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Are you driven and passionate about working within a women-centred support service which advocates for systems change? Then, we want to hear from you! Apply to join our team today and make a difference to the lives of women, their families and all our communities.
All roles are only open to women, in accordance with the sex-based exemptions of the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1. We actively encourage applications from women with a variety of backgrounds, and a range of skills and experiences. We are particularly interested to hear from Black, Asian and minoritised women and those with personal experience of the criminal justice system.
Director of Finance and Resources
Salary: To be confirmed.
Start date: To be confirmed.
Working hours: 35 hours. Women in Prison is open to this being a 4 day a week role (pro rata’d) or for applicants to apply as job shares.
Contract: Permanent
Annual leave: 30 days plus statutory bank holidays (if full time). All WIP staff also receive an additional 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year.
Pension scheme: WIP provides an auto enrolment pension scheme with 5% contributions from the employer and 3% from the employee.
About Women in Prison
Women in Prison is a national, women-led, feminist organisation. We deliver front line support to women harmed by the criminal justice system, through our work in prisons, in the community and ‘through the prison gate’ as they resettle back into their communities. We also campaign for systems change that addresses the root causes of offending, reduces the harmful impact of prison, and creates workable, community-based alternatives to imprisonment.
Job Description
Reports to: Chief Executive
Direct reports: Management Accountant, HR Manager, Finance Co-ordinator
Location: Hybrid, with offices in Shoreditch, London
Job Purpose:
The role is accountable for the financial management of the charity, effective resource and systems management and organisational development.
Key Responsibility Areas
- To provide strategic oversight, planning and analysis of Women in Prison’s finances, budget and financial compliance
- To provide strategic oversight of organisational development, human resources and EDI commitments including the development of organisational policies
- To oversee organisational systems such as administration, IT inventory and facilities management including contracts and leases for suppliers, offices and women’s centre spaces
- To lead on strategic risk management for the organisation
- To be a key member of the senior leadership of Women in Prison modelling feminist leadership, anti-oppression and empowering, value led, collective leadership for the organisation
TO APPLY
Applications close: Noon on Friday 26th April 2024
Interviews with Women in Prison: Week commencing May 13th 2024
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to Jenny George at [email protected]
If you require reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please contact the HR team on [email protected].
We are happy to invest in developing the right person, so you are welcome to apply even if your professional experience does not fully meet the job description or person specification.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minoritised women, and women who have personal experience of the criminal justice system.
In line with legal requirements and the nature of our work, this role:
- Is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement
- Requires the right to work in the UK
- Is subject to a basic DBS check
- Requires that the post holder is not automatically disqualified by (or can obtain a waiver from) the Charity Commission
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Programme Facilitator
Start date: Monday 10th June 2024
Salary: £25,874
Working hours: 35 hours (full time)
Location: Hulme, Manchester / working from home (one day per week)
Contract: Fixed-term (until 28th February 2025, with possible extension)
Job title: Programme Facilitator
Reports to: WomenMATTA Service Manager
Responsible for: N/A
Job Purpose: The project aims to deliver a range of trauma-informed learning and development opportunities to women impacted by the criminal justice system. Delivered in our Manchester and Trafford women’s centres, these gender responsive activities, co-produced with women with lived experience, will provide personal and practical skill development that meets their needs and supports their aspirations around employment or education, including a focus on wellbeing and practical learning.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Co-ordinate and deliver a schedule of trauma informed and gender responsive workshops that aim to address wellbeing and reduce barriers women impacted by the CJS face in accessing employment or education opportunities.
- Maintain case management systems to ensure accurate and timely data recording.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key partners and stakeholders, such as lived experience groups, education, training and employment networks and local services.
- Create opportunities for women impacted by the criminal justice system to input into the programme, such as co-production, and peer supporters
Employee Benefits:
Annual leave: 30 days plus statutory bank holidays (pro-rata for fixed term contract), and an additional 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year. This means that in a standard year with 8 bank holidays, the full holiday entitlement is 41 days!
Pension scheme: Auto enrolment with 5% contributions from WIP and 3% from employees.
Clinical supervision: Working with WIP can be enormously rewarding, but also challenging at times. So we provide clinical supervision through a Harley Street practice, to encourage reflective practice and support the wellbeing of our team.
Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential access to a range of support and information on a 24/7 basis. Including legal advice, emotional support, practical advice and signposting.
Cycle to Work Scheme: Eligible employees can save money and spread the cost of a new bike and accessories.
Reward Gateway: Access to discounts/cashback services at hundreds of retailers, such as groceries, electronics and holidays. Further access to the Wellbeing Centre with tools, tips, recipes, workout videos and guides which will help you to reach your own wellbeing goals. There are also eCards that you can use to recognise a colleague for their great work, wish someone Happy Birthday and much more.
Eyecare Vouchers: As a staff member of WIP, you will have access to free and reduced prices for glasses and eye tests. Should you require glasses for VDU use, you will get them for free too.
TO APPLY
Application deadline: Monday 29th April 2024 - Midday
Interviews: Week commencing 6th May 2024
To apply: Send a completed application form to [email protected]
If you require reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please contact our HR team at [email protected].
We are happy to invest in developing the right person, so you are welcome to apply even if your professional experience does not fully meet the job description or person specification.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minoritised women, and women who have personal experience of the criminal justice system.
In line with legal requirements and the nature of our work, this role:
- Is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010
- Requires the right to work in the UK
- Is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
- Requires 3 years employment and address history vetting
Equalities Monitoring
Completing the attached equalities monitoring form is voluntary and any information you provide will be used for statistical purposes only. The form will remain confidential and will not be shared with the recruitment panel.
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