Policy Officer Refugee Resettlement - WLGA

Job description

Policy Officer Refugee Resettlement

Closing Date: Sunday 11 th October 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 21 st October 2026

Grade/Salary: Grade 4 (SCP 31-35) £43,149.68 - £47,664.43

Term: Fixed term 36 Hours until 31/03/2027 (subject to funding), Secondment considered with Employer approval required prior to application

Reporting to: Acting Head of Strategic Migration Partnership (Resettlement)

Based: One Canal Parade, Dumballs Road, Cardiff with some flexibility to work from home and remotely in accordance with our Agile Working Policy.

Politically Restricted: Yes

Welsh Language essential: No Desirable Only

Make a Difference Across Wales

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) is looking for a skilled and motivated Policy Officer - Refugee Resettlement to join our Strategic Migration Partnership team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in coordinating refugee resettlement programmes across Wales, working closely with local authorities, Welsh Government, UK Government departments and a wide range of partners to help refugees rebuild their lives and integrate successfully into communities.

About the Role

You will lead on the Wales-wide coordination of refugee resettlement schemes, acting as a key point of contact for partners across the migration, asylum and refugee support sectors. You will support the delivery of programmes including the UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP), Communities for Afghans and other safe and legal routes initiatives.

Working collaboratively with all 22 Welsh local authorities and national partners, you will:

• Coordinate refugee resettlement programmes and placements across Wales.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with government departments, councils and third-sector organisations.
• Provide policy advice and guidance on migration, asylum and resettlement issues.
• Monitor and analyse policy developments and their impact on Welsh local government.
• Prepare reports, briefings and recommendations for a range of audiences.
• Support programme governance, grant monitoring and performance reporting.
• Facilitate multi-agency collaboration and promote effective integration outcomes for refugees.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong knowledge of refugee, asylum and migration policy.
• Experience of developing and presenting policy information and guidance.
• Experience of working in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and analytical skills.
• Experience of managing projects and grants successfully.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Degree-level education (or equivalent experience).

Apply Now!

For an initial discussion about the role and the organisation, please contact Erica Williams, Acting Head (Resettlement), via email at [email protected]

The Association welcomes applications in English or Welsh

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.

The WLGA does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us.

The Association is an Equal Opportunities Employer.