Asylum and Community Programme Manager

Braintree District Council has an exciting opportunity for a Asylum and Community Programme Manager Cohesion to join our team.

Location: Braintree, UK

Salary: £53,872 - £58,815 per annum

Job Type: Full time, fixed term for 2 years

Hours: 37 hours per week

Close Date: Tuesday 28th May 2024

About Us:

Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative, innovative and forward thinking approach which is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it.

Asylum and Community Programme Manager – The Role:

You will be responsible for managing and coordinating the Council’s response to asylum and migration issues, focusing on those arising from the Wethersfield Accommodation Centre.

In this role you will operate strategically and operationally to influence the safe operation of the Wethersfield accommodation centre, ensuring effective collaboration and efficient management of government grants, development and implementation of policies, strategies, and initiatives that address the safe operation of the Asylum centre and the surrounding area.

Asylum and Community Programme Manager – Key Responsibilities:

- Design, and lead delivery of the Council’s programme of work to influence the safe operation of RAF Wethersfield as an accommodation centre and minimise the impact on the local community

- Lead the development and implementation of the Council’s strategy to respond to asylum and migration issues, considering the specific challenges arising from the Wethersfield Accommodation Centre

- Lead and facilitate effective partnership working, including coordinating the Multi Agency Forum (MAF)

- Be the Council's key point of contact for partners, the Home Office and third-party contractors responsible for managing the delivery of the Wethersfield Accommodation Centre

- Manage the Asylum Large Sites and Vessel Grant, ensuring adherence to the funding instructions and managing reporting requirements

- Work with the Home Office, their partners and voluntary and community sector organisations to develop interventions that support the community

- Monitor and evaluate the impact of Council-funded initiatives related to the site, making necessary adjustments to enhance effectiveness

- Represent the Council in external meetings and events related to asylum and migration issues, sharing and learning best practice

Asylum and Community Programme Manager – You:

- Extensive programme management and stakeholder engagement experience at a senior level, delivering complex collaborative programmes

- Experience developing and implementing strategies and initiatives for vulnerable populations, ideally related to asylum and migration

- Experience working with central government and local public sector partners, understanding local government responsibilities

- Strong project management skills, managing multiple complex projects to improve outcomes for vulnerable groups

- Understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion

- Excellent analytical skills, researching and analysing complex information for decision making

- Understanding of strategy development and contribution to the process

- Confident influencing, negotiating, and leadership skills, delivering successful projects through partner collaboration

- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, presenting complex information to diverse audiences

- Adaptability to change, managing uncertainty and problem-solving in unpredictable environments

Leadership and communication skills for influencing and negotiating at a senior level

Asylum and Community Programme Manager – Benefits:

- Free parking

- Local government pension scheme

- Learning and development for all staff

- Staff discount scheme

- Staff recognition schemes

- Extensive health and wellbeing programme including discounted gym membership

- Competitive pay and benefits

- Flexible working

- Employee assistance programme

- Hybrid working arrangements available (subject to business need)

To submit your application for this exciting Asylum and Community Programme Manager opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now!

The deadline for applications is Tuesday the 28th of May 2024