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
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Finance Manager
Part-time: 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £27,456 (FTE £45,760)
Location: Leeds (hybrid working)
Closing date: Monday 8 September, 5.00pm
Are you a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to finance? Do you want to use your skills to make a real difference in people’s lives?
Canopy is an award-winning, pioneering self-help housing organisation based in inner-city Leeds. We bring empty homes back into use, support homeless families, train volunteers in construction skills, and help diverse neighbourhoods thrive. We are a Charitable Community Benefit Society with a strong social mission and a collaborative, values-driven culture.
We are looking for a Finance Manager to lead our financial planning, reporting, and compliance, whilst supporting operational excellence. This is a key leadership role, working closely with the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team to ensure the smooth running of our internal infrastructure.
What we offer:
– Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working
– Generous holiday entitlement, with the option to buy or sell leave
– A supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven team
– The opportunity to be part of a unique and impactful organisation
How to apply:
Please complete the online application form
CVs will not be accepted.
No agencies, please.
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Board Members
We have an eleven-strong Board at present, with a ring-fenced vacancy for:
- Canopy tenants, former tenants of Canopy, or people who live in social housing owned or run by similar organisations in Leeds; or
- 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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