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This blog, co-authored by Jenny Walton, CEO of the Refugee Employment Network (REN) and the Experts by Experience (EbE) Employment Initiative, reflects on how we redesigned our hiring process to be more inclusive of refugee talent. It outlines what we … Read More

With a Masters in International Security and Politics, Anais brings over six years of valuable experience from the charity sector to the Refugee Employment Network. Most recently, Anais managed the resettlement programme at Caritas Salford where she successfully brought 17 … Read More

Refugee Employment Network (REN) is proud to have been part of a collaborative initiative to deliver Scotland’s largest refugee job fair to date,  bringing together over 400 skilled and talented New Scots with more than 40 employers and refugee support organisations at the … Read More

Job Description & Person Specification   Job Title Network Coordinator  Salary £32,000 (pro-rata £25,600 for four days)  Working hours Full or Part-time  (4 days a week)  The Refugee Employment Network (REN) is committed to flexible working and we are open … Read More

After attending our Refugee job fairs in Birmingham, Cardiff and London, HSBC joined up with REN to create an employability skills workshop to bring people looking to rebuild their careers in banking and finance closer to the job market. HSBC … Read More

The Refugee Employment Network (REN) is proud to have been selected by the Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales as one of 30 charities to receive two years of Organisational Development Support. This support will help REN strengthen our … Read More

We were proud to host Belfast’s first-ever Refugee Jobs Fair in partnership with GEMSNI on 17 September 2024. With over 25 employers including EY, Belfast City Council, Inspire, Translink, and more coming together, the event showcased the incredible opportunities available … Read More

The Refugee Employment Network (REN) is proud to announce the appointment of Jenny Walton as our first Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Jenny’s appointment is an important milestone for REN as we take a significant step forward in our mission to … Read More

We are already in full swing planning our 8th Job Fair to be held in London on 17th June 2024 in partnership with Greater London Authority, London Borough of Islington, Westminster Employment Service, Tent Partnership for Refugees, Renaisi, DWP, Reed … Read More

A Job Fair for refugees and displaced people who have the right to work in the UK, and are living in Aberdeen, will be held later this month at the city’s Beach Ballroom. ABZWorks, Aberdeen City Council’s Employability and Skills … Read More