We’re hiring! Join Standing Tall as our Manchester Talent Scout
Standing Tall is an innovative not-for-profit reducing homelessness. 80% of the people we help are still off the streets and in the same job 12 months later. We’re looking for an exceptional person to lead and deliver what we do in Manchester.
We’re looking for a versatile person who makes things happen and has exceptional emotional intelligence. If you’re looking to make good change happen and join a small start-up with a big social mission, you’re in the right place.
Our Mission
Standing Tall is a not-for-profit that matches people experiencing homelessness with stable jobs and safe homes. We know our model works because 80% of the people we help are still off the streets and in the same job one year later!
This year, we’re helping 20 people in Birmingham, 20 people in London, and 20 people in Manchester to move away from the streets for good.
About the role...
What you’ll be expected to do:
· Build partnerships with businesses willing to work with Standing Tall to employ people who have been through homelessness
· Receive referrals from organisations working in homelessness and assess and support individuals ready for full-time stable employment
· Recruit, train, and support Standing Tall’s Amici hosts to provide safe homes for people who have been through homelessness
· Having responsibility for Standing Tall’s operations and activities in Manchester or London
A bit about you...
What we're looking for:
· A person who has strong motivation with fire in their belly for social justice and has a genuine passion to help people reach their potential.
· A person with exceptional emotional intelligence to assess an individual’s motivations.
· A person with a commitment to quality will naturally focus attention on delivering the highest standard of service possible.
· A person with exceptional resilience and adaptability, has a strong sense of identity and will change their approach to ensure outcomes are still achieved.
· A person who can lead bringing all he/she/they has to offer to work with others so the best outcome can be achieved.
· A person with financial competence to monitor budgets and understand the financial implications of how services are delivered.
· A person who can think commercially to identify and secure opportunities and build financial surpluses.
How to apply
Here’s the Manchester Talent Scout job role - Manchester Talent Scout job role - April 2023.
Having considered the job role above, respond to it by emailing your CV with a cover letter to hello@standingtall.org.uk before the deadline of 5pm on Thursday 11th May.
If you’re shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an assessment centre day. The assessment centre day in Manchester will take place on Wednesday 17th May.
Please keep this date free in your diary. If you do not hear from us, please assume you have not been successful. As a small organisation, we don’t have the capacity to provide feedback for unsuccessful applications.