Data Protection Business Partner - Leeds Are you ready to play a key role in shaping and implementing a robust data protection framework? Can you bring your expertise to support our Data Protection Officer and lead critical assurance projects? Do you want to make a meaningful impact as part of StepChange’s Data Protection Team? Join our small but dedicated Data Protection Team as a Data Protection Business Partner and play a pivotal role in safeguarding the integrity of our organisation. You\\\'ll work closely with the rest of the team to design, deliver, promote, and manage a structured data protection framework, ensuring compliance across StepChange Debt Charity and its subsidiaries. This role also offers the opportunity to lead on key projects, addressing internal audit requirements and driving assurance-led actions that make a lasting impact. Be part of a team that values precision, collaboration, and excellence! What you’ll do: As a member of our Data Protection Team, you\\\'ll play a vital role in ensuring the organisation’s compliance with data protection legal and regulatory requirements. From investigating and assessing data protection risk events to escalating serious issues, your work will directly impact the safeguarding of sensitive information. You\\\'ll collaborate with colleagues to respond to data protection rights requests, handle client and colleague complaints, and support reporting requirements to regulatory bodies such as the ICO. Your expertise will also extend to offering valuable advice on assessments, onboarding new suppliers, being a subject matter expert on projects, and managing data-sharing arrangements. Beyond day-to-day tasks, you\\\'ll contribute to the strategic development of our data protection framework. This includes drafting and reviewing policies, driving improvements through our data protection plan, and creating awareness initiatives to enhance understanding across the organisation. You’ll also provide governance support by compiling statistics, conducting reviews, and contributing to governance papers. About you: We\\\'re looking for someone with a strong background in providing expert data protection advice and working within a data protection team. While qualifications like the BCS Data Protection Practitioner Certificate or IAPP’s CIPP/E Certificate are preferred, relevant experience is equally valued. Experience in FCA-regulated environments, charities, or other regulated settings, and the ability to independently lead compliance projects, will set you apart. Strong technical skills in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and the ability to understand complex regulatory and legal challenges are essential. Equally important are exceptional interpersonal skills—negotiation, influencing, relationship management—and empathy for the challenges faced by clients and colleagues. If you\\\'re proactive, thrive under deadlines, and are eager to support informed decision-making, this could be the perfect role for you. Join us and advance your data protection career! Interviews will be done in person and will take place w/c 28th April 2025. Equality, diversity, and inclusion: Equality, diversity, and inclusion are incredibly important to us; we have a culture of belonging. We’re always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce to ensure we can provide the best service possible for everyone. It’s not just about the professional experience you bring – we’re interested in who you are and your potential. If there’s an adjustment to our recruitment process that would help you to be your best, speak to our team and they’ll be happy to help.
Research and Insight Officer - London Are you skilled in both quantitative and qualitative research, with the ability to analyse data and uncover meaningful insights? Can you turn complex data into clear and impactful messages? Do you excel at engaging with stakeholders and delivering insights through impactful communication? If so, this is the opportunity for you! StepChange Debt Charity is seeking a Research and Insight Officer to join our External Affairs team. You’ll play a critical role in supporting the development and delivery of research projects, helping us build a deeper understanding of problem debt in the UK. What you’ll do: In this role, you will be at the heart of our research efforts analysing and interpreting primary and secondary quantitative and qualitative data. You’ll manage and deliver key research publications, such as our annual Statistics Yearbook, and oversee our regular monthly reports. From conducting client surveys to producing high quality insights, you’ll ensure that our work is backed by strong evidence and communicates our vision effectively. You will also engage with external stakeholders to collaborate on joint research initiatives and represent the charity at external events and meetings. Internally, you’ll work closely with colleagues to maximise the use of client data and support the integration of insights into our broader policy and influencing work. About You: To excel in this role, you’ll need a strong understanding of research methodologies, with demonstrable experience in using both qualitative and quantitative research techniques. You’ll also have knowledge of common statistical concepts to allow for rich interpretation of our data. You’ll be a confident user of tools like Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, with the ability to design and script surveys, analyse data, and present findings to diverse audiences. Project management skills, excellent organisational abilities, and the capability to meet deadlines are essential. At StepChange, we offer a supportive and inclusive environment, with opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a tangible impact in society. If you’re ready to bring your skills and passion to this vital role, we’d love to hear from you. Equality, diversity, and inclusion: Equality, diversity, and inclusion are incredibly important to us; we have a culture of belonging. We’re always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce to ensure we can provide the best service possible for everyone. It’s not just about the professional experience you bring – we’re interested in who you are and your potential. If there’s an adjustment to our recruitment process that would help you to be your best, speak to our team and they’ll be happy to help.
Senior Parliamentary & Public Affairs Adviser - London Do you have a strong understanding of how the UK Government and Parliament operate, and want to use that knowledge to make a meaningful impact? Are you a confident communicator who can deliver key messages effectively and foster strong, influential relationships with senior political stakeholders? Are you eager to take initiative and contribute to a cause that makes a tangible difference for those in need? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! At StepChange Debt Charity, we\\\'re dedicated to building a society free from problem debt. We’re looking for a proactive Senior Parliamentary and Public Affairs Adviser to turn our vision into reality. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our advocacy efforts, engaging with key stakeholders, and driving our key messages forward. What you’ll do In this role, you will build relationships with influential individuals and organisations, and design effective lobbying campaigns alongside our Campaigns & Public Affairs Manager. You will monitor political developments, provide insights to inform strategy, and support senior leaders with compelling speeches and briefings. Representing the charity externally, you will ensure our voice is heard in the fight against problem debt. We’re looking for someone with a strong background in public affairs and familiarity with the UK political system, excellent communication skills, and a creative approach to advocacy. If you thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about creating meaningful change, we want to hear from you. Equality, diversity, and inclusion: Equality, diversity, and inclusion are incredibly important to us; we have a culture of belonging. We’re always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce to ensure we can provide the best service possible for everyone. It’s not just about the professional experience you bring – we’re interested in who you are and your potential. If there’s an adjustment to our recruitment process that would help you to be your best, speak to our team and they’ll be happy to help.
Data Architect - Leeds Are you ready to shape the future of technology in our charity? Do you have what it takes to lead with innovation? Can you transform lives through data? Step into the pivotal role of Data Architect and be the driving force behind our strategic technological transformation. You\\\'ll leverage your expertise in architectural thinking and practice to support and deliver challenging but extremely meaningful change for our charity. By elaborating on and realising the StepChange data strategy, you\\\'ll contribute to our architectural direction, governance, and standards, ensuring we remain at the forefront of innovation and impact. Your role In the Data Architect role, you will maintain and utilise enterprise conceptual and logical data models to inform solutions, develop the \\\"to-be\\\" data architecture and its roadmap, and define data principles and standards. Your leadership expertise will support StepChange’s solution governance and feasibility assessments during project inception, as well as provide support and direction to the Data Analysts You\\\'ll present and justify solutions to stakeholders, collaborate with business and solution architects on complete proposals, and support the transition to Cloud platforms. Additionally, you\\\'ll optimise data storage and processing, identify technological opportunities, mentor colleagues, and stay updated with emerging trends to drive innovation. Your efforts will ensure our data designs align with the charity\\\'s needs and support our continued growth. About you We are seeking an experienced data-focused architect with extensive expertise in areas such as master data management, data governance, data modelling, data lineage, data provenance, and data observability. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience with data and application processes throughout the solutioning and project lifecycle, and a proven ability to use data to create management information that informs business decision-making. Additionally, candidates should have experience designing and implementing data architectures on modern cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) for data collection, management, and analytics, along with comprehensive knowledge of cloud-based data services like AWS RDS, Glue, Athena, Redshift, ECS, Lambda Functions and Airflow. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable in techniques for data ingestion, curation, storage, presentation, and consumption, and able to identify and mitigate risks associated with data migration and transformation projects. They should also have experience supporting architectural governance frameworks, creating reference data architectures, and modelling data to inform solutions. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are essential, along with the ability to think strategically and stay current with emerging technologies. With excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, the ideal candidate will be approachable, collaborative, and committed to supporting the charity\\\'s objectives. Confident knowledge and understanding of the benefits in architectural frameworks and methodologies is required.
Lawyer - Leeds Are you passionate about using your legal expertise to make a real impact in the charity sector? Could you see yourself as our Charity Lawyer, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our mission? Ready to advise on diverse legal matters while supporting a cause that truly matters? This is a new role to our charity and as our Charity Lawyer, you’ll provide specialist legal advice and guidance, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, while championing best practices across the charity. Reporting to the Legal Counsel and Company Secretary, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with teams across the organisation and its subsidiaries, advising on a diverse range of legal matters, including charity law, corporate law, contracts, fundraising, and governance—all while directly contributing to the charity\\\'s mission and strategy. This role can be based at either our Leeds Office, or one of our other sites(Birmingham, Cardiff, Chester, Newcastle, Glasgow or London). We offer generous hybrid working, with the opportunity for significant homeworking supported by occasional travel to the office you will be based at. Your role As a key part of our team, you’ll provide high-quality legal advice across a diverse range of areas, from charity and corporate law to contracts, fundraising and governance. You’ll support strategic initiatives by delivering tailored legal insights, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring the charity operates within the law whilst achieving its goals. With opportunities to engage in contract drafting, negotiation, and development, you’ll ensure compliance and support teams across the organisation in working with our partners to deliver impactful outcomes. Your role will involve helping to ensure compliance with charity fundraising regulations, overseeing our trademarks, and providing governance support to our subsidiaries. Additionally, you’ll contribute to the charity’s continuous growth by delivering training on legal developments, staying ahead of policy changes, and maintaining essential processes and documentation. If you’re a versatile legal professional looking to make a difference, this is your opportunity to shine! About you We’re seeking a qualified Lawyer with post-qualified legal experience and strong knowledge of UK law. If you excel at drafting contracts and have knowledge of a wide range of legal matters, this is your chance to make an impact. Experience with charities or non-profits is a plus. To thrive in this role, you’ll need to be a detail-oriented self-starter with a passion for positive change. Strong ethics, problem-solving skills, and the ability to explain legal advice clearly are essential. Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills will help you build relationships and manage priorities effectively. Join us and make a difference!
Partner Assurance Specialist - Leeds Are you ready to play a pivotal role in upholding and enhancing our charity\\\'s reputation for delivering meaningful societal impact and excellent client outcomes? Passionate about making a difference and inspiring trust among external stakeholders? Are you ready to showcase our governance, risk, and compliance capabilities as a positive differentiator? Join our mission to make a difference! As a Partner Assurance Specialist, you\\\'ll play a pivotal role in showcasing our governance, risk, and compliance capabilities, highlighting them as a key differentiator to inspire confidence amongst our funders and partners. Your work will help ensure we maintain our reputation as the UK\\\'s leading free and independent debt advice provider, delivering societal impact and exceptional client outcomes. By supporting funding proposals and reinforcing trust with external stakeholders, you will be instrumental in ensuring we can deliver life-changing results for those who turn to us for help. Ready to create real impact? This role can be based at either our Leeds Office, or one of our other sites (Birmingham, Cardiff, Chester, Newcastle, Glasgow or London). We offer generous hybrid working, with the opportunity for significant homeworking supported by occasional travel to the office you will be based at. Your role Step into a dynamic and impactful role as our Partner Assurance Specialist, where you\\\'ll champion our governance, risk, and compliance capabilities to inspire confidence among funders and partners. From creating compelling materials that highlight our capabilities and commitment to clients, to coordinating and refining responses to partner and funder queries, you\\\'ll play a central role in contributing to realising our strategic vision. You’ll provide vital assurance on funding schemes, ensuring commitments are met in collaboration with the Growth and Innovation Team, all while promoting transparency and accountability. Additionally, you’ll contribute to funding bids by offering expert input and constructive feedback, enhancing their impact and competitiveness. With responsibilities that include developing processes, maintaining meticulous records, and supporting the wider Governance and Legal team, this role is integral to our mission of delivering meaningful client outcomes and societal impact. About you We believe that skills and abilities matter more than direct experience. If you have a strong ethical drive, excellent written communication skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders, you can thrive in this role. While prior experience in assurance activities, policy writing, or working with charities or financial services is advantageous, it\\\'s not essential. What truly matters is your ability to manage competing priorities, deliver complex information clearly, and bring a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. If you\\\'re a team player with a passion for making a positive societal impact, we want to hear from you! Your commitment to our mission and your willingness to adapt and excel will make a real difference. To apply Along with your CV, please provide a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.
