Positive East has been on the forefront of HIV service and care for over 26 years; supporting people from point of HIV diagnosis to longer term care.

Guided by our mission – to improve the quality of life of individuals and communities affected by HIV – we have developed a holistic range of health and wellbeing programmes from counselling to workshops to HIV testing and prevention.

We are looking for a hard-working self-starter, with excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrable experience to join our fundraising team at a pivotal time in the organisation’s history. The post holder will have the primary responsibility to secure annual and multi-year grants and produce grant reports.  A sound knowledge and experience working with large and small funding bodies will be required. 

This job is an excellent opportunity for someone who would like to contribute to the financial success of Positive East through leading on, and managing, large multi-year grants. We will be looking for a candidate who can demonstrate a proactive approach to projects with excellent communication and organisational skills.

For further details about the role and to download a job description, please click the apply button below to be re-directed to our website.

Closing date: 12:00am 9 December 2019 

Interviews: 17 December 2019

Job title: Trust and Foundations Fundraising Officer          

Department: Fundraising

Reporting to: Head of Fundraising

Salary: £28,000 to 32,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Deptford

Closing date: Monday 2nd December 2019 at 12 pm

Interviews: Wednesday 11th December 2019

Hours: 35 hours per week

Annual leave: 25 days plus 8 Statutory Bank Holidays.

About the role

We are looking for a talented and ambitious individual to generate income for the 999 Club through the development and implementation of a Trust & Foundations strategy. This will involve the planning and writing of funding bids, reporting on previous grants, liaising with funders and the research of new funding opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and skilled Trust and Foundations fundraiser who is confident and capable in taking the lead on this key strand of our fundraising stream.

You will be supported by the Head of Fundraising, and will have autonomy on leading on large trusts and grants applications.

About you

The ideal candidate will bring experience of successfully submitting and winning bids from Trusts and Foundations. They will be results-orientated, managing our Trusts and Statutory fundraising pipeline, and help developing our statutory income. They will build excellent working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders as they pull together details of life-changing programmes and projects that we are seeking funding for in order to help the people we support to rebuild their lives.

As we are a small team, a team-player attitude is a must, as well as a positive and can-do approach.

If you have excellent written skills, a natural ability to work across departments, and determination to succeed, we would like to hear from you.

About the 999 Club

The 999 Club is a small, community charity of 16 staff making a big impact on ending rough sleeping in Lewisham. 

We believe in building on people’s strengths, aspirations and goals to help break the cycle of homelessness and help them move forward with their lives.

How to apply

Please upload your CV and supporting statement detailing how you meet the Job Description and Person Specification.

For further information please see attached Job Description.

Trust and Foundations Officer

Safe Child Thailand

Reports to: Head of Development

Responsible for: Developing a portfolio of grant making trusts and foundations to help secure long-term growth in income

Term: 0.6 of a full time post, permanent

Based in: London, Clapham Common

Salary: £28,000 – 30,000 pa pro rata

Pension:  Contributory pension scheme with 4% employer contribution

Annual Leave: 25 days holiday not including bank holidays pa, pro rata

Start date:  As soon as possible

Application closes: 24th November 19

This position will be responsible for building the pipeline of grant making trusts and foundations; writing compelling proposals, successfully researching, cultivating and stewarding donors, and growing SCT’s support from trusts and foundations to meet ambitious fundraising targets.

The successful candidate will be a Trust Fundraiser who has excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong track record of achieving targets. You must have a proven track record of successful bid writing and implementation of successful fundraising initiatives and processes for trusts and foundations. You will take the lead with bids up to £200,000. You will be a committed team member with a clear focus on objectives, highly motivated and able to work well under pressure.  You will have a flair for relationship building as well as strong organisational skills. You will have empathy with the aims, objectives and activities of the charity.

You will have the skills to deliver increased income to support Safe Child Thailand’s work to safeguard at-risk children and empower them to reach their full potential. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaise with colleagues to develop a strong Trusts and Foundations ‘Case for Support’ which articulates priority work with identified timescales and budgets

• Gather and consolidate intelligence on trust and foundation funding opportunities from a range of donors, including corporate foundations

• Create, organise and deliver inspiring copy for a range of applications.

• Ensure smooth co-ordination and relationship management

• Build on existing relationships by providing accurate and informative reports which are delivered within deadlines and where appropriate, applications for repeat grants

• Work collaboratively with the Communications Team to assist with case studies for reports

• Ensure all communication with Trusts and prospective donors is documented and accurately recorded.

 Other Tasks

• Keep abreast of charity law and fundraising practice, ensuring compliance

• Participate fully in the day-to-day work of the organisation, taking a flexible approach to fundraising and administrative tasks to support colleagues across the organisation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Applicants for this position should be able to satisfy the following criteria:

• Proven ability to develop and implement successful fundraising initiatives and processes

• Experience of researching funding opportunities

• Knowledge of bid writing techniques

• Track record of securing funding

• The ability to prioritise conflicting demands whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to produce concise and compelling project summaries and cases for support, with the ability to build and maintain relationships

• Ability to work as part of a flexible team and to contribute towards wider objectives.

• Prepared for occasional travel to events and work outside of normal working hours

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Graduate level qualification or equivalent experience

• Experience in a fundraising environment with experience of writing compelling and successful fundraising proposals for Trusts and Foundations

• A track record of achieving funding targets, either alone or as part of a team

• Experience of strategising and developing donor relationships

• Project management skills to handle tasks and deadlines efficiently and effectively

• Sound financial literacy (particularly understanding of budgeting and financial reporting processes)

Desirable

• Country or regional knowledge relevant to the work of SCT

• Sound understanding of international programming in a relevant field in developing countries

• Experience of using logical frameworks, theory of change or similar proposal development tools

• Some knowledge of at least one of the SCT’s key technical focus areas

• Experience of using salesforce or similar CRM tools

How to Apply

TO APPLY

If you would like to apply for this position, please click the apply button and attach your CV and Supporting Statement (No more than two sides of A4) addressing the Person Specification.

Interviews will take place in our office week commencing 2nd December 19.

Position:  Permanent

Location: London

Deadline for Applications: 22nd November 2019

The position:

Our well-respected national youth charity client which provides countless opportunities for youth development in the UK is recruiting a Senior Trusts Officer.  In this rewarding and meaningful career role, you will help to manage all trusts and foundations, working toward multi-year partnerships with historic and new funding bodies. You will work towards a target of over £2m per year and will provide line management to an experienced trust officer. You’ll also have the opportunity to work collaboratively within the Fundraising & Communications team.

This is a fantastic career development opportunity for an experienced trust officer in the charity sector to take a step up in their career. You will use your skills and expertise to contribute positively to the lives of young people, supporting them to learn from one another, build life skills, resilience and self-belief through adventure, discipline and developing a sense of belonging, confidence and purpose.

Requirements:

• Experience of managing trusts and foundations, ideally working toward multi-year partnerships with historic and new funding bodies in the charity sector, at the five and six figure level.
• Experience developing and implementing a trust fundraising programme, including acquisition, retention and development 
• Experience of impact reporting and evaluation
• Demonstrable results-orientated mind-set, driving and managing the entire trusts pipeline, with the ability to work proactively, to tight deadlines and under pressure.

Role: Senior Trusts Officer

Location: Zone 1, London

Salary: up to £34,500 per annum

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a leading maritime youth charity providing countless opportunities for youth development in the UK.

The Senior Trust Officer will be leading and managing their own portfolio of Trusts and Foundations, ideally working toward multiyear partnerships with historic and new funding bodies.

This role will be a great opportunity to develop your already high levels of written communication with a key focus on impact reporting and evaluation. You will also get the opportunity to apply to a broad range of both small and large Trusts and Foundations so experience with 6-figure applications will be ideal.

To be considered for this opportunity you must have a proven track record of trust fundraising and the ability to build lasting and meaningful relationships with both grant-making organisations and senior managers.

If you would like to receive an Information pack for this role, with details on how to apply, please send your CV to [email protected] or call Zach at Harris Hill 0207 820 7332.

This is a rolling recruitment so applicants are encouraged to apply early.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note that due to the high volume of applicants not all candidates will be responded to.

Marine Society and Sea Cadets are currently looking for a Senior Trust Officer to join our London team. You will be working on a full time, permanent basis working 35 hours per week and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £34,500 per annum. This is an amazing role to work on, with huge opportunity to develop income and really shape this role to suggest new ideas and markets to tap into. This role will work with the Fundraising team to achieve a target of over £2m per year.

This national charity helps launch young people for life today whatever they want to do after school and helps seafarers to keep learning all their lives. With strong links to the maritime sector and Royal Navy the charity uses the impact of being on the water to change the lives of those it supports through leaning, adventure and skills for life.

About the Senior Trust Officer role:

You will help to manage all trusts and foundations, ideally working toward multi-year partnerships with historic and new funding bodies. The post holder will manage current large grants, working collaboratively with the Trusts Manager on impact reporting and evaluation. The Senior Trust Officer will write compelling and informative applications and will act as a senior fundraising team member and line manage the Trusts coordinator.

Key responsibilities as our Senior Trust Officer:

- You will build relationships, multiyear partnerships and income from existing trusts and foundations

- Manage the Trusts coordinator role, setting goals and target, ensuring they meet them

- Research, develop and maintain new relationships to secure funding

- Write tailored, inspirational applications and project reports addressing grant-making priorities or requirements as specified Develop and maintain reporting and application systems and coordinate information with regional offices

- Liaise closely with senior managers and teams to plan and develop the strongest possible proposals and build relationships

- Evaluate, monitor and report back to donors in a timely fashion on projects which have been funded

- Record details of applications made, funding pledged and forecast income

- Input and update information on our database

Experience and skills you’ll need as our Senior Trust Officer will include:

- Results-orientated, managing the entire trusts pipeline and developing statutory income alongside

- Proven, personal fundraising experience, ideally at the five and six figure level

- Have superior written communication skills and will be comfortable working within a small team environment

- Good influencing skills and an ability to foster and maintain successful working relationships with

colleagues and contacts

- Proactive approach, can do attitude and ability to work creatively within bid applications matching funders

to potential projects

In return as our Senior Trust Officer you will receive:

- Pension Scheme

- Life Insurance

- Private Medical Insurance

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Eye Care

- Suzuki Affinity Scheme

- Mobile and Contract Discounts

Closing date for applications: Ongoing

Assessment Day: ASAP

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.

If you would like to join the team as our Senior Trust Officer then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

Trusts and Foundations Officer

You will join our client as a Trusts and Foundations Officer to lead the development of Concern Worldwide (UK)’s small / medium sized trusts and foundations programme in England, Wales and Scotland to deliver income of £200k per annum by developing and maintaining long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with them.

Trusts and Foundations Officer Responsibilities:

- Manage and develop Concern UK’s relationships with small-medium sized trusts and foundations (gifts up to £25,000) ensuring excellent account management.
- Plan, design and submit compelling applications to small-medium sized trusts and foundations, based on a clear understanding of Concern’s programmes, funding needs and donor requirements.
- Support the Trusts and Foundations Manager with management of relationships with large UK and European trusts and foundations.
- Liaise with the International Programmes department and Overseas Information Officer to ascertain project funding requirements which are of interest to the Trust and Foundation sector.
- Co-ordinate and work closely with colleagues from the US and ROI offices who mainly fundraise from foundations and corporates, whilst working closely with other fundraising departments.

Trusts and Foundations Officer Requirements:

- 2 years fundraising experience, preferably in the international development sector. Candidates from outside of the charity sector with equivalent experience and transferable skills will be considered.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (letter writing, formal applications and the ability to present Concern’s work externally in an engaging and informative manner).
- Proven ability of working on own initiative, meeting objectives and tight deadlines.
- Strong organisation skills with the ability to work systematically and thoroughly in preparing funding applications and donor reports.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally.

Desirable key skills and experience:

- Degree level qualification in international development.
- Experience of working in an INGO and / or a development charity within a trusts and foundations fundraising setting.
- Experience of working overseas.
- Experience using ThankQ or other fundraising database.
- Experience of preparing and maintaining budgets.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer.

About Our Client:

Our client is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Their mission is to transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty. They work with 25 million people each year, in some of the hardest to reach and most fragile places, places prone to conflict, natural disasters, climate change and extreme hunger. When an emergency strikes, They are among the first on the ground. They use their voice to bring the stories of extreme poverty to world leaders.Their mission doesn’t stop until extreme poverty does.

Location: London, SW11 3TN

Job type: Full time, Permanent

Salary: £29,023 per annum

Closing date: 3rd December 2019

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Executive, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Foundations Fundraising, Trusts Fundraising, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit etc.

Ref: 90325

Eden Brown is working exclusively with the University of Surrey on an exciting newly created position of Trusts & Foundations Officer.

The Trusts and Foundations Officer will take trusts fundraising to the next level at the University. You will raise funds from Trusts and Foundations (T&F) for a range of projects and initiatives across the University, with priority areas including: widening access to university improving the student experience research on healthy ageing, environment and sustainability.

You will draw on specialist expertise and skills to develop fundraising from mid-level trusts and foundations. Your role will include prospect research, developing cases for support for identified projects, matching them with relevant trust prospects, building and maintaining strong relationships with trusts, developing tailored proposals and ultimately managing grants. You will also establish, build and maintain strong working relationships with the Faculty academics and wider major gifts team to ensure fundraising success.

We are looking for someone with Trust fundraising experience, including proven success in personally securing five figure gifts in the UK and/or internationally, excellent oral and written communication skills as well as proven project and proposal development skills.

The University offers superb benefits including an amazing pension scheme. To find out more or to apply contact Tony Williams on 020 3017 5014 or email [email protected]

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

This is a great opportuntiy for someone who has worked in a trusts and foundations environment for at least two years and who is looking to progress with a new challenge in a national health charity.  Candidates should be confident and outgoing, well organised, and have a good eye for detail.  You will be responsible for managing an established grant funding programme and securing new funders to further the work of the British Tinnitus Association (BTA).  Transferrable skills will be considered for the right person.

Key Duties

Responsible for raising funds from grant giving Trusts and Foundations in partnership with other members of the fundraising team.  In particular working with the Grants Manager and Head of Major Giving in the following ways:

• Research and apply to new and existing trusts and foundations
• Support and oversee fundraising volunteers
• To achieve agreed grant income targets
• Providing administrative support for wider fundraising campaigns and committees.

The Person

You should be an established and driven grant fundraiser with a willingness to succeed.  We are looking for someone who has strong organisational skills, likes a challenge, and has an eye for detail.  You will have the opportunity to use your creative writing skills to present persuasive 'asks' to a range of grant funders in order to help the BTA support more people with tinnitus and achieve our vision of 'a world where no one suffers from tinnitus'.

For more information about the role download a full job description and personal specification below.

The BTA welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

Closing date for applications is 8th December with interviews to be held in Sheffield on 18th December.

This is a new role to set up a new income stream in a relatively new philanthropy team.

There is an ambitious five year income generation strategy to develop compelling propositions for corporate, philanthropy and trusts & foundations partners.

This will help support Cycling UK’s strategic objectives, change people’s behaviour and enable a million more cyclists.

The role is based at the Guildford office, but the London office and home working is also available.

Job specification

• Develop and implement the charity’s plans to grow trusts and statutory income
• Focus on securing six figure funding
• Write compelling propositions and bids capable of attracting and maintaining multi-year grants
• Research and select new prospective funding opportunities
• Support the wider team to drive new major funder relationships and expand philanthropic networks.

Person specification

• Extensive trusts and foundations fundraising experience
• Excellent writing skills
• Skilled at presenting to trust and foundation boards
• Able to work proactively and independently and with a creative approach to practical problem solving
• Loves cycling and its wider benefits

                     

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Nicola Hall at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

Trust Fundraising Executive

Full Time: 37.5hrs per week

Salary: £26,000 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and positive, self-starter to join The Children’s Trust as our new Trust Fundraising Executive. 

You will work as part of the Partnerships Fundraising Team, with specific responsibility for developing trust and foundation fundraising.  You will use your excellent written, research, and influencing skills, to achieve excellent results - securing funding, and managing and cultivating relationships with funders, for the benefit of the children and families that we support.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, who has previous experience of securing funding within a charity environment.  The ideal candidate will have some experience of professional fundraising and will be passionate about fundraising and making a difference.

If you would like to discuss the role please contact Sheila Lutchanah, Head of Partnerships, on 01737 36 5000 extension 5866. 

PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, in order for your application to be considered.  As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and will be further explored during the interview process. 

Closing Date:  Wednesday, 27th November 2019

Interview Date(s):  Provisional date Friday, 6th December - to be confirmed

Strictly no agencies please.

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The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service. 

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton and Epsom.

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: free on-site parking; subsidised cafeteria; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an environment that is as unusual in its beautiful historic nature, as it is unique in its state-of-the-art facilities.

The Children’s Trust is fully committed to protecting children and young people.  All posts at The Children's Trust are subject to an enhanced DBS check.  If you are applying to The Children's Trust, and are already registered with the DBS update service, this will speed up the recruitment process significantly.  We are an equal opportunities employer, and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, sex, disabilities, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.

We are working on a very interesting role with a Human Rights charity based in a fantastic location in Central London. They are looking for a Trust Fundraising Manager.

Your role will be to secure income from charitable trusts, foundations and statutory bodies. You will manage existing funding relationships as well as secure new business.

You will have trusts fundraising experience, ideally at management level, and a track record of securing income. You will be a strong writer and have the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships.

This role is offering a salary of £34,391.

To find out more about this exciting role please call Terri on 0207 820 7326 or email a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Get in touch today to avoid disappointment, application will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.

An exciting opportunity has opened up to join Maytree’s Income Generation team. We are looking for an exceptional Trusts and Foundation Fundraiser to take the lead on written funding applications and reports ahead of our impending Manchester replication.

Candidates should have experience of successful 5-figure applications, will possess excellent writing skills and a thorough knowledge of UK Trusts and Foundations. Not least, the successful candidate should have an interest in mental health issues.                                 

The role: As the Trust & Foundation fundraiser you will be a reliable self-starter who will enjoy an entrepreneurial role working for a small ground-breaking charity. You will be officer responsible for implementing a successful programme of fundraising from Trusts and Foundations, and other statutory and non-statutory grant making bodies to an agreed annual target.

Key responsibilities & duties include:

1. To identify and research national and Manchester specific Trusts and Foundations and other grant making bodies who have the potential to make donations to Maytree and to establish links where appropriate.
2.  To develop, write and deliver creative high quality funding proposals in line with the organisations strategic aims.

        3. To ensure that all reporting requirements are met and reports submitted according to agreed schedules and in  line with funders’ criteria.

   4. To maintain accurate records and information about all Trust and Foundation applications and ensure that data entered into Salesforce is up to date and accurate.

5. To additionally research and provide profiles on already-identified prospective  major donor and corporate funders.

Person specification

Education

• Educated to degree level [Desirable]
   

Experience

• Demonstrable relevant experience, minimum of 3 years, in a related field (preferably a health related charity)
• Significant experience of working in trust/grant making role
• Significant experience in bid writing and producing reports
• Proven successful track record of generating and raising income from Trust and Foundations and other grant making bodies
• Of developing project budgets

Communication

• Ability to build and sustain relationships and networks across all levels of seniority

Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and oral, with the ability to articulate clearly and persuasively Maytree’s messages to a wide range of audiences including funders, prospective funders, referrers, potential guests, volunteers and Trustees
• Excellent prospect research skills and knowledge of funding sources
• Ability to service own day to day admin needs including excellent IT skills
• Experience of working with Salesforce or a similar fundraising database.
• Proven negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills

Personal Qualities

• Commitment and ability to engage with Maytree’s work with the suicidal and demonstrate Maytree’s values and ethos
• Flexible, motivated, persuasive, warm individual
• Relational and empathic communicator
• Ability to think creatively and to respond quickly to new opportunities and changes in the funding environment
• Self-motivated, with an ability to work independently and as a team player, positive and proactive approach to work
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

If you are interested in the post and wish to apply then please send your CV with a supporting statement.  Your supporting statement needs to address each point in the person specification, and be no more than two sides of A4 page.

Do you have ability to write persuasive and compelling cases and proposals?

If so, you may be the Senior Trust Manager we’re looking for.

About the role

It’s an exciting time to be at the BHF as we’ve recently made some big decisions in terms of growth; through our philanthropic networks we aim to raise £20million by 2024 and have established the foundations for future growth and success.

As Senior Trust Manager you’ll be responsible for all Trust, Foundation and Institutional fundraising at the BHF, particularly leading the Trust Team to grow income in line with the wider Philanthropy team's objectives. 

You’ll achieve set and ambitious income targets with a particular focus on securing six and seven figure gifts and pledges while also developing and delivering plans to grow the Trusts pipeline and ensure that the team are delivering high quality stewarding to existing donors to encourage long term support.

About you

We’re looking for someone with extensive previous trust fundraising experience.

You’ll have excellent written skills with the ability to write persuasively, as well as an excellent eye for detail and an analytical and focused nature.

When applying, we want you to tell us about your:
• Proven experience of successful fundraising from both private family Trusts and Foundations and Institutional funders
• Experience of making successful 6 figure asks and working closely with senior stakeholders to develop and execute solicitation plans
• Line management experience
• Experience of writing compelling funding proposals from scratch

With strong relationship building and line management skills, being a team player and having the drive to maximise funding opportunities are a must.   

In return we offer a generous benefits package including flexible working, healthcare cover, dental plan, subsidised gym membership and substantial annual leave.

About us

We research all heart and circulatory diseases and the things that cause them. Heart disease, Stroke, Vascular Dementia, Diabetes and many more. All connected, all under siege. Because our research is the promise of future cures and treatments.

How to apply

To apply for this role please use the apply button to be redirected to our career site. 

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
 
This is a maternity cover contract up to 12 months.

British Heart Foundation recognises and respects the value and diversity of all