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Hours: 35 hours a week, permanent, full-time
Salary: £ 29,430 per annum
Location: This role is primarily based in our Croydon office with occasional travel to our Brent and Kings Cross offices. However, our hybrid working model allows staff members to do some home working.
Who we are:
Founded in 2004, Young Roots works with young refugees and asylum seekers aged 11-25, in London, to improve their wellbeing and fulfil their potential. We provide direct services for young people, including youth and sporting activities, one-to-one intensive Casework support, access to therapeutic and legal support, English-language learning, and youth leadership. We run parallel services in Croydon, Brent, and Kings Cross supporting hundreds of young refugees and asylum seekers each year, from 40+ countries, many of whom are unaccompanied.
We have an ambitious strategic plan, framed by our values, which includes our aim to draw on our deep understanding of the challenges young refugees and asylum seekers face to advocate for better systems and policies, both locally and nationally, with and for the young people we support and the wider community of refugees and asylum seekers in the UK.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Communications and Engagement Officer who will develop communications to amplify the voices of young refugees, build awareness of our work and impact, build momentum around our policy and campaign work, and create engagement opportunities and sustained connections with our supporters and key stakeholders.
You will champion Young Roots and our work, with young people’s voices at its core, to new and diverse audiences, growing our supporter base and unrestricted income through appeals. Your willingness and ability to collaborate and build relationships, both internally and externally; your creativity and compelling storytelling; your passion for being part of bringing about real change for refugees; and your skills in sharing our work to engage the public, will be key to the success of this role.
You will develop communications to amplify the voices of young refugees, build awareness of our work and impact, build momentum around our policy and campaign work, and create engagement opportunities and sustained connections with our supporters and key stakeholders.
How to Apply
· To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the link below.
· To apply, please submit your CV alongside a brief covering letter which should articulate why you want this role.
· Young Roots offers a competitive package, with a generous 25-day annual leave entitlement, increasing to 28 days, flexible working, and 5% employer pension contribution (3% employee contribution).
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for a highly motivated and results-driven individual with at least two years in a communications role, ideally in a non-profit environment. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in creating high-quality digital communications and of social media management.
For further criteria for the role please click on the job description below.
To view the job description please click here.
How to apply:
- To apply for this role please click the Apply button below
- When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.
- For more information about this job please contact us.
Closing Date: 11th March 2024 @ midday
Interview Date: 19 March 2024
Young Roots is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure, as well as a need for satisfactory employment references.
Young Roots is an equal-opportunity employer. People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
No agencies please.
