Advertised from 17 March 2026

Role

Working days will include Fridays 10am-3pm and preferably Tuesday mornings (flexibility can be offered over Monday to Friday for the remainder of the hours) 

Govan Community Project provides a range of holistic services for people seeking asylum, refugees and vulnerable migrants in the Greater Govan area of Glasgow, including the provision of a weekly Women’s Group.

You will be responsible for coordinating group activities which will create a safe, inclusive space to support the group members’ wellbeing and support integration in the Greater Govan area, working in partnership with GCP community members, key stakeholders and external agencies.   

Our ideal candidate will have experience of working and/or volunteering with vulnerable people and those going through the asylum process, and an awareness of trauma-informed practice. You will have experience of facilitating community groups, and understand the principles of social justice, empowerment and integration issues. Alongside confidence in budgeting and monitoring and evaluation methods, you will have excellent time management and interpersonal skills. 

This is a great opportunity to join a vibrant, dedicated team working in a diverse community. 

Govan Community Project is committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are and we welcome applications from individuals with a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, who have the relevant skills for the role advertised. 

We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of the UK Asylum/Immigration system. We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network (www.ebeemployment.org.uk), which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector. Please feel free to use information and resources at https://www.ebeemployment.org.uk/ebe which may help in preparing your job application.

For informal enquiries regarding the posts, please contact Claire Low, Community Team Manager by email: claire@govancommunityproject.org.uk

Application notes

Before completing the application form, please complete our screening questions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to be shortlisted. There is a link at the end of the screening questions to the application pack. 

Closing Date for applications is midnight on Sunday 29th March 2026 and interviews are planned for Friday 3rd April with the positions commencing early April. Late applications cannot be considered.  

Please note we do not have the capacity to respond individually to all applications received. If you have not received a response within 14 days of the closing date, your application has been unsuccessful. 

If we have more than one vacancy you feel meets your skillset, we welcome you to apply for all relevant roles.