the programme.
§ Organise and order any staff kit required from our approved suppliers.
§ Disseminating project materials as well as communications outputs circulating to the wider team and partners as required.
§ Attend partnership meetings to take minutes and follow up on any key actions.
§ Input to funder reports and attending meetings as and when required.
Person Specification/Key skills:
§ Degree level education or similar experience
§ At least two years administrative experience
§ Experience of administrative support for diverse and complex projects
§ Willingness to support wider programme deliverables including attending events.
§ Ability to build positive working relationships with young people, community stakeholders, colleagues and partners
§ An interest/experience in Youth work
§ Ability to prioritise and manage workload in a fast-paced environment
§ Competent working independently as well as part of a small team
§ A confident communicator with good written and spoken English
§ IT skills including Microsoft office and VIEWS (essential)
§ Experience in writing reports to meet agreed deadlines
§ Positive and enthusiastic with a can-do attitude.
Role Requirements
At Rio Ferdinand Foundation, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.
If as a disabled applicant (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) you would like to request that your application is considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) please let us know.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Access NI check.
Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in Ireland and the UK.
Application Deadline - Sunday 28th of July
Interviews – Monday 4th of August
Job Title: Training Officer
Location: Belfast or Sligo (with responsibilities in both regions)
Salary: £28,000/€32,200 per annum pro rata
Hours: 20 hours per week
Role Brief:
This is an exciting new role for an enthusiastic and innovative professional seeking to further their career in the training and youth development field. The post holder will be responsible for delivering a range of workshops, seminars and accreditations as part of our cross-border PEACE Academy programme in Belfast and Sligo.
The aim of this new three-year programme, is to deliver and evidence a PEACE Academy pathway of engagement, learning, social action and employability that will inspire young people from communities in Northern Ireland and Ireland to create shared experiences and build a long-term response to sectarianism, racism and hate on a cross community and cross border basis.
We are seeking an experienced training professional who can lead on delivering our training offer for young people across these regions; supporting our youth workers to progress them from grassroots activities delivered in community settings through workshops, training, and accreditation and into onward career initiatives and pathways offered by our partners.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Planning and administration of a range of workshops, seminars, and accreditations for young people in Sligo and Belfast in line with agreed targets.
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Working with our regional coordinators on arranging suitable venues, support staff, resources and materials required for each workshop/seminar/course.
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Delivery and assessment of training courses through Open College Network including internal verification.
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Maintaining our iPads and online learner portal, ensuring e-workbooks are completed and uploaded and devices are wiped clean after each use.
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Working with our wider project team on the administrative training function ensuring all e-workbooks are submitted in a timely manner, certificates distributed and invoices are sent to our Finance Officer marked clearly for this programme.
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Working with regional Coordinators on the development of careers events and initiatives alongside a range of partner organisations and employers.
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Collating and sharing key quantitative output data and qualitative feedback and case studies with our regional Coordinators and Monitoring Officer enabling them to track progress against targets and upload dedicated learner information to our VIEWs monitoring software in a timely and efficient manner.
Person Specification/Key skills:
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QTS status or min. Level 3 Award in Education & Training
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Experience of designing workshops and training materials
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Experience of delivery and verification of OCN accredited courses
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Experience of working with employers to create youth progression pathways
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Youth work qualification or relevant experience
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Ability to prioritise and manage workload in a fast-paced environment
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Competent working independently as well as part of a small team
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A confident communicator with good written and spoken English
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IT skills including Microsoft office (essential), creative media skills including Adobe CC (desirable)
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Experience in writing reports to meet agreed deadlines
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Experience in monitoring outcome driven projects
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Positive and enthusiastic with a can-do attitude.
Role Requirements
At Rio Ferdinand Foundation, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.
If as a disabled applicant (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) you would like to request that your application is considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) please let us know.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Access NI check.
Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in Ireland and the UK.
Application Deadline - Sunday 28th of July
Interviews – Monday 4th of August
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Are you an experienced coach who loves developing others and investing in their potential?
Are you passionate about the vision of the church to transform communities? If so, this is the opportunity for you.
We’re looking for a Development Coach to join us for this London-based role, with travel across the UK to support regional centres as needed. This is an exciting opportunity to travel across the UK, working directly with 16–24-year-olds facing challenging barriers to finding work, equipping them with the confidence, mindset and skills they need to move into sustainable employment.
We believe each young person has huge potential. If you do too, and you have the skills and heart to see their lives transformed – join us.
The important stuff
Location: Various Spear Centres across the UK
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am-5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations
Salary: from £27,500
Closing date: Monday 28th July, 09.00am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate).
Upcoming Assessment Days: Thursday 31st July and Thursday 14th August
Application pack: Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo
Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process.
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave (including Christmas Gift Days) plus bank holidays
- Excellent benefits including Health Insurance, access to Cycle to Work scheme, and enhanced parental leave, dependants leave, and sick leave policies with income protection
- Excellent personal development and training opportunities, including our iLM-accredited 5-day Coaching for Leadership programme (worth £3,000)
- Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential)
In this role, you’ll be responsible for:
Delivery of Spear Programme
- As a coach you will support Spear centres in London and across the UK by preparing and coaching Spear Foundation group sessions and 1-1s, ensuring that young people are engaged, retained and work-ready by the end of this initial phase of the programme
- Quickly building relationships with young people on the programme and managing culture and attitudes in the training room
- Adapting the Spear coaching material according to the needs of the Trainees and managing behaviour effectively
- You will be required to travel outside of London and potentially stay for a period of time at the centre. All business expenses will be covered during the working week
Spear Centre Support
- You will form part of a central support team that enables Spear Centres to deliver high quality, high impact sessions to young people when one of their team is sick or the centre is short-staffed
- You will be placed where the support is needed most, working peripatetically across centres. This could look like 2 months based in one centre or various weeks working across different centres both in London and across the UK
Trainee recruitment
- Supporting Spear Centres to ensure that the maximum number of Spear Trainees are enrolled on each programme, through active face-to-face recruitment
Active participation in and support for Resurgo’s team and mission
- Help build and develop Resurgo’s ethos and Christian life as a team member including leading and contributing to daily team prayer meetings as an integral part of Resurgo’s operation and for the success of its mission
This role will suit you if:
- A practising Christian who is passionate about personally representing the Christian values of Resurgo and committed to Resurgo’s mission to transform urban communities
- You have demonstrable experience as a coach, or a background in youth work or teaching, and are keen to develop these skills further
- You have a heart for young people and releasing their potential, no matter what challenging circumstances they are facing
- Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with a sense of humour and fun
- Exercises initiative, highly self-motivated, flexible and a forward planner
- Good administrative and organisational skills, working well under pressure with the ability to prioritise workload
A couple of things to note:
This role requires occasional evening work, for our termly Spear Celebrations (where we celebrate our trainees as they complete the initial six weeks of the programme).
In the event of a job offer, a DBS check will be requested.
With young people, with organisations, for society.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
High Trees are seeking a thoughtful and experienced evaluator, with strong project management and excellent people skills. You will be joining us at an exciting time as High Trees continues to grow the scale and reach of our impact. This role is central to creating an evidence-based culture and embedding evaluation so that our work benefits the communities we work with. You will be responsible for delivering the monitoring, evaluation, and learning of our services and partnerships, utilising continual learning to improve our services.
Working across all High Trees services and our partnerships, you will need to be confident across a range of approaches to monitoring and evaluation and be able to assess and determine appropriate methods, dependent on context. You will be proficient in collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative data and have experience in developing impact frameworks, including theory of change, outcomes, and indicators. As the Evaluation and Impact Lead, you will have oversight of monitoring systems and processes ensuring that impact data collected is to a high standard across the organisation and our partnerships.
Collaboration with colleagues is an essential part of this role and you will enjoy working with others and be a valued partner, peer and colleague. Supporting the Head of Community Research and Impact, you will actively contribute to ensuring our impact plan is effectively embedded within key strategic areas. You will need to be highly responsive to the needs of colleagues, partners and funders, and be able to provide practical solutions for a range of situations.
You will also be an outstanding communicator: experienced in facilitation, an engaging presenter, and a compelling writer, able to frame and share our impact with a range of audiences. You will have the ability to see the bigger picture, while at the same time being on top of the detail.
Benefits of working at High Trees
- 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and 3 Christmas days) rising by 1 day each year after 2 years’ service (capped at an additional 8 days)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave after 2 years’ service
- Save money off a new bike with the Cycle to Work scheme
- Up to 7% contribution to the staff pension scheme
- 24/7 Employee Support Line
- Clear pay structure with yearly increments (based on performance)
- Annual Staff away day
- Premium eye-care vouchers through Specsavers and season ticket loans
Connecting with people and communities to strengthen skills and build stronger voices.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Finance Officer
Location: Belfast or Sligo (with responsibilities in both regions)
Salary: £28,000/€32,200 per annum pro rata
Hours: 18 hours per week
Role Brief:
The Rio Ferdinand Foundation are recruiting an experienced Finance Officer to oversee the financial monitoring and reporting of an exciting new cross-border PEACE Academy programme in Belfast and Sligo.
The aim of this new three-year programme, is to deliver and evidence a PEACE Academy pathway of engagement, learning, social action and employability that will inspire young people from communities in Northern Ireland and Ireland to create shared experiences and build a long-term response to sectarianism, racism and hate on a cross community and cross border basis.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role will:
§ Work with Director of Development and Programme Manager to implement appropriate financial processes around the programme.
§ Oversee all expenditure requests, in line with the Foundation’s Financial Controls Policy
§ Be the key point of contact for any finance related queries relating to the programme.
§ Track and monitor all expenditure for the programme, in line with agreed budgets and cashflow forecasts.
§ Collate and send the Director of Development monthly actuals reports reconciled against forecasts alerting them to any deviations from planned budgets.
§ Collate monthly invoices and expenditure receipts to share with the bookkeeping team ahead of monthly payment run deadlines.
§ Collate monthly timesheets, cross-reference for final sign off and send to payroll for processing ahead of the monthly deadline.
§ Ensure all programme expenditure is shared with the bookkeeping team for uploading to our accounting software Xero clearly marked to aid filing under the appropriate cost centre and category.
§ Oversee financial reporting and income draw down under the PEACE Academy programme.
§ Provide regular financial reports to the Programme Manager and Directors as required
§ Work with our Admin Officer on the financial administration of the programme.
Person Specification/Key skills:
§ Degree level education in finance/accounting or similar experience
§ At least two years finance officer experience
§ Experience of financial administration for complex projects working in multiple currencies.
§ Experience of third sector financial reporting for a range of funders
§ Experience of working on SEUPB PEACEPLUS programmes (desirable)
§ Ability to build positive working relationships with young people, community stakeholders, colleagues and partners
§ An interest in youth and community development work
§ Ability to prioritise and manage workload in a fast-paced environment
§ Competent working independently as well as part of a small team
§ A confident communicator with good written and spoken English
§ IT skills including Microsoft office and XERO accounting software (essential)
§ Experience in writing financial reports and financial draw down processes
§ Positive and enthusiastic with a can-do attitude.
Role Requirements
At Rio Ferdinand Foundation, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.
If as a disabled applicant (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) you would like to request that your application is considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) please let us know.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Access NI check.
Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in Ireland and the UK.
Application Deadline - Sunday 28th of July
Interviews – Monday 4th of August
Job Title: Monitoring Officer
Location: Belfast or Sligo (with responsibilities in both regions)
Salary: £29,000/€33,350 per annum pro rata
Hours: 20 hours per week
Role Brief:
The Rio Ferdinand Foundation are recruiting an experienced Monitoring Officer to oversee the monitoring and evaluation of an exciting new cross-border PEACE Academy programme in Belfast and Sligo.
The aim of this new three-year programme, is to deliver and evidence a PEACE Academy pathway of engagement, learning, social action and employability that will inspire young people from communities in Northern Ireland and Ireland to create shared experiences and build a long-term response to sectarianism, racism and hate on a cross community and cross border basis.
We are seeking an experienced monitoring professional who can lead on monitoring and evaluation of this programme utilising the VIEWs monitoring software developed by the UK Home Office.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role will:
§ Work with the senior management team to establish and implement a robust monitoring, evaluation and learning framework for the programme with key data capture tools in place from the outset.
§ Be responsible for the roll-out of monitoring data capture tools and points and ensuring that all monitoring and evaluation procedures are implemented and adhered to.
§ Work with regional Coordinators and our Training Officer to ensure all monitoring data is captured and recorded against targets
§ Work with our regional Coordinators on the development of qualitative data capture e.g., case studies and feedback sessions/surveys alongside quantitative data capture tools.
§ Be responsible for data collection, entry, management and quality assurance utilising our VIEWs monitoring software developed by Substance for the UK Home Office
§ Run regular monitoring reports and sharing with our regional Coordinators and Programme Manager
§ Input to funder reports and attending meetings as and when required.
§ Work with an appointed external research agency on an independent impact evaluation of the programme ensuring their data capture requirements are embedded alongside our own.
Person Specification/Key skills:
§ Degree level education or similar experience
§ Experience of designing and implementing robust monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks for outcome driven projects
§ Experience of designing and managing a range of data collection tools
§ Experience in data entry and management utilising the VIEWs monitoring software
§ Experience of monitoring and evaluation reporting for diverse and complex projects
§ Experience of working with external research agencies to facilitate impact evaluation
§ Ability to build positive working relationships with young people, community stakeholders, colleagues and partners
§ An interest/experience in Youth work
§ Ability to prioritise and manage workload in a fast-paced environment
§ Competent working independently as well as part of a small team
§ A confident communicator with good written and spoken English
§ IT skills including Microsoft office and VIEWS (essential)
§ Experience in writing reports to meet agreed deadlines
§ Positive and enthusiastic with a can-do attitude.
Role Requirements
At Rio Ferdinand Foundation, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.
If as a disabled applicant (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) you would like to request that your application is considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) please let us know.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Access NI check.
Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in Ireland and the UK.
Application - Deadline - Sunday 28th of July
Interviews – Monday 4th of August
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Independent Gender Violence Advocate (IGVA)
Location: The GAIA Centre (Lambeth)
Salary: £28,857.12 per annum (Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as an IGVA supporting women and children who are impacted by different strands of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). The independent gender violence advocate will work closely with victims of gender-based violence from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of gender-based violence at the highest risk and their children.
The role will be part of increasing the ability of partner agencies to recognise, reject and respond appropriately and safely to all forms of gender-based violence (including domestic violence, sexual, financial and emotional abuse, female genital mutilation, forced marriage and honour-based violence). The job involves working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership protocols and procedures that prioritise the safety of survivors. The post holder will empower survivors by providing them with emotional, practical and personal welfare support. The job involves ensuring that women are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment, enabling them to access their rights, make decisions and increase their life options
The job involves working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership protocols and procedures that prioritise the safety of survivors. The job involves informing survivors of the full range of civil, criminal, and practical options that might increase their safety.
Closing Date: 09:00am 5 August 2025
Interview Date: 14 and 15 August 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Support Officer
Full-time | 3-month Fixed-Term Contract | £35,000 (pro rata) | Based in Fulham + local travel | Start ASAP
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable adults to live independently? Do you have experience working with people facing challenges such as homelessness, poor mental health, or substance use? Are you someone who thrives in a supportive team environment and enjoys building meaningful relationships with the people you support?
We’re working with a fantastic organisation that provides high-quality supported housing to former members of the armed forces. They’re looking for a confident and compassionate Community Support Officer to join their team on a 3-month fixed-term basis.
In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll be a key point of contact for tenants living across several housing sites. You’ll work with individuals to develop personalised support plans, connect them with appropriate services, and help them to sustain independent living and feel part of the community. No two days will be the same - this is a brilliant opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of those who have served their country.
What you’ll be doing:
Acting as keyworker to a caseload of tenants, including those with complex needs
Creating and reviewing support plans and risk assessments
Helping tenants access mental health, substance misuse, and benefits advice services
Encouraging involvement in activities that promote community integration
Supporting tenants to navigate housing and maintenance issues
Liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies to coordinate support
Keeping clear, accurate records and contributing to safeguarding and compliance procedures
About you:
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:
Experience supporting vulnerable adults, ideally including veterans or people with complex needs
A working knowledge of housing rights, welfare benefits, and safeguarding practices
Excellent communication and people skills, with a warm, non-judgemental approach
The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team
Strong organisational skills and confidence using basic IT systems
A full understanding of professional boundaries and confidentiality
This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. You’ll be based at the organisation’s Fulham site, with regular travel across other London-based properties.
If you’re looking for a short-term role where you can have a big impact, this could be the perfect opportunity.
To apply, or for more information, please get in touch today. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis and an immediate start is preferred.
NOW HIRING: Programme Administrator (Remote | Part-Time (21hrs per week)
Start: IMMEDIATE | Contract until end of August 2025
3–5 days/week | Flexible hours
I am excited to be working alongside an amazing global organisation in search of a temporary Programme Administrator (Safeguarding & Risk) to support their operations during their peak season.
This fully remote, part-time opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong sense of purpose, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with care and professionalism.
THE ROLE
As Programme Administrator (Safeguarding & Risk), you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective delivery of international programmes by providing administrative support to the safeguarding and risk management team.
You’ll work closely with the safeguarding lead, regional managers, and volunteers across the world, managing inboxes, tracking case files, and ensuring clear, timely communication—all from a remote environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain and update safeguarding and risk records within internal systems
Triage and monitor shared inboxes, ensuring smooth flow and timely responses
Track incidents and reports, flagging incomplete or outstanding information
Format and collate documents for internal reviews and reporting
Liaise with stakeholders and volunteers across multiple time zones
Ensure consistent, professional communication in all safeguarding interactions
? WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We’re seeking someone who is:
Experienced in administrative roles, ideally with exposure to safeguarding or education
Exceptionally organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
Comfortable working with confidential or sensitive material
Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and shared file systems
An excellent communicator—clear, warm, and professional in writing
Available to work flexibly (4–6 hours/day) across a 3–5 day week
Open to working occasional evenings/weekends during peak times
Desirable:
Experience in youth work, child protection, or non-profit settings
Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, or Exchange Admin Centre
Prior experience working across global time zones or within international NGOs
If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to speak to you!
The LSO is actively expanding its digital offer through the work of LSO Live, Discovery and Marketing and is running a Digital Asset Management project to provide greater access to its digital content assets across the organisation and in commercial, non-commercial and academic contexts.
The DAM will contribute to more efficient ways of working, help generate new income, enhance creativity across the organisation and assist LSO teams to find, collate and use a wide range of digital content generated by key stakeholders.
To assist with this detailed and essential work, we are now looking for a Digital Archives Coordinator who will support the DAM system by ensuring the transfer of data is both accurate and in line with deadlines, working closely with several colleagues to agree the correct approach, whilst ensuring the DAM is championed across the organisation.
Reports to: Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager
Location: Hybrid – remote working allowed with regular office visits required to Black Bull Yard, 24-28 Hatton Wall, London EC1N
PLEASE NOTE: **Applications without a Cover letter will not be considered**
We are expecting a high volume of applications for this role and we will not be able to respond immediately to all applicants. We will contact candidates who we are considering for interview directly.
Ukie is the trade association that represents and supports the UK’s thriving video game and interactive entertainment industry. Our small team supports a membership of nearly 700 leading businesses, helping them as they create some of the world’s most exciting games. Our membership includes cutting-edge companies working across the interactive entertainment industry from Sony PlayStation, Electronic Arts and Microsoft to Jagex, Roblox, Ustwo games and many more.
With a challenging and varied political environment and a Government prioritising the growth of creative industries as part of its mission there are opportunities as well as challenges for the sector to navigate including online safety, consumer protection and the positive impact of play, the use of AI and long term skills and training challenges . We are offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, bright and determined policy and public affairs professional to join our team and shape how we engage Government and other external stakeholders on behalf of our members.
Increasingly we are working beyond the games and interactive entertainment industry, working on a cross sectoral basis with partners in the creative and tech industries. We also work with other relevant trade associations on an international level to share best practice and ensure we are able to react to and shape policy on a global basis.
About you
This role his is an ideal role for an ambitious, self-motivated individual who thrives in a small but dedicated team environment. With a passion for video games, this role is suited for an individual and who wants to build their career through developing their knowledge of policy making, engagement and campaigns at a trade body with a national profile. Through this role you will be able to take on new discrete projects within the Ukie team, which will serve as a platform for your growth and development.
Ideally you will bring:
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The ability to work accurately with a good eye for detail
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The ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and competing priorities
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The ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders with varied priorities
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A willingness to learn and develop specialist policy knowledge and an understanding of how public policy changes and regulation affect the video games sector
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Excellent writing skills and the ability to condense complex policy areas into understandable briefings for stakeholders
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Good political acumen and the ability to spot trends and opportunities for engagement for Ukie and its members
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A proactive and flexible attitude with the ability and drive to work independently and take the initiative
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An ambition to work in a small team and progressively take on responsibility with engagements and tasks as part of managed development.
What you can expect from us
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A supportive team environment
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A structured development plan with training and professional opportunities
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A collaborative working environment with exposure to innovative businesses and professionals
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Generous annual leave with additional long service entitlements
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A flexible working environment with paid time off for volunteering
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Pension and Private Healthcare upon completion of probation
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Early finish on Friday’s and lots of opportunities to play video games!
What you’ll be doing
The post holder will help advance Ukie’s policy work on aspects of UK and international policy impacting the games and interactive entertainment industry through:
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Monitoring policy changes and providing in-depth analysis, research, and reports for internal stakeholders.
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Relationship building and engagement with Ukie members and wider sector stakeholders, including attendance at internal and external stakeholder meetings and coalition industry groups.
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Support the Senior Policy Manager in research and drafting for Ukie’s external consultation responses, co-ordinating with members and facilitating internal forums for discussions on particular issues.
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Support in organising events and engagement with policy makers within Whitehall, Westminster, the Devolved Governments and with regional, combined and local authorities as well as with our global partners in the EU, US and further afield.
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Assisting the policy and research teams with major public affairs projects and campaigns according to the Ukie’s internal strategy and drawing on Ukie’s internal data and external partners where appropriate.
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Supporting and promoting Ukie at external political meetings, including our bi-annual Westminster Games Week.
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Support in raising the profile of Ukie and its significant policy priorities through external communications in partnership with the Ukie campaigns team, and through public scrutiny such as the use of written parliamentary questions.
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Acting as the lead point of contact for the APPG on Video Games and Esports to which Ukie acts as the secretariat and taking joint responsibility for liaising with its members.
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Draft external policy communications such as the Ukie Policy Byte, the bi-weekly political newsletter, with support from Senior Policy Manager and Head of Policy where necessary.
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Be responsible for the team administration of internal stakeholder meetings, including sending out invites, taking minutes and preparing relevant material as well as maintaining up to date email lists of all stakeholders.
Relationship Management
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Develop and maintain relationships with games industry member businesses and a wide range of external bodies; including partner organisations, government officials and other trade bodies.
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Support the Senior Policy Manager and Head of Policy in the management of Ukie’s internal stakeholder groups – including Ukie’s policy group and its various working sub groups.
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Maintain stakeholder engagement trackers and act as a point of contact for external engagement with Parliamentarians, regional politicians and their offices.
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Support the Head of Policy and Chief Executive in any external engagements.
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Support the policy team and wider Senior Management team with other reasonable tasks as required.
Qualifications and experience required for this role: Qualified by experience. You don’t need to hold a degree to apply for this role, but experience of working in a policy or government affairs facing role, public affairs agency or regulatory environment would be advantageous. On-the-job training will be provided via Ukie or external providers where appropriate and will be part of a structured development plan.
Hours of Work:
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Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 5.30pm
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Expectation that some evening and weekend work may be required to attend or run Ukie events as the business requires.
This role profile is not exhaustive; working as part of a small and dynamic team, there will be an opportunity to tailor the role to your interests and ambitions in agreement with the Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager and Head of Policy and Public Affairs.
There is also the expectation that you will be flexible and willing to help the wider organisation and its other teams in accordance with its strategic priorities where necessary, as directed by the Head of Policy or Chief Executive where appropriate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Global Safeguarding Director
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week
Location: The role can be based in the Kenya (home based) or the UK (London office) subject to right-to-work eligibility in the respective countries.
In the UK a minimum of 40% of working time is spent in-person in the London office, at external meetings or travelling for WaterAid.
Salary:
- UK: £75,000-£80,000 per annum with excellent benefits
- Kenya: 12,036,917-13,750,883 KES per annum with excellent benefits
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the team
WaterAid’s Global Safeguarding Team works collaboratively across the organisation to develop understanding and awareness, embed good practice and ensure safeguarding is a priority in all aspects of our work.
About the role
As our Global Safeguarding Director, you will oversee all areas of safeguarding for the WaterAid federation, including the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, safeguarding children and safeguarding adults at risk.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the development of strategies and plans to embed safeguarding protection into the work of WaterAid and our partners.
- Work closely with Chief Executives, senior leaders and board members across the WaterAid federation to strengthen safeguarding governance.
- Oversee the continued development of WaterAid’s global network of safeguarding champions at member, country and team level.
- Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding across the federation, and equip others to do the same.
Requirements
To be successful, you will need:
- To be an inspiring leader. Able to communicate the importance of safeguarding to multiple stakeholders, with a track record of having contributed to the development of safe and trusted organisational cultures.
- Significant experience of working in or leading a safeguarding function within an international setting with extensive experience of working with, and leading on, protection, safeguarding and accountability standards, and of implementing policy and practice.
- Experience of working with a range of stakeholders in a development context and implementing safeguarding initiatives with partners and at a community level.
- Strong knowledge of UK and international legal frameworks and experience of working with regulatory bodies.
Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:
- The ability to speak languages spoken in countries where WaterAid works, particularly French, Portuguese and Spanish.
- Experience of working in the international development sector and of living and working in one of the countries where WaterAid has programmes.
Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on Monday 28 July 2025. First round interviews will take place on Tuesday 5 and Thursday 7 August 2025. Second round interviews will take place on Wednesday 27 August 2025.
We recognise that interviews are planned during the UK summer holiday season. Please let us know in your application of any constraints to your availability as some flexibility may be possible with these dates.
How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and cover letter. In your covering letter please outline your motivation for the role and explain how your leadership and safeguarding skills and experiences will help WaterAid on the next steps of its safeguarding journey.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?
At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre‑employment screening
To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
UK benefits
- 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
- Employer pension contribution up to 10%
- Flexible and hybrid‑working arrangements
- Season ticket loan
- Free annual eye tests
- ‘Give as you earn’ charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
- Sabbaticals
- One paid volunteer day each year
Kenya benefits
As a global organisation, WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. Alongside our inspiring mission and meaningful work, we offer a range of benefits tailored to each country’s context and policies. These will be shared during the process.
Our Global Commitment:
Our people promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change.
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.





Location: Head Office (Camden)/Hybrid
Salary: £65,968 per annum (Fixed Salary)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 31st July 2025
Closing Time: 00:00am
Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as the Director of People & Culture at Solace Women's Aid.
You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.
Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.
About Us
Solace Women’s Aid is dedicated to ending the harm caused by gender-based violence. We work with women and children, offering services that are tailored to the unique needs of survivors. Our approach is holistic and empowering, partnering with survivors to help them achieve independent, abuse-free lives.
About the Role
Reporting to the CEO, Solace is looking for someone who is an impactful ambassador, passionate about the women’s sector and the opportunities available across London and wider UK. We are looking for an individual who is dedicated to our cause and who can lead a team to deliver our strategic aims. The best candidate for this role will a visible and inspirational senior leader with experience of leadership and management at this level and relevant professional qualifications. They will be able to build effective relationships across a network of stakeholders and deliver projects on time, due to the nature of the charity, within a restricted budget.
About You
You'll be a strategic and people-focused leader, passionate about shaping workplace culture whilst driving organisational success through its people. You thrive in environments where you can foster inclusivity, with a proven ability to work closely with Executive teams and Boards.You'll also be committed to developing talent, building strong and purpose-driven relationships and company culture across Solace.
What we can offer you
We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:
- Flexible working
- Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Employer pension contribution
- Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
- Access to Inclusion Networks
- Daily clinical debriefing
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
- Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
- Flow & Restore yoga classes
- Meditation sessions
- Cycle to Work Scheme
How to apply
When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:
- Values, Behaviours & Competencies
- Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.
No agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role Title: Senior Business Development Specialist
Salary: £48,166 to 49,558
Location: London
Tenure: Permanent Full time
ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. We work with our partners and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want
Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies?
Are you ready to bring your strategic insight, fundraising expertise, and passion for justice into a role that directly supports some of the world’s most vulnerable communities?
Do you have a excellent track record of securing humanitarian and climate resilience funding?
Do you have the knowledge and engagement skills with institutional donors?
Than we'd love to hear from you!
ActionAid UK is seeking a Senior Business Development Specialist to join our Institutional Funding Business Development team, where you’ll take a leading role in shaping and securing high-value humanitarian funding partnerships that empower women and girls to thrive in the face of crisis.
In this pivotal role, you will drive forward the development of innovative and impactful funding proposals, build relationships with major humanitarian donors such as FCDO, UN agencies and the START Network, and lead complex bids that unlock resources to support ActionAid’s global emergency and resilience work. You’ll work collaboratively with country teams and technical specialists across the ActionAid Federation to coordinate successful donor engagement strategies, shape competitive tenders, and ensure every submission reflects the bold, feminist approach at the heart of our work.
Your expertise will be crucial in cultivating strong relationships—whether it’s influencing international donors, negotiating with consortium partners, or supporting ActionAid countries to secure major contracts. You’ll be part of a close-knit, high-performing team that thrives on collaboration, integrity, and purposeful action. You’ll also contribute to wider strategic planning efforts, strengthening our funding base and deepening our presence in the humanitarian funding landscape.
If you have experience in institutional fundraising, a track record of securing multi-million-pound grants, and a passion for women’s rights and humanitarian response, then this is your opportunity to step into a role where your leadership will directly fund lasting impact. Join us and help create a world where every woman and girl lives free from violence, fear, and inequality.
Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer.
Additional information
Diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging:
Diversity, inclusion and belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from under-represented/marginalised communities. If you’re a confident communicator with a proven track record of securing major gifts from trusts and foundations—and you’re ready to apply your skills to a bold, feminist organisation making real impact across the globe—then we can’t wait to meet you. Step into a role where your voice matters, your relationships drive change, and your ambition has purpose.
AAUK is a Disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.
Referencing and safeguarding:
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK staff and ActionAid UK representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.
Working practices:
ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.
ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and company connection days. Some roles may require in-office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles.
Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options. We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.
Recruitment processes:
Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible. If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions
About The Role
Do you have a genuine interest in supporting people to rebuild their lives and the ability to empathise with others?
We're looking for an enthusiastic Complex Needs Worker with considerable experience of working with people with substance misuse, mental health problems and knowledge of the problems that confront homeless people with complex needs. You will be joining the team in our Islington Progression Pathway, a service that provides accommodation and support to individuals with complex needs in a recovery focused way. The team works collaboratively with clients in a safe and supportive environment in developing goals, plans and strategies to better manage their mental health, substance misuse and any associated risks.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to create an environment of person-centred support for clients with complex needs, maintaining a safe environment which clients who have experienced complex trauma are able to build their confidence and discover opportunities for positive change, in line with Psychologically Informed Environment principles and St Mungo’s Framework.
- Identifying and developing external relationships that increase accessibility to support within Islington for clients with complex needs.
- Providing training, support and case management to team members
- This role is Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
About you
We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of substance use and ideally one of the following; Mental health, Trauma Informed Care and/or Psychologically Informed Environments. To be successful in this role you will also require:
- The ability to maintain enthusiasm for a high level of contact with clients on a day to day basis.
- An understanding of a Person Centred approach and a non-judgemental way of working with people who have been homeless, and have perhaps had negative experiences of services.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work with others whilst managing your own time.
- The ability to empower individuals to make positive changes and a willingness to develop these valuable skills.
- The ability to work flexibly which may include some weekends to ensure continuity of the service.
- Above all we are looking for someone who will be committed to the overall aims and objectives of the service and working in a psychologically informed way, ensuring clients are at the heart of everything they do.
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply Now’ Button at the top of the page to start your online application form.
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 20th July 2025
Interview and assessments on: 30th July 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.