Director and immigration advisor Migrant Centre

Job Opportunities at Hackney Migrant Centre

Hackney Migrant Centre is currently recruiting to fill two positions: a Director and an Immigration Advisor.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to undertake overall responsibility for the running of HMC. The postholder will be responsible for strategic development and the effective operation of HMC’s services, including finance, administration, and governance. The postholder will take overall responsibility for staffing and line-manage a team of staff.

Hours
: 35 hours per week

Contract
:
Permanent

Salary
: £42,363 (NJC Scale 35, progressing to Scale 38 and including £3,473 London Weighting)

Final date to receive applications
:
Monday, 31 January 2022, at midnight

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the impact of immigration policy and practice.

We are seeking an in-house Immigration Advisor to provide advice and legal representation for visitors who would otherwise struggle to access the legal advice they need. We have secured funding for three years from Trust for London to employ an Immigration Advisor.

Hours
: 35 hours per week

Salary
: NJC Scale 25 to 27 plus LW. Starting at point 25, i.e., £33,146 pa

Qualification
: OISC L3 or solicitor or IAAS Level 2

Final date to receive applications
:
Monday, 31 January 2022, at midnight

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the impact of immigration policy and practice.

We will acknowledge receipt of all applications. However, we will only respond further to those who are shortlisted for interview. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been successful.

Hackney Migrant Centre is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.