Refugee and Asylum Seeker Project Coordinator (part-time)

Church Times Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

St James’s Piccadilly is seeking a part-time parish worker to support asylum-seeking individuals within the church's refugee network. The role is 21 hours per week across three days, with a salary of £20,070 per year (full-time equivalent £33,450) and a 12-month contract.

The successful candidate will have proven experience navigating the UK asylum process, providing pastoral care to trauma-affected individuals, and coordinating volunteers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience navigating the UK asylum process.
• At least 2 years’ experience working with volunteers and building networks.
• At least 2 years’ experience providing pastoral care to trauma-affected individuals.
• Strong Microsoft Office 365 and online communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals through the asylum process.
• Provide trauma-informed pastoral care and guidance.
• Coordinate volunteers and build local networks of support.
• Promote equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
• Uphold safeguarding policies for children and vulnerable adults.

Skills

Pastoral care

Volunteer management

Team building

Microsoft Office 365

Social media

Diversity & inclusion

Job description

21 hours per week (3 days per week)
£20,070pa (full-time equivalent £33,450pa) -
12 month employment contract

St James’s Piccadilly is a Church of England parish in the heart of London. In addition to the regular services, a large and dynamic congregation, and committed staff team, we run and support a network of people with refugee asylum seeker lived experience, offering practical help and pastoral care as well partnering with organisations that support refugees and people going through the asylum system.

The successful candidate will have working knowledge and proven experience of the process of claiming asylum in the UK from first arrival to leave to remain and proven experience in supporting individuals going through this process; at least 2 years’ experience of working with volunteers, and team building networks of support; at least 2 years’ experience of providing pastoral care with people who have experienced significant trauma; understanding and appreciation of promoting and championing equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office 365, computer literacy and online communication including social media.

Candidates do not have to identify as Christian or belong to a religious faith, but the successful candidate will be in sympathy with, and actively promote St James’s ethos and values.

St James’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

St James’s actively welcomes applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our community including people with global majority heritage, people with lived experience of poverty and people who identify as LGBTQ+.

Closing date for applications: midday Friday 25th September 2026

Interviews: planned for Thursday 8th October 2026