Deputy Director – Casework

Prospectus is delighted to be working exclusively with Reprieve to support the recruitment of a Deputy Director – Casework to spearhead the management of several regional and project casework teams.

Reprieve is a compelling and well-established charity working with the most disenfranchised people in society, in those cases where human rights are most swiftly jettisoned, and the rule of law is cast aside. The post is cross-cutting and spans work across Reprieve’s mission to use strategic interventions to end the use of the death penalty and extreme human rights abuses carried out in the name of counter-terrorism or national security.

The role is a fantastic opportunity to line manage and support a number of Reprieve’s regional and project casework teams. The post holder will support team managers in developing, adapting, and implementing effective strategies in all areas of their work, as well as working with the Casework Director and other Deputy Directors to ensure that all staff are trained and well-equipped to perform their roles effectively. The Deputy Director-Casework will oversee Reprieve’s policies and processes, ensuring appropriate policies are developed, implemented, and improved. The post holder will ensure work carried out by teams is of a high standard, review and edit outputs, and assist with sign-off of internal and public-facing documents including, legal submissions, witness statements, briefings, advocacy documents, letters, campaigns, and press materials.

We are looking for an expert casework professional with significant line management and case or project management experience, and a background in human rights, humanitarian or international development work. To be successful, you will need to have the capability to build and nurture key relationships with stakeholders at all levels and the ability to engage with multiple, novel work areas critically and analytically. You will have exceptional written and communication skills including strong drafting and copy editing skills and impeccable attention to detail.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.  

In order to apply please, submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role.