Position: Team Lead – Money Mindset
Location: North West of England (Primarily working from home with travel within the community and prisons across North West as and when required)
Salary: £28,022 – £31,500 + excellent benefits
Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible working)
Status: Fixed term to 31 March 2025
Closing date: 7th May 2023
The opportunity
The Ministry of Justice is procuring a service to support people in prison and people on probation with their financial wellbeing. We will work hand in hand with probation/prison staff to support people to access the financial support they need, engage with relevant services, manage and coordinate their debts, budget better, and access the right benefits. Financial wellbeing is an issue for over half of people on probation or in prison and the delivery of this service will be pivotal in improve outcomes for vulnerable people who need our support.
This contract will supplement and compliment the existing 17 Ministry of Justice contracts we deliver across England and Wales.
Ideally, you’ll have a background in the criminal justice system, and an in-depth understanding of, project management and leadership and be able to manage and prioritise multiple competing demands.
Our ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and a creative thinker able to enthuse and lead a team and be comfortable in both managing and implementing change.
For more information, please see the full role profile.
Who are we?
The Wise Group is a leading social enterprise which is proud to be making a difference to people’s lives. We’re proud because we help people to find jobs, provide advice to people struggling to heat their homes and support people to find their feet following time in prison. To do this, the Wise Group works in partnership with everyone from large businesses to national and local government and third sector organisations who provide essential specialist support to our customers. Together, we’re greater than the sum of our parts.
The Wise Group provides an inclusive and supportive working environment and an excellent benefits package, which includes the following:
- Remote First – we actively try to ensure a positive work life balance and we welcome applications from those requiring flexibility.
- 33 days’ annual leave (including Public Holidays) plus one additional day for every completed year of employment up to a maximum of an additional five days
- Your birthday off
- Generous Salary Exchange Pension Scheme
- Sick pay rising to 26 weeks full pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance
- Health Care Plan
- Cycle Scheme
- Daily online sessions to encourage positive wellbeing
- 3 volunteering days
- Furniture allowance for new starts
- And more!
How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter on our website.
Your cover letter should highlight your experience in line with the requirements of the role and the reasons why you are the right person for the team. Driving license is essential and must be based in the North West of England to be considered for this role.
If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact Kelly.Errington@thewisegroup.co.uk
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