Programme Funding Officer Jobs in London
Mottingham Big Local Refocused (MBLR) Partnership is delighted to be recruiting a Programme Manager. Mottingham is one of the local areas in England benefiting from £1 million Big Lottery investment.
This is an exciting opportunity to help us to deliver the final stage of our Plan and vision for the Mottingham Big Local area. The aim is to coordinate Big Local activity and build a legacy over the remaining period of the programme.
The successful candidate will lead on strategic cross-sector engagement within the Mottingham Big Local area and across the London Borough of Bromley to strengthen and inform programme delivery and optimise funding opportunities. You will lead on ensuring a sustainable MBLR legacy. This may include working towards a successor organisation.
You will have supervisory responsibility for the MLBR Project Support Officer and work closely with the local resident-led Partnership Board.
If you are enthusiastic about making a change and want to help shape future approaches to community and place, this is the role for you.
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Purpose of the role
Are you passionate about providing grants to ground-breaking environmental charities around the world? This role offers the chance to develop and manage a portfolio of grants dedicated to this subject area. The broad themes of the programme are: the regulation and reduction of harmful chemicals and pollution; Protecting human health and biodiversity in environmental planning (including though promoting good environmental governance) and regulating harmful impacts of business and development projects. The Environment programme has a budget of approximately £7m in 2024.
Relationships and reporting lines
The Programme Officer will report to the Environment Programme Manager and will work closely with members of the Environment programme team, as well as the Executive and Deputy Executive Directors on matters of strategy. Additional key relationships include interaction with the Trustees, as well as collaboration with the Trust’s other programme officers and operations staff.
Working for the Trust
The Trust is committed to staff development. We offer various opportunities for staff to learn and develop, including an individual training budget, and management devoted to coaching and development of grant makers. We encourage staff to attend events such as conferences, expert and donor meetings, to keep abreast of the developments in the thematic and philanthropic fields.
The Trust is committed to being a good practice employer. We offer flexible working arrangements and are continuously reviewing staff benefits.
Main duties and responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to manage all stages of the grant making process, from invitation to application, award and reporting.
Programme Officer Duties:
- Making a contribution to the vision for and strategic direction of the Trust’s environmental grant-making portfolio;
- Identifying potential grant applicants by researching organisations in fields of interest to the Trust, networking and attending relevant events;
- Reviewing submitted applications, interviewing potential grantees, undertaking due diligence and preparing analytical reports and recommendations for Trustees;
- Reviewing reports submitted by grantees, evaluating and reporting on the impact of grants and signing off on grant payments;
- Managing the grant making pipeline to ensure efficiency of processes and an appropriate balance of recommendations across the Trust’s grant making meetings;
- Maintaining relationships and regular communication with grantees, including site visits and attendance at grantee events;
- Keeping informed of relevant developments including civil society activity, the regulatory environment and academic literature;
- Developing relationships with other donors and stakeholders in the field; and
- Representing the Trust externally at national and international conferences.
Other Duties:
- Carrying out similar duties for other programme areas as needed;
- Conducting research into particular thematic or funding related issues relevant for the Trust as needed;
- Such other duties as the Trust may reasonably require.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
InCommon is a charity bringing generations together. We create opportunities for young people and older people to learn from one another, fostering mutual inspiration, growth, and a stronger sense of community.
You will be supporting grassroots intergenerational projects across the country to start and flourish, through an online platform and support offer. This is a really exciting new stage of the programme’s development and has the potential for you to build the Empower team. You’ll be joining InCommon at an exciting stage of our evolution, with lots of opportunity to add value and guide the direction of a growing charity. You’ll match up schools and retirement homes, build relationships with key stakeholders and support them to use the platform to coordinate intergenerational projects. Your efficient, thoughtful and professional approach will build trust and lead to close working relationships. This is the perfect role for you if:
- You’re reliable, trustworthy and authentic
- You take responsibility and deliver results
- You’re a collaborative team player and great communicator
- You’re creative and excited by digital design
- You’re flexible, self-motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
- You can lead collaboratively and have experience of line management
Opportunities for young people and older people to learn from one another, fostering mutual inspiration, growth, and a stronger sense of community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Research Funding Officer (Research Impact)
Permanent
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum, plus benefits
Full time – 37.5 hours a week
London N1
We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're currently required to come into the office a minimum of 2 days per week, currently Tuesday and Wednesday or Thursday.
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 8th November 2024
Interviews: w/c 25th November 2024
Preventing cancer, saving lives
Ready to play a pivotal role in advancing cutting-edge cancer prevention research? Join us as a Research Funding Officer (Research Impact) and support innovative global studies on how diet, nutrition, physical activity and body size influence cancer prevention and survival.
We are seeking a Research Funding Officer (Research Impact) to work mainly on our Research Grant Programme. As part of our Research Funding team, you will support high quality and innovative research on the effects of diet, nutrition, physical activity, and body size on cancer prevention and survival, managing an international portfolio of projects and working closely with leading researchers around the world.
In addition to the Research Grant programme, you will have the opportunity to contribute to other Research Funding activities such as our Academy programme and work closely with colleagues across the Science department and with other departments such as PR & Editorial and Fundraising.
The Research Funding Officer (Research Impact) will work mainly on the post award phase (e.g. active monitoring of funded projects, liaison with our grant holders, supporting our Academy programme initiative and evaluation of the impact of our funded research).
You will have experience working in a fast-paced research environment, whether in academia or research administration/management. Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills are essential for engaging a diverse range of audiences. Additionally, you should possess a solid understanding of statistical analysis. A Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or Nutrition is required, while a Master’s degree is preferred but not essential. An interest in science communication and social media is also desirable.
Application Details:
If you are interested in this role/s and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. Please indicate in your covering letter which position you are applying for.
You must have current right to work in the UK.
Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF International and equip you for the role.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
WCRF is a UK cancer prevention charity. We look at how diet, weight and physical activity affect the risk of developing and surviving cancer.
Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people helping themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
The UK Programmes Officer will provide a mixture of administration and project support to the UK Programmes Manager. The role will primarily focus on project document collation, identifying funding opportunities, outreach events and UK organisations that Muslim Aid (MA) can partner in support of our strategy. The role will also oversee the delivery of planned projects ensuring timelines are adhered to within the Muslim Aid thematic areas: Emergencies, Livelihoods, Housing, Health, Education. Focus projects for UK Programmes which the UK Programmes Officer with play a key role are: Winterisation, Ramadan, Qurbani and Food Assistance.
About the Role:
- Collaborate with the UK Programmes Manager to develop ideas into executable projects in line with the workplan.
- Identify UK funding opportunities and their viability for grant distribution that align with MA’s thematic areas and governance requirements.
- Oversee the coordination of project implementation plans and monitor deliverables, following up with stakeholders to ensure they remain on time.
- Track project expenditures highlighting possibilities of over/underspend to budget holder.
- Ensure all policies, practices and procedures are followed in implementation of all projects.
- Analyse government institutions and relevant bodies research, reports and statistics to enhance UK Programmes and strategy.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Educated to bachelor’s degree level.
- Understanding of development programmes design, implementation and evaluation.
- Experience in monitoring programmes; using research in support of programme development.
- Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and team members.
- Adaptable to changing deadlines and priorities.
- Articulate and knowledgeable in presenting information in networking environments.
Why you should Apply:
Join Muslim Aid as a UK Programmes Officer and help drive our mission across the UK. If you excel in project management, administration, and outreach, we want you on our team. You'll work with the UK Programmes Manager to secure funding, coordinate events, and deliver key initiatives like Winterisation, Ramadan, and Qurbani. Be part of a team making a real impact in areas such as Emergencies, Livelihoods, Housing, Health, and Education. Apply now and help transform lives in the UK!
Benefits you will enjoy if you work for us:
- 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days)
- Hybrid working
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
Battersea's Global Programmes advances Battersea’s ambitious plans to play a global role in achieving a positive impact on thousands of dogs and cats. Our department supports the professional development of employees and volunteers in rescues and rehoming organisations, as well as provides strategic funding and support to organisations and researchers within the animal welfare sector.
The Lead of Grants and Programmes plays an integral role within the team to deliver impact to tens of thousands of dogs and cats around the world. The Lead will manage the team of expert grant managers, guiding and empowering them to achieve impact.
The Lead will oversee several portfolios of work within the grants and programmes function at Battersea, as we expand our work to impact more dogs and cats. Over the coming five years, it is planned that the size and complexity of grant making, and other forms of programming will grow, including the establishment of several multi-year programmes in the UK and abroad.
This is a senior role within the Grants and Programmes team in the Global Programmes Directorate, requiring excellent experience of people management, impact measurement, good grant making practice and implementing strategic programmes.
The successful postholder should be comfortable empowering others, taking a coaching approach to team management and in supporting the team to shape proposals and portfolios of work to advance the collective interests of a team. They should also be comfortable working with considerable scope, and complexity and nurturing relationships with colleagues as an integral element of the role.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 10th November 2024
Interview date(s): 14th-15th November 2024 (1st round); 20th-21st November 2024 (2nd round)
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Mothers’ Union is a global Christian movement working to transform lives, strengthen families and advocate for change.
Active for nearly 150 years and now with 4 million members in 84 countries, our development programmes have extraordinary reach and an approach that is in line with best practice – our members serve in their local communities, have strong established relationships, and are there for the long term. They see what is needed, where it is needed and work as volunteers to help others. This local knowledge, combined with their Christian faith perspective enables transformation in the communities they serve.
Our programmes, which take an Asset Based Community Transformation approach, are focused around the three pillars identified by our members of stopping violence (especially gender-based violence), poverty and injustice.
We now seek a Director of Global Programmes to build on the excellent work to date to ensure there is consistency in approach, and that the local teams have the necessary capability and capacity in place to deliver to time, quality and budget. Our desire is to do this without losing the relational and member-led approach we have always taken, and to extend the work into more countries.
This will require a best-in-class development leader with a mature Christian faith, the ability to shape culture and convert vision into operational strategies that enable growth. You will be a brilliant team builder and collaborator who balances trust and accountability and you will likely have experience of working in a networked organization, with and through volunteers.
For more details, including how to apply, please see the job pack attached.
Closing date 5pm on 8th November
Do you want to help build a world where everyone feels part of a community?
Do you drive reliable delivery and ongoing improvement of programmes?
Are you a strong and highly motivated team leader?
If you answered yes to all of the above, this could be the role for you! We’re looking for an experienced part-time programme manager to develop the delivery of key projects: our community & children’s offer; intergenerational initiatives; events and communications; and corporate partnerships
What we do
Time & Talents is a lively, busy community centre in the heart of Rotherhithe, SE16. Set in a leafy heritage building, and ‘T&T2’, our second venue in Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, we offer something for everyone. With a history of 137 years of supporting people of all ages in Rotherhithe and Bermondsey, we bring people together for mutual support, fun and friendship, with a wide range of services and activities for older people and other adults, along with volunteering and children and families’ projects. Since resuming services post-Covid, we have realized the needs and wants of the community have shifted from our previous offer. We have a strong Community Development programme to connect with and rebuild our offer, including some big changes to pre-Covid ways of working. Building on a strong track record, we intend to continue working with the community to deliver activities and events that meet local needs while also providing opportunities for fun and friendship. Our community offer includes activities connecting children to nature and tackling food insecurity; accessible community fitness and wellbeing activities; and intergenerational activities and events. We are re-developing our offer whilst staying focused on our aims: ensuring that everyone feels part of a community and that no one is isolated or lonely. We are looking for a fresh pair of eyes to help us evolve this work.
The role
In this role, you’ll be responsible for:
• Strategic development and oversight of community programmes for children, adults and across multiple generations
• Leadership and line management of team; oversight of sessional facilitators and contractors used by team
• Setting programme budget and service targets; monitoring and evaluation to ensure delivery against these
• Playing a key part in building, broadening and developing new funding for these programmes and maintaining relationships with current funders
• Lead role in planning and execution of community events
• Development of corporate partnerships and CSR relationships
• Responsibility for general outward communications, including social media
• Contributing to the wider organisation as a member of the Senior Management Team
• Acting as Deputy Safeguarding Lead
About you
You have a track record of developing and delivering excellent community programmes in the third sector. You’re a seasoned team leader with experience of change management. You have an outwardlooking approach and are passionate about building programmes with community buy-in. You’re flexible, accountable, take responsibility, are highly organised and skilled in multitasking and balancing priorities. You have experience of fundraising and maybe other types of income generation. You have strong relationship building skills – internally and externally - and build trust and credibility easily. You are passionate about the power of community to connect and support people.
About us
We are an energetic, experienced, and passionate team of 17 mostly part-time workers with a strong sense of shared purpose and a lively sense of humour. You’ll have the chance to make a big contribution to a strong and innovative organisation which has doubled its reach and impact in recent years. This role is four days per week, with flexibility for regular evening and occasional weekend working. Time & Talents is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity, and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person that they are. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
If you would like an informal chat about the job, please email recruitment @ timeandtalents. org. uk with your phone number and a suitable time for us to call. The closing date is 09:00 Wednesday 23 October 2024.
All applications to be submitted online through CharityJob. Send a CV and a cover letter of
no more than two sides of A4, explaining why you want the job and how your experience relates to the
job description and person specification.
IMPORTANT: We’ll use cover letters to assess applications alongside CVs. Please ensure you take the
time to include a well-written cover letter as detailed above. We won’t assess applications without
one.
INTERVIEWS: First round interviews will take place week commencing 4th November.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Staff work a hybrid schedule with 2 days/week in the office
The United Kingdom (UK) plays a significant role in global terrestrial and marine conservation efforts. In addition to being a major provider of public and private funding and a vocal actor on issues of international policy, it is a source, transit and destination point for illegally traded wildlife. IFAW has a long record of accomplishment working on prominent issues in the UK and has developed a large, loyal and generous supporter base in the country with positive brand recognition.
Working under the direction of the Director Policy & Advocacy Europe, the Sr. Program Officer will be responsible for the implementation of IFAW’s global programmatic strategies in the UK region. Consolidating and building on previous progress, the focus will be primarily on combatting wildlife crime, engaging relevant national stakeholders across policy, enforcement, civil society, private sector, and academic sectors.
The Sr. Program Officer will work collaboratively with global staff to ensure alignment with IFAW program priorities, leveraging IFAW’s networks and expertise worldwide to achieve success.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter able to deliver under their own initiative while balancing the need to work within an international team, ideally with experience in a government department or agency, or a non-profit organization, preferably within a global structure.
With a strong background in program delivery, policy development and a good understanding of influencing and delivering change within parliamentary and government processes, this candidate will be articulate and politically aware and able to build out effective engagement strategies. With policy-makers, enforcement authorities and other stakeholders.
The role is permanent and full-time; and will be based in the UK and subject to IFAW’s policies on remote/hybrid work arrangements.
Role and Responsibilities
· Work collaboratively with UK and global staff to deliver IFAW’s global program goals in the UK, with an initial focus on IFAW’s wildlife crime program.
· Develop the strategy and operational plans for policy advocacy, program implementation and research within the framework of IFAW’s global programs and policies, ensuring that budgets, targets, and performance indicators are set and work monitored, evaluated, and reported effectively within the organisation’s reporting mechanisms.
· Proactively identify, assess, and respond to all relevant developments within public policy, capitalizing upon opportunities to push IFAW’s priority policy calls and achieve positive changes in policy and legislation, ensuring IFAWs global policies and approaches to conservation and animal rescue are represented adequately in UK politics and key institutions.
· Build and maintain relationships with policymakers and stakeholders in law enforcement, academia, private sector (where relevant) and civil society organisations.
· Support the IFAW’s fundraising teams, when relevant, with the development of the UKs institutional grant funding portfolios and major giving opportunities, including developing pitches and undertaking face-to-face meetings with potential supporters.
· Work with the UK communications team to support media strategies around IFAW’s programmatic work, acting as a media spokesperson where appropriate.
· Manage budgets relating to programmatic activities.
· Ensure effective internal communication on UK program implementation and successes.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
· At least 5 years of relevant experience, in areas such as nonprofit management, wildlife conservation, policy development and advocacy, project and financial management, stakeholder engagement.
· Demonstrated experience of successful political engagement on difficult issues, with a track record of skillfully navigating parliamentary structures and government decision-making to achieve political or governmental support.
· Strong network of political and governmental contacts and knowledge of policy and legislation development within the UK.
· Good knowledge of what wildlife crime entails, and who the key actors are that aim to combat wildlife crime, is highly desired. Specific expertise in wildlife cyber-enabled crime a bonus. Strong knowledge of species identification and CITES are a bonus as is experience in issues around transparency and tackling corruption.
· Proven track record of program delivery, working within dispersed and multidisciplinary teams. Experience of working in a global organisation, within a matrix model is preferable. Experience of commissioning research or working with academic institutions a plus.
· A resourceful problem-solver, with strong critical thinking skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment, prioritize tasks, and work well under pressure.
· Proven ability to work effectively through networks and coalitions to achieve change and to communicate constructively with partners and funders and fulfill their reporting requirements.
· Culturally sensitive, proven record of accomplishment of working with diverse, multi-cultural teams. Effective communication skills, including listening skills.
· Experience of public speaking to reach a diverse range of audiences and/or being a media spokesperson,
· A strong commitment to animal welfare, conservation and IFAW’s mission.
· Candidates should have the right to work in the UK
At IFAW, we aim to create and foster a workforce that reflects and contributes to the diverse, global community in which we work to improve the lives of both animals and people. We are dedicated to fostering justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion so we actively encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Hiring range is 34,000-41,000 GBP
To apply, please submit CV and letter of interest via our website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a new Manager to lead our ‘Inspire to Work’ youth employment programme.
You will be embarking on a challenging and hugely rewarding role.
As such you will need to bring significant experience in people and programme management, youth employment, casework management, impact measurement and an understanding of the power of a local project that can positively affecting the immediate community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced professional with a strong background in programme management and leadership, eager to oversee an ambitious initiative that assesses how aid organizations are meeting their commitments to people in crisis? Do you want to contribute to improving collective accountability in the humanitarian sector ? If so, we would love to hear from you.
- Time commitment: This is envisaged as a full-time role, 80% will be considered for the right candidate. The current funding for this post is for three years. It is anticipated this person would help raise additional funds for the continued development of this approach.
- Location: London preferred. Geneva could also be considered. Possibility for other locations if hosted by a CHS Alliance member. Location is determined by the candidates right to work in that country.
- Salary: Between 48685-55’640 GBP, adjusted for other locations
- Start Date: As soon as possible, no later than January 2025
Join the CHS Alliance as Programme Manager !!
This is a new role for the CHS Alliance which will oversee the delivery of an ambitious new approach to assess how aid organisations are meeting their commitments to people in crisis. The CHS LOCALED initiative is initially supported by USAID BHA with a three-year programme covering four countries. It compares community views of the aid response with how organisations assisting them are meeting their CHS Commitments, providing a comprehensive picture of aid effectiveness in specific humanitarian responses.
The Programme Manager – Collective accountability for affected people, is a senior role which will oversee a diverse and multifaceted programme. It will require strong coordination skills to liaise with many of the CHS Alliance members, partners and secretariat team functions. The role demands someone who thrives on overseeing competing demands, is an excellent, clear and diplomatic communicator, and sees the potential for innovation and adaption based on learning. This role will work collaboratively with the Senior Advisor for Policy & Outreach, who will provide technical and representational leadership for the programme
Passionate about nonprofit and humanitarian work? Here’s your chance to make an impact!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Action for Conservation is a grassroots charity using pioneering approaches to inspire and empower young people from diverse backgrounds, between the ages of 12 and 24, to become the next generation of environmental leaders. We're looking to appoint a Senior Programmes Manager - North West (Maternity cover) to help us shape and manage our programmes for young people nationally and lead our work in the North West.
Key terms
Start date: as soon as possible
Starting salary: £36,749.45 - £40,773.98 depending on location and experience
Contract: Fixed-term for 12 months, with possibility to extend this if needed
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Evening and weekend work: Regular evening and weekend work, including residential work, will be required. Time off in lieu (TOIL) can be taken for overtime worked.
Location: Remote or Manchester/London/Bristol (hybrid) - to be agreed with the successful candidate
Travel: Regular travel to Manchester and the North West of England will be required where this is not the jobholder’s usual place of work, as well as occasional national travel for meetings
About the role
This opportunity comes at a unique and exciting time in the evolution of our charity, as we look at how we continue to grow our work sustainably and deepen the connections between our youth and land-based work streams.
As Senior Programme Manager, you will have the opportunity to shape our work nationally as well as lead our programmes in the North West of England, enabling us to grow our reach, deepen our impact and ultimately deliver our mission. Your work will ensure that across our programmes we offer young people meaningful and impactful opportunities to take action for people and the planet and have a voice in shaping the future of our landscapes.
You will work closely with and report to the Head of Impact and Programme Operations. You will also line manage the other regional Programme Managers and a team of two Programme Coordinators in the North West, and will collaborate with the Land-Based Projects and Policy Lead and the Land-based Project Coordinator at the intersection of our youth programmes and land-based work.
With support from your manager and in consultation with the other regional Programme Managers, you will translate our annual programme strategy into a robust cross-regional implementation plan covering both programme design and operations and make tangible improvements to enhance efficiency and impact across our regions. You will also be responsible for ensuring that our programmes are delivered as planned, to a high standard in line with best practice and cohesively across regions, and that regional objectives and targets in the North West are achieved.
The ideal candidate will be a highly capable and experienced project/programmes manager and team leader with a proven track record of motivating and supporting others to achieve the best possible outcomes for your team and your programmes.
Key responsibilities
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Lead Action for Conservation’s work in the North West, ensuring that regional targets and objectives are achieved and supporting the expansion of our programmes and projects in line with our organisational strategy.
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Support the cross-regional planning and management of our programmes to ensure that programmes are delivered on time and to budget, to a high standard and cohesively across regions.
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Line manage the other regional Programme Manager and the North West Programme Coordinators, providing leadership, guidance and support as needed.
For a full job description and person specification please see the Recruitment Pack.
Why work with us?
You’ll be joining a young, mission-driven team who truly love what they do. Working with young people is always rewarding, sometimes challenging and never boring, and you’ll get to experience first-hand the positive impact that your work has. We work hard whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance and spend lots of time outdoors. In 2023, we were recognised by Escape the City as one of the top progressive places to work from over 13,000 nominations, after a rigorous assessment across six criteria, including Mission, Impact, People, Planet and Innovation.
Some of the benefits of working at Action for Conservation include:
- 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays, plus one additional day for each year served up to a maximum of 30 days
- Up to 5 days of professional development leave and up to 4 paid volunteer days each year
- A workplace pension with 3% employer contributions
- Access to flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Regular team and organisational away days in the great outdoors
- Joining a growing organisation with the possibility to progress within the team as opportunities arise
- A robust training package and a bespoke development plan to support your progression and career aims
- Opportunities to share your voice and shape the direction of our work, ensuring that our content is relevant and reflective of your interests and the issues facing your community
- Seeing the impact of what you do, as you transform young people's lives
Our commitment to diversity
Diversity is one of our core values as an organisation and we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We also recognise that the climate and ecological crisis disproportionately impacts minority and/or marginalised communities – yet these voices are largely underrepresented in the sector. Currently, the environmental sector is the second least diverse in the UK, with just 4.8% of employees from ethnic minority backgrounds. If the environmental movement is to succeed in creating a greener future that supports society as a whole, we need diverse voices at the heart of our programmes. We therefore encourage people from demographics that are currently underrepresented in the environmental movement to apply.
Guaranteed interview scheme
We particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds or living with a disability or long-term health conditions. We will offer an interview to any candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds or living with a disability who opt into our Guaranteed Interview Scheme when applying and who meet the essential criteria for this role.
How to apply
The deadline for applications is Sunday 27 October 2024 at midnight. Please click on 'Apply' to complete the online application form.
First interviews will be held remotely in the week commencing 04 November. Second interviews will be held in the week commencing 11 November.
If you would like further information, support with access requirements, such as an adjustment to the application or interview process, or an informal chat, please contact us by email.
Building the next generation of nature conservationists
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Purpose and Key Responsibilities
The Senior Programme Development Specialist will work on complex and major bids, often on multimillion consortia, commercial contracts and multi-country partnerships, and will be expected to take a high degree of responsibility for developing successful bids including negotiations with internal and external partners.
This position will drive a high-quality bidding process with institutional donors and large foundations to build a healthy and sustainable funding pipeline so that CIUK can achieve our programme goals. You will work closely with technical advisory teams, country offices, finance colleagues, and other partners in order to deliver winning bids, which showcase CARE’s programme innovation and deliver impact as well as ensuring adequate cost recovery for CIUK.
Why work with us?
The Programme Funding Team is at the very centre of CIUK’s new strategy for the development of high quality and impactful programming within CARE. The team shapes and builds our institutional programme portfolio in line with the CARE International 2030 vision and ensures that our programmes save lives and bring lasting change through consistent and high standards of programme design, partnerships building and learning.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will be a passionate and experienced funding specialist, with experience in institutional funding and a very good knowledge of our key donors’ requirements (FCDO). You must have the ability to lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams during proposal preparation, working with partners and colleagues in multiple locations. Experience in and a very good understanding of programme design is key to this role, as is excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Capable of building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders; you are a positive collaborator and a strong team player.
About CARE
CARE International is one of the world’s leading humanitarian and development charities. We fight poverty and injustice in the world’s most vulnerable places. We save lives in disasters and conflicts. We stand with women, girls and their communities to achieve lasting change for a better future.
Safeguarding
CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy (link here) and our Code of Conduct (link here). They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.
Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to satisfactory references.
CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (link here).In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
- Appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check, link here).
By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Equality and Diversity
We are committed to Equality and value Diversity.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role (see person specification). If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to the HR team.
We also encourage people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or LGBT+ to apply for roles at CARE International UK.
Please note that in compliance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all job offers at Care International UK are conditional on eligibility to work in the UK.
To Apply:
To apply, please visit our website, download and read the Senior Programme Development Specialist Recruitment Pack, including the Job Description and Person Specification. Applications are completed online. If you require a copy of the recruitment pack in large print or an alternative format, please contact the HR Team. Please note, Curriculum Vitae (CVs) will not be accepted.
Closing date: Thursday 7 November at 11pm
Interview date: Week commencing 11 November
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
At Refugee Action Kingston (RAK) we're dedicated to helping the successful integration of refugees and people seeking asylum into the local community. With over three decades of experience, we provide a comprehensive range of services including welfare support, immigration and legal advice, education, counselling, and career guidance.
RAK employs 15 staff and currently has nearly 200 volunteers. In 2023/24 more than 2,000 people benefited from our services:
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1,171 clients accessed advice and advocacy services, including immigration advice
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305 clients attended our ESOL classes
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250 children, young people and families benefited from our after-school and family support services
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61 people were supported by our counselling team
What we can offer you
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Work in a highly respected organisation punching above its weight – providing quality support to over 2,000 individuals and families a year
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A friendly and supportive environment, with an experienced team of professional teachers, counsellors, solicitors and advisers working to quality standards
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A collaborative approach to meeting fundraising targets, working with our new Fundraiser and our Partnership and Digital Marketing Coordinator
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Flexible and hybrid working
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A committed community in south west London that supports RAK through volunteering, sharing information about our work, and donations
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Real potential for growth and a clear and deliverable strategy already in place
Our values
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Empathy: we put ourselves in the shoes of those we work with.
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Enterprise: we're innovative and resourceful in our approach to supporting refugees and people seeking asylum.
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Empowerment: we strive to empower our clients, helping them achieve their aspirations.
Role Overview
Location: We have an office in Kingston Upon Thames, greater London. Flexible and hybrid working is offered to all staff.
Hours: 35 hours per week (including paid half-hour lunch break)
Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 per annum permanent
Leave: 26 days per annum plus bank holidays
Responsible to: Chair of trustees
As the CEO of Refugee Action Kingston, you'll lead our organisation in supporting refugees and people seeking asylum in south west London to lead fulfilled and independent lives. Your responsibilities will include:
Strategic leadership
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Developing and implementing annual plans aligned with our strategy, in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, to achieve desired outcomes.
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Maintaining efficient systems for the charity's operations, ensuring good governance and financial sustainability.
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Overseeing all aspects of organisational management including finances, resources, services, and communications, in cooperation with trustees.
Governance and organisational management
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Working closely with trustees to direct and deliver RAK's objectives according to the charity's strategy.
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Leading and supporting the RAK team to fulfil objectives, emphasising client needs, monitoring outcomes, and integrating learning into operations.
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Ensuring compliance with governance requirements, supporting board responsibilities, and contributing to trustee meetings and reporting.
Financial management and human resources
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Ensuring effective financial management, leading finance and project management teams to maintain controls, preparing reports, and managing spending within budget.
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Developing organisational structure and processes for positive people and service management, adhering to legislation and quality standards.
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Fostering a healthy working culture that encourages staff and volunteers to excel, contribute ideas, and embrace diversity.
Fundraising
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Developing and executing RAK's fundraising strategy, exploring new avenues to diversify funding sources.
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Collaborating with RAK’s fundraiser to cultivate relationships with funders, submitting funding bids, and providing reporting.
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Focus on growing unrestricted funds to reduce reliance on grants.
Advocacy and influencing
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Cultivating strong relationships with stakeholders to amplify the impact of RAK's work.
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Advocating for the needs of our clients to local authorities, healthcare providers, and other relevant agencies.
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Maintaining an effective advice and advocacy service, meeting quality standards (AQS & OISC) and regulatory requirements.
General duties
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Undertaking any other related duties as required and appropriate to the role.
Person specification
Essential criteria
- Leadership and change management: proven track record of leading client-focused services, driving strategic development, and managing change effectively.
- Project and programme management: experience in creating and delivering complex projects aligned with strategic objectives.
- Fundraising expertise: understanding of fundraising importance in the charitable sector, with a history of successful and innovative fundraising initiatives.
- Digital proficiency: ability to harness digital tools so that roles are carried out efficiently and competently.
- Financial management: track record of managing budgets and contracts effectively.
- Analytical skills: experience in complex report writing and data analysis.
- Cultural awareness and commitment to EDI: a track record in promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, specifically in the context of working with refugees and people seeking asylum.
- Team leadership: excellent people skills, with the ability to empower and motivate staff and volunteers to operate effectively.
- Partnership building: strong ability to build partnerships, manage coalitions, and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
- Communication skills: excellent communication and persuasion skills, including experience in public speaking.
- Governance knowledge: understanding of governance principles in the voluntary or public sector.
- Safeguarding: experience in leading on safeguarding and health and safety.
Desirable Criteria
- Asylum system knowledge: lived experience related to displacement and migration is highly desirable together with an understanding of the asylum system.
- Policy and advocacy: experience in asylum-related policy or advocacy work.
- Commercial awareness: experience in negotiating with statutory, local, or voluntary organisations/authorities.
Our workplace
We want RAK to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought.
RAK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to recruiting staff, trustees and volunteers who reflect the communities we serve and the wider community of London where we live and work. We particularly welcome applications from people: from Black, Asian and other minority-ethnic communities; refugee and migrant backgrounds; LGBTQ+ communities; with disabilities; and neurodiverse communities.
Asking for adjustments - RAK is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making changes for neurodiverse people, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview, or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please get in touch via the contact details on our website.
RAK is obliged to comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act (1996), and this requires certain documents to be presented by candidates before an offer of employment can be made. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you to bring these documents with you. For jobs which involve, for example, working with, or having access to children and/or vulnerable adults and their records, we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau and need to have information from you regarding any previous, existing, or pending convictions or cautions. This will form part of the recruitment process if you are successful after interview.
Refugee Action Kingston exists to enable refugees and people who seek asylum to succeed as integrated members of the local community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Starting Date: ASAP/Mid-Month January 2025
Contract type: Full-time and open-ended
Salary: £95’756/year if in London; INR 5’633’900/year if in Delhi or PKR 12’543’800/year if in Lahore, commensurate with relevant experience and skills
Location: London, Delhi, Lahore
Application closing date: 31 October 2024 at 17:00 UK time
Please note that the applications to be reviewed on a rolling basis and recruitment will be closed when the suitable candidate is identified. We encourage interested candidates to apply ASAP.
Reports to: Senior Director of Programmes
Line management: Partnership Manager, Knowledge & Learning Manager, Decent Works Manager
About the Job
The Director of Farm Programmes Quality and Partnerships is responsible for all aspects of quality programme implementation at Better Cotton small holders countries including development of programme designs and strategies, programme
The incumbent is responsible for ensuring development of high quality, evidence based, high impact, innovative programmes that deliver immediate and lasting changes in the small holders farming communities Better Cotton works in. S/he is responsible to ensure the compliance with technical standards in programme design and implementation. Primary (but not exclusively) this role will focus on programmes in China, Pakistan, India, Mozambique and other small holders’ countries.
In addition, the Director of Farm Programmes Quality and Partnerships will lead the global partnerships team and will be responsible for setting up Partnership Management Standards, supporting capacity of teams in project cycle management and supporting Better Cotton’s network of partners to ensure that their programme delivery is of high quality and integrity.
Responsibilities
In addition to actively participating in the relevant leadership fora and providing a role model for colleagues to follow in their interactions with internal and external stakeholders in line with Better Cotton’s ethos and values, the specific responsibilities of the role are:
Programme Quality and Management
- Accountability for quality and progressive improvement of Better Cotton global programme delivery.
- Support country teams to develop country programme strategies, programme designs and operating plans, including annual plans and budgeting.
- Ensure globally coherent programme design by supporting in-country programme teams, in collaboration with other teams/functions such as: assurance, monitoring & evaluation, and supply chain.
- Review structure and strengthen capacity of country programme teams to carry out a range of activities to deliver the Better Cotton Standard System, in collaboration with in country or regional leadership
- Strengthen capacity of country programme teams in project cycle management.
- Ensure good practices of project cycle management are consistently adhered to.
Partnerships
- Develop, test and roll out Better Cotton’s Partnership Management Guidelines with relevant tools.
- Coordinate with internal grant funding team to ensure global Partnership Management Guidelines meet all programme and project needs of Better Cotton.
- Ensure application of Partnership Management Guidelines and other partnership guidelines by all partners.
- Oversee quality programme partnerships to deliver our work at the farm.
- Working closely with country teams to ensure we work with high quality partners who aligned with Better Cotton direction of travel and with a shared commitment to a progressive system for farmers and credible delivery against our Standards.
- Support the country teams to develop and implement partnership mechanisms that facilitate sector funding of new country programmes
- Support management of country teams and programme partners to produce credible funding proposals to Better Cotton funding programme
- Ensure that an appropriately robust and effective programme partnership and due diligence framework is being used to drive excellence and impactful programme delivery.
- Oversee implementing of learnings from the complaint’s mechanism related to programme partners.
- Proactively build relationships with a wide range of external stakeholders
Team Leadership
- Build a cohesive team spirit and culture among staff and delegate responsibilities to them, while ensuring achievement of programme objectives.
- Lead, mentor and build capacity of global partnership staff and in country programme staff in a way that creates a working atmosphere conducive to professional growth and development of excellence at all levels.
- Matrix management of in country capacity strengthening leads, as needed
- Maintain effective and positive internal communication with Better Cotton staff in country offices, this includes ensuring open and harmonious communication with different departments, offices, and programs.
- Contribute team-building efforts, help team members identify problem solving options and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.
- Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback informally and formally via regular one on ones and performance reviews.
- Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence
- Building and support a culture of global support for country led strategies, ensuring the global and country teams work well together
Fundraising
- Actively support proposal development, budgets and pitch decks to support the delivery of fundraising targets.
- Ensure quality end to end management of fundraising and grants implemented by country teams
- Support the country teams to work in collaboration with the Fundraising Team to secure funding for new country programmes and to deliver subsequent grant-funded activities in line with donor requirements and expectations.
- Ensure forecasts are done of scenarios for different funding models and geographical balance of funds.
Finance & Compliance Management
- Ensure compliance and transparent use of resources in compliance with Better Cotton or donors’ regulations.
- Monitor adherence to grant agreements, Better Cotton’s policies and procedures and relevant external rules and regulations.
- As part of the senior management team, work within operations systems for programme impact including finance, procurement, people & culture.
- Work relevant team members on proper budget management, including forecasting and procurement planning.
Profile
The selected candidate will have the following attributes, skills, knowledge, and experience:
Attributes
- Self-starter with ability to work with limited direction
- Excellent interpersonal skills, able to handle difficult interviews
- Excellent organisational skills, ability to think ahead and anticipate needs
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
- Ability to lead and inspire others
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Willingness to travel internationally (20%) of time
Essential
- Master’s degree in relevant field or bachelor’s degree with commensurate work experience
- At least ten years of progressive experience in project or programmes management, preferably in agriculture, economic development or agriculture commodities supply chain development
- Experience of managing projects or programmes in more than one context (multicounty experience is required)
- Experience of leading cross-functional projects and workstreams
- Experience of working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures
Desirable
- Experience in managing programmes in India, Pakistan, Mali, Mozambique
- French, Urdu or Hindi language fluency
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working – Two to three days/week in the offices central London, Delhi or Lahore
- The opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to one month per year
- Flexible working, with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm local time
- Continuous learning and development
- A warm, positive working environment where everyone is valued
- The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference.
Working arrangements
The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and will be based in either London, Delhi or Lahore. Better Cotton offers flexible working, with core hours being 10 am – 4 pm. Travel may be required to country offices from time to time in accordance with business needs (estimated up to 20%). This is not anticipated to be more than twice per year.
Apply now
Send us your CV (2 pages maximum) and a brief cover letter (1-page maximum) by or before deadline via this link.
In your cover letter, please include an explanation of why your experience is specifically relevant to this role at Better Cotton. We want to see your personal style – what makes you tick and why you think your next opportunity is here with us.
About Better Cotton
Better Cotton is the world’s largest cotton sustainability programme. Our 200+ colleagues of 37+ nationalities are united by a shared passion and commitment to achieving the Better Cotton mission: to help cotton communities survive and thrive, while protecting and restoring the environment. Through our network of field-level partners a quarter of the world’s cotton is now grown under the Better Cotton Standard. We have united the industry’s stakeholders behind our efforts, from ginners and spinners to brand owners, civil society organisations and governments. Everyone who cares about cotton and its sustainable future can now be part of something better.
About our Values
The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are:
- Trustworthy (including honest, transparent, credible)
- As having Integrity (including responsible, authentic)
- Positive (including problem-solving, pragmatic)
- Engaging (including adaptable, inclusive, holistic)
- Daring (including courageous, innovative, game-changing)
Being you @ Better Cotton
Better Cotton is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human, and financial resources.
We have a zero-tolerance approach to any attitudes or behaviours that put children or adults at risk of harm. Safeguarding incidents are acts of serious misconduct and are grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal and referral to relevant authorities for criminal prosecution. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.