Terms:
1 year contract, part time 2.5 days a week (18 hours a week)
Salary/rate:
£16,860 per year (pro rata of a full-time salary of £30,800)
Requirements:
Working days: Mondays, Tuesdays (including evening work drop-in from 5pm to 8pm) and Wednesdays. In addition, one Saturday a month and a yearly 3 days residential.
About us:
RRN assists newly arrived refugees from countries, such as Afghanistan, Sudan, Ukraine and Syria, to resettle in local communities in Hampshire. Our trained community volunteers support their transition to independence by assisting them to build their knowledge and understanding of life in the UK. We help nurture a sense of belonging and support them to build social connections.
About the Youth Discovery project
In 2021, RRN initiated the South Downs Youth Discovery Project, which takes young asylum seekers and refugee youth (‘looked after’ by Hampshire County Council and Portsmouth City Council) into the countryside. This enriches their understanding of the UK’s natural environment and in so doing, helps them relax, have fun, practice English, meet friends and learn more about life in the UK. The project aims to help participants experience and understand the local landscape and to feel more confident, empowered and settled.
In 2024 RRN secured 3 years funding which allows us to expand the project not only to include more young people but also to offer a weekly evening drop-in at All Saints in Portsmouth (Tuesdays 5.00pm to 8.00pm), a variety of monthly day trips (on Saturdays) and an annual residential.
The drop-in is a safe place, offering social and cultural support in addition to practical employment and further educational and ESOL teaching support. The weekly sessions aim to support the young peoples’ transition into adulthood in the UK and to help foster their sense of independence, confidence and self-worth. The activities are needs-led so that we can adapt and respond to young people’s diverse backgrounds, unique attributes, and desired goals.
About the role:
The postholderwill be responsible for the overall administrative implementation of the project. Working in close collaboration with the CEO, the Project Co-ordinator will ensure effective delivery and monitoring of the project. The main responsibilities will be to coordinate the administration of the project on a day-to-day basis thus ensuring the delivery of high-quality service as set out in the ‘activity plan and outcomes framework’. They will be responsible for collating the routine monitoring data and provide the CEO with regular feedback on the project’s progress and challenges.
Responsibilities:
● Liaising with local authorities and partners agencies, to promote the project and to identify opportunities for partnerships.
● The registration of people at all drop-ins and outing.
● Collation of consent forms with care providers
● Liaising and coordination of each trip from booking venue
● Sending calendar invites for project events, meetings and taking meeting notes as needed.
● Attending stakeholder meetings and regular staff and supervision meetings.
● Collaborating with the Youth Worker and the ESOL teacher to ensure the provision of a safe and welcoming environment for all the young people who attend the Youth Discovery Project’s drop-in and activities.
● Undertaking administrative tasks relating to the project, including: conducting risk assessments and risk mitigation strategies, keeping accurate and up to date confidential records and ensuring the project is delivered in line with RRN Policies and Procedures.
● Supporting volunteers with their general wellbeing, development and training needs.
● Organising the snacks and drinks for the drop-in and travel for all outings.
● Supporting the CEO to carry out an ongoing review of existing service delivery procedures.
● Purchasing resources and materials as needed by the project in line with budget allocations and as approved by CEO
● Ensuring that records are kept relating to all project activities in accordance with the RRN’s Confidentiality / GDPR Policy and all relevant data protection legislation.
● Managing project activity expenses, monitoring spending in line with reporting and budgetary requirements and providing regular reconciliations of expenditure to the CEO, as required.
● Assist with the monitoring and evaluation of the project.
● Keeping up to date with local and national developments affecting separated young people and sharing significant information with the team
● Maintaining own personal and professional development, with the support of the CEO to meet the demands of the role.
● Undertaking any other reasonable duties to support the operations of the charity.
Candidate requirements:
The candidate must be an empathetic and self- motivated team player, capable of working with people from multiple cultures and background.
Essential Experience:
● Working effectively with external stakeholders including statutory agencies.
● Coordination and monitoring of project delivery
● Working effectively with vulnerable young people
● Supporting volunteers
● Teamwork
● Strong administrative and presentation skills (emails, powerpoint, designing leaflet, excel, word)
● Ability to work flexible hours.
● Proven adherence and understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding policies
Desirable
● Awareness of asylum legislation and awareness of its impact on young people.
● Awareness of the local authority’s responsibilities to separated children, and knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and the 2000 (Leaving Care) Act.
An offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. Repeat checks are initiated every two years. Two professional references to be provided.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the role requirements, outlining your relevant skills, and describing the value you would bring to the RRN and Youth Discovery Project.
Application deadline: Tuesday 23 June 2026, 11:59 PM
Interviews: Interviews will take place no later than 14 July 2026.
[email protected]
or send us a text on 07392 762 929 if you wish to apply by post.
We will only contact candidates who have been shortlisted for an interview.
www.ruralrefugeenetwork.org
Registered Charity No 1165796
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portsmouth (South East Region)
