As 2023 comes to an end, we are excited to announce the available roles within our organisation for 2024.
We are sadly saying goodbye to our wonderful Co-Chair and one of the Swansea City of Sanctuary founders, Alan Thomas, who has been part of our organisation since the very start.
If you have experience within the sector, or are passionate about the rights of asylum seekers and refugees in our community, then please consider applying. We especially encourage those with lived experience of seeking asylum to apply to these roles.
Chair / Co-Chair
Position Type: Part-time, 1 day a week (Unpaid)
Location: Working from home with at least one in-person meeting per month at SA1 3EU
Application Deadline: Ongoing
We are looking for somebody who has good knowledge of the City of Sanctuary movement and the current network within Swansea. The Chair is responsible for leading Management Committee meetings, and sets the agenda with our ‘Exec’ Group (made up of all the Secretary, Treasurer and Admin). The Chair is often expected to speak at public events and will be invited to various events organised by organisations within our network. Our Chair will be supported by our Exec group in their new role, who currently meet weekly. The Chair will be supporting us in our application to become a registered Charity, one of our aims for 2024, so experience in this process is desirable (but not essential).
Secretary
Position Type: Part-time, 1 day a week (Unpaid)
Location: Working from home with at least one in-person meeting per month at SA1 3EU
Application Deadline: Ongoing
We are looking for an organised individual with good communication skills, who is passionate about our work. The Secretary plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our programmes and activities by overseeing administrative tasks and facilitating communication within the organisation and with external stakeholders. The Secretary ensures meetings are effectively organised and minuted, and maintains effective records and administration. We currently have a paid Administrator undertaking primary administration tasks, who will be directed and overseen by the Secretary. Our Secretary will be supported by our Exec group in their new role, who currently meet weekly. The Secretary will be supporting us in our application to become a registered Charity, one of our aims for 2024, so experience in this process is desirable (but not essential).
Management Committee Member (x3)
Position Type: Part-time, 1 day a month (Unpaid)
Location: Working from home with one in-person meeting per month at SA1 3EU
Application Deadline: Ongoing
We are looking for (at least) three people who are passionate about the work of Swansea City of Sanctuary to join our Management Committee. The Management Committee is made up of 12 people, including the Chair, Treasurer and Secretary. Members of the Committee play a key role in our organisation, helping to steer Swansea City of Sanctuary in the right direction. The Management Committee meets once a month for two hours and Members are expected to stay on top of updates and communications throughout the month. Management Committee Members are the decision-makers, the planners, and the champions of our organisation. They bring their unique skills and passion to the table, to ensure SCoS remains focused on our goal to create a city that is welcoming to all.
If you are interested in becoming a Management Committee Member, but don’t feel ready to take this step just yet, please see the role description for ‘Observer’.
Observer (x2)
Position Type: Occasional, 1 meeting a month (Unpaid)
Location: One in-person meeting per month
Application Deadline: No deadline!
We offer roles of ‘Observers’ to those interested in joining our organisation, but may not feel ready to commit to joining just yet. Observers are welcome to join our Management Committee meetings each month, to learn more about the organisation, and share opinions.
Volunteer
Position Type: Occasional (Unpaid)
Location: In-person / Online
Application Deadline: No deadline!
We are always looking for volunteers. If you’d like to read more about the other kinds of volunteering opportunities we provide, please see our volunteering page.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to send an email outlining their experience, motivation for applying and a little information about themselves to [email protected]. Please include “[Job Title] Application” in the subject line of your email. We will then get in touch with you to organise a meeting.
If you would like to join us at a Management Committee meeting in the meantime to get to know more about the organisation, please get in touch: [email protected].