We’re experts in creating opportunities for people to achieve their full potential.

If you think you can help us to help people lead better lives, we are currently recruiting for:

 

Generalist Advice Worker

SCP 19 (£25,481) pro-rata  

4 days per week

Better Leeds Communities is seeking an experienced Advisor to work on a part-time basis to join our skilled and dedicated team. Work will be conducted at outreach locations across Leeds; on a number of projects; and will include lone working.

Better Leeds Communities has a strong 19 years track record of delivering quality advice services across Leeds. We are an innovative local organisation. Our core values are excellence, collaboration, inclusion and sustainability; these run through all of our activities.

Better Leeds Communities are experts in creating opportunities for people to achieve their potential by raising aspirations, removing barriers, and delivering sustainable community initiatives. 

In return, we offer competitive salaries, 33 days leave (pro rata, inclusive of bank holidays) and a 5% employer contribution pension package.

For informal enquiries about the role please contact Taira Kayani CEO jobs@betterleeds.org.uk

For further information please see below

For an Application Pack please email jobs@betterleeds.org.uk

Please submit all applications via email to jobs@betterleeds.org.uk

Closing date: 9am Monday 24th May 2021 

Interviews: Thursday 27th May and Friday 28th  May 2021 

 

Project Worker – 1 Burley: 170 Voices 

SCP 16 (£24,012) pro-rata  

22.2hrs (3 days) per week 

Better Leeds Communities is seeking an experienced Project Worker to join our newly funded 1 Burley: 170 Voices Project. An Asset Based Community Development approach will be used to work with people local to the Burley area to develop and deliver a range of community activities. The postholder will recruit local volunteers and support their development.  

Better Leeds Communities has almost 40 years history of delivering community led activities and services in the local Burley area. We are an innovative local organisation. Our core values are excellence, collaboration, inclusion and sustainability; these run through all of our activities.  

Better Leeds Communities are experts in creating opportunities for people to achieve their potential by raising aspirations, removing barriers, and delivering sustainable community initiatives.   

In return, we offer competitive salaries, 33 days leave (pro rata, inclusive of bank holidays) and a 5% employer contribution pension package.  

For informal enquiries about the role please contact Taira Kayani CEO jobs@betterleeds.org.uk 

For an Application Pack please email jobs@betterleeds.org.uk 

Please submit all applications via email to jobs@betterleeds.org.uk 

Closing date: 9am Monday 24th May 2021 

Interviews: Wednesday 26th May & Thursday 27th May 2021 

 

Director (Charity Trustee) Recruitment

Better Leeds Communities is seeking to recruit to our Board of Directors (Charity Trustees) and are looking for individuals willing to bring their enthusiasm, energy, and creativity to help improve the lives of people living in Leeds.

We deliver services in five areas:

• Advice
• Support & Engagement
• Community
• Social Prescribing
• Community Venue

We ask for a commitment to:

• 6-8 Board Meetings a year, currently held digitally
• Attendance at an ‘Away Day’ every year

This is an opportunity to support a great organisation delivering invaluable work during difficult times

If you would like to have a talk with one of our current Board Members please contact traceysl@betterleeds.org.uk who will arrange for this to take place.

To apply - please see the attached documents below in which you will find more information about the role and an Application Form below.