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We are recruiting for a passionate and dynamic Chief Executive

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Leeds, hybrid

Salary: From £55,000 per annum, depending on experience

Contract: 35 hours per week (full-time), permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our award-winning, growing organisation, Burmantofts Community Projects (BCP), as our new Chief Executive. The successful candidate will lead a committed team supporting those in the local community and beyond who need our advice and financial capability and wellbeing services, empowering individuals and families to alleviate hardship and poverty.

Being a Chief Executive Officer is one of the most demanding roles that anybody can hold, but here at BCP you will always know that you and your team are making a difference. We have a strong track record of successfully delivering projects and achieving positive outcomes for our clients. The work we do is regulated by the FCA, and complies with Advice Quality Standards and Money and Pensions Service standards, and we are well networked and recognised both locally and nationally.

We welcome applicants who share our values, and who have the vision and drive to lead BCP to achieve its aims and goals.

The successful candidate will have:

1. Proven senior level leadership experience within the charity, public or private sector.
2. Experience developing and delivering an organisation’s strategic plan or operational goals.
3. Experience within the charity sector or a strong knowledge and understanding of the charity sector and relevant regulations, ideally also in advice services.
4. Experience managing multiple, complex projects successfully.
5. Experience managing and inspiring teams to achieve results.
6. Experience in fundraising and income generation.
7. Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
8. Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and cash flows.

Who we are and how we are funded:

BCP is a charity based in Burmantofts in Leeds. It was originally developed back in 1985 by two local people who knocked on doors in the community and asked people what they felt the community needed. The feedback gathered overwhelmingly suggested an advice service was needed, and so an Advice Centre was created. Having started as a small team of a few we have proudly expanded to a team of over 20 employees plus volunteers, and we continue to go from strength to strength.

BCP was set up to benefit the community in the advancement of education, the protection and preservation of good health and the relief of poverty, sickness and distress. We provide face to face money advice services (Ebor Gardens Advice Centre – our Debt Advice team), a form filling service (Benefit Buddies) and a unique and award-winning financial capability and wellbeing service (Money Buddies). We are a member of AdviceUK and we play a lead role in Leeds Poverty and Debt Forum. You can find more information about what we do at our website www.moneybuddies.org.uk.

Demand for our services is high. We operate from a hub centre in Burmantofts, and attend over 35 centres across Leeds as well as providing services to a number of local organisations. Our teams are highly trained, and strive to perform at their best to support our clients.

We are mainly funded by the Money and Pensions Service (Debt Advice), Trussell (Money Buddies and Benefit Buddies) and Leeds City Council (Money Buddies, Debt Advice and Household Support Fund).

What we offer:

In addition to a salary we offer a pension arrangement including employer contributions. We have one of the most generous holiday allowances in the sector. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme, provide relevant training and operate a collaborative and supportive environment. We offer flexible working and hybrid working (where possible).

Application process:

For an application pack, please email recruitment@egac.org. We will only accept electronic applications, as these are part of the selection process (please note CVs will only be accepted with a fully completed application form).

Closing date: 12:00pm 17 March 2025

Shortlisting date: 20 March 2025

Interviews date: 2 April 2025