You will be joining us at an exciting time in our journey, helping us and the sector to support those who are forced to seek safety.  With over 30 years’ experience, we are trusted by the communities we serve and are seen as the lead organisation in Wales for asylum seekers and refugees.  

Job Title: Welsh Refugee Coalition Coordinator

Report to: Head of Communications and Engagement 

Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum (depending on experience). 

Hours: 35 hours per week – normal office hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm but this role may involve some agreed occasional out of hours’ activity and occasional overnight stays with working away from the office.

Location: Hybrid working. We operate a hybrid working from home/ office environment.  (All-Wales post).

Duration:  End of October 2025

Benefits per annum:  

• 25 days leave, increasing by 1 day per annum to a maximum of 30 days 
• Up to 2 days paid volunteering leave  
• Up to 3 days paid carers leave 
• Up to 5 days paid study leave  
• 5% pension 
• Access to company paid counselling support.  
• Staff led Wellbeing Group; with activities such as fitness dancing, team building quiz events, yoga, and regular weekly Staff Room Chit Chats held virtually during Covid. 

Purpose of the Post

The Welsh Refugee Coalition is a collection of 50+ member organisations working in Wales with asylum seekers and refugees at all stages of their journey, and with the communities in which they live. The Coalition works together in the interests of asylum seekers and refugees, to ensure that our limited resources can be used to best effect and to speak with one voice on policies and practices affecting people seeking safety in Wales. 

The Welsh Refugee Coalition Coordinator will help ensure the Coalition achieves important improvements to the lives and prospects of people seeking asylum and refugees, through its members and its influence.

To find out more about this opportunity, download the job description.

Download and complete the Application Form.

Please submit your application to recruitment@wrc.wales

Closing day Monday 26th June 2023 at 5pm. Applications received after this date, will not be considered.