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Head of Research & Evidence

Young Lives vs Cancer

Remote

£55,000 per year

Full-time or part-time (35 hours, Monday-Friday (Part time and/or flexible working considered))

Permanent

Health ∙ Research ∙ Social Welfare ∙ Youth and Children

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Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

Directorate: Innovation, Policy & Systems Change
Reporting into: Associate Director of Research, Learning and Systems Change
Colleagues reporting into role: No direct reports at present. However, coaching and managing of volunteers and/or consultants is expected.
Location: You can be home-based anywhere in the UK, with travel for meetings. You can also choose to work from our Bristol or London offices.
Closing date: Monday 8 June at 12 midday
Interview dates: Monday 15 June and Tuesday 16 June (please tell us in your application if you cannot attend interview on one of these days)

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. And that impact can be felt by entire family. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer.

We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise well-being. And we stop at nothing to make their voices heard and their unique needs understood, so they can get the right care and support at the right time.

About the role

We’re looking for a Head of Research & Evidence to join our ambitious Research, Learning & Systems Change Team.

Young Lives vs Cancer has a strong and growing commitment to changing the system for children and young people with cancer, and their loved ones. Our North Star vision and Time is Now Strategy focus on influencing how the wider system works – from services and policy to practice on the ground – so that families get the support they need.

The Head of Research and Evidence sits in the Research, Learning & Systems Change team, within our Innovation, Policy & Systems Change Directorate. The role is responsible for ensuring our work is grounded in strong, credible and useful evidence, and that learning is actively used to shape decisions, practice and change across the system.

This is a leadership role within a small but ambitious team. You will set direction and provide thought leadership, but you will also be hands on – designing, commissioning, managing and using research alongside colleagues and partners.

Building trusted relationships and using evidence to influence thinking and action are central. You will work with colleagues, children and young people, families, and partner organisations (such as the North Star Cancer Collective) to learn, strengthen credibility and create change.

This role is subject to a Criminal Record Check. In the event of a successful application, a Basic Criminal Record Check will be completed. A previous conviction is not necessarily a barrier to employment. We encourage qualified applicants to apply, and we will consider each case individually.

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. You’ll work as part of a strong internal team, collaborating closely with colleagues across the organisation and with key external partners to generate, use and apply evidence that supports learning, influence and system change. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description and pack:

You’ll be setting the direction for research and learning, leading a clear and purposeful research programme focused on the psychosocial experiences of children and young people with cancer. You’ll ensure research is high‑quality, ethical and impactful, including commissioning work with partners and contributing to research funding bids.
You’ll be understanding needs and experiences to grow a strong, credible evidence base, building and using robust evidence on need, inequality, impact and progress to inform strategy, services, policy and system change. You’ll ensure children, young people and families meaningfully shape research and that insight is shared in clear, practical ways.
You’ll be providing system insight and leadership, analysing how the system works, identifying trends and pressures, and using evidence to guide where change is most needed. You’ll build trusted relationships across the voluntary sector, NHS and research community, sharing learning and strengthening our credibility and influence.
You’ll be turning learning into action and influence, helping teams apply research to real‑world practice and supporting testing, learning and improvement over time. You’ll put feedback and learning loops in place and assess how research‑informed change is affecting practice and outcomes.

What do I need?

Diverse perspectives and unique skill sets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

Experience leading and delivering research, including setting direction, choosing methods, commissioning or carrying out research, analysing data, and ensuring high quality and ethical practice.
Strong research and analytical skills, with confidence working with both qualitative and quantitative data and evidence, and turning insight into practical action.
Experience using evidence to support change, such as shaping strategy, influencing policy, improving services or supporting system change.
Experience working across organisations, building trusted relationships with colleagues, partners, and where appropriate, children, young people and families.
Ability to communicate complex research clearly and accessibly to different audiences, in writing and in conversation.
A collaborative way of working, with strong people skills, curiosity and a learning mindset, and a clear commitment to equity, inclusion and anti‑oppressive practice.

What will I gain?

For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
Well-being, Thinking & Growth Days: four days a year to to step back from the day-to-day and focus on your own learning and development
Generous annual leave allowance
Great family/caring leave entitlements
Enhanced pension
Access to our employee savings scheme

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value AI adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to tell us about your skills and experiences in your own voice.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

To hear more about this role, please sign up to one of our informal drop in sessions taking place at 12:30pm on Tuesday 26th May and 17:30pm on Monday 01st June.

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Registered Charity

101 - 500

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Posted on: 14 May 2026

Closing date: 08 June 2026 at 12:00

Tags: Policy, Training / Learning, Project Management, Cancer, Insights, Monitoring and Evaluation, Partnerships, Programme Management, Research, Strategy, Youth / Children, Governance / Management

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Director of Legal

Foxglove

Remote

£88,400 per year

Full-time

Permanent

Justice

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About us

Foxglove is a non-profit that exists to make the use of technology fair for all. When Big Tech companies abuse their power, their workers or the planet – and when governments use technology to oppress, exclude or discriminate – we litigate and campaign to fix it.

Big Tech companies have become so large – gobbling up a huge slice of the global marketplace and an unprecedented treasure hoard of user data – that they’re now more powerful than many states. The harmful effects of this concentration of power are everywhere – threats to our democracy, to our privacy, decimated workers’ rights and platforms rife with disinformation and hate. Big Tech and AI data centres are rapidly expanding, resulting in huge strain on energy and water supplies. Worldwide governments are ploughing ahead with the use of algorithms and mass data systems to cut costs and increase efficiency often resulting in digital tools that entrench unfairness and leave the most vulnerable in society in crisis. All these problems are only getting worse with generative AI.

Foxglove works to bring the rule of law to the tech and AI giants who have upended our public square, workplaces, and social lives. We have a strong track record. We’ve launched landmark cases seeking structural changes to big tech’s harmful business models, supported 180+ Facebook content moderators fired for trying to form a union to sue Facebook and their outsourcing company, Sama – winning world-first judgements. We're urging competition regulators worldwide to stop Google’s theft of independent news. We’ve filed the UK’s first legal challenge to a data centre permission decision, forced disclosure of secret contracts between tech giants and the NHS, stopped a racist Home Office visa streaming algorithm, helped make grading fair for UK A-level students and challenged the Department of Work and Pension’s use of an algorithm unfairly flagging disabled people for benefit fraud investigations.

We are a small but growing team of lawyers, communications experts, and campaigners. We are a CIC, not a practising law firm. We partner with legal firms on cases, directing litigation in multiple jurisdictions. Our work is global, and we work in partnership with lawyers, civil society, unions, and people impacted by Big Tech.

About you

You are a highly experienced lawyer with a strong interest in using the law to hold governments and companies to account. You see the law as a tool for structural change, not just individual wins. You think strategically about how litigation, campaigning, and coalition-building can work together. You appreciate the value and impact of movements and are as comfortable drafting legal arguments as you are speaking to a journalist, or rallying those who've never heard of judicial review to a joint cause. You care about power, meaning who has it, who doesn't, and how to shift it. You follow the ways Big Tech and governments are reshaping society, and you don't just find it interesting: it makes you want to act. You're a sharp, compelling writer who can make complex legal arguments land with different audiences. You're a self-starter who spots opportunities and runs with them, but you're equally invested in the team around you. You share credit generously, help sharpen others' thinking, and understand that lasting change is collective. Most importantly, you believe in making the use of technology fair for all.

If this is you; if you want to take on some of the most powerful companies and governments in the world, and you think the law is one of the tools we have to do it; if you are seeking a role where the work is urgent and the stakes are real, we would love to hear from you.

The role

The post holder will work alongside our Co-Executive Director, Head of Legal and Legal Administrator in developing and managing Foxglove’s legal work. You will develop and drive forward a significant number and range of cases, including the development of case theories, investigating and collecting evidence, drafting correspondence, evidence and submissions. You will also be responsible for coordinating and managing external legal teams, in multiple jurisdictions. This will require you to have the comfort and ability to navigate diverse settings, while also having the insight to weigh up the benefits and challenges of pursuing cases in different jurisdictions. You will serve as an external representative for Foxglove’s work, writing and speaking on topics of relevance. You will also be a sparring partner for others in the team, bringing a creative mindset and political savviness. UK and international travel are required. Flexibility with working hours will sometimes be needed.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Case Development and Management

Build connections, and listen to affected communities, unearth and pursue issues caused by tech injustice, coming up with innovative legal solutions.
Build and maintain relationships with impacted community members, unions, other lawyers, experts, co-counsel, intervenors, civil society organisations, whistleblowers, and the public.
Explore and develop new and undiscovered opportunities for Foxglove to be impactful and effective in our work.
Effectively work with the co-Executive Director and Head of Legal to develop and implement Foxglove’s legal strategy.
Manage multiple cases at any one time, while also thinking to the future regarding cases that should be explored and developed.
Draft and comment on technical and legal documents and correspondence.
Lead evidence gathering.

Compliance and Risk Management

Manage court deadlines and time limits where applicable.
Ensure regulatory compliance in all aspects of your work and our cases.
Always maintain the strictest standards of client confidentiality.
Always maintain the strictest concern for and awareness of data protection and Foxglove policies.
Keep up to date with the global political and litigation landscape concerning tech justice.

Other

Help ensure communities’, workers’ and affected individual’s voices are heard in our campaigns, communications and advocacy work.
Contribute to external representation and writing, including through media appearances, social media posts, blogs and op-eds.
Contribute to the development of materials for advocacy purposes including video or audio testimony, photographs etc.
Support others in our legal team, across Foxglove, and the relevant ecosystem in developing strategies to use the law to hold governments and companies to account.
Other ad hoc tasks as required.

Person Specification

Essential

Substantial experience in legal practice and conducting litigation and a demonstrated understanding of litigation strategies.
Creative thinking and imagination.
A strong interest in using the law to hold governments and companies to account.
Qualified lawyer in any jurisdiction with at least 10 years of legal experience.
Significant experience in legal practice in the UK.
Demonstrable commitment to supporting marginalised communities to access justice.
Ability to learn new areas of law quickly and develop new areas of work.
Good political antennae and excellent relationship building and management skills.
Experience conducting cases from initial advice through to trial.
Relevant experience in analysing complex factual and legal situations and helping to advise clients in accordance with their aims.
Experience in dealing sensitively with clients, whistleblowers and experts.
Experience in working on complex matters, which require analysis of large amounts of documents and data.
Excellent communication skills, demonstrated by the ability to communicate accurately, clearly, concisely and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.
Excellent time management skills demonstrated by the ability to organise and prioritise a complex workload and work to tight deadlines.
Experience in working and leading a team environment.
Comfort with working at both the details-driven operational level and big-picture strategic level, as well as the ability to navigate between the two.

Length and Salary

The role is permanent. The annual salary is £88,400 per annum less any required deductions for income tax and national insurance.

Our team works remotely, and this role can be based anywhere. We would prefer you to work within or close to UK office hours, but this is flexible. Our team travels every two months for team days and twice a year for team retreats. This role will include significant UK and international travel. Only candidates with the right to work in their location will be considered.

How to apply

Please make your application via Applied, answering the application questions and uploading your CV. We will not review applications sent via a job board or to our email. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with first round interviews likely to take place in May for selected candidates.

Foxglove does not use AI in its recruitment processes, except to detect applications for AI use. As a tech- justice organisation, we ask the same of our candidates.

Foxglove is being supported in this search and appointment process by SCHC Advisors. For a confidential conversation to learn more about the role, please contact Sophia Copeman.

Foxglove is growing and we are striving to build a team that is inclusive. We will create a diverse and adaptable environment where we support people to do their best work. We believe an effective and creative team is made up of people from different walks of life. You can read more about how we work and what we offer our staff on our website.

We encourage people from historically disadvantaged or underrepresented groups in the legal profession to apply.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete this process, or have any questions, please get in touch with Sophia Copeman.

If you would like to know more about how we process your data as part of the recruitment process you can read our recruitment data use policy.

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Non Charity Employer

6 - 10

Foxglove is an independent non-profit organisation that fights to make tech fair.

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Refreshed on: 10 May 2026

Closing date: 25 May 2026 at 09:00

Tags: Campaigns, Legal / Law, Advocacy, Investigation, Justice

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

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Welsh Language Coordinator

Not For Profit People

Remote

£27,500 - £29,000 Per Annum

Part-time (22.5 hours per week)

Contract (Fixed term until 31st March 2027, extension possible subject to funding)

Charity Support ∙ Education ∙ Youth and Children

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Welsh Language Coordinator

We have an exciting opportunity for a Welsh language Coordinator to support early years, childcare and play work practitioners with Welsh language skills.

Position: Welsh Language Coordinator

Location: Home Based, Travel will be required to undertake this role.

Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week

Salary: £27,500 - £29,000 pro rata (dependent upon experience)

Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2027, extension possible subject to funding

Benefits: Include pro rata of 26 days paid holiday (rising to 30 days with service increments) plus 8 bank holiday, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Online Discount Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Flexible working patterns

The Role

As Welsh Language Coordinator you will support early years, childcare and play work practitioners with Welsh language skills. Targets are agreed annually between the Welsh Government and charity partners. You will co-ordinate the charity’s Welsh language project, encourage Members to embark onto the online self-learning course, and provide ongoing support to practitioners on increasing their use of the Welsh language.

Main duties include supporting the wider organisation and our UK and international customers through:

To establish and manage robust procedures and systems to support the co- ordination, delivery and monitoring of the Welsh Language project
Identify settings and recruitment of practitioners for the delivery of training courses
Promote the development of Welsh language skills by providing information on the online self-learning course, encouraging practitioners to sign up for the training
Provide support to practitioners to ensure learning from the training is implemented in the workplace
Development of resources to ensure training influences practice
Delivery of live interaction sessions with practitioners and other partners
Collection of data, monitoring and tracking the progress of participants
Provide regular written reports identifying progress against targets
Systematically gather and record sector intelligence and research
Carry out visits within member settings in North Wales to identify settings which may want to transition to Bilingual or Welsh medium status.

About You

To be successful in the role you will need the following skills and experience:

Effective communication skills - fluent in both English and Welsh
Knowledge of the benefits and value of the Welsh language in the early years sector
Experience of using a range of IT applications including Microsoft Office/ Excel
Excellent administrative skills with attention to detail
Able to build relationships easily and communicate at all levels, including the ability to use language and other communication skills that very young children can understand and relate to
Enthusiasm for quality early years, childcare and play work opportunities
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise a busy workload
An enthusiastic, self motivated, organised, team worker and networker
Ability to work independently and use their own initiative
Ability to organise and prioritise work with a minimum of supervision

In order to fulfil this role you must have the use of your own transport and the ability to travel as needed.

To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.

About the Organisation

The organisation is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries. They work in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish.

The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society.

You may have experience in areas such as Welsh Language Support Officer, Welsh Speaking Project Manager, Welsh Speaking LSA, Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant, Welsh Translator, Teacher of Welsh, etc.

Organisation

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Advertising Agency

6 - 10

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Posted on: 20 April 2026

Closing date: 18 May 2026 at 23:30

Job ref: 8351

Tags: Administration, Training / Learning, Project Management, Teaching, Early Years, Students / School, Youth / Children

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Regional Development Officer - Midlands

Phab Limited

Remote

£21,060 (£35,100 fte)

Part-time (22.5)

Contract (2 years)

Disability

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Regional Development Officer (RDO) - Midlands

Location: Midlands (home-based with travel and use of hot desk office in Midlands)
Salary: £35,100 FTE (£18/hour £21,060)
Contract: 2-year fixed term (22.5 hours/week)
Reports to: National Fundraising & Development Manager

This is not an administrative role. It is comparable to:

Regional Development Officer (charity sector)

Community Development Officer

Partnerships / Outreach Officer

Network Growth or Membership Development roles

The role combines business development, community engagement, and programme delivery, with clear responsibility for growing Phab’s national footprint and reputation.

Why this role matters

This is a rare opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up.

You’ll be the person who brings Phab to new communities—connecting disabled and non-disabled people, creating life-changing social opportunities, and building a network of clubs that transform lives.

We’re looking for someone who thrives on meeting people, spotting opportunities, and making things happen—someone who can walk into a room, inspire others, and leave with new partners, volunteers, and future club leaders excited to get involved.

If you’re energised by purpose and disability-inclusion, love being out in the community, and want to play a key role in growing a national charity’s reach—this role is for you.

Role Purpose

To grow and strengthen the Phab network by:

Launching new Phab Clubs in underserved areas in the Midlands

Supporting and energising existing clubs

Building strong regional relationships that drive participation, partnerships, and sustainability

A critical part of this role is identifying and supporting outstanding Club Leaders—the individuals who make clubs thrive.

What success looks like (2-year targets)

Year 1: Establish & Build Momentum

Launch 3–5 new Phab Clubs in priority areas

Identify and develop a pipeline of future club leaders and volunteers

Build relationships with local authorities, schools, disability organisations, and community groups

Visit and engage with existing clubs in the region to strengthen relationships and identify growth opportunities

Generate local funding or in-kind support for new and existing clubs

Represent Phab at key regional events and networks

Year 2: Grow & Sustain

Support Year 1 clubs to become fully sustainable and independently run

Launch an additional 3–5 new clubs or affiliate groups

Increase membership and engagement across existing clubs

Develop regional partnerships that provide ongoing referral pathways (e.g. professionals, services, schools)

Contribute to income generation (grants, partnerships, training opportunities)

Establish a strong regional identity and presence for Phab

Key Responsibilities

1. Network Growth & Club Development

Identify areas of need and actively develop new Phab Clubs

Recruit, mentor, and support Club Leaders and volunteer teams

Set up clubs alongside the club leaders (venue, structure, governance, initial membership)

Build relationships with professionals (e.g. SEND services, social workers, educators) who can refer members

Reconnect with former Phab participants and supporters to re-engage them

2. Supporting Existing Clubs

Regularly visit and engage with existing clubs

Identify challenges and opportunities, offering practical support

Encourage growth in membership, activity quality, and sustainability

Share best practice and connect clubs to wider opportunities (training, funding, events)

3. Community Engagement & Partnerships

Act as a visible, energetic ambassador for Phab

Attend networking events and build strong regional relationships

Develop partnerships with community organisations, corporates, and funders

Promote Phab’s wider offer (Phab ACTS training, Phab Adventures, events)

4. Income & Sustainability

Identify and secure local funding opportunities

Support clubs to access grants and sponsorship

Contribute to Phab’s broader income generation strategy

5. Internal Collaboration & Delivery

Work closely with Marketing, Fundraising & Development, and Charity Support teams

Use CRM (Beacon) to track engagement, contacts, and progress

Contribute to planning and delivery of regional and national initiatives

Experience & Background

We are looking for someone who has done this kind of work before, not just worked “in charity or business”.

Essential experience:

Experience in community development, outreach, or network growth

Proven track record of starting or growing initiatives, projects, or groups

Experience building partnerships and engaging external stakeholders

Experience recruiting, supporting, or managing volunteers or community leaders

Experience working in or alongside disability, inclusion, or community services

Knowledge of UK charity landscape and safeguarding/good practice

Desirable:

Experience setting up or running community groups, clubs, or programmes

Experience securing local funding or sponsorship

Equal Opportunities, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Phab is committed to creating an inclusive organisation where disabled and non-disabled people can thrive together as equals. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, lived experiences and identities, particularly disabled people and those who are underrepresented within the charity sector.

We believe diversity strengthens our organisation and helps us better support the communities we work alongside. Recruitment decisions are made based on skills, experience, values and potential, and we are committed to ensuring a fair and accessible recruitment process for all applicants.

Reasonable adjustments will be offered throughout the recruitment process and during employment. If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know.

As a Regional Development Officer, you will play an important role in promoting inclusion, accessibility and equality across our network of clubs, projects and partnerships.

Safeguarding Statement

Phab is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all staff, volunteers and partners to share this commitment and to uphold a culture of safety, dignity and respect.

The successful candidate will be required to work in line with Phab’s safeguarding policies and procedures and may be subject to an enhanced DBS check, depending on the nature of the role and responsibilities.

We are looking for someone who shares our values of inclusion, respect, integrity and participation, and who is committed to helping create safe and welcoming environments for everyone involved in Phab activities.

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