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Development and Strategy Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small but ambitious grassroots charity run by and for women seeking asylum. WAST has a proud track record of providing a safe space for women to come together in solidarity and campaign for justice in an increasingly hostile environment.

We are looking for the right person to work alongside WAST’s management group of women seeking asylum to successfully take forward WAST’s development priorities – supporting women through the asylum system, campaigning on the issues affecting them and supporting wellbeing through a trauma informed approach. You will work to maintain and develop WAST’s infrastructure and resources to ensure its continued strength and stability. 

You will need to have relevant experience in charity or public sector management and fundraising, with a positive participatory leadership style. You will have excellent interpersonal and partnership building skills with a commitment to supporting women seeking asylum and to WAST’s values of compassion, respect, inclusion and empowerment. 

WAST has recently restructured and expanded its staffing team. As Manager, you will be assisted by two part-time coordinators: the Engagement and Programme Coordinator (an established member of staff) and a new Coordinator role, which you will be expected to help define and recruit.  

This is an exciting time for WAST as we look to develop with the growing needs of our organisation.   

Location:

The post is based at the WAST office in central Manchester with some opportunity for remote working.

Hours:

28 hours a week. 

Salary:

£34,000 - £38,000 pro rata depending on experience; actual £27,200 - £30,400  

Contract:

Permanent subject to funding.

Benefits:

  • 8% NEST pension contributions

  • 5 weeks’ annual leave and bank holidays pro rata

  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

  • Regular external non-managerial supervision.

  • Training relevant to role is available

  • Flexible working is supported, where possible.  

Reporting to:

Board of Trustees with a supervising Trustee as line manager

Line reports:

Engagement and Programme Coordinator 

New Coordinator post (TBC) 

How to apply

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. As an organisation led by and for women seeking asylum, we particularly encourage women with lived experience as a refugee or migrant.  

To apply, email a CV and covering letter to recruitment@wastmanchester.com  

In the letter, tell us why you are interested in the post of Development and Strategy Manager for WAST and the skills and experience you will bring, with reference to the Person Specification. CVs will not be considered without a covering letter. Please ensure your CV and covering letter are maximum 5 pages combined.  

Closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 2 March 2025, with interviews planned for week commencing Monday 10 March 2025. 

The post is open to women only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1)