CEO

South London Refugee Association; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A local migrant support organization in London seeks a new CEO to lead their dedicated team and further develop their impactful services. The ideal candidate should be an inspiring leader with experience in advocacy and strategic planning, well-versed in supporting migrant communities. Benefits include flexible working arrangements and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Commitment to staff development

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership roles, preferably in the charity or nonprofit sector.
• Ability to inspire and manage a diverse team.
• Experience in campaigning or policy influencing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization and oversee service delivery.
• Develop and implement strategic plans.
• Advocate for migrant communities and influence policies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Campaigning

Advocacy

Job description

SLRAis a well-established local migrant support organisation working with and for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants who are at risk or in crisis because of immigration issues. We provide specialist immigration advice as well as a broad range of practical, social and therapeutic support services. We also campaignfor a fairer immigration system, involving local people with lived experience in influencing local and national policy and practice.

We are looking for a new CEO to lead our dedicated team and continue to develop SLRA’s outstanding services andimpact. We are looking for a determined and inspirationalleader. You may be an experienced CEO or have the skillsand determination needed to step up into the role.Our current CEO has led SLRA’s growth and developmentover the last eleven years and we are proud of our highlyregarded and successful, local organisation. As we look toour new strategic period, we are looking for a new CEOwho will ensure the continued exceptional impact of ourwork with local migrant individuals and communities andwho will continue to develop our campaigning and policyinfluencing work at a time when the hostility of theexternal environment and government policies is morechallenging than ever. If you think you might be the rightperson for this role, feel that you could bring the best out inthose you lead and have the capability to define SLRA’sdirection over the coming years, then we would love tohear from you.

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday per year (with 3 additional days when the office is closed at Christmas) plus bank holidays.
• Additional long service annual leave days up to a maximum of an additional 5 days per year.
• Flexible and family friendly working arrangements.
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution.
• Commitment to staff learning and development.
• Cyclescheme and travelcard loans.

For all roles, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the hostile immigration system.We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network,which aims to create a charitable sector that is led by people with lived experience of the asylum and immigration system. As part of this network, we challenge the one-size-fits-all approach in our employment practices, and respect personal circumstances and needs of people with lived experience. Please feel free to use information and resources on their websitewhich may help in preparing your job application.