Partnerships and Projects Coordinator - Children Services - Asylum Seekers

Partnerships and Projects Coordinator - Children Services - Asylum Seekers - Croydon Council

Salary: Grade 10 (£42,324 - £44,331)

Fixed Term (18 months) until October 2026

36 hours per week

Job Purpose

The post holder will work in partnership to provide operational leadership across multiple programmes and projects, stakeholders and service users within a programme environment. The post holder will have detailed knowledge of what works and take a practical and evidence informed approach to projects and risks.

The Asylum Seekers and Displaced People team is a new service that has developed to support the needs of displaced people in Croydon. Working within the Future Croydon plan and its commitment to connect with residents and transforming services, the service coordinates the Council's cross cutting response to support for displaced people in Croydon who have arrived through Visa or Resettlement Schemes or are accommodated in Home Office (NASS) accommodation.

Displaced people arrive in Croydon through the Homes for Ukraine Scheme, Afghan Humanitarian Schemes, ARAP and ACRS which are funded routes and other legal routes such as family reunification and sponsored visas. People also arrive at Croydon who are seeking asylum. All those arriving have experienced war or persecution that has meant they have had to leave their home country and as such they have, and continue to experience trauma often affecting their physical and mental health and wellbeing To date Croydon has welcomed over 700 people through the Homes for Ukraine Programme, 40 People through the Afghan resettlement Schemes and is home to 1200 asylum seekers at any one time, who are living in Home Office accommodation.

About You

Knowledge of the current position in relation to asylum seeking and displaced people, government policy and understanding of the local context and delivery of services.
The post holder will have knowledge of approaches that enable successful implementation of programme and projects to support displaced people.
In depth knowledge of approaches and practice that drives forward improvement and change, including management concepts, principles and practices gained through experience and development.
Utilise experience of leading operational change to influence others to recognise the benefits of working in partnership with a shared aim to improve the outcomes for displaced people and those that experience inequality and face barriers accessing services and support.
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and schedule tasks to deliver on time and to a high standard and support others to do so.
Experience of leading programmes of work and projects within a dynamic and changing environment.
Experience of influencing partners to achieve a shared goal and enable added value to delivery through proactive sign up and commitment from key partners.

Benefits
You will be valued for your skills and expertise, supported by the team of experienced professionals, as well as the management at Croydon Council, one of the largest employers in the borough. We also offer:

Highly competitive compensation package

29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more

A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%

Continuing Professional Development - genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career

Management development programmes

Investment into your wellbeing

Access to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programmes (Cycle Benefit Scheme, GymFlex, Retail Discounts and more)

We promote flexible & hybrid working arrangements where possible to support a healthy work-life balance

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Closing date: 30th March 2025 at 23:59

Disclaimer

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check which allows them to work with children.