Refugee Resettlement Manager

Charnwood Borough Council; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Loughborough is seeking a passionate Refugee Resettlement Manager to lead the Refugee Resettlement service. You will work with various partners to provide high-quality support for refugees, enabling them to live independently. Candidates should possess strong organizational, communication, and management skills, and experience in delivering refugee services. This role includes generous annual leave and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Agile working for many roles

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Free parking

Well-being and engagement groups

Qualifications

• Experience of delivering refugee resettlement or related services is required.
• Strong organisational, communication, and partnership working skills are essential.
• Experience in staff and service management is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Refugee Resettlement service and collaborate with partner services.
• Provide advice, integration, and support to enable refugees to live independently.
• Develop and manage staff and service delivery for effective resettlement.

Skills

Strong organisation skills

Communication skills

Partnership working skills

Experience of staff management

Job description

Overview

We are on the lookout for a passionate individual who wants to help us make a difference to local communities here in Charnwood, Leicestershire. The Council is recruiting for a Refugee Resettlement Manager.

About the role

In this role you will lead the Refugee Resettlement service and work with a range of partner services to ensure the delivery of high-quality and effective refugee resettlement services, including advice, integration and support, to enable refugees to achieve required outcomes and live independently in the UK.

We are looking for a committed individual with strong organisation, communication and partnership working skills, experience of staff and service management, and experience of delivering refugee resettlement or related services.

Please note - the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For further information please contact Katie Moore, Head of Strategic Housing, via email [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• Lead the Refugee Resettlement service and collaborate with partner services to deliver high-quality refugee resettlement support.
• Provide advice, integration and support to enable refugees to achieve outcomes and live independently.
• Develop and manage staff and service delivery to ensure effective resettlement services.

Qualifications

• Strong organisation, communication and partnership working skills.
• Experience of staff and service management.
• Experience of delivering refugee resettlement or related services.

Benefits

• Agile working for many roles
• Generous annual leave of between 262.7 hours and 299.7 hours of leave (depending on length of service) inclusive of bank holidays
• Most services are closed over Christmas
• Opportunities for professional development linked to many roles
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free parking
• Disability Confident Employer and Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Gold Award
• Well-being and engagement through internal groups (Staff Forum, Health and Wellbeing Group, Equality Working Group)

About the Council

Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people. We offer a range of services, with everything from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets. Our services are built on our values: Pride in Charnwood; Customer Focused and Working Together.

Charnwood boasts breath-taking landscapes which are great to explore. At the heart of Charnwood is Loughborough, home to a world class university, historic markets, and the only major bell foundry in the UK. It is a diverse community thanks to its student population and cultures from around the world.

No Agencies please.