- Advertised from 15th January 2026
- Permanent- subject to funding. 36 hours per week.
Role
Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national charity working to support refugees to build new lives in Scotland. Our central ambition is for Scotland to be the best place for refugees to thrive, challenge injustice, achieve their ambitions and empower their communities, no matter where they have come from or how they arrived.
We want integration policy and practice to be ambitious, equitable and consistent by leading policy development and advocacy to continually improve refugee integration policy and practice in Scotland. And we want the UK asylum and protection system reformed to be fairer, anti-racist and more effective through policy development and advocacy in partnership with others to build a fairer and kinder asylum and protection system at UK level.
We are seeking a Policy Officer to help us achieve positive change for refugees and the communities that welcome them. Working with teams across the organisation you will lead on specific agreed portfolios of work for change.
You will be passionate about achieving our central ambition with knowledge of social issues relating to refugees and asylum seekers and how change happens. You have excellent research and written communication skills. And you are a strong communicator with the confidence and skills to interact with civil servants, stakeholders, community groups and the people we exist to serve.
This role will focus on asylum and protection policy supporting Scottish Refugee Council’s policy development on asylum, resettlement, trafficking and advocating for change at a UK level with the UK Government and building support for longer-term change.
You will work in the Policy and Public Affairs team alongside the Policy Officer (Integration) and Policy Officer (Children’s Policy). This role specialises in policy at UK Government level but occasional cross-team working is required
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
This post will be subject to a Disclosure check.
Applicants require to have existing right to work in the UK.
It is the policy of Scottish Refugee Council to start new employees on the lower end of the specified salary scale.
Application notes
Visit our website to find out more about the role and to apply.
Closing date: 28th January 2026 at 9 a.m.
Interviews are expected on 18th February 2026
Please note that 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.
We are an accredited Scottish Living Wage employer.
Scottish Refugee Council is a Registered Charity. Charity Number: SC008639
Top job! Impact and Improvement Manager
- Full time
- £41,526
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 2nd February 2026
At Scottish Refugee Council we believe data isn’t just numbers – it’s key to understanding the lives we touch and the change we create. We’re looking for an Impact and Improvement Manager to lead our dedicated Data and Impact team and ensure we measure, learn and improve to do ever better for the people and communities we serve.
What you’ll do:
- Lead a small, passionate team focused on impact measurement and continuous improvement
- Transform data into meaningful insights that inspire action and learning
- Work across the organisation to embed a culture of learning and evidence- based decision-making
What you’ll bring:
- Experience in impact measurement, data analysis or continuous improvement
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire a team
- A commitment to using evidence to drive positive change for people and communities.
This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to shape change and help us create a fairer, more compassionate world.
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
SLT Administrator
- Full time
- £25,740
- Hybrid: Glasgow Office (with occasional home working)
- Closing 19th January 2026
We are seeking an organised and experienced Administrator to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to provide high-level administrative support to senior leaders and the Executive Assistant to the CEO.
This varied role includes diary and meeting management, preparing agendas and minutes, monitoring SLT inboxes, processing expenses, maintaining accurate records, and supporting internal and external events. You will also provide occasional reception cover and deputise for the Executive Assistant when required.
You will have strong administrative experience, excellent organisational and IT skills, confidence working with senior stakeholders, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and attention to detail. Experience in the voluntary sector, event coordination or reception duties is desirable.
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
Finance & Audit Committee Chair (Volunteer Trustee)
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Hybrid: Scotland wide
- Closing 16th February 2026
We want Scotland to be the best place for refugees to thrive, challenge injustice, achieve their ambitions and empower their communities, no matter where they have come from or how they arrived.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and values-driven individual to join our Board as a Trustee and take on the additional role of Chair of the Finance & Audit Committee.
This is a pivotal governance role, providing leadership and assurance around the organisation’s financial strategy, controls, risk management and long-term financial sustainability. Working closely with the Board Chair, Deputy Chief Executive and Senior Finance Manager, you will help ensure robust financial oversight while supporting thoughtful, forward-looking discussion at Board level.
About You
We are particularly interested in candidates who bring:
- Senior-level financial leadership experience, with the confidence to guide Boards through complex financial decisions
- Experience of contributing to Finance, Audit or Risk Committees
- Strong understanding of financial governance, audit and risk management
- The ability to provide both support and constructive challenge, acting as a strategic partner to the executive team
- Sound judgement, personal integrity and a strong alignment with our mission and values
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.
Refugee Festival Scotland Programming Fellow
- Part time
- Sessional
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 5th February 2026
Refugee Festival Scotland is a unique community and arts festival dedicated to achieving positive and lasting social change. Co-ordinated by Scottish Refugee Council, the Festival is held across Scotland every June and provides a platform for refugee communities to showcase their skills, talents and cultures and to tell new, more positive stories about integration and diversity in Scotland. In 2026, the Festival will run from 12th – 21st June.
We are looking for a Programming Fellow to join our team and develop a strand of the 2026 Festival. The fellowship is presented as a learning and development opportunity for an emerging producer or curator to gain hands-on experience in festival programming and programming operations. The Fellow will work closely with the Festival team and will be supported to develop and deliver a programme of events.
The Fellow should have a demonstrated interest in the arts and themes of migration, but no previous programming experience is required. As part of the application process, applicants will be asked to provide a short proposal for the event(s) they would like to develop.
We invite applications from all programming specialisms and backgrounds, including music, performing arts, film, poetry, visual arts, heritage and socially engaged practice. Applicants should have lived experience of seeking refugee protection and be living in Scotland at the time of applying. This role will be subject to basic disclosure Scotland.
An information session for applicants will be held online on Monday 26th January, 4-5pm. To attend, register at: Information session: 2026 Programming Fellowship – Monday 26 January, 4-5pm (Zoom)
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.
Fellowship benefits package (pro rata)
- 39 days of leave (including public holidays)
- Flexible working options
- Training and development opportunities
- Union recognition
- Fresh fruit, tea & coffee in office
- Enhanced pay benefits
- Counselling & coaching service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care scheme
- Death in service & 24-hour GP service
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