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Partnerships and Engagement Coordinator

Blackburn with Darwen (On-site)
£28,000 - £30,000 pro rata
Part-time (30)
Contract (1 year with the potential to extend, subject to funding)

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Job description

ARC Blackburn (ARC), an established local charity, has recently been commissioned by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council to deliver an asylum seeker integration programme for newly arrived asylum seekers in the borough. The purpose of the role is to work with new and existing partner organisations as well as existing staff, volunteers, and service users to deliver the programme.

This role requires an experienced individual who will encourage clients’ engagement in the community by welcoming, supporting, signposting, running social activities, connecting communities and supporting organisations, organising events and trips, and engaging with clients who require additional social engagement support. The Partnerships and Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for measuring the impact and outcomes of all small activities and events using surveys, questionnaires and focus groups.

The other strand to the coordinator role will be to support local asylum seeker and refugee support hubs in the delivery of both formal and informal learning of English and Digital skills.  Enabling access to these learning opportunities is vital to our clients’ resettlement and integration in the UK and local environment.

To be successful in the role, you will have relevant experience in community engagement and/or building partnerships in the charity sector. You will have proven experience in delivering activities and events that focus on community connection and co-creation, thus improving community integration and reducing social isolation.  You will need to have excellent communication skills and be able to motivate and inspire diverse groups of people. You must also have excellent IT skills, with the ability to report on quantitative and qualitative data. Experience of using a case management system is preferred.

Fluency in an additional language would be beneficial. The post will be based in Blackburn, Lancashire, but with frequent visits to other locations in Blackburn and Darwen. 

Why work for us?

  • We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer. We are committed to paying our staff according to the real cost of living.
  • 25 days holiday (pro-rata), plus Christmas and Eid
  • 3% employer Pension contributions
  • Be part of an amazing team that are committed to making a real difference to the lives of asylum seekers and refugees

Please download our recruitment pack including the person and job specification before applying.

Application Instructions

Please read our recruitment pack before applying. You are welcome to contact us for an informal conversation about the job before applying.

Posted by
Asylum and Refugee Community Blackburn View profile Organisation type Registered Charity
Posted on: 31 March 2025
Closing date: 30 April 2025 at 10:00
Tags: Communications, Project Management, Volunteering Management, Database Management, Education, Engagement / Outreach, Monitoring and Evaluation, Partnerships, Qualitative, Quantitative, Refugee / Immigration, Events / Activities

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