PR Senior Account Manager / Account Director
The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd - London
£38,000 to £48,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Take the next step in your PR career with an opportunity to lead high profile client accounts, shape communications strategies and play a key role in the continued growth of an ambitious communications agency. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Account Manager looking to progress into an Account Director position, or an established Account Director seeking a fresh challenge within a growing business. Company Overview The Opportunity Hub UK is recruiting on behalf of a dynamic communications agency based in Camden. Working with an impressive portfolio of household name brands, this agency has built a reputation for delivering creative, results driven PR campaigns across a variety of sectors. With ambitious growth plans and a collaborative culture, they offer talented PR professionals the opportunity to make a genuine impact while working closely with senior leadership. Job Overview This Senior Account Manager / Account Director role is a hands on leadership position where you'll combine strategic thinking with day to day campaign delivery. Rather than managing from a distance, you'll remain actively involved in media relations, client strategy and campaign execution while mentoring junior team members and contributing to the commercial growth of the agency. Working directly alongside the founder, you'll have the opportunity to influence business decisions, grow client relationships and help shape the future direction of the agency. Here's what you'll be doing: Owning client relationships from initial strategy through to campaign delivery Leading integrated PR campaigns across UK and international markets Developing media strategies that generate impactful coverage across print, broadcast and digital media Briefing and preparing client spokespeople for media interviews Building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists and media contacts Producing campaign reports that demonstrate meaningful business impact and media value Mentoring and developing junior PR professionals across pitching, writing and client management Identifying opportunities to grow existing client accounts Supporting new business activity, including proposals, presentations and client pitches Working closely with senior leadership to support the continued growth of the agency Here are the skills you'll need: At least 3 to 5 years' experience working within a UK PR agency Currently working as a Senior Account Manager or an experienced Account Manager ready to step up Excellent media relations skills with a proven track record of securing high quality coverage Strong client management experience with the confidence to provide strategic advice Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Experience managing multiple client accounts simultaneously Previous experience mentoring or managing junior team members Commercial awareness with the ability to identify account growth opportunities Broadcast media experience would be advantageous but is not essential Charismatic, curious and commercially minded with a proactive approach to client service Work Permissions You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Here are the benefits of this job: Salary of £38,000 to £48,000 DOE Hybrid working based in Camden Direct access to agency leadership and decision making Genuine opportunities to influence business growth Clear progression towards senior leadership Opportunity to work with household name brands Collaborative and supportive team culture September start date Public relations continues to offer excellent career opportunities for professionals who enjoy combining creativity with strategic thinking. A Senior Account Manager or Account Director plays a vital role in shaping brand reputation, building influential media relationships and driving business growth for clients. This Senior Account Manager / Account Director opportunity provides an excellent platform to further develop your leadership skills while working on high profile campaigns within an ambitious and growing communications agency. By applying, you acknowledge that The Opportunity Hub may retain your details and consider you for other suitable opportunities. You may opt out at any time. Privacy Notice: theohub.global/privacy
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Senior Event Programming Manager 9m FTC
Sodexo Ltd - London
£45,000 to £50,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Senior Event Programming Manager (9m FTC) – Maternity Cover Fulham Pier, Stevenage Road, Fulham, SW6 6HH £45,000 - £50,000 per annum plus excellent benefits Flexible Benefits fund of £1,300 to utilise across an array of benefits Job Introduction: Sodexo Live! is seeking a creative and commercially astute Senior Event Programming Manager – 9m FTC Maternity Cover to join the team at Fulham Pier, London’s newest riverside destination. This is a unique opportunity to lead the development and delivery of a dynamic programme of ticketed events spanning culture, music, comedy, wellness, family, community, arts, learning and live entertainment. You will play a key role in continuing to establish Fulham Pier as a vibrant destination, driving audience growth, enhancing visitor experience and delivering strong commercial performance. Working in close partnership with the Fulham Pier team, Sodexo Live! colleagues, and a network of suppliers, artists, promoters brand partners, you will curate and deliver a diverse and engaging events calendar that supports the venue’s strategic and commercial objectives. What You'll Do: Service & Guest Care Develop and deliver the venue’s overall creative programming strategy for ticketed events Curate a diverse calendar of events including, but not limited to, live performances, cultural events, immersive experiences, talks, workshops, and brand activations Foster a collaborative and inspiring team environment that motivates and encourages colleagues to engage and perform at their best Management skills: Foster and maintain a strong relationship with Fulham Piers programming team, holding regular meetings to review successes, set targets, and establish the events schedule. Deliver programming that drives revenue, ticket sales, and attendance targets Work closely with commercial, marketing and partnerships teams to maximise event performance Manage all aspects of artist/promoter/supplier relationships including negotiating fees, contracts, and commercial terms Financial management: Deliver budgeted revenue, profit, and contribution targets across all event categories and venue spaces. Maximise revenue opportunities and profitability through effective commercial management, strategic pricing, yield optimisation, and the use of venue management systems such as Priava, Salesforce and other revenue management tools. Maintain a thorough understanding of venue operating costs, margins, and resource requirements to ensure all event proposals and contracts are commercially viable and profitable. Produce accurate monthly revenue forecasts, proactively identifying risks and opportunities to budget performance. For a full list of responsibilities, please view the attached job description. Who we are looking for: A strong track record of developing and delivering creative event programmes. Experience working in a commercial events, cultural, entertainment or venue environment. Excellent knowledge of the London events market and current audience trends. A strong network of artists, suppliers, promoters, content providers and creative partners. Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills. Experience managing budgets, margins, revenue targets and event profitability. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work across integrated client, venue and operational teams. A creative, forward-thinking mindset with the ability to generate fresh and engaging programming ideas. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple events, suppliers and priorities. A collaborative, people-focused approach and the ability to build positive, long-lasting relationships. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, make confident decisions and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders. Flexibility to support events outside of standard office hours when required. A genuine passion for creating memorable experiences and contributing to the growth of a new destination. What we offer: Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll join a team that creates exceptional experiences at standout venues, with the opportunity to make a real impact at one of London’s newest riverside destinations. In return, we offer a competitive salary and a range of Sodexo benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle and future, including: Access to mental health and wellbeing support. Employee Assistance Programme offering legal, financial, personal and work-related support. 24/7 virtual GP access. Sodexo discounts and savings for you, your family and friends. Pension plan to help you save for the future. Generous leave and support for important life moments. Learning and development opportunities to support your career growth. The opportunity to be part of a creative, collaborative and purpose-led team within Sodexo Live! At Fulham Pier, you’ll have the opportunity to shape a diverse events programme, build meaningful partnerships and help create memorable experiences for local communities, London audiences and visitors alike. About Sodexo Live! At Sodexo Live!, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins. Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins. We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
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Senior Media and External Corporate Communications Manager
Capita plc
On-sitePermanentFull time
Senior Media & External Corporate Communications Manager Location: Remote UK based, able to travel to our Head Office in London and other operational sites around the UK when required As Media & External Corporate Communications Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing a busy press office, media relations and issues management at the heart of the role. You will lead and support responses to complex and high-profile media enquiries, working across the business to protect Capita's reputation. Alongside this, you will help proactively build our profile and communicate Capita's transformation narrative to key external stakeholders through national media (including broadcast), regional press, trade press, owned social media and digital channels. Our clients and prospects are primarily public sector organisations, alongside some large private companies, and our work often directly affects the individuals and communities who rely on essential services. You will report to our Head of External Communications and Marketing, and will work closely with our internal communications team, contract communications teams and marketing teams, as well as liaising closely with investor relations, public affairs and external communications agencies. Successful candidates must have experience from a PR agency background and journalism. At Capita, we live by our values: Customer First, Always; Fearless Innovation; ✅ Achieve Together; Everyone is Valued. These guide how we work, collaborate, and deliver exceptional results. What you'll be doing • Managing and responding to daily media enquiries, often involving complex, high-profile or sensitive issues that affect individuals and communities. • Identifying emerging reputational risks and working with contract communications leads, public affairs, internal communications, legal teams, senior leaders and external PR agencies to agree clear handling and escalation plans. • Developing reactive statements, lines to take, Q&As, briefing materials and other communications needed to support rapid and accurate responses. • Providing clear, evidence-based communications advice to senior leaders, including constructive challenge where required, and preparing spokespeople for interviews and difficult questions. • Supporting crisis communications planning and urgent issues outside normal working hours when required. • Helping to shape and deliver Capita's external communications strategy and plan. • Developing credible stories and campaigns that demonstrate Capita's transformation, expertise and contribution to the delivery of essential public services across earned, owned, social and digital channels. • Working closely with colleagues across contracts and functions to identify evidence, insight, case studies and spokespeople that strengthen our external narrative. • Building trusted relationships with reporters at key national and trade media outlets covering Capita and the sectors in which we operate. • Monitoring the media, business and UK political landscape to anticipate risks and identify opportunities to share informed viewpoints and profile our spokespeople. • Monitoring coverage and evaluating communications activity, using insight and evidence to improve future plans and report on reputation, reach and impact. What we're looking for - Essential Skills & Experience • Proven experience in corporate communications within a PR agency, including media relations and issues management involving UK national and trade media. • Journalism experience, with a strong understanding of how the media operates and what makes a good story. • Experience of communications within the public sector, regulated industries or another complex and highly scrutinised environment is preferable. • Excellent news judgement, with demonstrable experience of writing and editing clear, accurate and high-quality content for different audiences and channels. • Experience of advising and influencing senior stakeholders, preparing spokespeople and providing clear communications recommendations. • Ability to interpret complex operational, political and reputational issues and communicate them clearly and concisely. • Sound understanding of current affairs, the UK political landscape, business issues and relevant technology trends. • Demonstrable knowledge of digital and social media platforms, with experience of integrated, multi-channel communications. Soft Skills • Calm and considered under pressure, with sound judgement and the ability to prioritise effectively when managing competing deadlines or fast-moving issues. • Proactive, creative and collaborative, with the confidence to contribute ideas, challenge constructively and take action. • Strong organisation and personal accountability, with the ability to manage your own workload effectively. • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively as part of a close-knit team. • A confident communicator who can build credibility and positive working relationships with senior stakeholders. How this role aligns to our Values Customer First, Always - You'll communicate clearly, accurately and thoughtfully on issues that matter to our customers and the communities they serve, helping to protect trust and reputation. Fearless Innovation - You'll bring fresh ideas to our external communications, finding creative ways to tell our story, challenge thinking and respond effectively to a fast-changing media landscape. Achieve Together - You'll work closely with colleagues across communications, public affairs, legal, contracts and senior leadership to manage issues, develop compelling stories and deliver a consistent external narrative. Everyone is Valued - You'll communicate with care and respect, considering different perspectives and ensuring our communications reflect the people, customers and communities affected by the work we do. Join Capita - Where Innovation Meets Opportunity Capita is a dynamic leader in consulting and digital services, helping some of the UK's most recognised organisations transform and thrive. We use cutting-edge technology and fearless innovation to create smarter, more efficient solutions that make a real difference. Our work spans diverse sectors-government, healthcare, education, and finance-offering you the chance to contribute to projects that impact millions of lives. At Capita, you'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values creativity, growth, and inclusion. We're committed to your development and success, providing opportunities to learn, progress, and shape better outcomes for customers and communities. If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career, Capita is the place for you. Check out our website www.capita.com What's in it for you? • Remote working - work from wherever you're happiest in the UK • Competitive salary • 23 days' holiday, rising to 27 (pro rata) - plus the option to buy more after qualifying period • â¤ï¸ Paid volunteering day with a charity of your choice • Generous family leave policies - including 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave • â™€ï¸ Cycle2Work scheme, pension, life assurance, and more Customer first, always Fearless innovation ✅ Achieve together Everyone is valued What we hope you'll do next: Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. As part of our strategic goals, we are focused on accelerating gender and ethnic representation in leadership roles. We warmly encourage applications from women and individuals from Black, Asian, and other ethnic minority backgrounds. We're an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you'd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com and we'll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website. AI & Fair Recruitment at Capita At Capita, we use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to help us manage applications consistently and fairly. These tools support our recruitment teams, they do not make hiring decisions. Every application is reviewed by a trained member of our Talent Acquisition team, and all decisions are made by people. If you need any adjustments during the process, we're here to support you. How We Use AI in Our Hiring Process To help us deliver a fair, consistent and efficient recruitment experience, Capita uses AI-assisted technology at some stages of the process. These tools simply help us organise and assess information, they do not replace human judgement. All decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers. If you have any questions or need adjustments, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.
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Manager, General Insurance Policy
The ABI - London
£60,000 to £70,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
We’re looking for a Policy Manager to join our General Insurance (GI) team. Working alongside the Head of GI Policy, you’ll help set the strategic direction for GI retail policy, shape and deliver high-profile projects, and support a market in which providers can grow, compete and innovate while delivering good outcomes for consumers. You’ll also play an important leadership role within the team and across the ABI, with scope to take on a broader policy areas over time.
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Pre-construction Project Manager
London and Quadrant Housing Trust - London
from £49,502 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Title: Pre-construction Project Manager Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week Salary: £57,094 per annum to £63,032 per annum (London weighted salary) or £49,502 per annum to £55,106 per annum (Regional Salary) dependant on experience Grade: 10 Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford Perona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office. Closing Date: 13 November 2026 at 11pm Interview Dates: 20th November 2026, face to face at our Stratford, London office Please click here for the role profile - Role Profile - Pre-construction Project Manager.docx Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more… Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated. L&Q reserves the right to not progress applications for candidates who have had one unsuccessful application/interview process with L&Q for the same or similar role in the previous 12 months. Join our Major Works Team at L&Q: The Major Works Pre-Construction Team require a Pre-construction Project Manager to manage the pre work stages of all planned investment, mechanical and electrical works, complex projects, high rise buildings and fire safety remediation. All projects must be developed into an efficient de-risked solution to which our partners/contractors can deliver. You will works as part of the pre-construction team which is the glue between asset strategy, housing management, commercial, compliance and regional delivery. You will report into the Regional Programme Manager of Pre-construction, manage a number of projects to ensure all pre-construction activities are completed, so projects can be passed to the regional delivery team ready for the construction phase. Your impact in the role: You may need to support our other regional teams for our capital works programme. Translating multiple data sources into deliverable projects on site. Including design, technical specification, costed reviews of proposals and assessing deliverability of projects throughout all pre-construction stages. Covering refurbishment, planned investment, mechanical and electrical works and fire safety remediation. Your will need to be a good team player, have excellent communication and people skills to work well within a team. Worked within a capital works team, managed EWS Projects previously. You will need to build key relationships with our Building safety Team, major works delivery regions, Asset Strategy, Commercial teams, finance and housing management. What you'll bring: Proven experience in project management, with strong customer service skills. Proven experience in managing a variety of programmes such as planned investment, mechanical and electrical works, complex project and fire safety remediation Understanding of EWS remediation and façade safety. Practical experience of Gateway applications under the Building Safety Act for high-rise buildings. Strong financial and commercial acumen, including risk management and high-level reporting. Excellent stakeholder collaboration and influencing skills. Strong IT and data capability, including experience managing asset data and excellent MS Office skills. Good working knowledge of standard measured term or partnering contracts. Strong understanding of fire risk compliance and regulatory obligations. Comprehensive knowledge of pre-construction processes: design, specifications, tendering, planning, building regulations, CDM 2015, and leaseholder consultation (Section 20). HNC in a construction-related discipline or equivalent relevant experience. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk About L&Q: We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life. 250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England. People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q. At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do. When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We’re proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We’re a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It’s all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome. Fine out more here. Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations. Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us! Our Housing stock is based in London, South East England and Manchester.
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Associate Project Manager Apprentice
Houses of Parliament Restoral and Renewal Programme - London
£30,128 to £30,128 a year
HybridApprenticeshipFull time
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an Associate Project Manager Apprentice to join our Lords Temporary Accommodation (LTA) Project Team on the Houses of Parliament Restoration & Renewal (R&R) Programme — the largest and most complex renovation of a UNESCO World Heritage building ever undertaken. This once-in-a-lifetime project will undertake the provision of temporary accommodation for the House of Lords to enable the Lords decant whilst the restoration work is being carried out. This role offers a unique and exciting environment in which to begin a career in Project Management and is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on a complex, high-profile project while studying towards a recognised Project Management qualification. As an Associate Project Manager Apprentice, you'll support the delivery of a high-profile refurbishment project, working alongside experienced project managers, consultants, contractors and stakeholders. You'll gain exposure to all aspects of project delivery, including planning, governance, risk management, reporting, stakeholder engagement and project controls. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop practical project management skills within a complex public-sector environment while contributing to the future of the Parliamentary Estate.
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Environment Health and Safety Manager
Wax Recruitment Ltd - London
from £285.64 a day
HybridContractFull time
Job title: Environment Health and Safety Manager Job Category: Human Resources Location: Oakleigh Road Depot, Oakleigh Road South, London, London, N11 1HJ, Barnet Council Hours per week: 35 Salary: £285.64 per day 2 to 3 days per week in the office Basic DBS Required Job Purpose: As a Health and Safety Manager, you will hold overall responsibility for the health and safety approach in the Environment directorate. This includes directly delivered services in waste management, street cleansing and grounds maintenance, as well as contracted services in Parking, Highways and Street Lighting. You will work directly with senior leaders and managers to provide assurance and ensure legal compliance. You will work closely with the Executive Director of Environment, as well as the corporate Head of Safety, Health and Wellbeing (SHaW) team. You will hold responsibility for the Health and Safety Management System and delivery its strategies. You will lead on Safety, Health and Wellbeing projects within Environment, ensuring they are reviewed regularly, and objectives are met. Key accountabilities: Accountable for Environment Directorate health and safety performance and assurance, reporting directly to the Executive Director of Environment on compliance, risk and improvement activity. Act as the organisation's lead competent person for Environment, Health and Safety matters, providing authoritative advice to senior management and directors. Provide strategic oversight of EHS risks associated with operational service delivery and major projects. Lead the organisation's response to regulatory inspections, enforcement notices, prosecutions and environmental incidents. Hold managers within the directorate accountable for their responsibilities for health and safety duties, providing guidance and practical solutions to ensure legal compliance and best practice in line with Barnet�s management system. Authority to escalate significant unmanaged risks directly to the Executive Director Communicate and influence, working effectively as part of a team and liaising with other areas of the Public Health directorate. Provide clear leadership to Barnet�s strategic partners in the appropriate operation and delivery of local Health and Safety practice.
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Careers Hub Development Manager
The Careers and Enterprise Company - London
£45,000 to £54,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Job Title: Careers Hub Development Manager Working For: The Careers & Enterprise Company Reporting to: Senior Manager Network Development Location: Home based with nationwide travel Salary Range: £45,000-£54,000 Contract Type: Permanent We are the national body for careers education in England, delivering support to schools and colleges to deliver modern, 21st century careers education. The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) is a great place to work. We operate within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We are brought together by one thing: our passion to ensure young people get the best possible start in life and are supported to find their best next step. Do you want to be part of a mission-driven team focused on transforming young people’s lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Role summary (please see the full job description for further information on the role): We are looking for someone who can bring structure, innovation, and passion to deliver high-quality, value-for-money learning and development across the network of Careers Hubs. A strong project manager, able to scope, manage and deliver key projects and resources to drive effective and efficient delivery. They should be able to ensure that CEC builds on the reputation of being a leading authority on careers, offering high-quality development opportunities that add value and enhance practice and performance across the network. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Network Development, you will lead initiatives that strengthen professional practice, system improvement and continuous development across the careers hub network. You will be responsible for delivering and facilitating high-quality professional development, supporting the evolution of our offer to Careers Hubs, which underpins our Outcome Framework. Contributing to the development and support of Peer Learning and Communities of Improvement with a focus on the Network strategic priorities, (eg at risk of NEET, TVET, Transitions, Sector Growth, Primary, continuous improvement) the ideal candidate will have experience leading improvement, capability-building or network development functions within education, skills, employment, local government or a similarly complex system. Key responsibilities include: Develop and implement an engagement plan to promote the learning and development designed to support maturity and share good practice. Develop and facilitate professional development offers that improves the quality and impact of the support delivered by the career hub network. Lead the implementation and engagement for Communities of Improvement, focusing on network local strategic priorities. Facilitate peer learning, collaboration and shared problem-solving across communities to support sustained improvement.
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