Senior recruitment manager jobs in central london, greater london
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Making The Leap is an innovative social justice charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.
The shared soul of the organisation is to be passionate about helping young people from less-advantaged backgrounds; build up other charities and community groups and want to partner with them or support them; want to work with businesses and organisations to get things done; and care deeply about addressing racial inequity.
The organisation has two pillars: Programmes – which is direct delivery to young people from less-advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds to raise their aspirations and increase their access to opportunities, and Leadership and Advocacy - which covers the UK Social Mobility Awards; the Social Mobility Podcast, the Social Mobility List, our research function and a number of strands: core Making The Leap, your remit would be directly with the first three strands and your team will be responsible for generating the income for core Making The Leap.
Role overview:
As a member of MTL’s senior management team, you will take responsibility for the organisation’s growth and outward facing initiatives. You will lead and manage the organisation’s portfolio of social mobility leadership strands, and develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders. You will provide dynamic day-to-day leadership for the MTL’s directorate responsible for income generation, impact, research, communications and policy, and ensure the organisation continues to be an exemplar of innovation, integrity and collaboration. You will also be contributing to, implementing and monitoring delivery of the organisation’s strategic plan.
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Business Administration Officer
Hourly rate: £20.52 per hour
Location: London (hybrid)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Start date: 1st September
Are you an experienced administrator with strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail? We are seeking a Business Administration Officer to provide high-level administrative and secretarial support for a prestigious professional membership organisation in London.
This is a temporary role, and we are looking for someone who can start on 1st September.
About the role:
As a key member of the Corporate Administration team, you will support governance, business processes, and executive administration. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide secretariat support for governance committees, including meeting preparation, minute-taking, and action follow-ups.
- Offer executive administrative support to senior management and trustees.
- Manage internal and external meeting logistics, including catering and scheduling. Maintain central records, policy documentation, and reporting processes.
- Support corporate governance activities such as elections, appointments, and compliance processes.
About You:
- Proven experience in a senior administrative or business support role. Strong minute-taking and governance administration experience.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to communicate professionally with senior stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Office, Teams, and CRM systems.
- Experience in the NHS, membership bodies, or charities (desirable but not essential).
Why Apply? Opportunity to work in a professional and dynamic environment. Immediate start for a high-impact role. Competitive hourly rate of £20.52 per hour.
If you are available immediately and have the experience required, we would love to hear from you.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Academic Training and Development Lead
Interviews will take place on week c/o Sept 22
Are you passionate about supporting researchers and shaping the future of science? Do you thrive in a collaborative, intellectually rich environment? This is your chance to step into a leadership role at one of the world’s leading biomedical research institutes.
About us
The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.
The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to collaborate and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.
We are currently looking for an Academic Training and Development Lead at the Francis Crick Institute. In this role you’ll work alongside the Head of Academic Programmes, to design and deliver innovative, inclusive training programmes for our PhD students and postdocs, supporting the next generation of scientific leaders. Leading a small team, you will work closely with colleagues across the Crick and our university partners to ensure our training offer reflects the evolving needs of interdisciplinary research.
From launching new frameworks to enhancing existing programmes, your work will directly support a positive and forward-thinking research culture. This role is ideal for someone with a strong scientific background, experience in researcher development, and a genuine commitment to empowering early-career scientists.
What you will be doing
- Provide support to the Head of Academic Programmes to deliver the Crick PhD and Postdoc programmes
- Design and implement, alongside the Academic Training and Career Development Project Manager, a new Crick Postdoc Development Framework
- Lead, develop, motivate and performance manage the Academic Training and Career Development Project Manager to deliver their objectives
- Identify and consider the development of new science training and researcher development programmes for Crick PhD students and postdocs
- Evaluate Crick science training activities, refining to ensure that they are effective, current and support cutting edge research
- Ensure effective communication and consultation at relevant committees (e.g. Training & Career Development Committee, Postdoc Committee, PhD student committee)
- Scoping and investigating training and development activities provided by the Crick’s partners and other institutions, to identify opportunities for collaboration
- Lead on projects and work with the broader academic training team, the Crick Academy team and the People team, in other areas as required
- Lead on the continuous delivery of Vitae’s Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers at the Crick
What you will bring
(Minimum criteria *)
- Experience of working at a senior level in a dynamic scientific environment and higher education/research setting*
- Proven advanced skills in facilitation and/or teaching in a research or academic setting*
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the management, training and development of staff in research and technology groups, preferably through experience
- Educated to PhD level and with post-PhD experience in a science discipline, or relevant, significant experience*
- Experience in leading the design and successful delivery of scientific training and development activities*
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of academic and professional colleagues
- Proven ability to work successfully with multiple stakeholders across a complex organisation.
About Working at the Crick
Our values
Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture!
- We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently.
- We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.
- We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.
At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them. For this or any other assistance you need with applying please visit our website for more details.
Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your
application reviewed.
We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.
See more about life at the Crick here.
What will you receive?
At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development:
- Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
- Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.
- Development & Recognition: Comprehensive training, mentoring, and a pay structure based on skills and experience.
Health & Well-being:
- 24/7 GP consultation services.
- Occupational health services and mental health support programs.
- Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.
Work-Life Balance:
- Back-up care for dependents.
- Childcare support allowance.
- Annual leave purchase options.
- Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.
Perks:
- Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts.
- Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.
The Francis Crick Institute is an independent charity, established to be a UK flagship for discovery research in biomedicine.





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Executive Assistant | £35,000 - £38,000 + benefits | London | Hybrid | Permanent
On behalf of a nationwide faith-based charity based in London, we are recruiting a permanent Executive Assistant to support the Company Secretary and other Executives. The Executive Assistant with work with a wider executive support team to provide PA support and to ensure the smooth-running of the day-to-day administration, dairy management and travel bookings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as first point of contact for the Company Secretary
- Manage the Executive's diary, in confidence, including appointments and travel
- Act on behalf of the Company Secretary, interpreting and prioritising requests via email, written correspondence and by telephone
- Provide documentation and schedules are required
- Organise and execute key events and meetings and arrange bookings of venues, overseeing arrangements with support colleagues - act as host for meetings as appropriate
- Provide support for the wider senior management group, arranging arrangements for regular meetings including booking meeting rooms, preparing agendas and supporting documents, liaising with guests and taking notes
- Supporting the work of the Conference Office
- Managing the processing of expenses and invoices against budget codes
- Compliance and data protection legislation and associated regulations
What you'll offer us:
- Proven experience of providing EA / PA and diary support to senior executives
- Able to juggle the requests from competing deadlines and senior executives
- Experience of managing and organising a wide-ranging workload
- Ability to read budget spreadsheets and prioritise invoices
- Ability to manage complex diaries
- Experience of dairy management and travel booking systems
What we'll offer you:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, plus three extra closure days over Christmas
- Contributory pension scheme
- Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
- Desirable Central London office
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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
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Be part of something extraordinary at Sense.
We’re here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. As we start to develop and deliver an ambitious three-year plan for Sense’s future, we are looking for a chief strategy and governance officer – a senior leader with a strategic experience, inclusive values, and a commitment to impact.
About the role
As our chief strategy and governance officer, you’ll report directly to the chief executive and play a key leadership role as part of Sense’s chief officers’ group. You’ll lead business planning, performance, risk, governance, safeguarding, health and safety, internal audit and project management across the charity—ensuring strategy and delivery are aligned at every level.
You’ll also serve as company secretary and oversee our legal and regulatory compliance with the Charity commission and Companies house, while championing an inclusive approach to governance that empowers disabled people with complex needs. With a team of senior leaders reporting into you, you’ll shape culture, drive improvement, and model the leadership values that make Sense a truly people-centred organisation.
This is a hybrid role based from either Birmingham or London, with frequent travel.
What you'll do
- Lead the delivery of Sense’s strategy through robust business planning and performance frameworks.
- Oversee impact measurement and risk management, enabling evidence-led decision-making.
- Act as company secretary, ensure legal and regulatory compliance and high-quality support for our board of trustees and their committees.
- Provide executive leadership of safeguarding and health and safety, fostering a proactive culture of learning.
- Create an environment for project and programme management across Sense that enables clear oversight of delivery through a values-led Project management office.
- Manage internal audit via external providers, ensuring assurance and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate closely with the CEO and board of trustees, providing insight, coordination, and strategic guidance.
- Drive inclusion, equity and sustainability throughout the organisation’s leadership approach.
About you
We’re looking for an experienced, values-driven leader who is:
- Strategic and analytical, with senior-level experience in governance, performance or organisational leadership.
- Highly organised and insightful, with a strong grasp of business planning, impact reporting and risk.
- Experienced in governance leadership, ideally with charity or regulated services knowledge and company secretary experience.
- Confident working with senior stakeholders, including boards, executives, and regulatory bodies.
- Committed to inclusion and the social model of disability, with a track record of embedding equity and diverse perspectives in strategy and operations.
- Digitally confident, with strong understanding of data protection, information governance, and the role of technology in transformation.
About Sense
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close recruitment at any time.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of disabled children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and disabled people.
Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and organised Project Coordinator to support the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of Magic Me’s impactful intergenerational arts projects. This role is perfect for someone passionate about community engagement, eager to gain hands-on experience, and build a foundation for a future career in the arts and/or project management. You will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth logistical and administrative operation of our projects, contributing to high-quality delivery. At Magic Me, we believe in the power of diverse talent to drive innovation and create a powerful organisational culture. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from minoritised communities and disabled candidates, as we strive to build a team that reflects the rich tapestry of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who identify as men, those from the Bengali community and disabled and D/deaf candidates - all of whom are currently underrepresented on our team. For this role, we are also especially keen to hear from local candidates with knowledge of Tower Hamlets and surrounding boroughs.
Location: Bethnal Green, E2, East London
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum, pro rata
Contract Duration: Permanent
Working Hours: 3 days per week (21 hours)
Reporting to: Project Manager
About You
You are an organised and communicative individual, eager to support our programme team with project delivery. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are comfortable engaging with people of all ages. With a keen eye for details and a proactive approach, you are ready to assist in everything from scheduling and booking spaces to managing project materials and supporting participant recruitment. You are adaptable, able to work both independently and as part of a team, and committed to Magic Me’s mission of enriching lives through intergenerational arts. Your community and cultural awareness, and sensitive approach will ensure inclusivity across all activities.
About Magic Me
At Magic Me, we envision a world without ageism, where everyone can express their creativity and reach their full potential. Our mission is to inspire change – for individuals, communities, and systems – through impactful art, fostering connections between generations. For over three decades, we've pioneered intergenerational arts practices, creating innovative projects in the vibrant borough of Tower Hamlets and leading the way in creative care home work across London and Essex. Our work transcends social boundaries, addresses isolation, and builds valuable community connections.
Key Responsibilities
As Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for:
- Project and administrative support:
- Assisting the Project Manager with coordinating project logistics, including scheduling, booking spaces, and organising refreshments.
- Updating project budgets and submitting invoices to the Bookkeeper.
- Supporting the Project Manager in planning and delivering performances, exhibitions, and events.
- Managing the materials inventory and sourcing environmentally friendly resources for workshops.
- Project promotion and participant engagement:
- Helping to manage communication with participants and partners.
- Assisting with volunteer coordination.
- Supporting participant recruitment efforts for projects.
- Helping to raise Magic Me’s profile by sharing images and stories for social media content.
- Monitoring, evaluation and reporting:
- Assisting the Project Manager with data collection for project feedback and ensuring continuous learning.
- Supporting the programme and development teams with preparing reports for funders and internal use.
- Assisting with reporting by keeping accurate records of participant engagement and feedback.
- Administration and team collaboration:
- Undertaking general administration tasks related to project activities.
- Supporting the wider Magic Me team through the management of Petty Cash (training for Xero will be provided).
- Participating in training and development opportunities to deepen knowledge and prepare for a future career pathway within Magic Me.
See our person specification within the job pack for further details.
Our Offer & Benefits
- Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum, pro rata.
- Holiday: 25 days and bank holidays (pro-rata) + days between Christmas & New Year. Additionally, we are trialling an additional week of leave during August 2024 and 2025, which may be offered in 2026 if successful.
- Other benefits: 3% pension contribution, flexible working negotiable, hybrid working negotiable, weekly 1:1 wellbeing meetings. We prioritise staff development and you will receive regular support and mentorship from your line manager, dedicated to helping you develop your skills and grow.
Why Join Magic Me Now?
This is an exciting moment to join Magic Me! We are embarking on our next stage of evolution with our current CEO departing at the end of 2025 and two of our current leadership team stepping into joint CEO roles. As Project Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting our programme delivery and ensuring the smooth running of our projects during this exciting period. You’ll be supporting a diverse and impactful programme, having the chance to work on the next iteration of our exciting community intergenerational project, Creative Mix. Previous Project Coordinators have supported the filming of our award-winning Her Story, Our Inspiration project and the delivery of the recent Recipe for Belonging exhibition. You will also contribute to our pioneering initiative, Spark, that trains care home staff in leading sensory-based arts activities to support resident's creative expression. Your work will directly contribute to building valuable community connections and combating social isolation. This is a fantastic chance to contribute significantly to our mission under a new leadership team and acquire skills in project delivery through access to training and on-the-job development opportunities. We offer a dynamic and supportive environment which will help you prepare for a future career pathway within Magic Me and the wider creative arts community.
How to Apply
If you're passionate about our mission and ready to take on this exciting role, we'd love to hear from you! For an informal chat about the position, feel free to reach out to us.
If you require an alternative job pack or application format or support to apply (e.g., due to disability, limited internet access, or language barrier), please contact us by August 20th to discuss how we can assist you.
Application Process:
- Applications are open until 9am on September 3rd.
- Potential Project Coordinators will be shortlisted for interviews which will take place on
- Thursday, September 11th at our offices on Pott Street in Bethnal Green.
- We will ask you to complete a short task and then interview with members of the Programme Team.
- We hope to let candidates know the outcome of the interview process soon after interviews.
- The planned start date for this role is currently Monday, September 22nd (or as close as possible).
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I’m thrilled to be supporting a Children’s health charity in their search for a Head of Marketing and Communications to cover a 12-month maternity leave.
This is a pivotal role leading a high-performing team to lead and deliver strategic marketing and communications across all platforms and engaging with key audiences. This role will oversee brand development, media relations, and integrated campaigns — driving visibility, supporter growth, and organisational impact for one of the UK’s most impactful children’s health charities. You’ll report directly to the CEO and sit on the Senior Leadership Team, with ownership of the charity’s £1m marketing and comms budget.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading integrated marketing, digital, PR and comms strategies
- Managing brand evolution and audience engagement
- Overseeing cross-organisational campaigns (e.g. Awareness Month)
- Acting as media spokesperson and managing external agency partnerships
- Driving digital growth across all platforms
We're looking for:
- Senior-level experience leading comms and marketing teams
- Strong brand management and digital strategy skills
- Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration
If you’re a creative, strategic communicator ready to lead in a mission-led environment, we’d love to hear from you.
- Location- Holborn, London. 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.
- Salary- £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
- Contract- Full-time hours, 12-month FTC.
Applications will be reviewed and interviews held on a rolling basis, therefore please apply now to avoid disappointment.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Head of Finance
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per year, depending on experience
Location: West London, hybrid working available
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week
This London based community charity manages public spaces, delivers cultural and wellbeing programmes, and partners with local groups to create opportunity. From green spaces and learning hubs to cultural events and youth projects, their work touches thousands of lives.
As Head of Finance, you’ll make sure every pound is spent wisely, enabling ambitious projects and supporting the community to thrive.
Joining the Executive Team and playing a central role in shaping the charity’s future, you will:
- Lead, manage and continually improve the finance function
- Provide accurate, timely financial reports to the CEO, Executive Team and Trustees
- Be Executive Lead for the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee
- Oversee financial accounts, forecasting and reporting for large-scale programmes and estate developments
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including annual audits and reporting to the Charity Commission and Companies House
- Monitor cash flow, reserves and performance against the annual business plan
- Contribute to cross-organisation strategy and support colleagues on shared initiatives
- Lead and develop a small Finance team, including the Senior Finance Manager, Debt Recovery Consultant, Development Partnerships Lead and two Finance Officers
- Oversee IT and systems to ensure they are efficient, modern and aligned with organisational needs
This is a role where you’ll work closely with colleagues across all departments, ensuring the charity has the financial insight and stability to deliver life-changing projects.
About you
You’ll be a qualified accountant with senior finance leadership experience, ideally gained within a charity. You’ll bring:
- Confidence in leading finance operations and processes with strong attention to detail
- Experience of statutory reporting, VAT (including partial exemption) and financial compliance in a charity setting
- The ability to explain complex financial information clearly to colleagues and trustees
- Experience of introducing improved reporting tools and supporting others to use them
- Proven success in managing and developing teams
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the credibility and gravitas to influence at senior level
- A collaborative mindset – you thrive when working across teams to achieve shared goals
Benefits:
- Great location in West London with good transport links
- Flexible working of up to 2 days per week from home (once probation period completed)
- Investor in People (IiP) employer
- Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days (pro-rated) per year statutory bank holidays
- Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Sick pay scheme
- Season ticket / bicycle loan
- Free eye test voucher
Application Process
Please send your CV and a covering letter no later than midday Thursday 28th August.
Interviews are expected to take place during the first two weeks of September (dates to be confirmed). The selection process is likely to consist of a single in-person, competency-based interview with a presentation, held at the organisation’s West London offices.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Location: West London (Hybrid working after probation)
Salary: Up to £80,000, depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
An opportunity to lead finance at the heart of a values-driven charity.
A dynamic, vibrant London-based community charity is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Finance to join its Executive Team. This is a pivotal leadership role, shaping financial strategy, strengthening systems and reporting, and enabling the delivery of ambitious community-focused projects.
The Head of Finance will provide strategic financial leadership to the CEO, Board and senior colleagues, oversee a high-performing finance team, and take responsibility for financial planning, compliance, audit, and risk. The role also has oversight of IT strategy and systems, ensuring they are fit for purpose and support the charity’s growth.
With such a vibrant community and complex organisation chart, this role will require someone who can commit to going to the office full time while in probabtion to get a good understanding of the organisations needs, after 3 month probation a hybrid model of 3 days a week would be adopted.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring robust reporting and insight to support decision-making.
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Partner with the CEO, Executive Team and Trustees to shape and deliver strategy.
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Oversee financial accounts, forecasting, cashflow and reserves, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.
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Provide leadership for the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee.
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Support major capital and refurbishment projects with financial planning and oversight.
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Manage the charity’s IT and data strategy, including outsourced IT provision.
About You
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Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
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Senior-level experience in a complex organisation, ideally in the charity sector.
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Strong track record of financial leadership, reporting and compliance.
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Experience of leading and developing teams.
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Knowledge of charity accounting, VAT and Corporation Tax.
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Collaborative, resilient and values-led, with excellent communication and influencing skills.
Why Join?
This is an exciting time to join a growing organisation with a bold vision for the future. The role offers the chance to make a real difference in shaping financial strategy and enabling large-scale projects that will deliver lasting community impact.
Anyone local to W11 who is looking to make an impact, then this could be what you are looking for.
1. Brief job description
Role: Communications and Marketing Lead
Salary: In the region of £41,000 - £51,000 dependent upon qualifications and experience
Holiday allowance: 25 days per annum, plus UK bank holidays
Contract type: Permanent
Probation period: Six months
Hours of work: Core hours are between 10am and 4pm. You will work 7 hours per day (excluding a lunch break) 5 days per week. Start / end times can be flexible, so long as the core hours are worked (or a variation in agreement with your line manager)
Location: Save the Rhino International supports a hybrid work model. For this role, it is anticipated that you will work a minimum of three days a week from our office (Unit 3, Coach House Mews, 217 Long Lane, London, SE1 4PR). Further flexibility can be discussed with your line manager.
Line Manager: CEO
Start date: As soon as possible
Application closing date: 23:59 (BST) on 25 August 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
2. About the Role
We’re looking for a strategic, innovative and proactive Communications and Marketing Lead to drive forward Save the Rhino’s communications across all touch points, delivering our ambitious five-year strategy. As a member of the Senior Management Team, this role is key to shaping our public voice, strengthening our organisation’s brand and driving greater awareness and engagement with rhino conservation.
This is a broad and influential role for an experienced communications and marketing professional to amplify our core conservation messaging alongside our fundraising campaigns. You will bring clear tactical vision and a deep understanding of how targeted communications can advance organisational reputation, support conservation goals and engage diverse audiences.
You’ll oversee all aspects of external communications including messaging, media, PR, digital, campaigns and brand. With a talent for storytelling and an eye for detail, you’ll be confident and experienced in turning complex information into accessible, compelling content. From writing press releases on the latest rhino news, to supporting successful fundraising campaigns, this role is ideal for someone who excels in strategic thinking as well as hands-on delivery. You will work closely with colleagues across departments as well as external agencies, building strong relationships and ensuring our messaging is clear, consistent and aligned with our values.
Save the Rhino International is a small and friendly organisation with big ambitions. Every day, we strive to achieve our vision of all five rhino species thriving in the wild. We have an informal, genuine and supportive atmosphere, whilst expecting high professional standards of all our staff. All members of our team are required to support the work of each other: enthusiasm, flexibility, and a willingness to pull together when required are essential.
3. Key Responsibilities
Communications
- Lead on the development and implementation of all communications messaging and materials, in line with organisational core values and strategic vision
- Support creation and production of advocacy materials relating to key rhino conservation issues as appropriate
- Work with the Programmes Team to produce materials for impact reporting including blogs and articles for use online and within the charity’s Annual Report
- Develop a programme of regular webinars with the CEO, addressing timely and interesting rhino topics to engage and grow Save the Rhino’s online audience
- Prepare and create content Save the Rhino’s annual magazine, The Horn
- Monitor and report on key metrics across all communications channels and content, using data insights to support and/or adapt future plans
Media
- Prepare press communications plans around key events and rhino news, using core narratives and accessible language across diverse audiences and channels
- Create and implement crisis communication plans, ensuring timely and appropriate responses to reputational risks or urgent events
Brand
- Work with the CEO and the Communications and Marketing Team to produce materials to communicate new organisational strategy
- Ensure all Save the Rhino communications material maintains a consistent brand and house style, managing and updating brand guidelines and templates, for use by the internal team and external partners
Marketing
- Manage all aspects of Save the Rhino’s website (WordPress), including general updates to content, SEO, e-commerce integrations and user experience development, supported by an external web agency
- Lead the Marketing and Communications Team to work in partnership with the Fundraising Team on the development of regular fundraising material and appeals, reviewing messaging, audience segmentation and asset creation
- Oversee all email and social media marketing, with a particular emphasis on video content for social channels to grow platforms and engage new audiences
- Oversee Save the Rhino’s Marketing Cloud software, leading on data segmentation, fundraising supporter journey development, and strategic audience development, tailoring content to deepen engagement
Operations and governance
- Line management, supporting day-to-day tasks and career development
- Develop and deliver on organisational-wide strategy and management duties, as part of the Senior Management Team, preparing quarterly updates for the Board
- Lead periodic reviews of the communications and marketing strategy, using data insights to refine approaches
- Manage the marketing and communications budget, tracking income and expenditure and creating annual budgets in line with strategic objectives
4. Person specification
Essential Skills and Experience
Communications
- Demonstrated success in developing and delivering impactful communications and marketing strategies across a range of channels, using storytelling to present complex or technical information in a clear and engaging way
- Expertise in inclusive, accessible, and ethical communications practices, ensuring content is respectful, representative, and effectively engages diverse audiences
Media
- Experience preparing and delivering strategic press and crisis communication plans, crafting clear, audience-tailored messaging to promote organisational and values with media
Brand
- Strong experience in brand management, ensuring consistent messaging and visual identity across digital, print, and PR materials
Marketing
- Proven ability to manage engaging digital content, including social media, video, blogs, and email campaigns, with experiences in email marketing platforms, CRM systems, and CMS tools
- Good design sense and visual communication skills to elevate content with audiences
- Confident in using data and performance metrics to inform decisions and improve outcomes
- Innovative and creative approach, with awareness of current trends in digital marketing, media and the charity communications landscape
Operations and governance
- Experience managing budgets and preparing reports for senior leadership or trustees
- Experience leading and supporting team members, including setting objectives and fostering professional development
- A collaborative and approachable working style, with the ability to build strong relationships across internal and external teams
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences and platforms
- Alignment with Save the Rhino’s values and mission
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience working within the charity or non-profit sector
- Familiarity with crisis communications, including securing media coverage or managing sensitive press engagement
- Experience in impact reporting and communicating metrics to measure technical progress
- Understanding of environmental or conservation-related communications
- Knowledge of data protection regulations (such as GDPR) and ethical marketing principles
- Experience using Salesforce and Marketing Cloud
- Familiarity with WordPress CMS
5. Protecting your data
Save the Rhino takes your data protection seriously. Our full privacy policy for recruitment can be found on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Location: London (Hybrid – minimum two days per week on-site)
Contract: Interim, ASAP start until approximately December
A leading higher education institution is with a complex accounting structure and reporting requirements. In the lead up to year end are seeking interim expertise to support them with the delivery of the accounts and subsequent audit.
The Opportunity
This is a critical interim appointment, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant year-end financial reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver robust statutory accounts and maintain high standards of financial governance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead preparation of statutory accounts and year-end reporting packs
- Manage the audit process, liaising effectively with external auditors
- Produce clear, high-quality management reporting for senior stakeholders
- Conduct and review balance sheet reconciliations, resolving outstanding issues
- Strengthen internal controls and support process improvements where needed
- Provide clear guidance to non-finance colleagues to support year-end requirements
- Collaborate closely with Finance leadership to ensure critical deadlines are met
About You
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong post-qualification experience
- Proven technical expertise in statutory accounting and audit processes within complex organisations
- Track record of successfully managing year-end reporting cycles
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly
- Proactive and collaborative approach, comfortable working with senior stakeholders
- Experience in higher education, not-for-profit, or similarly regulated sectors desirable but not essential
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with significant post qualification experience in preparing accounts You will have a can do attitude, ideally with Higher education experience, or similar complex organisation. If you’re ready to bring your technical expertise and leadership to this important interim role, we’d love to hear from you
ISEAL is offering an exciting opportunity for a proactive and well-organised individual looking to start a career in the sustainability sector. The role works across two important organisational areas, gaining valuable exposure to ISEAL’s approach to catalysing global efforts to advance on critical social and economic sustainability issues. If you are looking to apply your existing administration and/or customer service skills in sustainability and gain experience across a range of activities, this position will provide you with some excellent insights and networks that will benefit your progress.
The Assistant will play a key role in ISEAL´s team, providing assistance to two managers to ensure efficient administration of their respective work areas - membership and operations. In the operations team, the successful candidate will get involved in the processes of running an international not for profit organisation, while also supporting the membership team in high quality member communications and data management.
To be considered for this role, you will need to be well-organised with great attention to detail and an excellent ability to follow up agreed tasks. Working efficiently and reliably under direction, you have a friendly and professional demeanour and are comfortable in your communications and interactions with colleagues and external stakeholders. You enjoy working on a varied and changing set of tasks to support the implementation of a project or a collaborative group process. You have a natural aptitude with IT systems and data and enjoy helping others get the most out of them. Having worked on data analysis before would be a real bonus.
Please note that to fulfil the operations support tasks effectively, the postholder will be required to be present in the office on at least 2 days per week.
The key responsibilities we entrust you with
Operations Support
- Guide and assist ISEAL staff in using software tools effectively by leading inductions, writing guidance, sharing best practice, providing training and trouble-shooting issues that arise
- Manage IT equipment and liaise with external IT support
- Facilitate internal communications by supporting regular and ad hoc staff meetings
- Work closely with Senior Manager Operations on improvement projects, including leading smaller projects
- Assist in promoting best practice in use of IT, communications and knowledge management systems across the organisation and suggest and help implement improvements
- Support management of ISEAL’s office space in London, including liaising with landlord and ensuring office works well for staff
- Lead on procurement of items needed for smooth running of office, for staff leading events and equipment for staff home offices
- Participate actively in team and organisational planning and activities
- Participate in internal staff management processes such as performance reviews, supervisory meetings, etc.
Member communications
- Gather and prepare content for member mailings, including our monthly member-only newsletter, the ISEAL Insider
- Maintain the internal Mailchimp schedule, liaising with staff in the Communications team to plan and schedule mailings effectively
- Support other ISEAL teams to communicate appropriately with members through our different channels and mailing lists, checking for adherence to brand guidelines
- Support the Membership Coordinator and Membership Manager with drafting blogs, news items, and group posts to share updates with members via the ISEAL Platform
- With the Membership Coordinator, regularly review content on the ISEAL Platform to ensure it remains accurate and up to date, liaising with other teams where necessary
Monitoring our membership programme
- Regularly collect data to help monitor our member communications, engagement with member-only events, and use of the ISEAL Platform
- Create and update quarterly reports and dashboards to help identify and communicate key trends and inform improvements
- Support the Membership Manager with the preparation of quarterly and annual engagement reports to send to members
- Deliver administrative processes that underpin member relationship management and track member engagement, including maintenance of member records within Salesforce
Other
- Provide occasional support for member-only Zoom webinars and at in-person events
- Be a collaborative and effective member of both the Membership and Operations teams, liaising with colleagues at all levels across the organisation where needed
- Support the Membership Manager and Membership Coordinator on member engagement projects
Experience, Knowledge and Attributes
- Experience working or interning in a support/administrative or customer service/communications role, ideally in international NGO, professional or membership organisation
- Enthusiasm for using data to drive customer engagement and aptitude for working with data, ideally some experience in extracting and working with analytical information
- Good organisational and time management and ability to organise multiple simultaneous tasks efficiently and establish priorities
- Ability to communicate confidently and sensitively with a diverse global community
- Proficient written and spoken English
- Proficient IT skills, familiarity with virtual meeting tools (e.g. Teams, Zoom, etc.) and the use of contact management databases (e.g. Salesforce) and MS Office (especially Excel), as well as a demonstrable willingness to learn new tools and systems
- Experience using CRM systems, e.g. Salesforce
- Ability to communicate and work in a dynamic, international work environment and working with multiple managers
- Interest in and some understanding of sustainability issues
Additionally desirable
- Previous experience with support for IT systems and users
- Experience using Salesforce CRM
- Experience of using email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp, website content management systems, and/or Google Analytics 4
About ISEAL
ISEAL supports ambitious sustainability systems and their partners to tackle the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges – from the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis to human rights and persistent poverty. ISEAL Community Members include many of the most respected sustainability schemes worldwide and are active across a diverse range of sectors. Read more about us on our website iseal(.)org.
ISEAL´s culture and how we will help you thrive
Our values are Connection, Empowerment, Inspiration, Well-being, Creativity and Celebration.
These are traits we value in each other and in the organisation overall and we instil these in all our processes and interactions.
The issues we work on are of a global nature and our team reflects this, with individuals from many different backgrounds and nationalities. We know this diversity adds to the high quality of work we deliver as an organisation and through our commitment to diversity and inclusion we want to add strengths and perspectives in our team with each recruitment. Diversity for us includes race and gender identity, age, disability status, sexual orientation, religion and many other areas forming part of someone´s identity. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
As an organisation, we also support our people in their personal and professional development, with specific budgets and processes enabling individuals to take advantage of growth and development opportunities.
We offer 25 days of annual leave, to which we will add a day a year after 2 years (to a maximum of 30 days), as well as an extra five days as a one off once you have been with us for a full five years.
We recognise individuals’ preferences when it comes to where and when to work through a hybrid working model with a minimum number of days per month in the London office as well as the opportunity to apply for flexible working arrangements to suit individual´s needs.
Other relevant information
Term: This is an initial contract of one year with the possibility of extension
Salary: £28,800-£31,800 p.a. depending on experience (full time, 37.5 hours per week)
Location: London is the preferred location, and a presence in the office is required at least two days per week. Applicants will need to provide evidence that they are entitled to work in the UK. An ability and willingness to work in a hybrid work environment is required.
How to apply
Specific enquiries about this role and the application process can be sent to the recruitment(@)isealalliance(.)org.
Deadline for applications is 31 August 2025
Please note that we will only contact shortlisted applicants.
Interview process
Please see below the planned interview process (please note that we will endeavor to keep to this schedule, but some dates may be subject to change)
First interviews (Teams): 9-11 September
Pre-interview timed exercises (between 60 – 90 minutes from home): 13-15 September
Panel interviews (Teams): w/c 22 September
Decision: by 30 September
Accessibility
If candidates require additional time or other considerations for the interview process, we are committed to accommodating any reasonable requests.
Please note that ISEAL will cover travel expenses for in person interviews for candidates travelling from outside of Greater London. ISEAL also covers caring expenses for candidates who are carers and need to arrange of cover for the duration of the interview/exercises
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could you be the impactful Programme Director we seek to lead, develop and oversee the delivery of the next stage of the Richmond Group Physical Activity Programme and We Are Undefeatable Campaign (WAU), with a budget of £8m?
This influential post is offered as a fixed-term contract ending March 2028. It will initially involve improving programme oversight and integrating the Physical Activity Programme and the We Are Undefeatable Campaign teams to enhance collaboration and ways of working. The Physical Activity Programme, a partnership with Sport England and the National Lottery, is entering an exciting new phase, which will focus on the evolution of We Are Undefeatable, from Above-The-Line to an 'always on' campaign, expanding our system influencing work, both nationally and at 'place' level, and building a powerful evidence base for how we can support the least active to move more
The role will have overall responsibility for the implementation of the strategic aims of the programme and ensure effective governance, budget oversight, and delivery of the system influencing work and WAU campaign. As Programme Director, you will extensively collaborate at leadership level with existing and new partnerships and stakeholders, parliamentarians and systems leaders to drive impactful interventions.
We operate a hybrid-working model and will require the post holder to be in our central London office a minimum of two days each week. Travel costs to our London office are not covered by the charity.
Please see role description for all responsibilities.
Essential criteria:
- Proven experience in programme management, ideally within the health sector or physical activity, in a fast-paced organisation Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership management to influence change, increase collaboration and sustainability
- Working and leading partnerships, developing and maintaining strategic and professional networks
- Experience of managing externally funded restricted income programmes.
- Effectively leading, developing and managing large multi-million-pound programmes.
- Robust financial planning, monitoring and management expertise.
- Successfully leading change and shaping innovative approaches.
- Clear and concise communicator, with excellent written and oral communication and advocacy skills - able to effectively market and influence on behalf of Age UK and the Richmond Group with senior stakeholders.
- Developing and implementing a performance management strategy
Desirable criteria:
- A background in the health sector, sports science, or a related field.
- Experience working with government health initiatives or large-scale behaviour change campaigns.
- Knowledge of marketing and social media outreach strategies.
- Knowledge and experience of government reforms in relation to health sector and behaviour change.
- Understand the complexities of bringing about behaviour change.
What we offer in return:
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
We are looking for someone who:
- Understands the power of sport to unite and uplift communities.
- Brings senior leadership experience in the required competencies of fundraising, communications and income strategy.
- Is confident managing relationships with high-value funders and partners.
- Has a deep understanding of inclusive storytelling and impact measurement.
- Can think big, act boldly, and build a strong and sustainable future for our movement.
We continue to be focused on our vision to create an inclusive world for all, driven by the power of sport, through which people with intellectual disabilities live active, healthy and fulfilling lives.
We are looking for people who are passionate about Special Olympics and are completely aligned with our values. We are authentic. We act with honesty, integrity and respect. We are creative and innovative. We love to embrace difference and doing things differently. We are brave, courageous, resilient and determined. We listen and are led by the voice of our athletes. We are always kind. We are Inclusion in Action.
We are continuing to build a high-performing team who care for each other and care about our cause. Our athletes are incredibly inspirational, courageous and insightful people, and they deserve a team who are equally committed and passionate about our mission.
For Job Role specifics and how to apply please see the SOGB Director of Development Recruitment Pack
The closing date for applications is Monday 1st September 2025 at 9am. There will be a two- stage interview process that will cover both culture/motivators and thematic competencies. Stage 1 interviews will take place week beginning 15th September 2025 and stage 2 will take place week beginning 22nd September 2025.
We are Special Olympics GB. We are Inclusion in Action.




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Digital Marketing, Head of Website Transformation | £80,000 - £96,473 | 12-month FTC | Hybrid Working | London
For a complex, global organisation (100 million users in 100+ countries), we're recruiting a Digital Marketing, Head of Website Transformation for a 12-month FTC (with potential to extend to 3-years). Reporting to the Group Marketing Director, this is a senior position within the Marketing and Communications team and will be key in transforming the website infrastructure for the organisation, leading the selection and implementation of a new CMS, ensuring the chosen platform aligns with marketing strategies and business goals.
This role will oversee the strategic development of a new website ecosystem for the organisation to simplify the domain structure and CMS in use for over 300 business and country specific websites. The goal is to ensure a successful CMS implementation empowers the marketing and communications team to create, manage and optimise content effectively, driving business growth and audience engagement.
Main Duties:
- Create a roadmap for the website ecosystem development, content, and functionality to align with organisation marketing and communication goals
- Act as SRO for procurement and the implementation of a new CMS
- Oversee the transformation of more than 300 business and country-specific websites into a simplified unified domain and CMS structure
- Act as the main point of contact between the Marketing and Comms function and the Digital and Tech teams, providing business context to inform technical requirements of the project
- Build and nurture relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders
- Build in-depth understanding of the operational context, opportunities and threats for marketing, linking issues across the organisation to ensure website design and development are aligned with global marketing strategy
Person Specification:
- Degree or qualification in Marketing, Communications, or Business or demonstrable level of equivalent experience
- 10 years + of related experience across Digital Marketing
- Proven experience in managing complex websites and successful website migration projects with multiple stakeholders, regions and languages
- Leadership of teams both directly and indirectly
- Track record of managing SaaS vendors, and digital marketing agencies
- CIM Marketing competencies including the influence of strategy formulation, and influence of digital strategy
- Education, EdTech, Teaching or Exams sector experience would be highly desirable
- Exceptional communication, influencing, and project management skills
- Experience of CMS ecosystems i.e., Drupal, WordPress, and enterprise CMS platforms
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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.