Refugee and Asylum Lead

Good Afternoon, I am currently representing Slough Council who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 12 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience We are looking for a Refugee and Asylum Lead this role will be based at: SL1 2EJ, Hybrid Working The right candidate will: Provide expertise in this functional area that is informed by best practice from across the country, including working closely with the South East Migration Partnership, Berkshire wide networks and central government departments. Lead the development and oversee the implementation of policies, systems, processes, standards, performance criteria and a governance framework, ensuring that the work of this service area is accountable through a clear implementation plan and the provision of appropriate management information reporting. The Refugee, Migration and Asylum Lead will create and support effective links across Slough Borough Council services (including Housing, Education, Community Development etc) and partnerships with external agencies in the community, voluntary and faith sectors to ensure that refugees/asylum seekers in Slough receive a co-ordinated, integrated and robust service when they arrive and begin to settle in our communities. The Refugee and Asylum Lead will have day-to-day operational responsibility for managing and accurately forecasting a budget of approximately ..... full job details .....