VACANCY: Business Support Officer
14 hours per week- £27,413 (Pro rata)

Come and work for
Leeds GATE!

You will work hard to support the smooth running of the organisation. You will work closely with the CEO, Director of People and Operations, Finance Manager and the Community Centre Coordinator to provide administrative support to the Leeds GATE board, carry out bookkeeping duties and support the Director of Operations in their day to day duties.  

Reporting to:  Business Support Officer                                                                                                                            
Contract Length: 12 months
Hours: 14 hours
Salary: £27,413 (pro rata)
Leave: 28 days plus 14 Bank Holidays (pro rata)
Pension and benefits – 5% employer contribution pension, with an additional 5% employee contribution.

 Closing Date: 17th May 2024

If you have any questions about the post, please email or call Kari Griffiths 

Please note due to current circumstances you will be required to do some work from home, with desk space at the office on a booking basis and outreach appointments being risk assessed.

About Leeds GATE:
This candidate will be joining a vibrant and brave grassroots organisation led by Gypsy and Traveller people in West Yorkshire. Leeds Gypsy and Traveller Exchange (Leeds GATE) is an established and award-winning civil society organisation with a national profile.  We are recognised as being innovative, brave and creative.  Our overall aim is to improve the quality of life for Gypsies and Travellers through addressing inequalities in homes, health, education, and employment, financial and social inclusion. We run a number of a community facing and strategic projects to achieve our aims including advocacy, community development and youth work. Those who access our services and activities are members of Leeds GATE.    

Leeds GATE is in a period of growth, as we attract funding from a variety of different sources.  This is your opportunity to join us at this exciting time. 

Job Summary

The purpose of the role is to support the smooth running of the organisation. You will work closely with the CEO, Director of People and Operations, Finance Manager and the Community Centre Coordinator to provide administrative support to the Leeds GATE board, carry out bookkeeping duties and support the Director of Operations in their day to day duties.  

Examples of your duties include: 

  • Provide high quality governance support to the Board, the CEO and the Director of People and Operations.  

  • Support the CEO and Director of People and Operations to ensure all governance systems and processes are adhered to by the Board and the CEO. 

  • To deliver high quality HR administrative support to the Director of People and Operations. 

  • To provide bookkeeping and administrative support to the Finance Manager on an as needs basis. 

  • The role will be underpinned by Leeds  GATE’s values in particular, Leeds GATE believes that everyone is equal and can be included,Leeds GATE respects people’s privacy. 

Applications: To apply please complete the application form to show how you meet the below job specification, along with a completed Equality Monitoring Form, to vacancies@leedsgate.co.uk by the closing date above. 


Please also download the job packs bellow which contains the job description/person specification.

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VACANCY STATEMENTS:

  • All GATE staff are required to work within and are supervised on Leeds GATE’s Values 

  • Leeds GATE is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, the organisation follows safe recruitment practices to protect children and adults at risk, and the applicant will have to have a Criminal Records check. 

  • Leeds GATE is an equal opportunities employer.