The Young Roots Casework Service aims to improve the life chances of young refugees and asylum seekers and support them to reach their potential by accessing their rights and entitlements.

The casework team is providing intensive one-to-one support and advocacy to young refugees 11 to 25 years old living in Croydon/ South London.

The Casework Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Croydon Casework Service and they will also work closely with the rest of the Croydon delivery team to deliver our weekly Advice and Support Hub in Croydon (Thursday from 4:30pm to 7:30pm). The role will suit a dynamic, supportive, and enthusiastic manager with a deep understanding of the challenges young refugees and asylum seekers face in London.

The Casework Manager will be employed 4 days (28 hours) per week.

Recruitment Process

Young Roots recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and particularly welcome BAME candidates and those with lived experience of migration and the asylum system to apply. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities.

Young Roots is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. A criminal record will not automatically prevent you from being considered for this role.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Deadline for applications: Monday 5th July at 9am 

Interviews: Monday 12th July (online) 

Start date: ASAP   

Roma Mental Health Adovcate (RoM 51) 

We are seeking to appoint a motivated person to provide independent mental health advocacy to Roma refugees and migrants in order to facilitate their access to statutory mental health services and enhance their empowerment. 

The successful candidate will have empathy with issues affecting Roma migrant communities in the UK combined with experience of working with people who have mental health issues. Fluency in Romanes and/or an East European language is essential. 

To apply, please visit our website and download the Job Application Pack (Ref. RoM 51). 

Mental Health Advocacy Project Coordinator (Ref RoM 50)

We are seeking to appoint a motivated person to coordinate the Mental Health Advocacy Project, which will facilitate Roma refugees and migrants’ access to mental health services and improve their mental health and well-being.

The successful candidate will have empathy with issues affecting Roma migrant communities in the UK combined with experience of working with people who have mental health issues. S/he will have understanding of relevant legislation and Mental Health service provision in the community. Fluency in Romanes and/or an East European language is desirable. 

To apply, please visit our website and download the Job Application Pack (Ref. RoM 50). 

JRS UK is looking to recruit an experienced Fundraising Manager on a full-time basis to develop and steward relationships with JRS supporters, with a particular focus on individual giving. You will work as part of the Communications and Outreach team, reporting to the Communications and Development Manager.

The role seeks to develop JRS UK’s individual giving portfolio, both through regular giving and one-off donations. This will involve acquiring new donors and working with the wider Communications and Outreach Team to develop an engaging donor journey, which encourages long-term support of JRS. The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of individual giving activity across a range of channels and for recruiting, stewarding and deepening support of JRS UK.  The ideal candidate will enjoy getting to know people, understanding their motivations to support JRS UK – be this through financial giving, volunteering their time and skills, or through faith communities.

You will have prior experience of creating and delivering successful fundraising campaigns to grow income, utilising both traditional and digital techniques. Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak and communicate confidently is essential.

The Fundraising Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring JRS UK diversifies and stabilises its income streams, ensuring the organisation can continue to accompany and support refugees and those who are forcibly displaced.

JRS UK aims to pay close attention to the experience of refugees it accompanies and all its external communications give priority to their voices, taking care to portray refugees as people with dignity, gifts, joys, hopes and sorrows. JRS UK fundraising activity fits within these broader ethical communications guidelines.

We’re looking for someone to join our team on a permanent full-time basis (37.5 hours a week). We’re open to applications for job shares and/or part-time for the right candidate(s).

The role will predominantly be office-based in our centre in East London. The whole team is currently working from home in-line with COVID-19 restrictions. We’re open to applications from candidates looking for a longer-term hybrid home/office working – if this is you, please do mention it.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 14th July. We’ll be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.

UK Programmes Officer

World Jewish Relief is the leading international development and humanitarian agency for the UK Jewish community. Our mission is to assist those living in poverty, affected by disaster or who are displaced, to survive, earn a living, find employment and be better able to support themselves. We tackle Jewish poverty and reach beyond our community. We create opportunities for those out of work to become self-reliant; we bring dignity to the elderly and we respond to international disasters. Our support to refugees in the UK, assisting them to find employment, has become a flagship initiative of ours.

As the UK Programmes Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the Director of Programmes UK in all programme management, administrative and financial tasks.  The UK Programmes Team currently manages two large programmes: Specialist Training and Employment Programme (STEP) and the Refugee Employment Network (REN) as well as a Women’s Programme which is currently in the design phase. You will spend most of your time on STEP (roughly 80%) and the rest supporting the team with REN.

You will play a key role in supporting projects by ensuring their compliance with grant agreements and with regular reporting. Using advanced excel skills, you will analyse results, identify trends and learnings, using data to drive changes and improve the quality of programmes. As part of this role, you will perform general financial tasks for the UK programmes team, including tracking income and expenditure for all partners.

To be considered for this post you will have previous experience working in a similar role, supporting the administrative and financial aspects of a programme and or project. You will be capable of producing a high level of financial reporting and have great understanding of Microsoft Excel. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a small, ambitious team that is helping to support refugees find work in the UK.

World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, race, socio-economic backgrounds, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out in this role.

Closing date: 28th June 2021

We are looking for a full time advisor but we are willing to employ on a part time basis for the right candidate

We will only consider applications with relevant legal experience. Qualifications needed are OISC level 2/3 or IAAS Level 2 Caseworker/Solicitor.

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 impact of immigration policy and practice. We also particularly encourage those with lived experience of rough sleeping to apply.

Salary and Benefits: £30500 for OISC level 3/IAAS Level 2 or equivalent qualified candidates, £28,500 for OISC level 2 qualified candidates

Contract Duration: Permanent

Pension scheme – Employer contribution 6%

Holiday entitlement: 28 days annual leave, childcare vouchers and cycle to work scheme available

Location: RAMFEL’s offices in Ilford /Stratford, UPDATE: During the Covid-19 crisis/Lockdown period you will be required to work from home until it is safe for us to run services from our offices

Overview

The Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London is an OISC level 3 registered charity, that provides advice to help people access justice. We are expanding our legal advice provision and looking for a new adviser to join our small legal team. The roles gives an opportunity to assist some of the most vulnerable people in our society. The focus of the role is on supporting people who otherwise have no access to legal advice and support. There will be particular focus on working with people who are facing a crisis, providing legal work that will take them out of destitution and on a path towards integration.

Specific Responsibilities

Case management

1. Manage own caseload, working to advance the best interests of the client
2. Adhere to standards set out by IAAS/OISC and AQS to deliver high quality advice
3. Provide advice up to OISC level 2/3 or IAAS Level 2.
4. Engage with the legal services manager to create and follow a training plan to ensure compliance with OISC CPD, keeping up to date with changes in law, policy and guidance to ensure clients receive accurate and high quality advice
5. Undertake fee-paying work as part of our low cost service
6. Liaise directly with the UKVI/HOIE and related governmental agencies 
7. Completion of forms, letters and applications
8. Liaise with and refer clients to solicitors or other advisers, as appropriate
9. Manage client expectations by discussing deadlines, outcomes and timing
10. Deliver legal advice outreach surgeries as and when required (none currently planned for this role)

Service monitoring

1. Ensure that any reporting and monitoring requirements agreed with funders are met in  full
2. Maintain client files and records in line with file management procedures

General responsibilities

1. Seek to continuously improve in order that the Charity delivers the best possible service to beneficiaries
2. Ensure that all of Ramfel’s Policies and Procedures are adhered to at all times
3. Attend internal training and external training as and when required
4. Participate in regular supervisions and team meetings
5. Act as a positive ambassador for the Charity at all times
6. Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required

Flexibility

The post holder is expected to be responsive to Ramfel's policies, priorities and the changing needs of the organisation and will be expected to adapt their workload as required.

Management

This post will report to the Rough Sleeper Team Manager.

Hours of work and leave

The position is FULL TIME (37.5 hours we may be able to accept part time working hours for the right candidate. It is inevitable that in the nature of Ramfel's work the Immigration Advisor will occasionally exceed this. When more hours are worked, time may be taken off in lieu by arrangement with other members of the Team and with the appropriate member of management. Holiday entitlement is 28 days per annum plus bank holidays for full-time roles.

 Person Specification

Education/qualifications

• Candidates must be IAAS Level 2 or OISC level 2 qualified or;
• OISC level 1 qualified and prepared to work under supervision at level 2 as well as to study to qualify for level 2 (training will be provided).

Experience/knowledge

• Experience providing high quality advice and representation to clients
• A good understanding of law and policy as it relates to immigration and asylum
• Experience of professional, independent and impartial service delivery to the public
• Experience of maintaining a caseload of cases in line with OISC requirements in relation to the conduct of cases, file management and supervision
• Knowledge of and empathy with the backgrounds and experiences of asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants
• Experience of using client databases
• Experience of working with interpreters supporting clients with complex matters

Skills

• Ability to manage a caseload autonomously, prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Aptitude for grasping complex issues rapidly
• Ability to demonstrate good client facing skills
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Communicates effectively at all levels, both verbally and written
• Supportive team player

Personal attributes

• Commitment to the aims and objectives of Ramfel
• Has a positive, resilient, enthusiastic and pro-active approach
• Ability to demonstrate behaviour in keeping with Ramfel’s core values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity and Fairness

Desirable

• Knowledge of the welfare and support entitlements of asylum seekers in the UK
• Working knowledge of complex EUSS applications
• Experience of legal aid work
• Fluency in other languages
• Experience supporting and developing volunteers

As our current Head of Finance and Operations heads off on twelve months of maternity leave, we’re looking for someone to take on this exciting role for 13 or 14 months (to enable handover at each end). 

We are looking for someone who has the finance and operations skills and experience to hit the ground running and the character and creativity to play a senior role within REUK. 

We welcome applications from people who would consider this as a secondment or career break from their current role.

Full details of the job description and person specification are set out in the job applicant pack.

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP is the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation and displacement, in the occupied Palestinian territory and Lebanon.

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Director of FUndraising to develop, direct and deliver MAP’s fundraising strategy to accelerate the growth of fundraising across a diversified range of income streams to achieve long term, sustainable income growth worldwide and in particular from the UK public

An exciting opportunity to work in the award-winning corporate partnerships team at Breaking Barriers. Private sector engagement is at the heart of our mission to support people of a refugee background into meaningful employment. This role will be vital in helping BB continue its rapid growth and mission. 

Working alongside the Head of Corporate Partnerships, the post holder will be responsible for managing, developing and growing our exciting and wide-ranging corporate partnership portfolio. It will be a multifaceted role, which requires excellent relationship management skills with key BB corporate partners and a comprehensive understanding of client needs. Due to the multiple angles of support provided through the programme the postholder will need to be adept at multi-tasking and coordination both internally and externally.

Over the next year Breaking Barriers expects to increase connections with business and the support provided by them. The post holder will be key to managing this expansion and will be expected to be innovative and proactive with implementing improvement with our corporate partner portfolio and developing new activities to be conducted in conjunction with corporates and increase the financial contribution of our partners.

The Charity

Founded in 2015, Breaking Barriers is a fast-paced, start-up charity with a mission to help refugees in London gain the knowledge, confidence and experience to secure stable and fulfilling employment in their new home.

We offer effective and flexible employment support in direct partnership with businesses that help refugees secure work, progress into better jobs, and successfully integrate into UK society. We have a unique approach, working with corporate partners to help refugees develop careers that match their skills, experience and aspirations.

Since Breaking Barriers’ inception, we have grown to support in excess of 500 refugees per year and have ambitious plans to expand this as part of our strategic plan. We concentrate on getting things done in a flexible environment where everyone is encouraged to take ownership and contribute.

We are a team of around 30 staff supported by several hundred volunteers, who are all committed to helping London’s refugee community. We are looking for similarly driven and ambitious individuals keen to join an enterprising organisation where they can benefit from the opportunity to innovate and shape the direction of the charity. Colleagues who thrive at Breaking Barriers are passionate about their work and have the confidence to work autonomously whilst remaining team players and sharing credit with all involved.

We are looking for someone who lives and breathes our values:

• Mission-led: our clients come before everything else
• Welcoming: we want all people to feel happy, comfortable and secure with us
• Collaborative: we are supportive and considerate, curiously exploring other viewpoints to find solutions
• Enterprising: we are discerningly bold, entrepreneurial and have the courage to give things a go

Breaking Barriers particularly welcomes applicants with experience of migration and/or a refugee background.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We also encourage applications from job share partners or individuals with alternative working patterns.

Recruitment Process

Please note, all Breaking Barriers staff are currently working remotely, and we will be conducting all interviews virtually.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter setting out:

• Why you are interested in the role
• What skills and experience you would bring to be successful in this role

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing Date: Wednesday 7th July

1st interviews: w/c 12th July

2nd interviews: w/c 19th July

The Charity

Founded in 2015, Breaking Barriers is a fast-paced, start-up charity with a mission to help refugees in London gain the knowledge, confidence and experience to secure stable and fulfilling employment in their new home. We offer effective and flexible employment support in direct partnership with businesses that help refugees secure work, progress into better jobs, and successfully integrate into UK society. We have a unique approach, working with corporate partners to help refugees develop careers that match their skills, experience and aspirations.

Since Breaking Barriers’ inception in 2015, we have grown to support in excess of 500 refugees per year and have ambitious plans to expand this as part of our strategic plan. We concentrate on getting things done in a flexible environment where everyone is encouraged to take ownership and contribute. We are a team of over 40 employees supported by several hundred volunteers, who are all driven and committed to helping London’s refugee community. We are looking for similarly driven and ambitious individuals keen to join an enterprising organisation where they can benefit from the opportunity to innovate and shape the direction of the charity. Colleagues who thrive are passionate, driven and have the confidence to work autonomously while remaining team players and sharing credit with all involved.

We are looking for someone who lives and breathes our values:

• Mission-led: our clients come before everything else.
• Welcoming: we want all people to feel happy, comfortable and secure with us.
• Collaborative: we are supportive and considerate, curiously exploring other viewpoints to find solutions.
• Enterprising: we are discerningly bold, entrepreneurial and have the courage to give things a go.

The Role

Private sector engagement is at the heart of our mission to support people of a refugee background into meaningful employment. This role will be vital in helping BB continue its rapid growth and mission. We are looking for a talented and ambitious individual to join Breaking Barriers at an exciting period of our development. This diverse role is perfect for someone looking to make a difference and gain experience working within a corporate partnerships team. The successful candidate will provide crucial administrative, internal/external comms and wider support to the partnership management and new business function. It will work closely with the Breaking Barriers service delivery team to help ensure our shared value partnerships have the maximum impact for the refugee clients we look to support. The role will be key in helping to maximise impact through existing partnerships and supporting a pipeline of new opportunities through bespoke events and approaches to potential partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the wider Partnerships team to help deliver bespoke partner activities across a portfolio of 20+ partners.
• Work with the Partnerships team and Comms team to create internal comms content relating to corporate partner activity.
• Support the Partnerships team with administrative support, financial tracking, and monitoring and evaluation reporting.
• Support the Senior Business Development Manager with reviewing and enhancing resources and materials to support new business development.
• Work closely with Partnership Managers and the Programmes team to support with programme delivery including workshops and employment opportunities where required, to ensure we are gaining outcomes for our clients through our Corporate Partnerships.
• Manage some partnerships, including fundraising, comms and delivery requirements.
• Attend meetings and events as a representative of Breaking Barriers.
• Write compelling proposals, reports and correspondence in support of strategic priorities.
• Provide support to the CEO, Head of Corporate Partnerships and wider Partnerships team including briefing materials for meetings
• Build and develop cross-organisational relationships to facilitate fundraising and strengthen understanding of corporate partnerships
• Across all teams in corporate partnerships, maintain regular monitoring and updating of our CRM database, ensuring data is updated regularly and timely for reporting requirements.
• Support on logistics and creation of key external organisational events, through fundraising or thought leadership.
• Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required within the scope of this role.

Please see Personal Specification for more details on skills required. 

Breaking Barriers particularly welcomes applicants with experience of migration and/or a refugee background.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We also encourage applications from job share partners or individuals with alternative working patterns.

Recruitment Process

Please note, we will be conducting all interviews virtually.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter setting out:

• Why you are interested in the role
• What skills and experience you would bring to be successful in this role

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on 25th June 2021.

First round of interviews will start in the week beginning 5th July 2021.

Job Title: Employment and Integration Adviser - via the Kick Starter Scheme

This role is being advertised as part of the UK Government Kick Starter Scheme which provides funding to employers to create jobs for 16 to 24 year olds on Universal Credit.  Please only apply if you are 16 – 24 and on Universal Credit

Language Requirements: Fluent in English. A second language (Arabic, Amharic, Dari, Farsi, Kurdish, Pashto, Somali, Tigrinya) would be an advantage.

Location: Currently working in the office and remotely. Office in Aldwych, London, WC2B, with travel to various regions of London (Zones 1-5).

Salary: £24,000

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Occasional evening/weekend work required (time off in lieu provided).

Contract: 6 month contract

The Charity

Founded in 2015, Breaking Barriers is a fast-paced, start-up charity with a mission to help refugees in London gain the knowledge, confidence and experience to secure stable and fulfilling employment in their new home. We offer effective and flexible employment support in direct partnership with businesses that help refugees secure work, progress into better jobs, and successfully integrate into UK society. We have a unique approach, working with corporate partners to help refugees develop careers that match their skills, experience and aspirations.

Since Breaking Barriers’ inception in 2015, we have grown to support in excess of 500 refugees per year and have ambitious plans to expand this as part of our strategic plan. We concentrate on getting things done in a flexible environment where everyone is encouraged to take ownership and contribute. We are a team of over 40 employees supported by several hundred volunteers, who are all driven and committed to helping London’s refugee community. We are looking for similarly driven and ambitious individuals keen to join an enterprising organisation where they can benefit from the opportunity to innovate and shape the direction of the charity. Colleagues who thrive are passionate, driven and have the confidence to work autonomously while remaining team players and sharing credit with all involved.

We are looking for someone who lives and breathes our values:

• Mission-led: our clients come before everything else.
• Welcoming: we want all people to feel happy, comfortable and secure with us.
• Collaborative: we are supportive and considerate, curiously exploring other viewpoints to find solutions.
• Enterprising: we are discerningly bold, entrepreneurial and have the courage to give things a go.

Role Overview

You will take on significant responsibility in this role, managing a full caseload and delivering quality support to 35-45 clients. This involves assessing the opportunities available to each individual, helping them set goals and drawing up support plans to support them into employment, training, or education. You will work with clients online and by phone, as well as in person when it is safe to return to face-to-face delivery and monitor their progress towards goals. Complementary support will be delivered through our volunteers who are trained in delivering employment advice, and you will book weekly appointments for clients, allocating time slots according to availability and the volunteer’s specialty. We offer a strong team environment, where your ideas and drive will be welcomed and where you as an individual can make a real difference to people’s lives.

Key Responsibilities

We are a fast-growing charity that prides itself on its flexibility and responsiveness, and as a result your responsibilities may change, develop, and grow according to the needs and development of our programmes.

1. Manage a caseload of clients

• Take responsibility for managing and delivering quality support to a caseload of 35-45 clients.
• Work with clients to assess available opportunities and draw up support plans to support them into employment, training, or education outcomes.
• Ensure clients who have lower levels of English and/or IT skills can join appropriate Education classes, both within Breaking Barriers and externally.
• Monitor clients’ progression towards their goals and provide monthly written updates on progress and agreed actions.
• Look into alternative approaches and solutions where clients are not progressing towards their goals.
• Meet clients remotely (and in person when face-to-face delivery resumes) and have contact by phone and email as required, providing guidance in an easily understood manner.
• Build relationships with staff at other organisations, and signposting/referring clients to other types of support (e.g. housing or mental health support) when their needs fall outside of Breaking Barriers’ remit.
• Share knowledge and learnings with the rest of the Employment team.

2. Employment Support

• Deliver employment advice and guidance through online support and in person at one or more of Breaking Barriers’ delivery centres across London (as required, depending on Covid-19 government guidelines and restrictions).
• Carry out monitoring and evaluation in relation to client support, ensuring that clients on your caseload complete impact surveys in a timely manner.
• Where relevant, assist a Senior Employment and Integration Adviser in managing Breaking Barriers’ delivery centres.
• Coordinate with volunteers and book appointments for clients by phone and email on a weekly basis, matching clients and volunteers by availability and specialty.
• Create detailed briefings for volunteers to help them structure their appointments. Supervise and act as a point of contact for around 15 skilled volunteers, ensuring they are supported to deliver advice and guidance to a high standard.

3.  Administrative Work

• Ensure that all paperwork and online records are completed accurately and in time for reporting deadlines.
• Update the Breaking Barriers database, keeping accurate records of client details, support provided during appointments, client progress and planned next steps.
• Record summaries of clients’ appointments to ensure that accurate records are maintained.
• Stay on top of internal communications and emails to ensure no opportunities for clients or deadlines are missed.

3.  Cross-Organisational Responsibilities

• Work and communicate with other teams at Breaking Barriers (e.g. Education, Corporate Partnerships, and Volunteer teams) to provide clients with the support they require.
• Take part in meetings both with the Programmes team and the wider organisation, sharing ideas and feedback.
• Take up opportunities for training and development provided by different teams within the organisation, so that new skills are being learned and knowledge is being shared across the organisation.
• Support with additional activities as required both within the Programmes team and the wider organisation.

Considerations

Although Breaking Barriers staff are currently working from home, when we return to face-to-face support this position will likely require the ability to travel regularly within London and occasionally within the UK. Occasional working outside of normal working hours, i.e. at weekends or evenings, is required to meet client need, and time off in lieu is provided.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Breaking Barriers particularly welcomes applicants with experience of migration and/or a refugee background.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and max 500-word statement outlining:

• Why you are interested in the role
• What skills and experience you would bring to be successful in this role
• Please state whether you are eligible for the Kick Starter Scheme (16 - 24 year olds and on Universal Credit)

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is 11.30pm on Sunday 4th July 2021

Applications will be reviewed and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. Please apply as soon as possible.

This role will be home based but with some days each month needed in our offices in Moorgate

Job Purpose

UK for UNHCR (UK4U), the UN Refugee Agency's national charity partner, is looking for a Senior Advisor, Private Philanthropy to join us at a crucial time in our development. As a start-up, we are a small but high performing team with big ambitions. This pivotal new role will work closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees and senior fundraising colleagues to lead our programme of High Net Worth (HNW) and Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) philanthropy.

Working alongside the UK4U fundraising team and UNHCR colleagues, this is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead the development of our philanthropy programme with HNW and UHNW individuals in the UK. This programme is a critical element of the charity’s new five-year strategy and will be closely supported by the CEO and an expanded Board of Trustees. You will not have line management responsibilities in the role, enabling you to focus your time on donor relationships and delivering bespoke engagement for our HNW/UHNW donors and prospects.

You will be an experienced philanthropy fundraiser, with demonstrated success in building relationships and raising six and seven-figure gifts from HNW/UHNW philanthropists in the UK. You will have experience of and be able to communicate and collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders in a complex, multi-cultural environment. You will have a passion for the refugee cause and be highly motivated to grow our pipeline of HNW/UHNW prospects and establish those relationships for UK for UNHCR over the next few years. You will work closely with a growing PPH team in the charity, as well as with fundraising colleagues in UNHCR’s Private Sector Partnerships unit, Europe Region and national markets. 

Who We Are And What We Do

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person or a stateless person. 

We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including flexible hours and the ability to work from home primarily if you wish, with some days each month in our office in London (Moorgate). Please speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead in the identification, cultivation and stewardship of HNW,  UHNW donors,prospects and those who could be influential in securing high level gifts for UK for UNHCR;
• Oversee UK4U’s strategy for HNW and UHNW fundraising, focusing on the priority streams identified in the charity’s new five-year strategy as well as adding new ones over time;
• Personally manage a pipeline and portfolio of prospects and donors with  with the aim of securing gifts of six and seven-figure gifts;
• Work in tandem with UK4U’s Head of Major Donors and Trusts, Director of Fundraising, UNHCR’s Head of Private Philanthropy and other fundraising colleagues to deliver integrated relationship management of donors and prospects;
• Strategically utilise the CEO, Board Chair, Board Trustees and senior UNHCR colleagues to advance donor relationships;
• Identify and develop appropriate cultivation and stewardship events, liaising with UK for UNHCR and UNHCR colleagues for input;
• Ensure a prompt strategic and tactical response to HNW/UHNW donors and prospects in the event of humanitarian emergencies;
• Ensure database records are up-to-date, accurate and GDPR compliant;
• Work within UK4U’s and UNHCR’s due diligence policy and processes;
• Ensure accurate income recording and earmarking procedures to facilitate financial reporting.

Personal Attributes & Experience

Essential Experience

• Senior level experience working with HNWIs and UHNWIs, leading them from identification to giving annual and multi-year gifts of six and seven figures;
• Experience of working alongside and supporting Board members and senior staff to identify and cultivate prospects and influencers;
• Experience in creating 3-5 year strategies and annual plans for HNW/UHNWI, which include KPIs;
• Experience of identifying potential HNW/UHNW donors, qualifying prospects and managing and growing a high level prospect pipeline;
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders in a complex, multi-cultural environment;
• Experience of creating high quality, high level donor events and engagements;
• Experience of using Salesforce or similar CRM products/fundraising databases.

Essential Skills/Knowledge

• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills;
• Ability to communicate complex themes and subjects in a compelling and engaging way in writing and verbally;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to motivate and engage HNW/UHNW donors and prospects in the cause;
• Knowledge and understanding of how to use influencers and connectors in the most effective way for the benefit of UK for UNHCR and the wider UNHCR organisation;
• Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-moving environment, leading on a wide range of tasks and projects simultaneously;
• Knowledge of tax efficient giving in the UK and current GDPR legislation and other regulatory compliance issues;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Knowledge of the UN structure, working culture and ethics/ working in a global organisation;
• Knowledge of Islamic Philanthropy and experience of fundraising in the British Muslim charitable sector;
• Experience of working with colleagues of varying levels of experience and knowledge around the subject of private philanthropy.

To apply please submit your CV and a covering letter.  Please note that applications which are just generic cover letters or CVs without covering letters will not be considered. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by Wednesday 7th July. Interviews will be held w/c 12th July and w/c 19th July.

 Do you like to work to the highest professional standards but have the freedom to offer your clients creative solutions? Then this might be the role for you. The Renewal Programme is a local Newham based charity that is passionate about supporting those that find themselves on the margins of our community. We are looking for an OISC qualified immigration caseworker to work within our refugee and migrant project (RAMP) and help to regularise the immigration status of the many individuals and families that find themselves at risk of destitution.  Newham has one of the highest number of asylum applications and new migrant arrivals of any London Borough, and many families lack the knowledge or resources to regularise their immigration status, which is where you come in. Qualified to OISC level 2 or 3, you will be an experienced immigration advisor who will help support our charity’s first steps into formal immigration advice after years of practical and holistic support for refugees and migrants. You will be working alongside an OISC level 3 advisor and a team of experienced community development professionals as part of our vision to deliver more holistic wrap around services in the borough. We will require you to develop and manage a portfolio of immigration advice and multiple caseloads in a timely a timely, supportive and friendly manner. You will therefore need to demonstrate that you are professional, organised, efficient and able to manage your own time and workload to meet project targets. We can offer you a friendly team of experienced colleagues to work with and the support of a dynamic leadership team.

This is a part time role 21 hours per week and for an initial fixed term period of 9 months pending further funding. Please see the full job description and person specification attached and do note an enhanced DBS check will be required.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note that candidates without accreditation with OISC will NOT be considered.

Application Details : please note there is no closing date for this role, but early applications are encouraged as we will invite interviews and begin the selection process on a rolling basis, with the aim to have this position filled as soon as an appropriate candidate is identified.

Please apply by attaching an up to date CV detailing relevant education and employment experience and a covering letter demonstrating how your skills meet the Job Description and Person Specification (no more than 2 pages). Please ensure that your application contains details of 2 referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Newham Community Renewal Programme is committed to recruiting high quality candidates whose skills and experience are most suited to the job regardless of sex, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion (or beliefs), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age or political affiliation.

We are looking for an experienced project coordinator and senior immigration advisor OISC L2 (OISC L3 desirable) or solicitor with equivalent qualification for an exciting position leading our Newham immigration advice service for migrants homeless and rough sleeping.

The post holder will manage and supervise a team of OISC level 2 immigration advisors providing specialist immigration advice and casework. This service is funded by London Borough of Newham and working in partnership with local homeless organisations.

You will hold a small caseload of cases (equivalent to two days per week) working with non-UK migrants rough sleeping because of a lack of secure immigration status and/or No Recourse to Public Funds condition. You will lead the OISC supervision for the caseworkers and volunteers under this project as well as reporting and referral coordination.

You will play a key role in coordinating this project and ensuring front line work feeds into our advocacy and campaign work.

Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at-risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face. We work to build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy and improve services. We played a leading role in exposing the Windrush scandal and advocate and campaign for lasting changes to policy and practice to address the root causes of the issues faced by at-risk migrants.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.