Strategic Programme Manager, Migration & Integration

Coventry City Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council is seeking a Programme Manager for its Migration Team. The role involves providing strategic leadership to improve integration for asylum seekers, refugees, and other migrant groups. Key responsibilities include coordinating staff and partnerships, leading programme delivery, and adapting to changing priorities. We're looking for a candidate with excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of migrant needs, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Applications from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills to convey complex information clearly.
• Ability to work across Council departments and partner organisations.
• Good understanding of migrant needs using robust analytical techniques.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in designing and delivering integration programmes.
• Coordinate internal Migration Team staff and partnerships.
• Lead delivery of current programmes for newly arrived communities.
• Support development of new partnerships and programmes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to act as an exemplar for matrix working

Understanding of migrant needs

Flexibility and innovativeness

Job description

A local government council is seeking a Programme Manager for its Migration Team. The role involves providing strategic leadership to improve integration for asylum seekers, refugees, and other migrant groups. Key responsibilities include coordinating staff and partnerships, leading programme delivery, and adapting to changing priorities. We're looking for a candidate with excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of migrant needs, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Applications from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.