VACANCY: Finance & Admin Manager
28-35 hours- £34,082 - £37,810 (pay award pending)

Come and work for
Leeds GATE!

Leeds GATE are recruiting to a new role as our Finance & Admin Manager. You will be integral to the organisation, working to sustain and improve our financial position. You will be part of the management team and work directly with our Director of Operations and Treasurer to deliver on our financial processes and governance tasks. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a growing organisation delivering social change and help us to thrive.

Position: Finance & Admin Manager
Hours: 28-35 hours per week
Salary: £34,082 - £37,810
Leave: 28 days plus 14 Bank Holidays
Pension and benefits – Generous Annual Leave, 14 Bank Holidays Annually, Special Leave and Flexible Working Policies, Employee Assistance Scheme with Health Assured, Up to 5% match pension contributions, Free Parking, Bike Parking and a 15-minute walk from the city centre.
Closing Date: 29th April (5pm) Reporting to: Director of People and Operations
Location: Cross Green Leeds

For further enquiries about the post please email or call Nicola Turner - Director of People and Operations

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.  

Job Summary

As the Finance & Admin Manager your role will be crucial in ensuring the financial health of the organisation, enabling our sustainability and increasing our ability to address the inequalities faced by our communities in areas such as homes, health, education, employment, financial, and social inclusion.

You will oversee the delivery and management of day to day financial processes, you will also work alongside the administration team to enhance and develop our processes, enabling the team to offer a centralised approach to administrative support across the organisation.

You will be responsible for the production of quarterly management accounts, an annual budget and contribute to continued efforts to improve sustainability.

As a key member of our management team, you will be responsible for fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, innovation and excellence in all aspects of our work. Your leadership and strategic vision will be essential in driving the success of our organisation and improving the lives of those we serve.

Any successful candidate will be required to work to Leeds GATE’s values including: ‘Leeds GATE belongs to Gypsies and Travellers,’ and ‘Leeds GATE believes that people should be safe.’ 

Applications: To apply please complete the application form linked below to show how you meet the below job specification, along with a completed Equality Monitoring Form, t0 vacancies@leedsgate.co.uk by the closing date above.

Equality monitoring forms are separated from the application form on receipt before shortlisting.
Please note: we do not accept CV’s in our application assessment.

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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.