An exciting opportunity to take a leadership role supporting the growing needs of our charity led by and for women seeking asylum. WAST has a proud track record of providing a safe space for women to come together in solidarity and campaign for justice in an increasingly hostile environment.
We are looking for the right person to work alongside WAST’s management group of women seeking asylum to successfully take forward WAST’s development priorities – supporting women through the asylum system, campaigning on the issues affecting them and supporting wellbeing through a trauma informed approach. You will work to maintain and develop WAST’s infrastructure and resources to ensure its continued strength and stability.
You will need to have relevant experience in charity or public sector management and fundraising, with a positive participatory leadership style. You will have excellent interpersonal and partnership building skills with a commitment to supporting women seeking asylum and to WAST’s values of compassion, respect, inclusion and empowerment.
WAST has recently restructured and expanded its staffing team. As Manager, you will be assisted by two part-time coordinators: the Engagement and Programme Coordinator (an established member of staff) and a new Coordinator role, which you will be expected to help define and recruit.
This is an exciting time for WAST as we look to develop with the growing needs of our organisation.
Key information
* Employer: Women Asylum Seekers Together
* Locations: Manchester
* Role Type: Permanent
* Salary: Part time 28 hours per week; FTE £34,000 - £38,000 depending on experience. Permanent subject to funding.
In the letter, tell us why you are interested in the post of Development and Strategy Manager for WAST and the skills and experience you will bring, with reference to the Person Specification. CVs will not be considered without a covering letter. Please ensure your CV and covering letter are maximum 5 pages combined.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community. As an organisation led by and for women seeking asylum, we particularly encourage women with lived experience as a refugee or migrant.
The post is open to women only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1) and will require an enhanced DBS check.
More about this role
* Closing Date: Sunday 2nd March 2025 at 12:00pm
* Closing Time: 23:59
* Anticipated Interviews Week Commencing: Monday, March 10, 2025 - 12:00
* Contact Name: Steph Hill
* Contact Information: recruitment@wastmanchester.com
* Employee Benefits: Generous benefits package including 8% NEST pension contributions, 5 weeks’ annual leave and bank holidays pro rata, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and to regular external non-managerial supervision. Training relevant to role is available and flexible working is supported, where possible.
* Flexible Working Options: Flexitime, Compressed hours, Part time, Staggered hours
* Working Pattern Details: Standard working pattern Tuesdays - Fridays, but some flexibility for a working pattern which meets the needs of both parties. The post is based in WAST's office in the centre of Manchester, but some remote working eg one day a week could work well.
* Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes
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