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Senior Business Support Officer
Finance & Operations | Remote (UK-based)
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Home-based with occasional paid travel to London
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 30 June 2028 (with potential for extension)
Join Population Matters
We are a UK charity with a global remit. Our vision is of a world in which our human population lives fairly and sustainably with nature and each other. Our mission is to address the negative consequences of ever more people using ever more of the planet’s resources; to inspire and engage with others to find, share and promote ways to make our vision reality as quickly as possible.
As we enter an exciting new phase of growth and influence, we’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Senior Business Support Officer to play a key role in supporting our operations.
About the Role
This is a pivotal position at the heart of the organisation. You will provide high-quality operational, governance, and administrative support, ensuring we run efficiently, compliantly, and in line with best practice. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, the CEO, and the Board of Trustees, acting as a central point of coordination across teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Governance Support
- Orgnisational planning and policies
- HR support
- IT support
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If you’re ready to play a vital role in a purpose-driven organisation and help shape a more sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit a CV (not more than 3 pages) and answer the application questions explaining your interest in this role and how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification. A cover letter is not required.
Closing date: Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 11:00
Population Matters is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age and all other categories protected by law. Please refer to our full EDI statement attached with this advert.
Thank you for your interest in Population Matters.
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Please submit a CV (not more than 3 pages) and answer the application questions explaining your interest in this role and how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification. A cover letter is not required.
Important Information
• This is a UK-based role
• Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK
• We are unable to offer sponsorship
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As a local grant maker, Young Camden Foundation's grants processes and operations are key to our success. This role will suit an adaptable and organised team player, who is up for a challenge and keen to learn.
You will lead and develop YCF’s significant grant-giving programmes, organising and improving the grants process, keeping donors in the loop, and communicating the impact of the small grants programmes, and coordinating support from the team to ensure this work is well supported. In this role you will oversee both YCF’s small grants programmes to members, and also YCF’s delivery of the Holiday Activities & Food Programme, which together amount to around £900,000 per year in grants out to Camden’s youth sector.
You will lead on YCF’s operations, including clerking to the Board of Trustees, ensuring timely applications and reporting to funders, and overseeing all aspects of YCF’s operations. You will be supported by our Operations & Administrations Apprentice. You will support the CEO across YCF’s partnerships, cultivating our pipeline of funders, including Trusts & Foundations and corporate donors, and spotting and supporting opportunities wherever you can.
As a natural team player working in a small team, you will spot opportunities to support YCF’s membership (especially regarding grants) and the other functions of YCF’s work. As a place based organisation, you will ensure you are known in the local community, and amongst our key stakeholders, including grassroots VCS partners, Camden Council, and our key funders.
Along with the CEO and the Head of Membership & Impact, you will support YCF’s partnerships, including with business neighbours, spotting opportunities to amplify YCF’s work. In this important and dynamic role you will lead on both, working closely with the CEO to also support fundraising and partnerships.
Main Purpose of the Role
Grants management:
· Grants management: You will direct and lead the YCF small grants programmes (including Small & Mighty Fund, Holiday Opportunities Fund and Heads Up Mental Health Fund, of around £150,000 p.a.), including leading on design and guidelines, engagement with YCF’s grants committee structures, and reporting back to Trustees and funders. You will lead on grants decisions processes and communications, as part of YCF’s membership offer. You will oversee all due diligence processes as part of YCF’s grant giving offer, and ensure smooth reporting cycles with grantees
· Strategic oversight of HAF: Strategic leadership of the Camden HAF programme, overseeing the HAF Programme Manager in the stewardship of this DfE programme, and retaining oversight of key deliverables, together with the Heads of Children’s Commissioning at Camden Council
Fundraising and reporting:
· Fundraising: You will maintain our pipeline of supporters, including of our grants rounds, and lead reporting for YCF’s grants and core funding to funders, supported by the team. You will ensure timely funding applications submissions Together with the Head of Membership & Impact, you will support the CEO in all fundraising for YCF and our programmes, including identifying funding and partnership opportunities, drafting bids and pitches, and so on.
· Reporting: You will oversee and deliver timely reporting across YCF’s funders. You will manage and be supported by the Operations Apprentice to ensure smooth and timely processes. You will ensure YCF’s monitoring and evaluation frameworks are fit for purpose. You will work with the rest of the team to ensure this function is properly and efficiently supported, and will proactively identify ways to more efficiently record and report on information to funders, including effective use of our CRM.
Operations and governance:
· Operational leadership: You will be responsible for YCF’s operational running as an organisation, ensuring our processes are smooth and fit for purpose. In practice, this may include supporting the CEO in operational and strategic planning, supporting budget oversight (and leading in the areas of grants). Supported by the Operations Apprentice, you will oversee YCF’s HR processes for onboarding, recruitment and so on.
· Governance: You will support YCF’s governance processes, due diligence and compliance, ensuring YCF is compliant with our charitable obligations, and ensure our policies are up to date and we are compliant with them.
· Board minute taking: You will take minutes of YCF’s Board meetings, and ensure actions are followed up with, and oversee the Operations Apprentice in the setting up of meetings and logistics. You will support the CEO and Chair with the preparation of papers, as needed.
Management and leadership
· Management: You will manage two important roles for YCF, modelling leadership at YCF, alongside the CEO and the Head of Membership & Impact
· Representing YCF: You will represent the organisation at a senior level at external events, including via speaking opportunities
Please download the job specification for full details of this role, as well as our essential and desirable criteria, against which applications will be reviewed.
YCF is a membership organisation, supporting 170+ Camden-based charities and CICs that offer services and support to children and young people.

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We are looking for a new CEO to lead Surrey Community Action into a bright and exciting future, where the voluntary sector and communities of Surrey are helped to survice and thrive.
Surrey Community Action
Chief Executive Officer
35 hours per week, mostly office based but with some scope for working remotely.
Based in Burpham, Guildford, Surrey
The role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
£62,000 for a 35-hour week
5% employers pension contribution
25 days annual leave plus three days over Christmas
Employee Assistance Programme
About Surrey Community Action
Surrey Community Action supports Surrey’s voluntary sector, the diverse communities of Surrey, and other organisations who seek to work with either. We ensure that non-voluntary sector stakeholders understand the value of our sector and how to work together to achieve shared objectives. We provide services to Surrey’s voluntary sector that increase their effectiveness or fill gaps in their capability, capacity, and resilience. Services to the Surrey’s Communities and we provide services directly to Surrey’s communities that support community action and address unsupported needs.
About The Role
We are seeking a new Chief Executive to join us at an ideal time to complete and implement our emerging new strategy and direct Surrey Community Action into a bright future.
As Chief Executive Officer, you will have the scope and authority to shape strategy, influence policy, empower Surrey’s voluntary sector, and champion rural communities, working closely with a committed Board, and experienced staff team.
You will be the organisation’s lead ambassador, building trusted relationships with partners, funders and decision‑makers, and ensuring the organisation’s voice is heard at local, regional and national level.
You will also play a critical role in leading change and transformation within the charity - strengthening systems, diversifying income and evolving how the organisation works so it remains resilient, relevant and impactful in a fast‑changing environment.
This is a role for someone who enjoys balancing big‑picture thinking with practical delivery, and who can bring people with them through periods of transition.
If you are motivated to improve the capability, capacity and resilience of the Surrey’s voluntary sector, communities and residents; if you thrive in complex and changing stakeholder environments; and if you are excited by the challenge of leading an organisation through its next phase of growth and influence, this role is for you.
No two days will be the same, but there are some core parts of this role.
- Strategic Leadership & Organisational Direction
- You will lead the delivery of a clear, compelling organisational strategy, adapting it in response to an evolving operating environment and ensuring the organisation remains agile, future‑focused and well positioned within the voluntary and community sectors.
- Board Partnership & Governance
- You will work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, providing high‑quality insight, advice and assurance on strategy, finance, risk, governance and compliance, and then supporting effective Board decision‑making through clear reporting, analysis and professional guidance.
- Leadership of People & Culture
- You will lead, inspire and support the staff team through a transparent, inclusive and empowering management style, creating a high‑performance culture rooted in trust, accountability, equality, diversity and wellbeing.
- Change Management & Organisational Development
- You will be a skilled change manager, leading transformation in response to evolving funding landscapes, policy shifts, technology and community needs, designing and implementing systems, structures and processes that strengthen organisational effectiveness and resilience.
- Ambassadorial Role, Advocacy & External Relations
- You will be the public face of the organisation, representing it with credibility, passion and authority, and building strong, influential relationships with funders, partners, policymakers, communities and stakeholders.
About You
The purpose of the Chief Executive Officer’s role is to guide and plan the strategic development and overall direction of the organisation, providing strong leadership and co-ordination to ensure the aims, strategic objectives and priorities of the organisation are achieved.
To do this, we need someone who embodies the following attributes, skills and experience.
You will have:
- Senior leadership experience within a voluntary, community, public or values‑led organisation, with accountability for strategy, performance and resources.
- Proven experience of working effectively with a Board or trustees
- Demonstrable success in leading and managing organisational change, including restructuring, service development or cultural transformation.
- Experience in fundraising, income generation and business development
- Experience of financial leadership, including budgeting, financial planning, income generation and managing funding agreements or contracts.
- A strong track record of external engagement, partnership working and representation at senior level.
- People management experience, supporting a compact team delivering diverse projects.
- Excellent communication skills (including social media) and governance literacy.
- It will be a distinct advantage to have familiarity with Local Government Reorganisation and devolution, ideally in a county like Surrey.
You will be:
- Motivated, motivating and dynamic
- An effective communicator (including social media) with good network contacts, especially in the VCSE sector and across local government
- A strong team builder, able to develop, encourage and support colleagues in making the most of their experience and skillsets and to feel confident in their abilities
- A visionary leader who is able to embrace and manage change through strategic creativity and innovation, while also able to pay attention to detail when necessary.
- Ideally, you will also be able to demonstrate understanding of charity governance, compliance and safeguarding.
- Calm and confident under pressure with an evidence-based approach to prioritising finite resources.
These attributes, skills and experience will make you stand out, but even if you do not match all the criteria below, we still want to hear about you and what you can offer.
The Nuts and Bolts
The role is a permanent contract for 35 hours per week, mostly office based but with some scope for working remotely.
Our offices are in Guildford, Surrey
We are committed to continued professional development and will support you to develop your skills even further.
The role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
The salary for this post is £62,000 for a 35-hour week.
We also offer:
- 5% employers pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 25 days holiday with an additional three days between Christmas and New Year, as well as all English Bank Holidays
We can only accept applications from candidates with the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Temporary Fundraising & Sponsorship Advisor – Job Description
Introduction / Opportunity Framing
The Lit & Phil is entering a significant development phase through its “Lit & Phil Open” project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
We are seeking an experienced Fundraising and Sponsorship Advisor to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our fundraising strategy at a critical moment.
This is not a steady-state role. It is an opportunity to design and implement a fundraising approach that will support both immediate project needs and long-term financial sustainability.
About the Organisation
The Literary and Philosophical Society of Newcastle upon Tyne (“Lit & Phil”) is a historic charity established in 1793, dedicated to advancing education.
- Based in central Newcastle, operating from a Grade II* listed building
- Home to over 200,000 books and music items
- Delivers approximately 150 public events annually
- Serves thousands of visitors and members each year
- Supported by staff and a strong volunteer network
The organisation is embarking on a major heritage and engagement project to expand access, grow audiences, and secure long-term sustainability.
The Role
As our Fundraising and Sponsorship Advisor, you will provide expert strategic and delivery support across two key priorities:
- Securing match funding for a major Heritage Fund Delivery Phase bid
- Building sustainable income streams to improve long-term financial resilience
You will operate both strategically and hands-on, working alongside trustees and project advisors.
You will:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising and sponsorship strategy
- Design and execute a targeted fundraising campaign for “Lit & Phil Open”
- Build a pipeline of funding opportunities across individuals, trusts, and corporate sponsors
- Strengthen and manage relationships with donors and stakeholders
- Create compelling funding proposals, applications, and reporting materials
- Develop promotional materials for fundraising campaigns
- Organise and support fundraising events and donor engagement activity
- Monitor, evaluate, and refine fundraising performance
Key Deliverables (Development Phase – 6 Months)
- Months 1–2:
- Deliver a review of current fundraising and sponsorship activity
- Provide recommendations aligned to priority funding needs
- Initiate early-stage fundraising actions
- By Month 4:
- Produce a detailed Fundraising and Sponsorship Strategy
- Include long-term sustainability planning beyond the project phase
- Provide costings and resource considerations
- By Month 5:
- Deliver a presentation of the strategy to trustees/stakeholders
- By Month 6 (September 2026):
- Secure at least 3 grants totalling £10,000+
- Secure sponsorship from at least 3 organisations
Key Deliverables (Strategic Priorities)
Priority 1: Capital / Project Funding
- Secure match funding to support a potential £4.5m Heritage Fund Delivery bid
- Develop funding streams across individuals, trusts, and corporate donors
Priority 2: Revenue Growth
- Develop fundraising approaches to increase annual income by ~40% by 2029
- Expand income across:
- Subscriptions and membership
- Sponsorship
- Events and ticketing
- Venue hire and commercial activity
Person Specification
Essential Experience & Skills
- Proven experience developing and delivering fundraising strategies
- Strong track record in securing funding (trusts, grants, corporate, or individuals)
- Excellent bid writing and proposal development skills
- Experience in donor relationship management and reporting
- Ability to design and deliver fundraising campaigns
- Strategic thinking combined with delivery capability
Desirable
- Experience working with cultural, heritage, or educational organisations
- Experience with National Lottery Heritage Fund or similar funding bodies
- Experience in membership-based organisations
Personal Attributes
- Strategic and analytical thinker
- Proactive and solutions-focused
- Able to work independently while engaging stakeholders effectively
- Adaptable within a project-based and evolving environment
- Strong communication and influencing skills
Reporting Line
- Reports to: Trustee Board Member (Finance Lead)
- Works with: Project team, trustees, and external advisors
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Consultancy / Fixed-term
- Duration: Approx. 6 months (Development Phase)
- Start Date: April 2026 (or as soon as possible)
- Potential Extension: Delivery Phase (Jan 2027 – 2029), subject to funding approval
Monitoring & Reporting
- Monthly progress reports (max. 3 pages + dashboard)
- Regular engagement with trustees and project leadership
- Flexibility to respond to stakeholder and funder queries
Closing Statement
This is an opportunity to play a central role in shaping the future of a historic institution, contributing to a major heritage project while building a sustainable fundraising model for the long term.
We welcome applications from experienced advisors who can bring both strategic insight and practical delivery to this ambitious programme.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Willen Hospice is seeking an exceptional Relationship Manager to lead our high‑value philanthropy and business partnership programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to shape strategy, inspire a talented team, and build meaningful partnerships that make a real difference to patients, families, and our community.
What you’ll do:
✅ Grow and lead high‑value income streams
Develop and deliver ambitious strategies for major donor and business partnerships, driving sustainable growth and long‑term value.
✅ Build and steward strategic relationships
Engage senior leaders, philanthropists, boards, and corporate partners with confidence, credibility, and gravitas.
✅ Inspire and develop a team
Provide strong values‑driven leadership, fostering high performance through coaching, development, and clear accountability.
✅ Create innovative partnership and engagement programmes
Co‑design creative corporate propositions, high‑value donor journeys, and multi‑channel engagement activities.
✅ Use insight, data and intelligence to drive decisions
Analyse trends, monitor KPIs, manage budgets, and apply insight to shape strategy and spot opportunities.
✅ Champion a supporter‑first culture
Work collaboratively across Fundraising, Marketing, Supporter Care and wider teams to deliver seamless, meaningful supporter experiences.
We’re looking for someone who is:
· A confident relationship builder, able to communicate with influence, tact, warmth and professionalism at senior levels.
· Experienced in high‑value fundraising or business development, with at least three years’ experience growing accounts or securing significant support.
· Strategic and analytical, able to interpret insight, assess ROI, forecast pipelines and adjust plans based on evidence.
· A motivating and supportive leader, skilled at coaching, developing and inspiring teams.
· Collaborative and creative, with a track record of designing compelling propositions.
· Highly organised, able to plan workloads, manage competing priorities, and deliver against ambitious KPIs.
· Values‑driven, demonstrating integrity, empathy, professionalism and alignment with Willen Hospice’s mission.
With experience with:
· Major donor cultivation, stewardship and proposal development
· Corporate partnerships, employee engagement and sponsorship negotiation
· CRM systems, data analysis and reporting
· Working with senior stakeholders, boards, executives and trustees
· Managing budgets, monitoring KPIs and making evidence‑based decisions
Who we are:
Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care in the Milton Keynes area. We offer round-the-clock, expert care to local patients with a life-limiting illness, both in their own homes and in our In-Patient Unit. Our passionate staff and volunteers make sure our care is personalised to each patient’s needs and supports their loved ones too. We have a thriving Therapeutic & Wellbeing service providing counselling, physiotherapy, activity groups and more, and a specialist Lymphoedema service. As a registered charity, we raise vital funds through our dedicated Business Development team and our growing portfolio of high street and online shops, to ensure our care stays free of charge.
Why join us?
✅ A role with purpose – be part of a team delivering outstanding palliative care.
✅ Supportive and caring environment – work with passionate colleagues.
✅ Great benefits package – including 35 days' holiday, contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity/sick pay, and ongoing professional development.
✅ Perks and extras – free on-site parking, subsidised catering, Blue Light Card discounts (with membership), and an Employee Assistance Programme.
We provide free, compassionate care to adults in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas living with a life-limiting illness.


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Are you an experienced arts manager with a good knowledge of the choral singing sector? We are looking for our new General Manager to work across finance, marketing, strategic and artistic direction, development, smooth daily operations, and responsible for safeguarding. You will be managing a small team of experienced staff and have the support of an active Chairman and Board of Trustees.
The main duties and responsibilities for the General Manager role are as follows:
GENERAL MANAGEMENT
• Lead the small part time team, maintaining regular contact and guiding their
decision-making and activities
• Ensure that all team members are working effectively and have appropriate
support and resources
• Identifying ad hoc need for extra resource and sourcing this
• First point of contact for any enquiries to the Foundation
STRATEGIC & ARTISTIC DIRECTION
• Working closely with the Founding Artistic Director and Board of Trustees to
develop and deliver the artistic and strategic vision for the Foundation.
• Review current strategic goals and develop 3-5 year plan with the Board for all
activities.
• Produce quarterly general management updates for the Trustees.
• Work with the team to help them deliver on their annual targets (choral
courses; Rodolfus Choir; Development; communication; partnerships)
FINANCIAL
• Overseeing the bank account and payment platforms and updating all
payments in and out of the account via our accounting software, XERO.
• Paying invoices and keeping accurate records.
• Liaising with our accountants and providing information for the preparation of
annual accounts.
• Setting the annual budget and reviewing every quarter for Trustee meetings
• Setting the choral courses budget and Rodolfus Choir budget in collaboration
with the Courses Operations Manager and Choir Manager, for the annual
activities.
• Working with a member of the Board to discuss financial strategy.
• Collating gift aid claims for submission
MARKETING AND REPRESENTING THE ORGANISATION
• Develop and execute a vision and ‘story’ for the Foundation, both for marketing
and fundraising. (in collaboration with the Development Manager and
Communications Manager)
• Attend conferences and events to promote the Foundation as appropriate
• Look for opportunities to develop our activities
• Write and send Newsletters to our database of supporters at least monthly or
when required, liaising with the team for appropriate messages and content.
• Overseeing marketing including print/digital marketing assets for our activities
FUNDRAISING & DEVELOPMENT
• Supporting the Development Manager to develop applications to Trusts &
Foundations, including developing a case for funding as necessary.
• Supporting the Development Manager in their endeavours to develop
Individual Donors
SAFEGUARDING
• Working with our Trustee for Safeguarding, reviewing and updating all
safeguarding policies annually, briefing annual course staff on their
safeguarding responsibilities
• Dealing with any disclosures and keeping records.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the Foundation
GENERAL
• Attend Team and Board meetings as required
• Be a passionate advocate at all times for Rodolfus
• Adhere to all legal requirements relating to the General Data Protection
Regulation (GDPR) as well as all other company policies and procedures
• Create a positive work environment, underpinned by the organisation’s values
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At TLG, we’re passionate about building an exceptional staff team that’s committed to making a real difference in the lives of struggling children across the UK. We’re always on the lookout for great people to journey with us towards our vision, and we’re excited to offer a unique opportunity for a motivated and mission-driven individual to join us as Operations Manager.
About the role
The Operations Manager sits at the very heart of TLG, working closely with the Executive Director to turn vision into reality and ensure the organisation runs smoothly at every level. From trustee board and governance rhythms, through the leadership team, and out across the whole organisation, this role is pivotal in holding together the systems, structures and environments that enable TLG to flourish.
Our Operations Manager will lead and coordinate core organisational functions, champion a healthy and effective office culture, and provide confident, cross‑organisational leadership. With oversight of strategic and operational coordination, they will ensure that TLG’s systems, rhythms and ways of working are not just efficient, but actively support our people to thrive and our mission to be lived out day‑to‑day.
Your Impact
We’re looking for someone who brings clarity, steadiness and strong operational instincts to a fast‑moving, purpose‑driven organisation. They will thrive on making organisational life run smoothly - someone who can confidently hold the rhythms, plans and processes that keep TLG functioning at its best, while translating bigger strategic priorities into clear, practical action.
This person will be naturally organised, proactive in spotting improvements and able to simplify complexity into manageable systems that serve the whole team. They will be comfortable influencing across the organisation, building trust, and partnering well with others. Above all, they will care deeply about TLG’s mission and bring a thoughtful, solutions-focused approach that strengthens our culture, compliance and operational excellence.
Job Purpose
At the heart of the Operations Manager role is the opportunity to shape how TLG works at its best. This role brings strategic insight to the design and continual improvement of our organisational rhythms - streamlining key processes, strengthening ways of working, and unlocking efficiencies that free our people to focus on what matters most. By stewarding the operational heartbeat of TLG, the Operations Manager ensures that our rhythms are not only well‑managed, but intentionally aligned with our mission, enabling clarity and momentum across the organisation.
TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.
Hours: 22.5 - 37.5 per week (0.6 – 1.0 FTE)
Closing Date: Monday 11th May
Initial Interviews: Thursday 21st May – Online
Final Interviews: 28th/29th May – at our National Support Centre in West Yorkshire
About Us
The Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship is one of the four Loyal Societies supported by His Majesty The King and has been promoting friendship and hospitality across Commonwealth nations since 1901. We remain committed to our founding belief that education, in its broadest sense, is the foundation of human development.
Currently, we are proud to offer Commonwealth students the opportunity to become part of a Commonwealth family, whose values are decency, respect for others, understanding, tolerance, integrity and partnership.
One of our key priorities is to provide a vibrant student house for young Commonwealth students to live in when attending a university or college in London, to make lifelong friends and to learn from each other in a safe and secure environment. The Victoria League Student House is an affordable 'home away from home' whilst studying in London.
About the Role
As General Manager, you will play a central role in leading and developing the work of The Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship, raising its profile and ensuring its long-term sustainability. You will oversee the overall management of the charity, alongside the effective operation of the Victoria League Student House.
This is a broad and hands-on leadership position, combining strategic development with day-to-day operational oversight. You will drive key fundraising initiatives and business development opportunities, as well as support the House Manager and their team, and the Membership and Administration Officer.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and growth of the charity
- Drive fundraising and build partnerships
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Student House
- Support and manage staff
- Ensure effective financial management and governance
- Promote the charity through events, communications, and stakeholder engagement
- Oversee property management and health and safety for the Student House.
Private accommodation at Student House may be available for a reduced salary and on call duties.
Please see attached the full Job Description and Person Specification.
Please apply with your CV and a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for our next Chief Executive, This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a small organisation where they can combine strategic leadership with practical delivery.
Feeding Coventry is a small but ambitious charity dedicated to providing relief to people in need in Coventry and Warwickshire, specifically providing new and alternative ways to support people with the complex issues behind their reasons for experiencing hardship.
We are looking for a strategic and hands-on leader who can work closely with our Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers, and partners to deliver meaningful impact for the communities we serve. The role is part-time and can be worked flexibly over 5 days.The role will be primarily based in Foleshill Community Centre but with an opportunity for some hybrid working.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us
The National Landscapes Association represents and supports the UK’s National Landscapes (Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty) The Association is a charity and non-profit membership organisation. The team advocates, communicates and fosters collaborative action which supports the UK’s network of National Landscapes to be as effective as possible. We champion the interests of National Landscapes with governments and coordinate the delivery of national projects.
About the Role
As Head of Partnerships and Fundraising, you will lead the development and delivery of an ambitious income generation and partnership strategy for the National Landscapes Association. This is a pivotal senior role, focused on securing and growing diverse funding streams, including corporate partnerships, philanthropy, grants and strategic collaborations to support the long-term resilience of the organisation and the wider National Landscapes network.
You will drive new business, negotiate high-value partnerships and oversee a strong pipeline of opportunities, while leading and supporting a high-performing Development Team. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Board and key partners, you will operate at a strategic level, shaping propositions, building influential relationships and positioning National Landscapes as a compelling investment opportunity within the environmental and nature-based solutions space.
Key Responsibilities
- Income generation & strategy: Lead the development and delivery of an ambitious income diversification strategy, identifying and securing funding from corporate partnerships, philanthropy, grants and strategic collaborations.
- New business development: Drive the full partnership lifecycle from prospect identification and relationship building through to proposal development, negotiation and deal closure for high-value opportunities.
- Partnership development & stewardship: Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with funders and partners, ensuring high-quality account management and delivery against agreed outcomes.
- Team leadership & performance: Lead and support the Development Team, setting clear objectives, fostering a positive team culture, and ensuring delivery against income targets and pipeline goals.
- Strategic positioning & influence: Work with the Chief Executive and Board to shape compelling partnership propositions, represent the organisation externally, and position National Landscapes as a leading partner for investment in nature.
- Governance, reporting & insight: Ensure robust pipeline management, forecasting and reporting, while maintaining oversight of legal, financial and reputational considerations across partnerships.
See the role description for more information.
Why Join Us?
At the National Landscapes Association, you’ll be part of a passionate and forward-thinking team making a meaningful impact. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of high-profile policy issues, work alongside experts across the UK, and help shape the future of our most valued landscapes.
Please apply by submitting a short CV (no more than two pages) and a covering letter (no more than two pages) which addresses the person specification criteria in the attached role description.
Interviews will be held online for short-listed candidates, these are likely to be held on the 11th and 12th of May.
Lead and champion activity, working with National Landscapes, to protect and restore the UK's most outstanding landscapes.



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About Us
IIED is an international policy and research organisation working to build a fairer, more sustainable world, in partnership with others across the globe.
- We stand up: challenging the systems and structures that perpetuate economic, social and environmental injustice – acknowledging our own role in this.
- We speak out: calling out the big blockers that prevent progress for communities and working to amplify voices, redistribute power and strengthen rights.
- We innovate: developing, co-producing and supporting evidence-based ideas to drive progress towards a thriving world for all.
- We collaborate: building connections at local, national and international levels, to support diverse partners to tackle the climate, nature and inequality crises so that people and the planet can thrive. Come and be part of this exciting journey with us.
We are now looking for a Head of Fundraising & Business Development to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £64,814 - £80,654 per annum
- 25 days' annual leave per year, plus bank holidays and additional leave over Christmas
- 7.5% employer pension contributions
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Employee protection scheme (life, critical illness, income protection)
This is a pivotal opportunity for a proven fundraising leader with significant experience in international NGOs or charities and a strong track record of securing income across multiple streams to join our global organisation.
You will have the chance to utilise your fundraising expertise and leadership skills to close funding gaps and unlock new opportunities, making a lasting difference to our organisational sustainability and our international impact.
What’s more, this role offers both strategic influence and meaningful flexibility, allowing you to lead, develop others and grow long-term funding success, helping us to build a fairer, more sustainable world.
So, if you’re ready to lead ambitious fundraising that powers global change, read on and apply today.
The Role
As our Head of Fundraising & Business Development, you will lead efforts to secure and diversify funding, building a sustainable resource base to support our global mission.
Leading the Fundraising and Business Development Team, you will drive the implementation of our resource mobilisation strategy, focusing on increasing non-ODA income and expanding flexible and programmatic funding.
Working closely with colleagues across fundraising, finance, research and impact teams, you will help close funding gaps by developing strong donor relationships, negotiating funding agreements and shaping compelling funding propositions.
Alongside collaborating with the Director of Fundraising and Communications and supporting engagement with the Board of Trustees, you will manage systems, data and internal processes that strengthen fundraising performance and ensure effective delivery.
Additionally, you will:
- Gather and share intelligence on trends within the funding landscape
- Generate new fundraising ideas and opportunities with existing and new funders
- Support teams to develop fundraising plans, donor scoping and funding bids
- Analyse data to inform fundraising strategies and income generation
- Design and manage internal fundraising support processes and systems
- Oversee the team budget and support staff development and wellbeing
About You
To be considered as our Head of Fundraising & Business Development, you will need:
- Significant experience leading fundraising functions in an international NGO or charity
- A proven, impressive track record in fundraising
- Experience in partnership and consortium development
- Management experience with the ability to co-ordinate, support, motivate, energise and develop diverse teams
- The ability to design and deliver income-generation strategies across multiple streams
- A strong understanding of the evolving landscape of finance and resource mobilisation for sustainable development
- A strong understanding of policy and research related to sustainable development at an international level, particularly related to Africa, Asia and/or Latin America
- Strong influencing, negotiating, stakeholder engagement and diplomacy skills
- A degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience
- The willingness and ability to travel internationally
This role requires a Basic DBS check.
IIED is a hybrid working organisation, and you are likely to be working from home most of the time. As such, you will need a suitable place to work and a reliable, fast internet connection.
The closing date for this role is 5th April 2026.
Other organisations may call this role Head of Fundraising, Head of Income Generation, Head of Partnerships and Fundraising, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Business Development Director, Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, or Head of Grants and Partnerships.
IIED is a Global organisation that serves the Global Majority. We are committed to equity of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in IIED’s workforce, including members of minority groups and those with lived experience of the work we do. Even if you don't satisfy all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply, as we will offer training and development to upskill the right candidate for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an organised and proactive Facilities Manager to lead the proactive maintenance of our hostel, day centre, offices and residential properties. This is a vital role combining building management, health and safety compliance and development of our estate in alignment with our strategic plan.
You will have a good practical knowledge of building maintenance and ensure our facility remains a safe, functional and welcoming environment for residents, visitors and staff alike.
Key responsibilities:
- Building management: Overseeing all planned and reactive maintenance, managing contractors and ensuring the physical site is secure and well-maintained.
- Practical knowledge: the ability to speak with a level of authority and insight to contractors about maintenance issues.
- Health and safety: Acting as the lead for fire safety, COSHH and general risk assessments to ensure full legal compliance.
- Operations and logistics: managing our cleaner and ensuring the purchase of stock for cleaning and maintenance.
- Compliance: Ensuring our accommodation meets all regulatory standards including environmental health and HMO licensing regulations.
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience in facilities and/or building management (a relevant qualification is preferred)
- Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation (IOSH/NEBOSH preferred).
- A calm, resilient and non-judgmental approach to working within a homeless service environment.
Requirements and benefits:
- Enhanced DBS check: Due to the nature of our work with vulnerable adults, an enhanced DBS check is required for this role. We will manage and pay for this check in full.
- Purpose-driven work: The chance to make a real impact on the lives of people experiencing homelessness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Mortlake Community Association is looking for an experienced Interim Director to join a vibrant and inclusive local charity in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The main purpose of the role is to maintain our growing profile as a community hub and support our range of varied activities. Experience of working with service users and volunteers in a local community setting is essential. The post is offered on a fixed term 9 month contract, starting in May 2026 to align with our Director’s maternity leave.
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Fixed term contract
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£40k (Pro-rata) plus pension
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25 hours pw - Hours are flexible but we will require this post to be on site at least 3 days per week.
The Interim Director is responsible for the effective day-to-day management of the charity and Mortlake Hall, including staff leadership and supervision, financial management, fundraising, partnership working, building management, and monitoring and evaluation. The role requires strong leadership and relationship-building skills to ensure MCA remains at the heart of community life in Mortlake; recognised as a model of good practice within the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
Key Accountabilities:
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Work with the Board of Trustees to implement the vision and strategic direction of MCA.
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Take overall responsibility for the operational management and day-to-day financial management of the charity and Mortlake Hall.
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Work closely with current Director of MCA in run-up to maternity leave and maintaining contact, especially during the statutory Keep In Touch days (KIT).
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Maintain relationship with existing funders for the charity and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
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Oversee building and facilities management, working closely with the Building & Facilities Subcommittee.
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Ensure that the local community is engaged with the work of MCA through ongoing consultation, discussion and community planning activities/events.
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Respond proactively to changes in the voluntary, statutory and wider sectors to ensure the charity’s sustainability while maintaining its identity and independence.
Essential experience:
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Senior leadership or management experience within a charity, voluntary, community or not-for-profit organisation.
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Experience working with, reporting to, or supporting a Board of Trustees or equivalent governance body.
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Proven experience of managing and supporting staff and volunteers.
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Demonstrable experience of securing funding, including writing successful funding bids and managing funder relationships.
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Experience of budget management and financial oversight, working closely with a Treasurer or finance lead.
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Experience of overseeing projects or programmes, including monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
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Experience of managing buildings, facilities or community assets (or the ability to develop this quickly).
Desirable experience:
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Experience leading a community centre or multi-use community facility.
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Experience of partnership working with local authorities, statutory bodies and community organisations.
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Experience of organisational development.
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Knowledge of Mortlake community and/ or the voluntary sector within the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
Mortlake Community Association is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the voluntary and community sector.
Deadline: Tuesday 31 March 2026
Interviews: 10 and/or 13 April 2026 (in person at Mortlake)
To sustainably improve health and wellbeing in Mortlake and nearby communities by reducing isolation, promoting inclusion and empowering the community



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
GMAVSG is looking for a new member of staff:
GMAVSG Worker
Salary and hours: Based on £39,963 per annum for full-time 35 hour week, pro rata according to number of hours worked. This post is for 2 to 3 days / 14 to 21 hours per week: number of hours per week and days of work negotiable, providing you are available during core hours of 9.30am to 4pm for at least 2 days a week.
25 days annual leave, plus public holidays, for 35 hours per week, pro rata according to number of hours worked.
The main work is providing welfare benefits advice to people with asbestos diseases. Training will be given on compensation and industrial injuries benefits for people with asbestos diseases.
You will also assist with campaigning, and with running our Living Well and Families support groups, though the GMAVSG Coordinator will take the lead on these.
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 10 April 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed, probably during week of 13th April 2026
Information about GMAVSG
Greater Manchester Asbestos Victims Support Group (GMAVSG) is a registered charity, established by the Greater Manchester Hazards Centre (GMHC) in 1994. You will be doing GMAVSG work but you will be employed by GMHC. GMHC provides information, advice and campaigning on health and safety at work.
The GMAVSG office is in Manchester; all staff work mainly from home, but must be able to do home visits to clients, mostly in Greater Manchester. GMAVSG provides comprehensive free advice on benefits, and basic information on compensation, to people with asbestos diseases. Our help is free. Most of our clients have mesothelioma, a terminal cancer and are men in their 60s, 70s, and 80s who were exposed to asbestos at work. We also campaign on issues affecting asbestos victims. GMAVSG runs two support groups: Families Group for people who have lost a loved one to asbestos disease, Living Well for people with mesothelioma and their families/carers.
GMAVSG Job
The job offers the prospect of doing interesting and worthwhile work, including campaigning, with a particular client group, who benefit greatly from our specialist advice and empathetic support. It is not just ‘conveyor belt’ advice work.
You will be delivering benefits advice to people mainly through home visits in Greater Manchester and some of the neighbouring areas of Derbyshire, Cheshire and Lancashire. Full driving licence and access to a car are essential. The work includes covering a phone helpline on a rota basis, the main purpose of which is to ensure that visits are promptly offered to people newly diagnosed with an asbestos disease.
Recent experience of welfare rights / benefits advice is essential, as are good ICT and administration skills. Training will be given on compensation and industrial injuries benefits for people with asbestos diseases.
A pay rise is due from April 2026 as salaries are normally uprated annually at least in line with inflation.
The post is permanent, and the charity is financially secure for the foreseeable future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Support for and implementation of the Branch’s strategic and service delivery plans
- Supports the Branch Director and Board of Trustees to ensure that the charity meets its governance responsibilities.
- Supports the development and delivery of the Branch Management team’s strategic and service delivery plans in pursuit of the vision, mission, and values of Samaritans and to meet Central London Samaritan’s objectives.
- Supports the development and delivery of a successful fundraising strategy that supports the organisation’s goals and contributes to its sustainability.
- Supports the Treasurer in the management of Central London Samaritans budget to ensure financial resilience.
- Contributes to the development of external and internal relationships and communications, raising the profile and reputation of CLS in support of the organisation’s charitable aims.
- Contributes to the overall effectiveness of the organisation in ensuring to 24/7 availability to callers.
Provides leadership and line management to the staff team including the following functions:
- External relations and outreach
- Fundraising
- Recruitment and training of new volunteers
- Volunteer rota and support
- Facilities and Office services
- Other areas of responsibility that may from time to time be established.
Main Responsibilities:
Governance
- Support the Director and Board of Trustees to ensure that the charity meets its governance responsibilities.
- Ensure appropriate presentation and reporting on the progress of the organisation and on all matters relevant to the discharge of its charitable responsibilities.
- Provide in a timely and appropriate manner information that will assist the Trustees in carrying out their responsibilities.
- Monitor changes to statutory requirements on behalf of and in consultation with the Trustees and working with the Trustees and Directors to ensure compliance.
- Lead on all areas of Data Protection across the branch including policy development, revision, and implementation.
Financial Management & Fundraising
- Support the Treasurer in the preparation of the annual operating budget for agreement by Trustees.
- Manage the budget on behalf of and in consultation with the Director, Treasurer and Trustees
- In consultation with the Treasurer and other trustees, set an annual fundraising target.
- Support the development and implementation of a strategy for raising income to meet the needs of the organisation.
- Manage project and area budgets with relevant staff and volunteer leads.
Support for and implementation of the Branch’s strategic and service delivery plans
Support the Director and wider Branch Leadership Team in setting the culture and vision for the organisation that will enable staff and volunteers to understand what is expected of them and perform to the highest standards.
- Work closely with the Director and Branch Leadership team to deliver branch strategy and specific services.
- In conjunction with volunteer leads, manage the delivery of the organisation’s restricted funded programmes ensuring project milestones, timescales and financial imperatives are fully met and supporting growth in line with the organisation’s charitable aims.
- Work with the Governance Working Group to implement and manage the organisation’s operational policies and procedures.
- Input into to research and planning of new branch initiatives.
- Monitor changes to national Samaritans policies and guidelines, alerting Directors, and Trustees as appropriate
Line Management
- Work with Trustees and Directors to support the Branch Team to deliver the branch’s volunteering, outreach and fund-raising strategies
- Provide effective line management and leadership to the staff team by managing all aspects of staffing, including recruitment, setting objectives and managing performance.
- Line manage the Business Support Officer, Volunteering Coordinator, Recruitment and Training Coordinator and Fundraising and Events Officer, Trusts and Foundatons Officer and other roles that may from time to time be established
- Act as a role model to staff and colleagues by demonstrating exemplary standards of behaviour, a positive attitude, and high levels of personal performance.
- Identify and develop talent within the team that can be fostered, offering opportunities for personal and career growth where appropriate.
- Work with the Branch Leadership Team to support all staff activities.
Communications
- Work with the Director and Deputy Director for Communications and relevant staff members to support delivery of the branch Communications Plan. This will include coordinating internal and external communications as well as maintaining good relationships with volunteers, partners and other Samaritans branches and the Samaritans Charity.
- Maintain relationships with the Samaritans Central Charity in relation to media activity.
- Work with Director to ensure the Branch is represented on suicide prevention partnerships and involved in strategies with local councils and other organisations within the seven boroughs covered by the branch.
- Work with Branch Leadership Team to ensure the Branch is appropriately represented the branch at external events.
Facilities and Office Management
- Oversees the management of the building on behalf of and in consultation with the Trustees and the Office Manager
- Take overall responsibility for the contracting of services to the organisation
- Take responsibility for compliance with Health and Safety Regulations
Hours of work
1. The basic hours of work are 35 hours per week, spread over five working days. There will be a need to work some evenings and weekend days, so flexibility is essential. The core responsibilities and duties should be carried out during weekdays.
2. The amount of out of hours work will be agreed with the Director on an on-going basis. Time off in lieu will be allowed in agreement with the Director and in line with the current European Working Time Directive.
Limitations
This job description is neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the duties and responsibilities may vary from time- to-time in the lights of changing circumstances and in consultation with the jobholder.
The jobholder will be required to work within the rules and regulations of Samaritans and accept the authority of the Director, who has discretion to delegate authority to the job-holder and to withdraw it.
Equal Opportunities Policy
Central London Samaritans is committed to eliminating any discrimination and promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in all it does. It is therefore Central London Samaritans' commitment to provide equal opportunities in employment and we will not unlawfully discriminate against job applicants, employees of the Company, volunteers, workers, or contract workers on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Requirements
- Graduate or equivalent by experience
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications
Skills and abilities
1. Proven ability to manage a work programme, which involves managing, mentoring, and developing staff.
2. Ability to work to tight deadlines in managing a variety of tasks simultaneously in ways that ensure key objectives are met.
3. Work effectively with a range of different stakeholders, including paid staff, volunteer directors, volunteers engaged in service delivery, third party organisations and users of the services.
4. Strong communications skills, both oral and written, especially in matching style/language to audience being targeted.
5. Ability to research and develop reports at a senior level.
6. A self-starter who has the ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to both new and existing challenges.
7. Proven ability to assimilate/summarise complex information and to familiarise themself quickly and confidently with key issues.
8. Ability to build effective relationships, especially with organisations operating near people in distress, other helping agencies, and healthcare professionals.
9. Ability to enthuse and motivate paid staff and volunteers.
10. Good financial management skills –evidence of leading and managing a budget.
11. High level organisational delivery skills.
12. Proven ability in managing staff who report to others for task management purposes, such as in a matrix structure.
Experience
- Experience of working with volunteers and paid staff
- Experience of financial planning and management, including budgetary control.
- Experience of implementing systems to comply with relevant legislation, including that on data protection, freedom of information, and health and safety.
Project management knowledge and skills.
1. Experience of working in a charity or not-for-profit helpline service, ideally like that of Samaritans
2. Experience of issues affecting London government
3. Experience of working with Boards of Trustees
Knowledge
- Sound general working knowledge of IT
- General knowledge of business management
- Experience and understanding of managing / developing teams.
- Knowledge of advanced IT and telephony, such as those required by Samaritans.
- Understanding of the policies and principles followed by Samaritans.
- Understanding of the rules and regulations, as overseen by the Charity Commissioners, by which Samaritans are bound.
- Knowledge of voluntary sector in terms of high-level policy decisions, structures and influences through government, small charities and local community organisations
Personal qualities
1. Intellectually strong, applying a structured approach to work.
2. A flexible and co-operative team approach, which is respectful of the ideas and expertise of others.
3. Adaptable to change, while being able to work unsupervised.
4. Able to use initiative, assessing and adjusting to changing work priorities.
5. Affinity with charity’s goals and values
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.