Refugee Involvement Coordinator

Interviews are expected to take place on 12 or 13 August 2026 (TBC)

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Scottish Refugee Council is seeking a skilled Refugee Involvement Coordinator. The Refugee Involvement Coordinator will lead the development and delivery of Scottish Refugee Council’s refugee involvement framework. The role will build the foundations for meaningful and safe involvement, strengthen staff skills and organisational systems, support co‑design and co‑production projects, and guide learning and evaluation. This work will ensure lived experience insight is embedded across our services, policy and public influence. This is an organisational change and system-building role.

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 www.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

How to apply (please read the instructions below carefully):

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4. Applications submitted without both documents attached will not be considered.
5. We would also appreciate it if you could complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. This form is anonymous and voluntary, and helps us to improve equality and diversity

Job description and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form 

Please note that we are unable to offer individual feedback on applications. Feedback will only be provided to those who reach the interview stage.

Applicants require to have existing right to work in the UK.

This post will be subject to a Basic Disclosure check.

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

Job Category:Asylum Seekers Coordinator Lived Experience Refugees

Job Type:Full Time

Job Location:Glasgow Hybrid working