About the team we are recruiting to
We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.
Coventry City Council’s Migration Team is dedicated to meeting the needs of newly arriving communities and facilitating a successful integration journey into the city. As leaders in the field of refugee resettlement, we provide support to vulnerable individuals through various initiatives, including employment, education, language acquisition and training enabling them to contribute to the economic, civic and social fabric of our vibrant city. With collaborative partnerships and exciting projects, like “My Coventry”, ‘’Mi-Friendly Cities’’ and “Step Forward,” we celebrate diversity while ensuring everyone’s rights and opportunities are valued.
Join us in making Coventry a place people choose to live, learn, and work.
What is the job role? This opportunity calls for an enthusiastic and motivated individual. A natural self-starter with a can-do attitude, coordinates and develops support for Hongkongers who have come to the UK via the British National Overseas (BNO) Visa route to enable them to settle and integrate successfully into life in Coventry. You will ideally have experience in making claims and supporting project administration, and in having worked on grant-funded programmes. In addition, you will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to meet reporting deadlines. Knowledge of Cantonese would be an advantage.
Candidates with similar experience in other sectors with transferable skills will also be considered.
The post will be 22 hours a week for 18 months.
All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Who are we looking for?

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including those with transferable skills from other sectors. You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• A proactive, can-do attitude and the ability to work independently
• Experience in project administration or working on grant-funded programmes
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and reporting requirements
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and a commitment to inclusion
• Knowledge of Cantonese (advantageous but not essential)

Coventry City Council is proud to be an inclusive employer. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and offer support throughout the recruitment process. If you require adjustments at any stage, we’re here to help.
If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled ‘Coventry City Council Application Process’. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.
Interview date(s): In October 2025
About Coventry

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including those with transferable skills from other sectors. You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• A proactive, can-do attitude and the ability to work independently
• Experience in project administration or working on grant-funded programmes
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and reporting requirements
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and a commitment to inclusion
• Knowledge of Cantonese (advantageous but not essential

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditio