This senior role will drive our finance transformation programme forward and lead our transition to a finance business partnering model. Working alongside the Finance Director and the Head of Finance, this role will help shape the strategy and delivery of excellent forward facing financial planning, analysis, and decision support.

They will lead and develop a strong team of business partners to make sure we make the best financial decisions across the organisation. Excellent communication is a critical part of this role (and the team they manage) as they will bring a concise, clear understanding to complex issues and be able to translate data into an understandable narrative to Directors and senior leaders.

We are looking for someone to work with the National Parent Support Team based in our office in Leeds to act as an independent source of support and contact for parents whose children are being sexually exploited by perpetrators external to the family, deliver intensive telephone casework support, link parents to the online Parent Forum, and attend occasional parent network events.

You will have good active listening skills, experience of working with CSE, the ability to empathise and engage with affected parents and respect their vital role in safeguarding their child.  You will be able to liaise and develop a good rapport with partner agencies, and offer advice on good practice relating to working in partnership with affected parents.  You will maintain your own professional practice and ensure ongoing development through use of supervision and training.  You will adhere to Pace ethos and policies including equal opportunities and diversity. 

National Parent Support Team is funded by the Leathersellers’ Company Charitable Fund, Tudor Trust and the National Lottery Community Fund.

Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 13th September 2020

Interviews: Tues 29th September 2020 

Interviews will be held in the Leeds head office.

To apply either download an application form here or, visit our jobs page at:

 www.paceuk.info/about-pace/vacancies

Christians Against Poverty is a dynamic and growing mission with a strong vision, award winning culture and passionate workforce. CAP exists to equip the local church so that it may effectively serve the poor and proclaim Jesus. We have developed highly effective expertise to break into the hellish mix of poverty, isolation, chaos and severe stress, delivering hope, peace, and freedom through our compassion and technical excellence. Due to our debt help work, we are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and are required to meet high regulatory standards.

Working at CAP is exhilarating because we experience partnership with the living Christ and the power of His resurrection as we see thousands of people freed from debt, connected with a loving community and saved. We have a huge, collective ambition to see people freed from poverty, and to see them come to know Jesus’ abundant life and find belonging in his family.

CAP’s work in the UK is delivered through over 300 head office staff in Bradford who serve the frontline teams and volunteers that make up a vibrant network of around 600 community franchise centres. CAP UK, as the founding national franchise, also supports and equips country franchises growing in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and America.

CAP lives out the belief that culture eats strategy for breakfast (though we’re pretty keen on strategy too, so we have that for lunch). We invest in and seek to thoroughly integrate our core values into who we are and how we do what we do. To join CAP is to commit to growing with us into being more Christ centred, generous, passionate, united, compassionate, fun, excellent and courageous.

The role of the Director of Technology and Digital Transformation, reporting into Jon Day our COO, is a critical one, particularly at this time in leading the digital transformation of our flagship debt service.  We are looking for a Director to provide the sophisticated and inspiring leadership required to take our services to the next level.

IT & systems manager is Leeds based,  £28k and 32k, 

IT & Systems Manager

Mermaids is currently growing and needs to ensure that all aspects of the charity are maintained and remain secure. We are looking for an experienced and motivated IT and Systems Manager who will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring that computing systems, databases, and equipment are operating effectively and efficiently, and that systems continue to be fully secure and GDPR complaint.

To be successful in this position you will demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the industry’s best practices and evidence a professional track record of effective technical and operational management, information analysis, and a thorough understanding of computer hardware and software systems. The candidate should have a firm understanding of monitoring techniques to ensure tracking and reporting to agreed SLAs, they should have experience of crisis and change management and have in depth knowledge in security best practices.

The ideal candidate will have impeccable communication skills and be used to dealing with all levels of the organisation as well as third party vendors. They will benefit from a sensitive understanding of transgender issues. They will have an industrious work ethic and the ability to react quickly and professionally to complex and pressured situations.

We encourage applications from those with lived experiences (directly or indirectly) and/or close ties to the LGBTQ community.

We promote and value diversity in the workplace and welcome diverse applicants. We are committed to applying our equal opportunities policy at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to disability, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or pregnancy or maternity. We believe that QTPOC trans people are disproportionality under-represented and we encourage applications from them.

Send your CV , accompanied by a maximum 500 word covering letter outlining what you would bring to the charity and what your personal experience will offer Mermaids as a charity. Please include hyperlinks in the letter to relevant material and add all social media accounts to the body of the email. Applications not in the specified format or submitted past the deadline may not be considered. Any social media or online activity which is not declared during the interview process and which comes to light on the commencement of employment in this role may result in dismissal under the terms of the contract.

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of homeless people?

One (Housing and Support) CIC are a specialist provider of intensive housing management to vulnerable groups of people. As a newly formed not-for-profit community interest company we work with a variety of people who need help to overcome barriers in their lives. We work in partnership with people to provide high-quality accommodation and support and help them to learn the key skills needed to live independently and play an active role in their community, giving them access to a better future.

At One CIC, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to do great things.

About the role

This is a highly rewarding opportunity and an excellent time to join an organisation that is passionate about reducing homelessness and giving people access to a better life.

The role itself is integral to establishing community hubs across West Yorkshire promoting independence and empowering sustainment of tenancies.

Reporting to the Head of Services you will also work closely with external professionals and other departments in the organisation to maximise tenants' chances of success.

You will be working with an allocation of tenants providing a robust intensive housing management service, which will require constant review and regular face to face contact.

Leading the assessment of incoming referrals, you will respond appropriately and gather the correct information from the outset, including valuable details for other professional sources.

You will create a meticulous support plan with each individual detailing elements of support required for the tenancy to be maintained, conducting a risk assessment to highlight any risks to themselves or the workforce at the same time.

Taking responsibility for regular Health and Safety checks, reporting any compliance related matters or maintenance issues.

About you

Able to demonstrate experience working with complex and challenging individuals in housing organisations with the necessary skills and abilities to complete assessments after initial referral, support plans, risk assessments and acceptable behaviour contracts.

You will have a confident approach with exceptional verbal communication and negotiation skills allowing you to navigate systems for effective recording and reporting.

Working with a 'can do' attitude which allows you to prioritise a busy and ever-changing workload.

Demonstrate a commitment to working in a way which shows Respect, Teamwork, Empathy and Integrity while welcoming training and personal development.

You will utilise your working knowledge of stakeholder agencies which may offer support and understanding of benefit entitlements.

How to apply

Please upload a copy of your CV, along with a covering letter which explains both why you are attracted to this post, and why you are the right person for us. Please limit your covering letter to no more than 1 page. 

The closing date for applications is 9am, Monday 17th August, with first stage interviews taking place week commencing 17 th and 24 th August 2020 and final interviews scheduled for week commencing 14 th or 21 st September 2020.