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Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with a well-established children’s charity in London in their search for a Deputy Play Manager.
Full-time | £36,000 per annum
The charity has been supporting children, young people and families for over 25 years through a range of play, family support and youth programmes. Their Ofsted-registered after-school and holiday play schemes provide children aged 4–11 with safe, engaging and nurturing environments to explore, grow and thrive.
As Deputy Play Manager, you’ll play a key leadership role within the play service, helping to design, deliver and evaluate a high-quality programme of activities. You’ll support the Play Manager in day-to-day operations (including managing enquiries/collection of fees), team management and ensuring compliance with all safeguarding, health and safety, and Ofsted standards.
This is a hands-on role combining leadership, planning, and active delivery — you’ll work directly with children and families to create safe, inclusive, and stimulating play environments.
About You
Essential skills and experience:
- Level 3 qualification (or above) in Playwork, Early Years, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years’ experience working directly with children aged 4–11.
- Strong understanding of EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
- Experience planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate play activities.
- Confident leading active, outdoor or adventure-based play.
- Sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
- Strong organisational and IT skills.
Desirable:
- Experience supporting children with additional needs or from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience supervising others or managing volunteers.
- Knowledge of current issues affecting children and families.
- Relevant training such as paediatric first aid or food hygiene.
Play is at the heart of what they do — the organisation believes that every child deserves the opportunity to enjoy a happy, fulfilling childhood through both free and guided play experiences.
If you’re passionate about play, child development and helping young people thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information, please submit your CV to
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
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 and other protected characteristics.
Safeguarding Case Officer (Interim) x 3 – Immediate Start
Remote | 4-week contract | £15–£17.50 per hour | Approx. 35 hrs/week
I am excited to be supporting an amazing international youth organisation seeking three experienced Safeguarding Case Officers to provide short-term support during a busy global programme period.
This is a fully remote, four-week contract offering the opportunity to contribute to safeguarding operations across international programmes and work with teams across multiple regions.
Key Responsibilities
Triage incoming safeguarding concerns from international programmes
Support case management from initial report through follow-up and closure
Review safeguarding documentation and programme readiness evidence
Identify safeguarding risks or compliance gaps and escalate concerns where required
Provide guidance to programme staff and volunteers on safeguarding reporting procedures
Work with colleagues across multiple time zones to maintain safeguarding coverage
About You
Significant experience in safeguarding, child protection, social work, or similar case management roles
Confident managing safeguarding concerns and reviewing compliance evidence
Strong judgement, communication skills, and ability to work independently
Experience working with volunteers or international programmes desirable
Additional languages (Spanish or Portuguese) advantageous
Details
Contract: Temporary – 4 weeks
Location: Remote
Hours: ~35 hours per week
Rate: £15–£17.50 per hour
Start: Immediate
If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!
Money Guidance Officer – 6-month FTC – £28,000 – Hybrid – London
Are you passionate about financial inclusion and supporting people to overcome barriers to financial stability?
We’re working with a small but mighty charity that’s on a mission to make debt and money advice accessible to everyone. They’re expanding their team and looking for a Money Guidance Officer to join them on a 6-month fixed term contract.
This role is ideal for someone who:
Thrives in community-facing work and enjoys engaging with people from all walks of life.
Has strong admin and organisational skills, alongside a warm and empathetic approach.
Can juggle outreach, engagement, and support work – keeping individuals connected to the debt advice journey.
Is comfortable delivering 1-2-1 and group sessions, promoting financial resilience and education.
Can work flexibly across community locations in London (with some hybrid working available).
You'll be joining a collaborative and supportive team at a pivotal moment of growth, helping to ensure people are not just referred into services – but fully supported throughout their financial advice journey.
Salary: £28,000
Location: London (with hybrid working)
Contract: 6-month FTC
Benefits: 25 days annual leave + birthday off + up to 35 days with service, 3% pension, £200 home working equipment allowance, Costco membership, EAP and more!
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.
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 and other protected characteristics.
Economic & Research Analyst (Part-Time – Temporary)
3 - 5 days per week | 12-week assignment | Hybrid – London
Harris Hill is delighted to be supporting a respected charity to recruit a temporary Economic & Research Analyst to provide short-term cover while they recruit permanently.
This is a part-time, 12-week assignment (3-5 days per week) and would suit someone with an economics or research background, ideally with experience analysing labour market trends.
The role will support a policy and research team working on issues affecting work, later life and economic participation, helping ensure their policy and influencing work is underpinned by robust evidence and analysis.
You will support the team with a small number of focused projects, including:
- Developing a Power BI dashboard to support reporting and insight
- Undertaking evidence and literature reviews to inform policy and research work
- Supporting analysis relating to labour market trends and data
- Synthesising complex research into clear, accessible summaries
We are looking for someone who brings:
- A background in economics, research, public policy or a related field
- Experience conducting desk-based research and literature reviews
- Confidence analysing labour market or economic data
- Experience using Power BI to build dashboards
- The ability to translate complex information into clear, concise insights
This is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful research and policy work within a collaborative and mission-driven organisation.
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Hours: 3-5 days per week
- Location: Hybrid working with some time in a Central London office
- Start: As soon as possible
If you have the required experience and can start straight away, please apply.
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 and other protected characteristics.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a wonderful charity to recruit for the Senior Community, Corporate & Events Fundraiser in order to cover a maternity leave for 12 months.
About the Role
This exciting role focuses on developing and delivering community, corporate and events fundraising initiatives that generate income and strengthen relationships with supporters. You will work closely with colleagues across fundraising and communications to plan, promote and deliver a wide range of fundraising activities and events.
You will take responsibility for managing key projects and fundraising campaigns, ensuring supporters receive excellent stewardship while helping to expand fundraising opportunities within the community.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver community, corporate and events fundraising projects, meeting or exceeding income targets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with individuals, community groups, and corporate partners.
- Manage challenge events such as marathons, skydives and international cycling events, including participant recruitment and support.
- Organise and oversee fundraising events, liaising with venues, suppliers, volunteers and participants.
- Work collaboratively with marketing and communications teams to promote fundraising activities.
- Provide advice and support to individuals and groups organising their own fundraising events.
- Deliver engaging talks and presentations to local organisations and community groups.
- Maintain accurate supporter records and provide regular activity and income reports.
- Line manage fundraising staff and support volunteers to ensure successful delivery of fundraising initiatives.
You will bring:
- Experience in community, corporate or events fundraising (or sales in a commercial environment).
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Experience managing budgets, targets and projects.
- The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience working with databases/CRM systems.
- The ability to motivate supporters, volunteers and colleagues.
Salary: £38,000- £40,000 per annum
Location: Esher, hybrid working, 3 day a week in the office
Contract type: 12 months FTC, full- time,
Closing date: On rolling basis
Interview: ASAP
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
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 and other protected characteristics.
Harris Hill is supporting a amazing health charity in their search for a Head of Philanthropy and Community Fundraising, starting ASAP until November.
This role will be plugging a gap in the team, so we are looking for an experienced candidate, who has managed major donor, Trust and Foundations, Community/ Events and Individual Giving. We are looking for someone who can manage (3 direct reports), but is also happy to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty too.
This role is hybrid based, and the client expects the successful candidate to attend the office at least once per week in central London.
Essential experience:
Significant experience in a variety of fundraising income streams including major donors, trusts, individual giving and community fundraising
Strong experience of relationship fundraising
A strong track record of growing major donor income, ideally at five and six figure level
Experience of leading fundraising events
Experience of managing donor relationships
Experience of working with a CRM database
Experience engaging and stewarding high net worth individuals and senior stakeholders
Experience of leading a team
Knowledge and skills:
Excellent relationship building communication and storytelling skills
Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
Good ability to prioritise work
Good understanding of fundraising processes, e.g. due diligence procedures, fundraising code of conduct, contracting and data
Good database management skills
Strong leadership skills to motivate and drive a team
Confident public speaker and presenter
If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please apply for further details.
A values-driven charity is seeking a Supported Housing Manager to lead a specialist supported housing service for women who have experienced homelessness and trauma.
Surrey | £40,000–£41,000 | Full time
This role will oversee a 19-bed accommodation service, managing a team that delivers trauma-informed, strengths-based support to help residents rebuild stability and move towards independent living.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and supporting a team of frontline support workers
- Overseeing day-to-day operations of the supported housing service
- Managing referrals, risk and safeguarding processes
- Developing partnerships with local authorities, charities and community organisations
- Supporting residents to access services relating to health, wellbeing, employment and housing
- Managing budgets, service quality and compliance
About you
You will have experience managing supported housing or similar services, leading frontline teams and delivering high-quality support for people with complex needs. Strong partnership-building skills and an understanding of trauma-informed practice are important for this role.
Due to the nature of the organisation, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
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 and other protected characteristics.
Harris Hill is urgently seeking a Social Media Officer for 2-3 months, on a 3 day per week basis, supporting a recruitment period for a national charity.
The client has requested 1 day per week be in the office, with some flexibility on the day, as you may be asked to swap or attend events etc.
We are looking for someone with the following skills and experience:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and messaging for different audiences and platforms.
Knowledge of social management tools (e.g., Sprout, Hootsuite).
Superb copywriting and editing abilities, with great attention to detail and accuracy.
Proven ability to create engaging content across multiple formats (video, graphics, copy, stories, reels, carousels).
Basic design or content creation skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express, video editing apps).
Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills, able to take briefs effectively and collaborate across teams.
Good judgement in responding to public comments and enquiries, including sensitive or emotional content.
Basic understanding of accessibility, brand guidelines and safeguarding principles in digital communications.
Demonstrable experience managing multiple social media channels in a charity, or agency environment.
Experience creating content from brief to final delivery, including scheduling and publishing.
Experience in monitoring and responding to social media users, ideally in a public-facing context.
Evidence of producing high-quality written content, such as web copy, posts, case studies or reports.
If you would like to hear more about this organisation, and the role. Please apply for further information.
Harris Hill is delighted to be supporting a well-established social welfare charity in London with the recruitment of a Corporate and Community Fundraiser.
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a stable, high-performing fundraising team with exceptional staff longevity. The person previously in this role was in post for 10 years, and the line manager has been with the organisation for 9 years — a real testament to the culture, leadership and support on offer.
The Corporate and Community Fundraiser will manage a successful corporate portfolio worth c.£400k, made up of a strong mix of long-standing partners and new business. Corporate fundraising is the organisation’s largest income stream, with events as a key secondary driver, meaning this role sits at the heart of future income growth.
This role would suit a Corporate Fundraising Officer looking to step up, or someone keen to take on a larger, more strategic portfolio while remaining hands-on with delivery and relationship management.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and growing an established portfolio of corporate partners
- Developing new business, with a focus on local corporate opportunities
- Building strong, long-term relationships across a mix of partnership types
- Supporting corporate-led events and wider community fundraising activity
- Working closely with fundraising and communications colleagues
- Accurately recording activity and income using a CRM
Location & working pattern
The organisation is based on a beautiful site between Teddington and Hampton Wick, offering a genuinely lovely working environment.
The team typically works 2–3 days per week in the office, with Tuesday as the anchor team day, and the remainder working from home.
About you
You’ll bring:
- Experience in corporate fundraising or partnerships
- A track record of managing relationships and delivering income
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- A proactive, collaborative and relationship-led approach
- Experience of community fundraising and events would be welcome but is not essential.
How to apply
The closing date is 17th March, however early applications are strongly encouraged, as exceptional candidates may be interviewed before the deadline.
Please send your CV to
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 and other protected characteristics
Harris Hill has an opening for a Website Assistant to join a lovely charity for 2 months, on a full time, hybrid basis.
The Website Administrator Assistant will support the team by updating project details on their website. You will create and update pages – through uploading progress and final reports - related to the rganisations programme, presenting their work in a professional, concise and engaging way. You will have a keen eye for detail and design and be able to spot and correct errors in spelling and grammar.
You will be responsible for:
Maintaining and updating project pages on the website.
Creating new project pages including text, photos (banner and thumbnail), project locations.
Converting reports from MS Word to PDF, checking that formatting is correct and that content is suitable for being uploaded onto the website.
Uploading project updates and final reports to project pages.
Saving all files and correspondence on the server (MS Explorer), website and database.
Provide administrative support to the team, as required.
Essential knowledge and skills:
Experience of creating, updating and maintaining website content, using Django or similar.
Formatting photos.
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Enjoys working within a team environment.
Ideally have an interest in biodiversity conservation.
Working:
3 days a week in the office in W1.
If you would like to hear more about the organisation, please apply as soon as possible, as the client is looking for a quick turnaround.
Harris Hill are partnering up with a independent school based in South East London who are searching for a new Development and Alumnae Relations Officer.
This role is fantastic as it offer a broad overview of high value fundraising. It is also brilliant for someone who is looking to step up within high value fundraising from an Assistant. You will be working with a small but mighty team, and have the ability to lead on some 5 figure and build relationships with alumni too.
Job title: Development and Alumnae Relations Officer
Location: SE London 4 days a week
Grade and salary: £34,000 - £36,400
Hours: Flexible
Contract type: Permanent
Reporting to: Head of Development
Responsibilities within this role will include:
• Develop, implement and deliver the philanthropy fundraising plans, to achieve long-term income growth.
• Accountable for achieving targets in line with the annual business plan.
• Develop and implement individual cultivation and stewardship plans to motivate and ensure repeat support, including organising cultivation and stewardship events.
• Research donors/funders and produce compelling asks, proposals and presentations in line with our objectives and their requirements and interests.
To be considered for this role:
• You will experience working with major donors or corporate partnerships or Trusts.
• Ideally a brilliant relationship builder.
• Can research and has experience of working on or bringing in 5 figure gifts+
• Perfect for someone in the Schools, Higher Education or the Arts and Heritage development space.
If you would like to have a chat to learn more about this role and to receive a full job description please contact Hannah at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call her on 02078207331.
The deadline is on the 18th March and will require a CV and Covering letter.
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 and other protected characteristics.
Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with ADD International, a participatory grant-maker for disability justice. They are searching for an Individual Giving Fundraising Manager to join their team.
This is an exciting opportunity to combine skills and experience in individual giving and public fundraising with a decolonial approach to fundraising. You’ll get to work for an organisation that is pioneering efforts to transform the international development sector so that it is fairer for disability justice movements.
As Individual Giving Fundraising Manager, you will lead the growth and development of the individual giving programme by driving donor acquisition, retention, digital fundraising, and strategic delivery. You will identify and test new opportunities to expand the individual donor base, launching new fundraising products and networks. You will also improve the donor retention through enhanced communications, managing annual multi-channel appeals and retention mailings. You will also implement and evolve the individual giving strategy and delivers accurate, insight-driven quarterly performance reports.
To be successful, you will need or need to be:
- Substantial experience in donor acquisition, donor communications and stewardship through public fundraising in the UK
- You have experience running successful multi-channel public fundraising campaigns with a UK audience
- You have experience in managing and delivering multi-channel fundraising appeals.
- You have experience in developing donor journeys and retention communications for a regular giving file.
Salary:£42,775
Permanent, Full-time (4-day week, Monday to Thursday - 30 hours per week)
Location: Remote
Deadline – Rolling
Application process – CV and supporting statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
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 and other protected characteristics.
Interim Programme & Community Coordinator
£16.48 per hour | 21 hours per week | Fully Remote | Immediate Start
We are working with a small national charity focused on tackling racial inequality and strengthening leadership in Black and minoritised communities.
They are seeking a part-time Interim Programme & Community Coordinator to provide short-term cover and ensure continuity of programme delivery while longer-term arrangements are confirmed.
This is a fully remote, home-based role (UK-based candidates only), with no regular office attendance required.
The current postholder leaves in four weeks, so we are looking for someone who can step in quickly with minimal supervision, with a short handover period.
The Role
You’ll play a key role in keeping programmes running smoothly, supporting delivery, communications, and operational coordination in a small, mission-driven organisation.
Programme Delivery Coordination
- Managing training schedules and logistics
- Liaising with trainers, delegates and partners
- Monitoring attendance and collecting feedback
- Supporting reporting requirements
Operational & Communications Support
- Producing a monthly newsletter
- Maintaining website and LinkedIn updates
- Coordinating online events
- Taking meeting minutes
- Preparing payment schedules
- Supporting partner steering meetings
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in administration or programme coordination
- Highly competent with digital tools and AI (Outlook/Google Workspace, Excel/Sheets, Teams/Zoom, shared drives)
- Comfortable working autonomously in a small organisation
- Organised, proactive and an excellent communicator
- Experienced in the charity or community sector (desirable)
- Sensitive and informed in relation to racial justice and community engagement
This role would suit someone who thrives in small teams, can juggle multiple priorities, and feels aligned with work focused on equity and leadership within minoritised communities.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please apply without delay.
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 and other protected characteristics.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a wonderful charity to recruit for the Public Fundraising Manager in order to raise the charity profile, expanding their grassroots support base, and delivering exceptional standards of donor care. Working in close partnership with Marketing team, you will lead on challenge events and community fundraising, individual giving, in memory and legacy fundraising,
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver short, medium and long-term public fundraising plans and budgets, monitoring income and expenditure.
- Oversee the creation and evolution of fundraising products and propositions to ensure strong ROI and audience resonance.
- Champion public fundraising within integrated campaigns, maximising predictable, unrestricted income through regular giving, in memory and legacy programmes.
- Lead individual giving activity, including online appeals, Christmas appeal and auction, with a strong focus on stewardship and retention.
- Plan and deliver an annual cycle of supporter communications, including appeals, newsletters and impact reporting.
- Optimise third party and online fundraising channels (including Facebook and Instagram).
- Lead the legacy programme, embedding gifts in wills messaging across the organisation.
- Support families to fundraise with care, professionalism and sensitivity.
- Grow income from grassroots and community organisations (schools, faith groups, golf clubs and more), focusing on £1k–£5k opportunities.
- Manage and develop the challenge events portfolio (e.g. Hackney Half, London Landmarks, Royal Parks, London Marathon), ensuring excellent participant stewardship and maximum income.
You will bring:
- Proven experience delivering short, medium and long-term fundraising plans and budgets.
- Experience in at least one key public fundraising area (individual giving, challenge events, community fundraising, legacy or in memory).
- Strong relationship building skills with high emotional intelligence.
- A creative, growth oriented and commercially minded approach.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including crafting compelling impact stories.
- CRM experience (e.g. Donorfy or similar).
- Line management experience (formal or informal).
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Exceptional time management within a dynamic environment.
Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum
Location: London, hybrid working, 3 day a week in the office
Contract type: permanent, full- time,
Closing date: Friday 20th March at 9am
Interview: 1st round 24th March via Teams
2nd round w/c 30th March
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
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 and other protected characteristics.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a national charity to recruit for the Fundraising and Events Officer role in order to help deliver an engaging and successful portfolio of fundraising and cultivation events, including an annual golf day, comedy night and dinners.
You’ll play a central role in delivering exceptional events, stewarding supporters and corporate partners, and supporting wider fundraising activity. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, creativity and hands on event management experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, organise and deliver events from concept to evaluation.
- Maximise return on investment while building meaningful supporter relationships.
- Manage event budgets with a focus on cost efficiency.
- Develop engaging promotional materials across multiple channels.
- Work closely with marketing colleagues on event promotion and post event communications.
- Liaise with and manage suppliers including venues, photographers and entertainers.
- Steward attendees to ensure an outstanding supporter experience.
- Lead on monitoring and evaluating the event portfolio to improve performance year on year.
- Support stewardship of corporate partners and their fundraising initiatives.
- Assist with corporate volunteering days and seasonal activities.
- Help deliver a vibrant volunteering programme, particularly during busy periods such as Christmas.
- Support the securing of Gifts in Kind.
About You
- Proven experience delivering successful events from planning through to evaluation.
- Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organisational and project management ability.
- Experience managing budgets and monitoring financial performance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/database systems.
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations, GDPR and relevant charity law.
- Resilience, adaptability and calm problem solving skills.
Salary of up to £30,000 per annum
Location: London, hybrid working, 3 day a week in the office
Contract type: permanent, full- time,
Closing date: on rolling basis
Interview: ASAP
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
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 and other protected characteristics.