Why work at Canopy?
Here at Canopy, we believe people are at their most productive when they have a good work life balance. That’s why we offer:
- 28 days holiday per year (pro rata) rising to 33 days after five years, plus bank holidays
- The ability to buy and sell annual leave
- Flexible working from day one
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Company pension scheme, with a 5% employer contribution
- Cycle to work scheme
- Training and support to help you do your job well and learn new skills
- Trips and social events throughout the year
- Casual dress in the workplace
We also believe people are at their best when they work in a supportive environment, doing something they care about. That is why we assess candidates using our four Canopy Cornerstones:
- Clients – Do you have a passion for improving people’s lives?
- Colleagues – Do you care about the people you work with, supporting them and treating them with respect?
- Competence – Do you care about doing a job well and learning how to do it better?
- Canopy – Do you care about Canopy’s core values – homelessness, communities, and climate change?
Canopy is an equal opportunities employer that values lived experience, potential, and positivity as well as formal qualifications. We are a Mindful Employer, offering easy access to information and support for staff who experience stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions.
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Current Vacancies
Finance and IT Manager
Part-time: 30 hours per week
Salary: £36,608 (FTE £45,760)
Location: Leeds (Hybrid working)
Closing date: Monday 21 July, 5.00pm (We may close early if we receive several strong applications)
Are you a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to finance and IT? Do you want to use your skills to make a real difference in people’s lives?
We are looking for a Finance and IT Manager to lead on financial planning, accounting, reporting, procurement, risk, information technology, and the development of an enhanced CRM system.
This is a key leadership role, working closely with the Chief Executive, Treasurer, and Senior Management Team to ensure the smooth running of our internal infrastructure.
CVs will not be accepted. No agencies, please.
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Volunteer Support and Communications Worker
Part-time: 30 hours per week
Salary: £24,960 (FTE £31,200)
Location: Leeds (must be on site or in office 8.30am – 2.30pm, M, W, Th, F)
Closing date: **Extended Deadline Sunday 6th July, 11.59pm (We may close early if we receive several strong applications)
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in a hands-on, people-focused role?
We transform empty houses into homes for people who are homeless, working side-by-side with volunteers, tenants, and local communities. We are looking for a friendly, adaptable, and pro-active Volunteer Support and Communications Worker to work with our amazing volunteers as they build skills and confidence, whilst creating compelling content to showcase our work and their impact.
You’ll need to have:
• Experience delivering employment support to people with additional needs
• Experience of recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers
• Experience with social media and content creation
• Strong communication, administration, and organisational skills
• Confidence using digital tools (Office 365, Excel, CRM systems)
• Professional understanding of the issues faced by disadvantaged people and communities.
• A willingness to join in with practical activities on a building site
The post will require a DBS check. CVs not accepted. No agencies please.
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New Board Members
We have a nine-strong Board at present, with ring-fenced vacancies for:
- Canopy tenants, former tenants of Canopy, or people who live in social housing owned or run by similar organisations in Leeds
- Canopy volunteers, or people who have volunteered on site with Canopy in the past.
If you are interested in observing our Board at work with a view to joining, please contact our Chief Executive, David Nugent. We are particularly interested in attracting people with a background in HR, Construction, or Sustainability ahead of our AGM in June.
You can find out more about our Board here, then if you’re interested, please get in touch.
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