Location
Perceval House / Hybrid working (typically 2 days per week in office, 3 days remote, flexible depending on collaboration and council needs)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£44,685.00 – £61,653.00 per annum (Grade 15)

About the Role
Ealing Council is proud to be recognised as a Borough of Sanctuary, welcoming people affected by forced migration and offering safety, inclusion and belonging. Our borough is home to sanctuary seekers from diverse migration pathways including asylum, resettlement, Homes for Ukraine, and Hong Kong (BNO) arrivals. Each group brings unique experiences, skills, and contributions that enrich our communities and strengthen the fabric of our borough.

In 2025, Ealing Council launched the Borough of Sanctuary Strategy, co-produced with residents and the Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS). The strategy sets a bold vision to embed principles of welcome, inclusion, and opportunity across all council services. It is supported by action plans focused on housing, community participation, health and wellbeing, employment, and education to ensure sanctuary seekers receive coordinated and compassionate support.

This pivotal role as Sanctuary Lead will provide strong programme leadership to drive forward the Sanctuary Strategy and its action plans. You will work closely with the VCFS and other partners to champion collaborative approaches, ensure accountability, and represent Ealing at regional and national forums.

You will bring expert knowledge of migration pathways, excellent political and partnership awareness, and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a whole-system approach to supporting sanctuary seekers and help Ealing remain a borough that leads with compassion and innovation.

All roles within the sanctuary programme are fixed term for three years. The Council is committed to being an open, transparent, and inclusive organisation, improving engagement with local communities to ensure all voices are heard and residents have confidence in how change is managed across the borough.

Experience
Proven experience in programme leadership, partnership working, and delivering strategic initiatives related to migration, inclusion, or community engagement. Knowledge of migration pathways and the challenges faced by sanctuary seekers is essential.

Experience working with voluntary, community, and faith sectors and ability to represent organisations at senior regional and national levels.

About you
Passionate about inclusion, community empowerment, and making a lasting difference to people seeking sanctuary.
- Strong political awareness and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and partnership-building skills.
- Commitment to the principles of welcome, inclusion, and opportunity.
- Ability to work flexibly in a hybrid environment.
- Lived experience of forced migration and/or relevant language skills reflecting the community are highly desirable.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications or equivalent experience in community development, migration, social policy, or related fields are preferred but not mandatory.