Christians Against Poverty Debt Centre Manager

St Michael's Shelf and St Aidan's Buttershaw Church; Bradford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A faith-based community organization in Bradford seeks a CAP Debt Centre Manager to oversee the operations of the local debt centre. Your role involves managing volunteers, visiting clients in their homes, and ensuring effective service delivery aligned with Christian values. Ideal candidates are committed Christians with strong communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality. This part-time position offers £14 per hour for 8 hours weekly, with potential to grow as funding allows. Apply by 12th January 2026.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 8%

Qualifications

• Must be a committed Christian passionate about helping others.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Transport to visit client homes in the Bradford area.

Responsibilities

• Manage the debt centre, recruit and manage volunteers.
• Visit clients to explain the CAP service and provide support.
• Publicise the debt centre and promote within local churches.

Skills

Great written and verbal communication skills

Comfortable working with numbers

Ability to manage and prioritise workload

Ability to maintain client confidentiality

Education

Committed Christian exhibiting devotion to prayer and evangelism

Tools

IT skills for communication and case management

Job description

CHRISTIANS AGAINST POVERTY (CAP) DEBT CENTRE MANAGER

8 hours per week

£14 per hour

CAP Debt Centre Manager – Job Description

Your role as the CAP Debt Centre Manager will be to set up and manage the running of the Bradford South West Debt Centre at St Michaels/St Aidan’s in partnership with CAP and Bradford South Churches. You will support clients on their journey to becoming debt free through home visits and ongoing support. All of this must be done in a way that positively reflects the Christian faith and the core values of the charity.

The minimum time commitment is 8 hours per week, though as grant funding is secured we would hope the role can expand to have a greater impact.

Because this role can involve working with vulnerable people, you’ll need to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The CAP Debt Centre has secured funding for ¾’s of the first year and has plans in progress for the next 2 years after that.

Initially, this role will build up a caseload at the rate of 1 new household per month. As funding allows, we expect the centre to grow and serve more clients.

Location: St Michael’s Shelf and St Aidan’s Church Buttershaw

Diversity: St Michaels with St Aidan’s believes that diversity enables us to thrive and develop and is committed to race equality, welcoming applications from UK minority ethnic backgrounds.

Special conditions of employment: As a faith-based organisation and a place of Christian worship, our beliefs are foundational to everything we do. The post-holder will be expected to be sympathetic to these beliefs and work actively to support our ministry and vision.

Salary: £14 per hour for 8 hours per week.

Working days/hours: Part-Time - 8 hours per week

Pension: Employer contribution of 8%.

Pre-employment checks: Appointment to the role will be subject to receipt of two satisfactory references, eligibility to work in the UK, DBS checks, and completion of an occupational health check/survey.

Key Responsibilities

• To manage all elements of the debt centre including recruiting and managing volunteers, managing the caseload, and all central operational tasks (such as monthly reports and reviews)
• To visit clients in their homes and to explain the CAP service
• To be part of a team that delivers the debt advice to the client
• To oversee the provision of holistic support to our clients, for example, accompanying clients to court for issues relating to their debt situation, accompanying on medical appointments or helping with shopping
• To publicise the CAP debt centre, developing links with relevant referral agencies
• To promote the work within local churches to encourage volunteers to become involved in the many aspects of the work (Support team, Prayer team, financial support etc)
• To provide feedback to partner churches and assist with partnership governance arrangements
• To positively promote the Christian faith to clients, in line with the objectives of CAP
• To take part in all initial and ongoing training to offer the best service possible
• To engage in fundraising for the debt centre to secure the centre’s continuing work

CAP Debt Centre Manager – Person Specification

Essential criteria

• Committed Christian exhibiting devotion to prayer and evangelism, and a passion for bringing freedom from debt
• Great written and verbal communication skills, and able to quickly develop positive working relationships
• Comfortable working with numbers, able to effectively work with and understand a household budget
• Ability to use IT to communicate with clients and professionals, and to manage case loads.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality
• Have transport to travel to clients’ homes in the Bradford area

Desirable criteria

• Experience of successfully leading and motivating a team of volunteers
• Experience of leading a partnership of different organisations
• Experience of working with other agencies
• Experience of marketing and promotion to get engagement from a local community / churches
• Experience of fundraising
• Understanding of safeguarding

How to apply

To apply, please click this link to fill in this short form to request the online application form: https://forms.gle/TEJWwrVuL4ibvJJN9

In the online application form please show how you meet the person specification and send an email to [e-mail] with details of 2 references, one of which should be from a Christian leader. We will only contact your references after the interview.

The deadline for applications is Monday 12th January 2026

The interviews will be held on Tuesday 20th January 2026