Chief Operating Officer

Help to lead a remarkable charity that stands alongside refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK About Refugee Council For more than 75 years, Refugee Council has stood alongside refugees and people seeking asylum, providing practical support, influencing policy and campaigning for a fair and humane refugee protection system. Our vision is for a UK where refugees are welcomed, can rebuild their lives safely and with dignity, and are empowered to contribute to their communities. In 2024/25, we supported more than 15,203 refugees and people seeking asylum, including more than 7,022 children and young people through our specialist youth services. Our work combines direct support, advocacy and campaigning to create lasting change. About the role Refugee Council is seeking an outstanding Chief Operating Officer to join our Senior Leadership Team and to partner with our new Chief Executive and amazing colleagues to shape the organisation''s future. This is a pivotal new role providing strategic leadership across finance, people and culture, IT and digital, data, risk, governance and premises. You will lead our Finance and Resources directorate, drive organisational transformation and ensure our systems, resources and culture enable our frontline services and policy and influencing to thrive. You will lead the charity''s financial strategy, ensuring robust stewardship and long-term sustainability, and provide strategic advice and assurance on financial sustainability, ..... full job details .....