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The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a prominent health charity on a fantastic Senior Direct Marketing Manager role. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead impactful campaigns that engage supporters and drive meaningful change within the community.

Role Overview
The successful candidate will oversee the planning and execution of strategic direct marketing campaigns, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. They will manage campaign development from inception to analysis, fostering supporter engagement and maximising fundraising outcomes. This is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative direct marketing strategies to increase supporter acquisition and retention.
• Manage multi-channel campaigns across direct mail, email, and digital platforms, ensuring messages resonate with target audiences.
• Analyse campaign performance, providing insights to optimise future initiatives and improve ROI.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to coordinate campaign activities and messaging.
• Monitor project timelines and budgets, ensuring timely delivery and cost efficiency.
• Use data and analytics tools to segment audiences and personalise communications effectively.
• Support the development of supporter journeys that enhance engagement and long-term loyalty.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in direct marketing, preferably within charity or health sectors.
• Strong understanding of multi-channel campaign management and donor segmentation.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Organisational skills with attention to detail in planning and executing projects.
• Creative problem-solver with a passion for social impact initiatives.

What’s on Offer
Salary: £54,000 for this 12 month fixed term contract. This role is hybrid, with 2-4 days a month in the London office.

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Location: Central London, hybrid (Monday or Wednesday in office)
Contract: Temporary, 3 months
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £37 to £46 per hour, plus holiday
Start Date: ASAP

Prospectus is proud to be supporting our client, a London-based children's charity, in their search for a temporary Systems Accountant. The role will be focused on the management of reporting systems and purchase order processes.

Responsibilities:

• Support the production of management accounts and financial reports through system-generated data
• Develop and maintain system reports, reconciliations, and performance analysis
• Ensure data consistency across financial systems
• Oversee the monthly close process, including AP, AR, and GL ledgers
• Review and approve journals, identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement
• Ensure accurate period close and prevent back-posting into prior periods
• Provide system support for statutory accounts preparation and year-end processes
• Ensure all submissions (e.g. HMRC, Charity Commission, VAT returns) are accurate and on time
• Maintain VAT configuration within the accounting system
• Manage the fixed asset register, including depreciation, impairments, and reconciliations
• Ensure correct accounting treatment of capital and revenue expenditure
• Provide technical support to finance system users
• Act as liaison between finance, IT, and external system providers
• Manage user access, permissions, and system controls
• Maintain financial controls, including signatories, spending limits, and system security
• Support audit requirements and ensure compliance with internal and external regulations

Requirements:

• Recent, relevant experience in a similar role with a charitable or not-for-profit organisation
• Full accountancy qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, etc), and a good understanding of data and systems
• Strong ability to use relevant digital tools, particularly Sage Intacct and Microsoft Excel
• High level of organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage priorities and deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Collaborative and proactive approach

CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early applications are strongly encouraged to avoid missing out. If you're interested, please apply ASAP with your CV in Word format.

At Prospectus, we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.

An established, values-led organisation is seeking an experienced People Policy & Projects Lead to join their People & Organisational Development function on a short-term contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic HR professional who thrives on delivering high-impact policy and project work, helping shape a progressive and people-centred employee experience.

The Role

You will play a key role in leading the development, review and implementation of people policies and practices, ensuring alignment with current legislation and best practice. Alongside this, you'll drive forward a range of people-focused projects that enhance organisational effectiveness and the employee journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the review, design and implementation of employment policies and processes, ensuring legal compliance and best practice
• Act as a subject matter expert on HR policy, providing guidance on complex employee relations matters
• Deliver end-to-end people projects, from planning through to evaluation
• Research and benchmark policies to ensure innovative and forward-thinking approaches
• Analyse organisational trends and data to identify opportunities for improvement across the employee lifecycle
• Develop tools, guidance and communications to support managers in applying policies effectively
• Collaborate across functions to streamline processes and improve service delivery
• Contribute to and support the organisation's equity, diversity and inclusion agenda

About You

• Strong experience as an HR generalist at advisory level or above, with a focus on policy and projects
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment legislation and contemporary HR practices
• Proven track record of delivering HR policy development and project work
• Comfortable advising senior stakeholders on complex employee relations issues
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate policy into clear, practical guidance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Passionate about creating inclusive, people-centred workplaces

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Location: Victoria, hybrid (2 days per week in office)
Contract: Temporary, initial 3 month contract with the possibility to become permanent
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £43 per hour plus holiday (£78,500 salaried equivalent)
Start Date: ASAP

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client in their search for an experienced Senior Finance Partner to provide high‑level financial support across a portfolio of charitable trusts. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, detail‑driven finance professional to step into a broad and influential role within a highly respected trust group.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain complete and accurate accounting records for a portfolio of charitable trusts.
• Produce timely financial reporting, including financial summaries, cashflows, budgets and forecasts for trustees and senior stakeholders.
• Lead and oversee reconciliations, controls, VAT returns, annual reports, and audit preparation.
• Act as an authorised signatory and manage cashflow, payments, and investment fund movements.
• Support trustees and executives with financial insight, governance information, and due‑diligence processes.
• Manage investment portfolio data, liaising with advisors and investment managers.
• Provide financial support for direct and impact investments.
• Contribute to strengthening governance, compliance, systems, and continuous improvement across the finance function.
• Mentor junior finance colleagues and support the wider Finance Director and team.

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or demonstrably qualified by experience.
• Significant experience in charity or commercial finance, with confidence managing complex financial workflows.
• Strong experience producing statutory accounts, management reporting, cashflows, and analysis.
• Excellent understanding of financial controls, governance, and charity regulatory requirements.
• Experience with investment portfolios or grant‑giving environments (desirable).
• Advanced IT skills, particularly Excel and financial systems.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build trust with senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple deadlines with accuracy and independence.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so if you're interested in the role, please apply ASAP by submitting your CV in Word format.

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please let us know.

Supporter Care Coordinator
Hybrid - minimum 1 day in the office (Thursday)
£14.27 per hour + holiday pay
3 month contract

I am delighted to be working with a national disability charity to recruit a Supporter Care Coordinator.

This role sits within the Mass Fundraising and Engagement team, ensuring supporters receive an excellent experience every time they interact with the charity. The Supporter Care team acts as the first point of contact for donor and supporter enquiries, providing helpful, professional and timely support.

This is a varied and fast-paced role involving supporter communications, donation processing and fundraising administration.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to supporter enquiries via phone, email and post
• Handle inbound and outbound supporter calls
• Process telephone and postal donations
• Support donation banking, thanking and financial reconciliation
• Assist with in memory and fundraising events administration
• Manage complaints and complex queries sensitively
• Process supporter amendments or cancellations from third-party agencies
• Maintain accurate records on the CRM database

About you

• Experience in a customer service or supporter care role
• Confident handling enquiries by phone, email and written correspondence
• Experience managing complex queries or complaints
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry/database experience
• Ability to prioritise and multitask in a busy environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience in a charity or fundraising environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics (D365)
• Awareness of GDPR, Gift Aid or fundraising regulations

If you have the required experience and can start immediately, please apply without delay as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

Please note: due to the high volume of applications, we will only be able to contact candidates whose CVs have been shortlisted.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality or other protected characteristics.

Senior Institute Administrator (Temporary) £24.45 per hour | Central London | Approx. 3 months

At TPP, we’ve supported charities and membership organisations for 30 years, placing experienced professionals into roles that keep services and operations running smoothly.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Administrator to join a busy Institute team, supporting senior stakeholders and key organisational activity.
The opportunity This is a high-level administrative role, suited to someone who is confident working with senior stakeholders and taking ownership of complex coordination across projects, meetings and operations.

You will play a key role in ensuring work is delivered efficiently, accurately and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities

• Providing dedicated support to senior stakeholders, including diary and travel management
• Coordinating meetings, committees and events from planning through to completion
• Preparing agendas, producing detailed minutes and tracking actions
• Managing recruitment administration and interview processes
• Maintaining financial records including budgets, invoices and expenses
• Supporting delivery of projects, tracking risks, dependencies and progress

About you

• Proven experience in a senior administrative / executive support role
• Experience supporting senior leaders or heads of function
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communicator with a professional approach
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

Additional details

• Based in Central London
• Close to Oxford Circus and Bond Street
• Hybrid working 2-3 days per week in office
• Full-time, approx. 3 months
• Immediate start required

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Head of Financial Operations
London | Hybrid Working
1 Year FTC

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance leader to join a highly respected higher education institution at a pivotal time in its development.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance, this role will lead a large Financial Operations function, overseeing accounts payable, income and receivables, and finance systems teams. Managing a team of approximately 15 staff, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of efficient, customer-focused financial services, while driving continuous improvement across systems, processes and controls.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, you will be responsible for the effective management of income collection, supplier payments, cashflow and working capital, alongside maintaining a robust internal control environment. You will also lead the ongoing development of financial systems and support the wider finance leadership team in delivering strategic change initiatives.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (CCAB) with significant experience leading financial operations within a complex organisation. You will have a strong background in transaction processing, financial controls, systems development and team leadership, alongside a proven track record of driving change and improving service delivery. Experience of ERP systems is essential, while exposure to the higher education sector would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative and forward-thinking finance professional looking to make a significant impact within a values-led organisation known for innovation, creativity and academic excellence.

To find out more, please get in touch with Rosemary Pini from Allen Lane for a confidential discussion.

Interim Senior Financial Controller (6-Month FTC)

London | Predominantly On-Site in term time | Start Date: 12 July 2026

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Financial Controller to join a highly regarded educational and charitable organisation in central London on a six-month fixed-term contract to provide stability while they recruit permanently. 

Reporting to the Finance Bursar you will provide leadership to an established finance team while overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of a complex organisation. This role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact, ensuring robust financial control, delivering an efficient finance service, and supporting the continued embedding of a recently implemented finance system.

The organisation is seeking an individual who can hit the ground running, provide stability during a busy period and quickly build credibility with stakeholders across the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading month-end and year-end financial accounting processes, ensuring an accurate and timely trial balance.
• Managing financial operations including purchase-to-pay, billing, income collection, cash management and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supporting year-end audit processes and statutory reporting requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with charity, tax and regulatory requirements, including VAT and Gift Aid.
• Driving continuous improvement across finance systems, controls and processes.
• Leading, coaching and developing a transactional finance team.
• Acting as a key finance business partner to senior stakeholders across the organisation.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with substantial financial accounting experience gained within a medium to large organisation. You will have a proven track record of leading teams, improving processes and maintaining strong financial controls within a complex environment.

Experience within the education, charity or not-for-profit sectors would be advantageous, although candidates from other sectors with relevant technical expertise will also be considered.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader who enjoys combining strong technical accounting expertise with team leadership and operational improvement in a values-driven organisation. The role would particularly suit someone who thrives in an environment where they can add immediate value, strengthen processes and support a finance team through a period of transition.

If wanting more details, then please do reach out to Rosemary Pini from Allen Lane for more details. 

We are recruiting for an immediate temporary Events Fundrasier , supporting a social welfare charity on their challenge event programme. Need have worked on challenge events programmes , supporter journeys and logistics Immediate start.

Fully in the office with some flexibility , need drivers licence as office is based in Kent

The Role
Leading logistics and delivering of Challenge events coming up , a golf day in September, a third part theatre event in August and organising a 5K family fun
Responsible for delivering exceptional and memorable experiences for supporters taking on fundraising challenges, ensuring they feel inspired, confident, and supported throughout their journey.
Updating the CRM
Running reports
General Events support

The Candidate
Experienced Events Fundrasier
Worked on Challenge events and mass participation events
Expereince of Third Party events
Strong evens logistics
Supporter Journeys and stewardship
Project management skills, including ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to use initiative to work alone ensuring work is planned, prioritised, and organised to achieve set deadlines.
Ability to interpret and analyse data and use insight to improve performance

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Harris Hill has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Trust and Foundations Manager, to join a national health/ medical charity in London, for 6 months.

You will be required to work 2 days in the central London office, with the rest from home. This role can be full time, or 4 days per week pro rota if you wanted less hours, and the pro rota salary is £42840pa.

The client is looking for a permanent member of staff, so this fills an interim gap, following unsuccessful rounds. This is therefore an ASAP start.

As the Trust and Foundations Manager, you will be required to complete applications in the £50k + remit. However, depending on experience and profile, this could be the Mid - low value side instead or in addition.

As its hard to put a financial target within a 6 month stint, KPI's will be set in the number and value or applications sent.

If you would like to learn more about the organisations, its work, and the role, please apply for further information.

Group Consolidations Manager | £700 per day Umbrella Co. | Remote | 18-Months +

For a government organisation based in London, we are recruiting an interim Group Finance and Consolidations Manager to lead delivery of day-to-day group accounting and consolidations processes during an organisation-wide ERP implementation programme. The interim Group Finance and Consolidations Manager will focus on maintaining high-quality business-as-usual group consolidation and financial reporting delivery, while working closely with the ERP programme teams to share knowledge, provide input on system-wide consolidation processes, and support readiness.

Main Duties:

• Lead delivery of the day-to-day group consolidation and financial reporting
• Support the Compliance and Financial Accounting Team with BAU group accounting delivery
• Support the ERP implementation team activity across the group accounting and consolidation management life-cycle
• Ensure continuity and accuracy of all BAU group accounting activities
• Collaborate with the ERP programme teams to share expertise, input into design decisions, and suggest improvements to the consolidation tool management life-cycle
• Support the local design phase of the Oracle Fusion Cloud system for day-to-day group reporting and consolidation processes
• Support system integration testing for all group reporting and consolidation processes end-to-end and support real-life users of the system (UAT)
• Support the Oracle Fusion cutover phase, completing tax data migration, and the final transition.

Person Specification:

• CCAB qualified
• Strong technical accounting experience, particularly in group consolidation and financial reporting
• Experience with consolidation tools and processes within complex organisations
• Ability to contribute to ERP design and implementation, particularly in relation to group reporting requirements
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced programme environment
• Ideally experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Inventory Finance Manager | £700 per day Umbrella Co. | Remote | 18-Months +

For a government organisation based in London, we are recruiting an Inventory Finance Manager to lead delivery of day-to-day inventory accounting during an organisation-wide ERP implementation programme. The interim inventory Finance Manager will focus on maintaining high-quality BAU inventory accounting delivery, while working closely with the ERP programme teams to share knowledge, provide input on system-wide inventory processes, and support readiness.

Main Duties:

• Lead delivery of the day-to-day inventory accounting
• Support the Financial Accounting Team with BAU Inventory accounting and process delivery
• Support the ERP implementation team activity across the Inventory accounting lifecycle
• Collaborate with the ERP programme teams to share expertise, input into design decisions, and suggest improvements to the inventory accounting lifecycle
• Support the local design phase of the Oracle Fusion Cloud system for day-to-day inventory accounting management processes
• Support system integration testing for all inventory accounting processes end-to-end and support real-life users of the system (UAT)
• Support the Oracle Fusion cutover phase, completing inventory data migration, and the final transition.

Person Specification:

• CCAB qualified with strong hands-on experience in inventory management systems
• Experience operating within complex or large organisations, managing inventory accounting at scale
• Good understanding of inventory accounting principles
• Experience contributing to ERP implementation or system change activity is desirable
• Ability to work independently and quickly establish credibility in role
• A working knowledge of Inventory / stock in a medium sized organisation is desirable
• Ideally experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Interim Tax Lead - ERP Implementation | £700 per day Umbrella Co. | Remote | 18-Months +

For a large government organisation, we're recruiting an interim Tax Manager to lead delivery of day-to-day tax operations including VAT and tax compliance during a large-scale ERP implementation programme. The interim Tax Manager will focus on maintaining high-quality business-as-usual tax delivery, while working closely with the ERP programme teams to share knowledge, provide input on system-wide tax processes, and support readiness.

Main Duties:

• Lead delivery of the day-to-day Tax operations (e.g., VAT and Tax Compliance)
• Support the Compliance and Financial Accounting Team with BAU Tax delivery
• Support the ERP implementation team activity across the Tax Management lifecycle
• Ensure continuity and accuracy of all BAU Tax activities
• Collaborate with the ERP programme teams to share expertise, input into design decisions, and suggest improvements to the Tax Management lifecycle
• Support the local design phase of the Oracle Fusion Cloud system for day-to-day Tax Management processes
• Support system integration testing for all Tax Management processes end-to-end and support real-life users of the system (UAT)
• Support the Oracle Fusion cutover phase, completing Tax Data migration, and the final transition.

Person Specification:

• CTA, CCAB or ATT qualified
• Proven experience delivering high-quality BAU tax operations with strong functional tax expertise, particularly in VAT within Government
• Experience of Government VAT rules, including Contracted Out Services
• Knowledge of taxable benefits, IR35, and provision of tax guidance / advisory support
• Good understanding of ERP systems and ideally implementation principles (although it is not essential to have led ERP delivery)
• Ability to work closely with programme teams to provide insight and input into ERP design and implementation
• Ideally experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Role Overview:
The Talent Set is delighted to assist with the recruitment of a Challenge and Virtual Events Manager. This vital role focuses on developing innovative, engaging events that generate sustainable income, fostering new partnerships, and enhancing supporter engagement within the charity sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to develop and implement strategic plans that maximise income from challenge and virtual events.
• Design and execute multi-channel marketing campaigns to boost participation and fundraising outcomes.
• Cultivate relationships with participants, supporters, and external partners through newsletters, online groups, and event coordination.
• Manage the delivery of existing events and conceptualise new ones to increase fundraising potential.
• Lead and supervise up to three team members, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Analyse processes and implement improvements to optimise event efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate financial records, producing reports to support decision-making and target tracking.
• Ensure all activities comply with policies, legal requirements, and best practice standards, including data protection and fundraising regulations.
• Foster collaboration across teams to identify new fundraising opportunities and maximise income streams.
• Undertake additional duties supporting the organisation’s fundraising objectives and sustainable growth.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in delivering and marketing large-scale events to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrable history of using insight to develop and evaluate new fundraising products and initiatives.
• Skilled in project planning, target setting, and achieving outcomes, both financial and non-financial.
• Strong relationship-building capabilities with internal teams and external partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations, charity law, GDPR, and supporter data management.
• Creative thinker with adaptability to changing priorities and environment.
• Effective leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong organisational skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £35,900
• Location: Remote (UK based)
• Contract: Until April 2027

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.