Human Rights Jobs

We are looking for an Immigration advisor to provide immigration assessments, advice, and casework to homeless people accessing St Mungo’s No Second Night Out St Mungo’s Assessment Hubs.

Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at- risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they can overcome the barriers they face. We provide legal advice, housing projects and a range of welfare support including group work. We build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy, improve services and inspire solidarity with migrants.

This project is delivered in partnership with St Mungo’s, one of the UKs leading homelessness charities. Supported by a project coordinator, you will be responsible for the provision of high-quality immigration assessments, advice and casework for people accessing St Mungo’s NSNO assessment hubs in London. The service is delivered through various channels, including face-to-face, telephone and digital appointments. There will be an expectation to spend some time in situ at the NSNO hubs and working from Praxis’ office in Bethnal Green.

The ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of the issues faced by refugees, asylum seekers and migrants at risk (including EU migrants). The post holder will have a good understanding of the challenges faced by homeless migrants with NRPF. They will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a range of stakeholders.

At Praxis, we work to build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy and improve services. We played a leading role in exposing the Windrush scandal and advocate and campaign for lasting changes to policy and practice to address the root causes of the issues faced by at-risk migrants.

Praxis is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from those with lived experience of migration and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.

Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes 

· Opportunities for flexible working arrangements

· A hybrid work model 

· 25 days annual leave per year

· You can buy up to 3 days annual leave each year 

· A defined contribution pension scheme 

· Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you 24/7. 

· A season ticket loan to help you spread the cost of your commute 

If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team who will contact you to discuss how we can help.

For further details, please contact Maria Iglesias.

Please see our website to find out more about our work.

To apply, send us your CV and cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the job description marked ‘A’. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted. Applications will only be accepted with a cover letter.

The Destitution Project (DP) is a dynamic and well-respected charity at the forefront of refugee and asylum seeker support in Bolton, Greater Manchester.  Proud recipient of the 2020 Queen's Award for Voluntary Service!  As DP’s Operations and Development Manager, you will provide overall leadership and management for the drop in and casework operations, staff and volunteers. This will include attending and being responsible for oversight at the Wednesday Drop-in and liaising with service providers and partner organisations.

Our Wednesday Drop-in offers a safe, welcoming space for people to meet and mix.  We provide a hot meal; food parcels for asylum seekers; clothing and household goods and much more.  Our Casework Service provides information and support face to face at the Drop-in and remotely through the week to first time applicants; refugees newly granted Leave to Remain and refused asylum seekers.

Our service is delivered by a passionately committed team of three staff members (part-time) and a volunteer core of thirty including 6 trustees. A few of the Team have been with the Project since its foundation as an independent charity in 2015; others have joined along the way, some having initially come to DP as service users themselves.  People with lived experience are central to everything we do, not just as service users, but as staff, volunteers and trustees.

You will work closely with DP’s Trustees and the DP Coordinating Committee to ensure smooth service delivery; develop and implement DP’s long-term strategic plans and, via consultation and feedback, build resilient services and activities that meet service users’ needs and help enhance the local community.  This will include building relationships in the community and representing DP at events and via external networks.

You will have experience of:

• Managing and supervising the work of teams and individuals.

• Decision-making in a wide range of situations including where risk management and safeguarding are considerations.

• Managing competing interests within the workplace.

• Understanding the circumstances and needs of refugees, asylum-seekers and vulnerable migrants.

The skills and attributes you will bring to DP:

• A creative, flexible, problem-solving approach

• Good communication (with a sense of humour)

• Able to reflect and learn from experience,

• Respectful of staff and volunteer knowledge and experience

• Commitment to working in a manner, which promotes diversity and equity ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Job Title: Partnerships & Programmes Officer
Hours: Full-time
Location: Hybrid (2-3 days a week in our London office)
Package: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £32,000-36,000

About The Anti-Slavery Collective (TASC)

Founded in 2017, The Anti-Slavery Collective (TASC) is a connector and convener of people, groups, and ideas. Our purpose is to keep modern slavery on the agenda by creating meaningful linkages between decision-makers, corporates, and civil society allies. We work across three spheres of influence: the political agenda, the business agenda and the public agenda to bring about change in two key areas:

1. Shifting societal consciousness: Transform public awareness to reject trafficking and exploitation while demanding ethical products and services.

2. Supporting businesses: Provide tools, information, and connections to businesses to help eliminate modern slavery from supply chains and promote global business practices that prioritise human welfare.

The Partnerships and Programmes Officer will play a crucial role in advancing TASC’s mission by managing key relationships and supporting the successful delivery of our programmes. You will work closely with stakeholders, ensuring the efficient coordination of events and initiatives. Your exceptional organisational skills and keen attention to detail will be vital in tracking partnerships, managing resources, and keeping projects on track. By monitoring progress and identifying areas for improvement, you will ensure our programmes continue to make a meaningful impact in the fight against modern slavery

Key Responsibilities

Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with partners and stakeholders, including business leaders, NGOs, and survivor-led organisations.

• Identify and pursue new opportunities to further TASC’s mission.

• Attend external events 

Programme and Operations Coordination

• Organise internal systems (shared drives, databases, project files) and ensure smooth operations by coordinating scheduling, minute-taking, and tracking project timelines and deliverables.

• Manage day-to-day administration, resource allocation, and assist with grant proposal and funding application development.

• Support team collaboration and monitor progress on action plans, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.

Essential Requirements

• Legal right to work in London.

• Strong organisational skills, with experience in project management and event coordination.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of engaging diverse stakeholders and building lasting relationships.

• A creative problem-solver, with the ability to respond proactively to challenges.

• High attention to detail and experience in tracking and monitoring project progress.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage and inspire audiences.

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Passion for human rights, activism, and the fight against modern slavery.

Equal Opportunities Statement

The Anti-Slavery Collective is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. If you require any additional support or accommodations during the application or interview process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Commitment to Survivor Inclusion

At TASC, we are committed to meaningful survivor inclusion and leadership. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of trafficking, forced labour, or exploitation. If you meet the essential requirements for the role, we guarantee a first-round interview for candidates with lived experience in these areas.

ACWW is an international non-governmental organisation which works to amplify the voices of rural women globally.  Our small Central Office team work with member organisations and individuals in the UK and around the world to ensure that rural women are recognized for their critical importance in society, represented, and have a platform to influence policy makers.  We combine advocacy and small-scale, women-led development projects designed by the local women who will implement them for the benefit of their communities.

This an exciting time to join ACWW in the lead up to our centenary and planning for our next Triennial World Conference in 2026.  We are looking to appoint a Development Manager, to be responsible for developing and progressing strategies to develop and expand our funding partnerships, to maximise our reach and impact with our members and communities at large.  

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Executive Director and working with colleagues and trustees to foster relationships, partnerships and collaborations with individuals, funders and networks in line with the Association’s objectives, priorities and values. Your work in identifying, cultivating business development and income generation opportunities, will make an important contribution to the sustainable financial growth of the Association.

We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion.  We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

This role is offered as a one year fixed-term with potential to extend subject to performance and funding. If you have successful fundraising experience, ability to build and maintain positive relationships and are looking to work for a charity focused on championing women’s empowerment and advocating for change, we’d like to hear from you. Please see application pack for further details and to apply.

At ASIOX, our mission is to directly support survivors of modern slavery and exploitation locally. We have been highly commended for our work by both local partner organisations and the clients we work with. Through our support clients are able to rebuild their lives and begin again, re-finding their place in the community and new positive employment.

We have been funded to undertake a project to expand our work across Oxfordshire and into Buckinghamshire until end June and are looking for an experienced support worker to join our team, working alongside the Survivor Support Hub Manager, and our team of volunteer befrienders.  You will be supporting migrant care workers that have been exploited in the care sector or who have lost their sponsorship.  You will assist them to secure new employment/sponsors, transfer their visas, secure new accommodation and provide pastoral support as necessary.

Are you a Management Accountant looking for your next opportunity? Do you have charity experience? Are you available immediately or on a short notice period? If so, read on…

My client, a well-known charity is seeking a Management Accountant to bolster their finance team on a permanent basis.

The main responsibilities of the Management Accountant are:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Preparation of the budget
• Support the Head of Finance to prepare for the annual audit work
• Line managing x2 finance assistants

My client is looking for:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CCAB) or working towards qualification.
• Understand charity SORP reporting requirements
• Experience of working in the Non-Profit sector
• Experience of line managing a small team

This role offers hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office and 3 from home. Applications are under constant review and the post can close early if the right candidate is found. Please apply immediately if this role is of interest.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

The Unity Project (TUP) supports people who are facing poverty and homelessness because their immigration status allows them ‘no recourse to public funds’ (NRPF). We are seeking an experienced and qualified immigration advisor to manage our specialist casework service. 

We believe NRPF should not exist and we are working to end it. Until then, we seek to minimise its impact by supporting people to make the ‘change of conditions’ (CoC) application to access public funds. We are a small organisation which has achieved national systemic change through the clear strategic focus of our casework. As the number of people affected by NRPF continues to grow, we are looking to take our casework service to the next level so that we can support more individual applicants and deepen our impact.

As Legal Casework Manager, you will oversee the casework process from start to finish, prioritising compassionate and effective support to applicants and ensuring we meet all regulatory requirements, while also holding a limited personal caseload. You will supervise our dedicated team in London, overseeing their professional development and personal wellbeing.  You will also focus on the strategic impact of our project, identifying opportunities for improvement internally, and working closely with our Strategic Casework Lead and external partners to achieve systems change through litigation and other channels.

You can view the Job Description and Person Specification by clicking on the below link, or on our website if you don't yet have a Charity Job account.

A rare opportunity for an ambitious and driven Fundraising Lead to join a well respected and impactful human rights organisation to drive growth and challenge abuse in immigration detention.

3 days a week, £40,000 p/a pro-rata, hybrid and flexible working possibilities.  Office in Finsbury Park, London.

Medical Justice particularly welcomes applications from people with lived experience – see the Application Pack.

We are looking for an outstanding Fundraising Lead to play a key role in developing and implementing our first formal fundraising strategy. You will be helping to develop our team of passionate and determined staff and volunteers committed to defending the medical and legal rights of our vulnerable detained clients. Your fundraising will enable Medical Justice to grow to the next level and together we will be changing the fate of even more people’s lives.

Job Purpose: Develop and implement a funding plan that will resource Medical Justice’s ambitious strategy, building partnerships with funders, increasing and diversifying funding streams.

Salary: £40,000 per annum pro rata, with an annual increase of £500 each year for 5 years and 5% pension contribution

Reports to: The Director

Working hours: 3 days a week – flexible working pattern possible

Based: The job is based at the Medical Justice office in Finsbury Park, London. You can work at home and should come in the office for 5 days a month, preferably including Tuesdays.

Length of contract: Permanent. The probation period is 6 months.

Annual Leave: 28 days pro rata per annum  (including 4 days associated with bank holidays which may be decided on by your manager, usually associated with the office closure during Christmas and New Year) plus bank holidays.

Benefits: Includes ; enhanced parental leave and sick pay, one-to-one counselling sessions and group supervision sessions with a psychologist, ‘cycle to work scheme’, and staff lunch on Tuesdays.

Timeline: The closing date for applications is midnight January 26th 2025. Shortlisting for interviews is planned for 31st January 2025 with interviews the following week at the Medical Justice office.  Interviewing will include a written and verbal exercise.  Medical Justice pays for travel expenses to and from the interview.

To apply: Please read the Application Pack which includes the Job Description and complete the included application form. 

We look forward to receiving your application !

Wycombe Refugee Partnership is a local multicultural, multi-faith charity founded in 2016 that supports refugees and asylum seekers living in the Wycombe area. The role of our two part-time administrators is vitally important to the coordination and recording of our work, providing support to our volunteer teams and administrative support for our charity processes. Please see attached Job Description for full details. 

You will be working with our other part-time administrator, and responsibilities include:

Administration

Own and manage our email accounts and mailing lists

Maintain our Google Drive in an orderly manner

Oversee the onboarding of new volunteers – liaising with team leads, managing applications and the DBS process

Manage referrals of beneficiaries to other organisations

Attend and provide administrative support to our Core Group meetings

Work with our volunteers to organise and manage training and other events through the year

Support our volunteers with administrative tasks including setting up online meetings and helping with expenses claims

Provide administrative support to our fundraising team, supplying information for grant applications, acknowledging financial gifts and liaising with our Treasurer for up to date financial information

Working with our donations volunteer, post requests for donations on our Facebook group and interact with those offering items

Manage and maintain the CharityLog CRM

Ensure all uploaded documents are up to date and all GDPR requirements are met. 

Upload all personal data and data consent forms from beneficiaries, updating as necessary.

Upload all relevant forms and data of our volunteers and Trustees, ensuring all data is kept up to date.

Arrange and provide training sessions on using the CRM for our volunteers and Trustees. 

Monitor CRM entries, initiating any changes needed for reporting

Produce reports and information from the CRM for the Trustees, Core Group and Fundraising Team.

Skills & Attributes

Commitment to the aims and ethos of Wycombe Refugee Partnership

Time management and prioritisation of tasks

Administrative skills with proactive attention to detail

IT skills, including maintenance and management of Google drives, proficiency in Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Knowledge of Canva would be useful

CRM system skills (preferred - full training will be given)

Ability to respect confidentiality

Interpersonal skills and ability to work both alone and as part of a team

Living in or near High Wycombe

Sensitivity to inter-faith and inter-cultural working

Start date around mid-March. Laptop provided. Induction includes time with current postholder. 

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Part Time Finance Manager for this Human Rights Charity based near Swindon, Wiltshire. (Hybrid)

• Hours: 15 hours to 22 hours pw - Flexible
• Location: near Swindon, Wiltshire
• Hybrid working: 1 day a week roughly for meetings, based in their offices in Swindon
• Salary: to £45,000pa FTE

Key Responsibilities

? Be responsible for the overall financial planning for the charity, including the development of effective financial policies, and for the annual budget.

? Lead the delivery of good financial management so that the funds and assets for which we are responsible are safeguarded and used appropriately, economically, efficiently and effectively.

? Manage day-to-day financial operations and month-end processes such as payroll, invoicing, banking and other transactions.

? Oversee production of annual statutory accounts, in liaison with external accountants and auditors, and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements and regulations.

? Oversee production of monthly management accounts and reporting, and alongside the Operations Manager, identify trends and performance against budget to inform decision-making and strategic planning.

? Develop financial models to support long-term planning and sustainability in accordance with strategic goals.

? Lead the Board’s finance subcommittee to identify and manage risks and opportunities and provide regular financial updates and recommendations to the Board of Trustees.

? Regularly review the Reserves Policy and ensure reserves are invested appropriately, in liaison with external investment managers and in accordance with Trustees policies on ethical investments and attitude to risk.

? Liaise with the Fundraising Manager to monitor and manage funds, grants and donations, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with donor requirements.

? Review financial procedures to ensure they are robust, able to provide financial control and security, and that they are followed at all times.

? Work with the Board to optimise financial management and planning systems, ensuring that financial reports inform business development and fundraising strategies while demonstrating value for money across all activities and services.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for someone interested in gaining first-hand experience working on the frontline of a fast-paced, client-facing charity.

The successful candidate will contribute to the effective and efficient operation of our Refugee Resettlement Team, which offers comprehensive advice and support to refugees from various backgrounds.

This in an immensely rewarding role, working in a dynamic charity building on an ethos of care and inclusivity.  We are looking for an exceptional individual, committed to go the extra mile and convey our passion to support and transform the lives of refugees in our care.

The successful candidate will hold a full driving license, and the post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Job title: Senior Business Development Manager

Salary: £50,152 per annum

Location: London, E1 (Hybrid working)

Contract/Hours: Full time 35 hours, 12 months Fixed Term Contract

Fairtrade Foundation are recruiting a Senior Business Development Manager

to lead the development and implementation of an income generation strategy for Fairtrade Foundation programmes, including the development, implementation and monitoring of all programme fundraising initiatives, grant applications and other initiatives. The role will look to identify and develop new business and funding opportunities, to enable the growth of our programmes portfolio focusing on agriculture and value chain development, human rights and dignified work, living incomes and living wages, and climate change and the environment.  

We’re looking for someone with initiative and drive, who has the confidence and ability to lead on income generation opportunities and the transformation of our programmes business development strategy and processes. You’ll need to be a team player with proven experience in fundraising and business development within the NGO sector. Experience in food systems, sustainable livelihoods, agricultural value chain development, is advantageous.

Fairtrade changes the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fairer deal for farmers and workers around the world.

Globally, across all Fairtrade members, we share a vision of a world in which all farmers and workers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential and decide on their future. To achieve this we connect disadvantaged farmers and workers with consumers, promote fairer trading conditions, and empower farmers and workers to combat poverty, strengthen their position and take more control of their lives.

Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation. Farmers and workers have a strong voice at every level of Fairtrade, from how they invest in and run their local organisations to having an equal say in Fairtrade’s global decision-making.

We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic candidates who share our vision for a better world, if that sounds like you, then come and join our movement for change.

At Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us. Therefore for this specific role a Basic DBS check will be needed as part of an offer of employment.

The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer, offers flexible working and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates with ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ candidates and from candidates with disabilities, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for producers and farmers around the world.

Closing date:  10am on 3rd February 2025

Interviews will take place 10th February 2025

Contract: FTC 12 months

About us

At VoiceAbility we support people, so they are heard, respected, safe and in control of their own lives.

Our Connections projects make sure that people who use services are involved in shaping them. This includes people with a learning disability, who are on the autistic spectrum or with lived experience of mental health.

VoiceAbility are hiring a Speak Out Leader with their own lived experience of a learning disability and/or autism.

About the role

Our Speak Out team in Cambridgeshire work with people who have a learning disability and autistic people to help give them a say about the things that are important to them.

As a team you will then talk to professionals and organisations to help them understand what issues people are facing and how they can make things better.

You would do this by

· Attending meetings, in person or online, with the Learning Disability Partnership Board and other groups or organisations

· Talking with people who use different services in Cambridgeshire

· Working with the team to create reports about what you have found

About you

We would like to hear from you if you:

• Have lived experience of learning disability and/or autism
• Live or use services in Cambridgeshire
• Can spot when things are not good and tell other people about them to make things better
• Are happy to take an active part, with support, in meetings with professionals and other organisations
• Understand and encourage equal opportunities and diversity
• Are able to use phone or email to communicate (with or without support)
• Can travel across Cambridgeshire either using your own transport or public transport
• Are willing to have a DBS criminal record check

Please click on the link below to see how you can apply for this job

You will find it helpful to look at the Job Description which tells you about the job.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match what we are looking for.

Benefits:

• Paid holiday
• Separate Life Assurance Cover
• Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Employee Assistance programme.
• Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance.
• Support professional development.

Equality and Diversity:

VoiceAbility is an inclusive workplace. We welcome, value, and celebrate the diversity of its staff and partners. We treat people equally and encourage everyone to achieve their full potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer. Anyone that identifies themselves as having a disability and can show that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.

If you need any help to apply, or if you want to know more about the role, click on the link which will take you to our advert .

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications; 10am on Monday 27 January 2024, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

We look forward to hearing from you.

About the role

Women and Girls Network’s (WGN) Administration & Bookings Officers (ABO) have day-to-day responsibility for coordinating the bookings for all of our clinical services. They contribute towards the delivery of high-quality therapeutic work through the provision of an empathetic, efficient and comprehensive service, ensuring that all referral / booking related matters are administered effectively. This is achieved by working closely and consulting with various managers about any potential barriers to service provision and regarding complex and / or highly sensitive cases. This role is primarily focused on our Rape Crisis and Ascent Counselling Services and also includes providing occasional cover and support for other WGN services.

ABOs act as a key point of contact for the charity and ensure WGN’s centres are welcoming, supportive and calm environments for all users. As with all WGN team members, ABOs are responsible for actively contributing to a culture, which values and respects diversity, learning, improvement, striving for quality and best practice. They are responsible for contributing to continuous formal monitoring and reporting processes for clinical services delivery and provision.

About you

We are looking for a highly motivated, organised and skilled individual to join our brilliant team of ABOs whose contributions are essential to the core functioning of WGN’s clinical services. If you are passionate about supporting women and would like to work within an empowering and feminist framework, we would really like to hear from you.

In the Job Description you will find a list of skills and experience we would ideally want you to have; however, we know these are gained in many ways, including unpaid and informal roles. We would like to hear why you are right for this role, not whether you have previously had formal opportunities, so please apply if this position sounds right for you and we will consider your application.

About us

Women and Girls Network (WGN) is a pan-London organisation that supports women and girls affected by all forms of gendered-based violence. Our overall aim is to promote, preserve and restore the mental health and well-being of women and girls who have experienced, or are at risk of, gendered-based violence, whilst working towards a society free of gendered-based violence.

We do this by:

• Providing women-only holistic and seamless therapeutic services, which meet women and girls’ needs and contribute to total and sustainable recovery from the experiences of violence.
• Evidencing the impact of gendered-based violence and presenting this information in appropriate forums to affect social change in attitudes towards, and responses to, gendered-based violence.
• Developing good practice in the sector by providing training and guidance on specialist service provision and the development of culturally appropriate service delivery.

How to apply

Completed applications and equal opportunities monitoring forms should be submitted by 9am on Monday 10th February 2025.

Further Information

This post is subject to satisfactory references, DBS check, and social media check. 

WGN’s employee benefits include: 3% pension contribution, enhanced leave entitlement and an Employee Assistance Programme, as well as the opportunity to work with a leading multi-cultural, women-led feminist charity. We have some further great benefits that can be shared via the HR team upon application.

We welcome and encourage applications from women of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Ethnic communities. 

WGN is an equal opportunities employer.

The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.