Delivery & Advocacy Manager
We are looking for a thoughtful, resilient, and effective person to lead on both the delivery of SPRING that City of Sanctuary Sheffield is responsible for, and the advocacy associated with that work.
You will ensure that the SPRING is accessible, trauma-informed, and impactful for the community of new refugees accessing the service.
You will also make sure that systemic issues faced by the community accessing SPRING are chronicled and highlighted, and that we take collective steps to bring about positive change.
We particularly welcome applications from people who have personal experience of the asylum system and migration. To support all applicants, a preparation session will be offered by the New Beginnings team at Voluntary Action Sheffield.
To Apply
To apply, please submit the following:
1. A covering letter (no more than 2 pages long). In this letter:
- Say why you are applying for the job.
- Tell us how you meet the job requirements detailed in the person specification. Give practical examples of what you have done that meets the requirements.
2. A brief summary of the work and volunteering you have done or a short CV.
3. Name, phone number, and email addresses of two references, at least one of whom can comment on recent work or volunteer experience.
A free preparation session will be run by the New Beginnings team at Voluntary Action Sheffield. This will be open to anyone applying for the role to learn a bit more about the job and get support with their application. This session will take place on Thursday 2nd April at 4pm at The Sanctuary. Please contact Blessan at City of Sanctuary Sheffield if you have any questions about attending this session.
Closing date for applications is 15th April at 11:30pm
Interviews will be held on the week commencing 11th May and/or the week commencing 18th May.
Attachment
Job Description and Personal Specification – SPRING Delivery and Advocacy Manager
Deputy Director; System Navigation Services
We are looking for a strategically minded and highly committed individual to lead our System Navigation Services. This person will be responsible for developing exceptional services to help people seeking sanctuary navigate the systems they are forced to exist in and delivering these in solidarity with those seeking sanctuary.
To Apply
Please send the following information to deputydirector@sheffield.cityofsanctuary.org
- A covering letter (no more than 2 pages long). In this letter:
- Say why you are applying for the job.
- Tell us how you meet the job requirements detailed in the person specification. Give practical examples of what you have done that meet the requirements.
- A CV detailing your work experience, key skills and education
- Name, phone number, and email addresses of two references, at least one of whom can comment on recent work or volunteer experience.
Support Available
We particularly welcome applications from people who have personal experience of the asylum system and migration. To support applicants with lived experience of the asylum system, personalised information on the application process is available through the New Beginnings Team. Please contact deputydirector@sheffield.cityofsanctuary.org if you would like to access this support.
Closing date
Closing date for applications is Friday 1st May 2026 at 11:30pm
Interview Process
The interview process for this role will take place in June and will involve both in person interviews and online tests
Attachments
1 – Job Description – Deputy Director – System Navigation Services
2 – Introduction Letter – Deputy Director – System Navigation Services
3 – City of Sanctuary Sheffield Organisation Chart
Volunteer
We are currently experiencing high demand for volunteering opportunities, so applications are currently closed.
For alternative volunteering opportunities, please contact one of our fantastic partner organisations in Sheffield. A full list can be found here.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Ian (Volunteer Coordinator)
Email: ian.nesbitt@sheffield.cityofsanctuary.org
Trustee Roles
City of Sanctuary Sheffield is looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Board of Trustees. As a trustee, you will play a key role in guiding and supporting our organization as we work towards creating a city that is safe and welcoming for people seeking sanctuary.
More information including role descriptions, responsibilities and how to apply:
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