Asylum Programme Communications Coordinator
Braintree District Council
Location: Braintree, Essex, CM7 9HB
Salary: £47,425 - £51,436 per annum
Job Type: Full time, Fixed Term for two years
Closing date: Midnight on Monday 31 March 2025
About Us:
Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.
Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative, innovative and forward thinking approach which is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it.
Asylum Programme Communications Coordinator – The Role:
We are looking for a keen professional with project management experience, a communications background and strong relationship management skills to join our team.
You will take the lead role in managing and coordinating the Council’s response to asylum issues, with a focus on those arising from the Wethersfield Accommodation Centre.
Asylum Programme Communications Coordinator – The Responsibilities:
- Co-ordinate the delivery of the Council’s programme of works to influence the safe operation of RAF Wethersfield as an accommodation centre and minimise the impact on the local community
- Responsible for creating and implementing comprehensive communication strategies to effectively engage with internal and external audiences and key stakeholders
- Manage media relations, horizon scan and deliver communications activity in relation to the Wethersfield accommodation centre and be the key point of contact for partners, the Home Office and the media
- In collaboration with the Home Office, their partners and voluntary and community sector organisations, support interventions for the community at the Wethersfield asylum site and the surrounding communities
- Lead the implementation of the Council’s response to asylum and migration issues, considering the specific challenges arising from the Wethersfield Accommodation Centre
Asylum Programme Communications Coordinator – You:
- Extensive experience of programme management and stakeholder engagement at a senior level including delivering complex collaborative programmes
- Qualification or experience in communications, media, journalism or a related field
- Extensive experience in developing and implementing strategies and initiatives that meet the needs of vulnerable populations, ideally in relation to asylum and migration
- Experience of working with central government and local public sector partners, understanding local government responsibilities
- Well developed project management skills
- Exceptional organisation and prioritisation skills
- Ability to navigate and communicate complex issues
Asylum Programme Communications Coordinator – Benefits:
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Flexible working
- Free parking
- Local government pension scheme
- Learning and development for all staff
- Staff discount scheme
- Staff recognition schemes
- Extensive health and wellbeing programme including discounted gym membership
- Employee assistance programme
To apply, click here: Programme and Communications Coordinator (Asylum)
Closing date for receipt of completed applications: Midnight on Monday 31st March 2025.
