Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for social justice and storytelling?

We are looking for a talented Communications Officer to join our dynamic team at Scottish Refugee Council.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in public relations, journalism, or marketing, who is ready to use their communications expertise to amplify refugee voices, grow our reach, and support our mission to stand with people seeking refugee protection in Scotland.

This role reports directly to the Media and Communications Manager.

About us

Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national refugee charity. Every year, we provide direct support and advice to people rebuilding their lives in Scotland, standing up for people’s rights and campaign for a fairer and more humane asylum system and enhanced integration for communities in Scotland.

The vision is for a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. A place where men, women and children are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and can achieve their full potential. Together, we can build a better future with refugees in Scotland. Find out more at scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.

Employee benefits package

• 39 days of leave (including public holidays)
• Progressive salary structure
• Flexible working options
• Training and development opportunities
• Union recognition
• Fresh fruit, tea & coffee in office
• Enhanced pay benefits
• Enhanced pension
• Counselling & coaching service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care scheme
• Death in service & 24-hour GP service

Bridges Programmes is able to offer some degree of flexibility as to working hours. Please indicate what your preferred hours are on application.

Bridges Programmes is a registered charity which helps New Scots into employment. Our Refugee Doctors Programme is funded by the Scottish Government and, in partnership with NHS allies and supporters, we provide various interventions and offer practical and emotional support to help Refugee Doctors achieve GMC Registration and, ultimately, to work in the NHS in Scotland.

The role:

The purpose of this post is to manage Bridges Programmes’ specialist Doctors Caseworker to support and guide Refugee Doctors into relevant and appropriate careers in the NHS.

The candidate:

We are looking for a project manager with experience of managing staff and budgets. The post-holder must be capable of working on their own initiative, and of representing the project to a wide range of professional stakeholders, including NHS professionals in Scotland and elsewhere in the UK, and the Scottish Government. This is a dynamic role, and the successful candidate will require to have a development mind-set, open to changing structures and new partnerships to better meet the project goal of helping Refugee Doctors into work with the NHS. While it would be preferable if the post-holder had a background in working with migrants and/or working in the NHS, these are not necessary requirements, although the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they align with the Bridges’ values.

Main responsibilities:

• Line management of several part-time staff responsible for recruiting and supporting Refugee Doctors through the Programme.
• Managing the Budget for the Refugee Doctors Programme and leading on partnership negotiations and developments for future years with existing and potential new stakeholders.
• Liaison with similar third sector projects elsewhere in the United Kingdom to share experiences and work jointly when appropriate.
• Representing the Refugee Doctors project to a wide range of professional stakeholders.

Additional duties:

Tasks and duties at Bridges Programmes can sometimes be unpredictable and varied. All staff are expected to work in a flexible way when occasionally tasks arise which are not specifically covered by a job description. These additional tasks will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances and changes in work that are compatible with the jobholder’s regular area of work. If the additional duties become a regular or frequent part of a jobholder’s duties it may be included in their job description in consultation with the member of staff.

Person specification:

Skills and experience

• Experience of working within the NHS and familiar with NHS roles and entry pathways (E)
• Understanding of issues facing refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, and/or lived experience (D)
• Understanding of the employability pipeline and effective employability interventions, and/or lived experience of employability programmes (D)
• Caseload management and/or advice and guidance service delivery (D)
• Record of providing successful outcomes for people with barriers to the labour market (D)
• Knowledge of Office 365 including MS Excel (E)

Personal attributes

• Well organised, self-motivated, personable with excellent communication skills (E)
• Excellent relationship management skills, driven to motivate others (E)
• Team player able to identify and propose actions to continuously improve service delivery (E)
• Ability to adapt style to suit individual clients, and to motivate clients who feel disenfranchised (E)
• Ability to represent Bridges Programmes and work with a range of stakeholders including partner organisations and funders (E)

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We want to create a supportive and inclusive environment where our employees can reach their full potential, without prejudice or discrimination.

Bridges Programmes is able to offer some degree of flexibility as to working hours. Please indicate what your preferred hours are on application.

Bridges Programmes is a registered charity which helps New Scots into employment. Our Refugee Doctors Programme is funded by the Scottish Government and, in partnership with NHS allies and supporters, we provide various interventions and offer practical and emotional support to help Refugee Doctors achieve GMC Registration and, ultimately, to work in the NHS in Scotland.

The role:

The purpose of this post is to support Bridges Programmes’ specialist Doctors Caseworker to support and guide Refugee Doctors into relevant and appropriate careers in the NHS.

The candidate:

We are looking for a person with experience of working in the NHS in Scotland, as a doctor. This role would suit a retired or semi-retired medical professional, or one working part-time seeking additional employment. We are looking for a person who will align with Bridges’ values, and who will provide honest but empathetic advice and support to Refugee Doctors.

Main responsibilities:

• Organise and facilitate initial meetings with new refugee doctors registering on the project, and continue to liaise periodically with registered clients as required
• Support refugee doctors who are exiting the project early to find suitable alternative NHS roles
• Provide pastoral support for refugee doctors as they move through key milestones
• Liaise with NHS GGC clinicians in order to identify suitable candidates for undertaking clinical attachments
• Liaise with SCSCHF (NHS FV) to identify suitable candidates to attend the 5-day simulation programme, and/or other opportunities as they arise
• Co-facilitate the educational course run at RCPSG, and work collaboratively with the NHS GGC clinicians developing the curriculum
• Seek feedback, and bring new ideas to the team

Additional duties:

Tasks and duties at Bridges Programmes can sometimes be unpredictable and varied. All staff are expected to work in a flexible way when occasionally tasks arise which are not specifically covered by a job description. These additional tasks will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances and changes in work that are compatible with the jobholder’s regular area of work. If the additional duties become a regular or frequent part of a jobholder’s duties it may be included in their job description in consultation with the member of staff.

Person specification:

Skills and experience

• Experience of working within the NHS and familiar with NHS roles and entry pathways (E)
• Understanding of issues facing refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, and/or lived experience (D)
• Understanding of the employability pipeline and effective employability interventions, and/or lived experience of employability programmes (D)
• Caseload management and/or advice and guidance service delivery (D)
• Record of providing successful outcomes for people with barriers to the labour market (D)
• Knowledge of Office 365 including MS Excel (E)

Personal attributes

• Well organised, self-motivated, personable with excellent communication skills (E)
• Excellent relationship management skills, driven to motivate others (E)
• Team player able to identify and propose actions to continuously improve service delivery (E)
• Ability to adapt style to suit individual clients, and to motivate clients who feel disenfranchised (E)
• Ability to represent Bridges Programmes and work with a range of stakeholders including partner organisations and funders (E)

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We want to create a supportive and inclusive environment where our employees can reach their full potential, without prejudice or discrimination.