NCB is recruiting a new director of research and evaluation to succeed Dr Ruth Sinclair, who will retire this autumn. The successful applicant will be responsible for a dynamic research and evaluation programme and ensuring the charity's work remains fully evidence based.

- See the appointments pages for full advert. Visit www.ncb.org.uk/opportunities/index.asp or call 020 7837 6281.

- NCB (England and Northern Ireland) works in partnership with Children in Scotland and Children in Wales. For more details on issues and activities in Scotland or Wales visit www.childreninscotland.org.uk (0131 228 8484) or www.childreninwales.org.uk (029 2034 2434).