Community InfoSource (CIS) is looking for a key person with a passion for working within an organisation led by people seeking asylum and refugees, which works to help people seeking asylum to secure their rights and be empowered to support others. The Asylum Seeker Housing (ASH) Project Manager will ensure this well establish and highly respected project continues to achieve it’s aims. The person should be committed to a human rights ethos and to CIS’s values.

• An interview is guaranteed to anyone with lived experience of the UK asylum system who fulfils the essential criteria of the person specification.
• An interview is guaranteed to anyone with a disability who fulfils the essential criteria of the person specification.

The aim of this post: is to ensure the smooth running and effective operation of the ASH project in providing housing support to asylum seekers, maintaining project sustainability, including fundraising, and further developing CIS’s ability to bring positive change on housing for asylum seekers. is to provide support to the Board, to ensure the smooth running of the organisation.

Community InfoSource has secured funding for this post from two funders for 21 hours a week for a minimum of 1 year. Thereafter it is subject to successful fundraising. We are also negotiating an increase of one day a week for this post, for this year.

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer

Responsible for: Staff in the ASH Project (3 others)

Phone: 07915 720 741 if you require more information about the post or wish to discuss it

This role is responsible for coordinating, monitoring and managing operational activities and service delivery for Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) and its two community Hubs in the West and East of Scotland. Supported by the CEO and the board of trustees, you will work on a variety of tasks and projects, including staff management, support and supervision; volunteer co-ordination and support; risk management; health & safety; implementation of policy and procedures; recruitment and induction; supporting the monitoring of expenditure and budgets; providing reports; project monitoring and evaluation; partnership working, and engaging with refugees and asylum seekers in the delivery of activities.

The post holder will be expected to maintain an excellent working knowledge of Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) programmes, policies, systems and procedures, particularly in relation to health and safety as the designated H&S officer.

You will maintain good working relationships with a variety of external stakeholders and partners.

You will be expected to travel between community hubs (Glasgow and Edinburgh) on a regular basis in the management and support of staff, overseeing of health and safety, and implementation and monitoring of activities. As Glasgow is our largest community hub with staffing, volunteers and demand for bikes you will be expected to be based in Glasgow at least 3 to 4 days per week.

If you are passionate about bikes and cycling; are an experienced people manager; have an interest in project coordination and development, and supporting disadvantaged groups, then this could be the job for you.

Finn’s Place (SCO45350) is a very successful ‘Wellbeing’ center based in Langside Parish Church which has been in existence for 10 years. It welcomes attendees from across Glasgow and the West of Scotland to its varied activities. All feel welcomed and refreshed by their attendance and report improved wellbeing. We are looking for our next Director to take Finn’s Place onto the next successful 10 years.

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This post is full-time (Flexible hours), with a salary range of £27,188 to £31,875, annually, depending on previous experience, and for a fixed term of 2 years in the first instance.

Finn’s Place needs an individual who shares our vision of a Wellbeing Centre which is a safe, warm space where all are welcome, and all will be heard and accepted. We adhere to the ‘Five Ways of Wellbeing’, connect, be active, take notice, keep learning and give back.

We are looking for an innovative, engaging, warm, sociable, and welcoming person with excellent written and verbal communications skills who has a passion for wellbeing and community engagement. Experience of project management, staff recruitment and supervision, budget management, securing funding are essential.

Scottish Refugee Council is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people in need of refugee protection. We speak out on refugee and asylum issues and campaign for a fairer and more humane asylum system in the UK and for a better deal for people rebuilding their lives here.

We believe the media has an important role to play in helping to achieve this. We are seeking a Media Officer to make sure journalists have access to accurate information about refugee and asylum issues and to maintain a strong voice and presence in the media in support of people seeking protection in Scotland.

This is a busy and demanding role. We are looking for someone with a strong background in news, either press, broadcast or as a press officer working with news within a charity or other organisation.

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

Interview Dates: 21st to 23rd of August 2024 (TBC)

Expected start date: As soon as possible

Please note: This post will be subject to a Basic Disclosure check. Feedback can only be provided to applicants who reach the interview stage.

Scottish Refugee Council is working towards being an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community, irrespective of age; disability; gender reassignment; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion and belief; sex and sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status.