Current Roles
Head of Programme & Operations
We are looking for a dynamic and capable Senior Manager to join our small, committed team. This exciting opportunity involves working alongside the CEO and overseeing all operations and programme delivery. If you are an experienced leader with a passion for community building and championing marginalised voices, we encourage you to apply.
Salary: £35,000 FTE pro rata – £21,000
Hours: 21 hours (based on 35 hours week)*
Location: Docklands Community Centre, St Pauls, Bristol.
Annual leave: 30 days pro rata – 18 days
Benefits: Workplace pension, flexible working hours
Purpose of Role
To oversee the day to day management of operations and fulfilment of the organisation aims through the successful delivery of a year-round programme of arts, cultural and educational events/activities that bring together communities across Bristol and neighbouring counties to celebrate diversity, create understanding and encourage strong inclusive communities.
How to apply
Download the recruitment pack which has full details of the role and guidance on how to apply.
Please read all details carefully and if you think you are suitable, complete the application form and send to info@bristolrefugeefestival.org.
Application deadline: Sunday 31st August 2025 (Midnight).
Please note CVs and late applications will not be considered.
Interview dates: 10th/11th September 2025
Please let us know if you have any access requirements.
We welcome applications from anyone regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age (18+) and particularly welcome applications for those who have lived experience of forced migration, the Uk immigration and/or asylum process.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network (www.ebeemployment.org.uk). Please complete this form to request support and they will confirm if they can match you with a mentor to support your application.
Volunteers
As a small organisation we rely on on our wonderful volunteers and have a variety of opportunities for people to be involved with us throughout the year from marketing to event stewarding. Please sign-up to our mailing list or register your interest below to remain up to date with upcoming opportunities.
To register your interest in volunteering sign-up HERE.
Lived Experience Ambassadors (voluntary role)
Our ambassadors are a integral part of our organisation representing both the organisation and the wider Bristol refugee community, assisting the engagement team to involve refugee and asylum seekers in the festival activities and being a voice for refugees and asylum seekers in the city. If you have lived experience of the asylum process and would like to be an ambassador, please contact us for more details.