National Co Ordinator - Asylum Link Merseyside - L

Action asylum is a national, community-led, nature-based volunteering project that brings people seeking asylum and local residents together through practical climate and nature action - tree planting, habitat restoration, beach cleans, and food growing. delivered across ten cities through a cross-sector network of refugee-sector organisations, wildlife trusts and local green partners, the project improves wellbeing and belonging, strengthens community cohesion, and contributes to nature recovery and climate resilience.
the project is led by task force trust, and we have secured funding for the 3-year project. a central coordination team (cct), hosted by asylum link merseyside in liverpool, provides national strategic oversight, partner coordination, communications, and evaluation across the full network.
the role
we are looking for an experienced, values-driven coordinator to join the action asylum central coordination team as national coordinator. this is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of a genuinely innovative national project - one that sits at the intersection of migration, climate action, and community.
the national coordinator is the operational engine of action asylum's national network. you will be the primary point of contact for project leads across all ten cities, keeping delivery on track, ensuring robust monitoring and reporting, and supporting partners to deliver safe, inclusive, high-quality programmes. you will also coordinate the skills exchange programme, work jointly with the project director on the university of nottingham's independent evaluation, and line-manage the liverpool action asylum project lead.
you will be based at asylum link merseyside in liverpool as part of the cct, working closely with the project director (your line manager), the finance manager, and the national comms officer. flexible working is available and regular in-person presence at the cct base is expected. the role is 4 days per week (0.8 fte) on a fixed-term contract aligned to the three-year project (july 2026 – june 2029), with an expected start date of monday 6 july 2026.

we are looking for someone who brings:
• experience working in the refugee, asylum or migrant sector, with a genuine understanding of the barriers and strengths within these communities.
• strong project coordination and network management skills - comfortable holding multiple relationships and workstreams simultaneously.
• experience with monitoring, evaluation and reporting, including data management and funder reporting.
• excellent facilitation skills and confidence leading virtual meetings with diverse participants.
• strong organisational skills and attention to detail - able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
• experience of, or confidence in, line managing or supervising staff, with a supportive and accountable management style.
• a warm, collaborative working style with a genuine commitment to equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice.

Please send the following to recruitment@asylumlink.org.uk by Monday 18 May 2026 at 12:00 noon:
• A CV of no more than 2 pages
• And, a cover letter of no more than 2 pages, setting out your interest in the role and how your experience and skills meet what we are looking for