Job title:Integration & Partnerships Officer
Salary: PO2 £39,862 – £42,839
Hours:Full time (37 hours per week)
Contract: 2 posts:1 x Permanent; 1 x Fixed term, to 31 March 2027
Location: Merrion House and another central Leeds location (accommodation site). Hybrid working is available.
As an Integration and Partnerships Officer at Migration Yorkshire, you will play a vital role in supporting the Yorkshire and Humber region to achieve the most positive outcomes from migration.You willwork across Migration Yorkshire supporting local authorities, the Home Office and other key partners in their work on migration locally, and collectively at sub-regional and regional levels. This includes support across a range of strategic and operational issues. A broad understanding of migration, the political and operational infrastructure that surrounds it and an ability to adapt to the specific requirements of the assigned role are required.
Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.
About you
As Integration and Partnerships Officer, you will bring to the role:
- Experience of working in complex multi-agency partnerships to resolve issues or develop new ways of working.
- Detailed knowledge of policy relating to migration.
- Ability to professionally represent the organisation to external stakeholders at meetings and events.
- Detailed knowledge of experiences, needs and entitlements of different migrant groups Ability to analyse complex policy and service delivery information and extract key information and lessons.
- High level communication skills – written and in person.
- Experience in providing information and guidance on the rights, entitlements, needs, experiences of migrants.
About the role
Your role will include close collaboration with local authorities, government departments and voluntary sector organisations, as well as direct engagement with resettled individuals and families. You will have a strong understanding of the interaction between policy and operational impacts. You’ll be joining a dedicated and supportive team who work across a range of migration issues seeking the best outcomes for migrants and wider communities.
Migration Yorkshire supports people and organisations to achieve the most positive outcomes of migration for everyone in the Yorkshire and Humber region. Migration Yorkshire provides leadership and coordination, evidence, and practical assistance to organisations from all sectors at local, regional and national level. We believe in improving understanding, supporting the integration of migrants and maximising opportunities for all to create a more equal and enriched society. Migration Yorkshire is a partnership of councils working across the whole of the Yorkshire and Humber region and is based in Leeds. Find out more about us at www.migrationyorkshire.org.uk
What we offer you
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:
- a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
- membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
- flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
- a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
- a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
How to apply
Please complete the online application form.
Read our guidance for further advice on completing your application.
If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Dinah Beckett, Regional Asylum & Refugee Integration Manager. Call 0113 378 9012or email dinah.beckett@migrationyorkshire.org.uk
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.
Job Description:
Job purpose
This job description covers a number of roles across Migration Yorkshire with focuses on asylum, provision of services for UASC, resettlement including the Afghan Resettlement Programme, ESOL and other areas. Dependent on the specific role this will define assigned responsibilities and to which service manager the post holder will report.
The purpose of this post is to support Local Authorities and other key partners in their work on migration locally, and collectively at sub-regional and regional levels. This will include support across a range of strategic and operational issues. The responsibilities of the role apply to all Integration and Partnership Officers, and a broad understanding of migration and an ability to adapt to the specific requirements of the assigned role are required.
Migration Yorkshire supports people and organisations to achieve the most positive outcomes of migration for everyone in the Yorkshire and Humber region.Migration Yorkshire provides leadership and coordination, evidence, and practical assistance to organisations from all sectors at local, regional and national level. We believe in improving understanding, supporting the integration of migrants and maximising opportunities for all to create a more equal and enriched society. Migration Yorkshire is a partnership of councils working across the whole of the Yorkshire and Humber region and is based in Leeds.
Responsibilities
- Work with Local Authorities and key partners to develop and support their strategic and operational approach to migration.
- Attend local sub-regional migration meetings and representing Migration Yorkshire.
- Work across the region on a range of migration issues which may include:
- Asylum support contract and housing issues
- Support for refugee resettlement including the Aghan Resettlement Programme
- ESOL provision
- Support for UASC
- Integration support for new refugees
- Liaise with and develop good working relationships Local Authorities, central government, including the Home Office, voluntary sector organisations and private providers, where appropriate, to meet the objectives of Migration Yorkshire and specific programmes.
- Produce and disseminate data and information widely.
- Deliver training and guidance to Local Authorities and other key partners.
- Provide excellent customer service to all stakeholders.
- Respect the sensitive and confidential nature of the work. Follow good practice in data protection.
- Provide occasional cover for other team members as required, commensurate with the grade.
- Be responsive to the needs of the Migration Yorkshire team and support colleagues as required.
- Able and willing to travel across Yorkshire and Humber, and occasionally beyond the region.
The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.
Essential behavioural and other characteristics
- Understand and embraceLeeds City Council values and behaviours and codes of conduct
- Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Leeds Ambitions of health and wellbeing, inclusive growth, thriving strong communities, and a resilient sustainable city
- Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council policies and procedures
- Carry out duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health, Safety and Wellbeing
- Participate in appraisal, training and development activities to ensure up, to date knowledge and skills
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding equality and diversity of Leeds City Council
- Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person
- Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
- The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.
Qualifications
- Degree level education or equivalent through relevant training/experience.
Essential requirements Candidates will only be shortlisted if they can demonstrate that they meet all the following essential requirements.
- Experience of working in complex multi-agency partnerships to resolve issues or develop new ways of working.
- Ability to professionally represent the organisation to external stakeholders at meetings and events.
- Detailed knowledge of policy relating to migration.
- Detailed knowledge of experiences, needs and entitlements of different migrant groups Ability to analyse complex policy and service delivery information and extract key information and lessons.
- High level communication skills – written and in person.
- Experience in providing information and guidance on the rights, entitlements, needs, experiences of migrants.
- Ability to interpret and provide guidance on complex and frequently changing issues of policy and procedure in an easily understandable format.
- Experience in analysing and understanding the implications of policy around migration.
- Experienced and competent user of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email software.
- Ability to deliver training to a range of audiences.
- Enthusiastic about the integration of migrants and about ensuring that the Yorkshire and Humber region benefits from migration.
- Able to exercise professional judgement in handling confidential, sensitive or politically sensitive content.
- Ability to write succinct, neutral, clear and accessible reports.
- Ability to manage and present information and put systems and processes in place to ensure that information remains up to date.
- Demonstrate good organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Able to work collaboratively and across teams and sectors.
- Ability to develop and support multi-agency groups and working.
- Ability to operate under pressure and use own initiative.
- Knowledge of the range of services provided by Local Authorities that are accessed by migrants.
