Housing Project Officer

Wyre Forest District Council; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Housing Project Officer for Asylum Seeker Support to develop services and support projects related to asylum seekers and refugees. This role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in advocacy roles and relevant educational qualifications. The position offers hybrid working options and flexible hours. Interested candidates should apply by 28th August 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years related work experience in an advice or advocacy role.
• Experience within the asylum seeker or refugee support sector is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support on projects developing services for asylum seekers.
• Directly support a low number of asylum seekers who have been granted leave.
• Work with volunteers and welcome groups in support of asylum seekers.

Skills

Customer advocacy

Flexible working

Ability to work outside normal hours

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (A-C)

HNC / A levels, degree desirable

Job description

Job Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity to join the team at Wyre Forest District Council as a Housing Project Officer Asylum Seeker Support .

The purpose of this new role will be to lead and support on a number of projects that develop services, strategies, policies and procedures across the remit of the Strategic Growth team with a focus on asylum seekers/refugees. This will also include directly supporting a low number of asylum seekers who have been granted leave to remain and working with the welcome group and other volunteers in supporting all asylum seekers and refugees.

The successful postholder will have;

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (A-C) and HNC / A levels but degree desirable
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience working with customers in an advice or advocacy role, preferably within the asylum seeker or refugee support sector
• This is a fixed term contract for 2 years
  
  

Flexible approach to working hours, able to work outside normal office hours if necessary, including a requirement to be available for evening meetings. You will be required to provide a suitable vehicle for this post. The post is open to hybrid working.

We understand you may use AI tools to help you prepare your application. While these tools can be helpful, please ensure everything you share about your experiences, skills, and qualifications is authentic and truly reflects you. Your genuine story and real achievements are what we're most interested in!

The closing date for applications is 28th August 2025, but we reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Wyre Forest District Council is an equal opportunities employer

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