This vacancy involves a unique opportunity to be the Program Coordinator of an exciting new regional partnership program alongside National Ugly Mugs and POW (Notthingham) funded by the National Lottery Communities Fund. Based with Basis Yorkshire but supporting all 3 partners, this role will have responsibility for managing the program and monitoring the performance of the 3 partners including the 3 specialist Sex Worker ISVAs as well as supporting each organisation to influence policies relevant to the program including health, housing, addiction, policing etc. We are currently also advertising for 3 SW ISVAs in connection with this program; please see the vacancy sections on the 3 partners if you are interested in these.
Basis Yorkshire is an award-winning charity that was founded in 1995 and now operates across Yorkshire. This is a unique opportunity to join a challenging and vibrant organisation, working with women who are involved in sex work. For more information about what Basis Yorkshire does and its values, please visit our website. For more information about the 2 other partners see:
How to Apply
Job Applications (using the Application Forms and the Equal Opportunities Form below, saved with your initials in the file names) can be sent to: info-basis@basisyorkshire.org.uk (no CVs please).
Job Description and Person Specification
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Deadline: Sunday 15th Sep 23.59 Interview date: Thu 3rd October 2024
Salary: £32,960 (July 2024 3% pay increase reflected)
Contract: Full time (35hours) 3 year contract
Our energy for and commitment to our work makes us a vibrant and resilient organisation with a strong and compassionate workforce. We are looking for someone who is respectful and can support and advocate effectively for sex workers who have experienced sexual violence, can embrace our core values of respect and trust and will support us in providing a unique service and deliver on this unique partnership progra. We strongly welcome applicants from those with lived experience.
Basis is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian backgrounds, those who experience racism and those from the LGBTQ+ community as they are currently under-represented within our staff team. All appointments will be are made on merit, based on the criteria identified in the job description.
You will be based in Leeds (although with some regional and national travel) and may need to work some unsocial hours. There is some free parking but parking near the office will also be reimbursed. For similar roles with our partners please see:
Basis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. This post will be subject to enhanced DBS check.
In addition to being part of a fun, dynamic and vibrant workforce, we offer a benefits package including flexible working, contributory pension (4%), childcare vouchers, funded external supervision and an Employee Assistance package, 35 hour full time week.
Please contact Amber Wilson on Amber.Wilson@basisyorkshire.org.uk or 07940414141 if you would like more information or have questions regarding your application. A conversation with other partners is also an option if this is preferred, please contact Amber to arrange.
Only applicants who have the right to work in the UK or have a valid visa or work permit for a minimum of 6 months at the time of application will be considered for this role.
