Deputy Director- Casework Team

About Reprieve

Reprieve is a UK charity founded in 1999. Reprieve uses strategic interventions to end the use of the death penalty globally, and to end extreme human rights abuses carried out in the name of “counterterrorism” or “national security”.

Reprieve works with the most disenfranchised people in society, as it is in their cases that human rights are most swiftly jettisoned and the rule of law is cast aside. Thus, Reprieve promotes and protects the rights of those facing the death penalty and those who are the victims of extreme human rights abuses carried out in the name of “counterterrorism” or “national security”, with a focus on arbitrary detention, torture, and extrajudicial executions.

About this role

 A member of the Senior Management Team at Reprieve, the Deputy Director will lead on the management of a number of regional and project casework teams. The role is cross-cutting and spans work across Reprieve’s mission to use strategic interventions to end the use of the death penalty or extreme human rights abuses carried out in the name of “counterterrorism” or “national security”.

 The Deputy Director will have at least 5 years of substantive casework experience and substantial experience of managing teams. They will be focused on delivering strategic advocacy and impact, and building and maintaining happy teams, as well as productive and respectful partnerships.

 They will be an experienced  line manager able to guide and support team members on working on cases of serious human rights abuses in an effective and healthy way and able to effectively support team and project leads in approaching their own line management responsibilities.

 They will have strong attention to detail and writing and editing skills, and be an excellent and experienced project manager. 

Location, salary and contract

This is a full-time, permanent position based in London. Reprieve operates a hybrid working model, with a minimum of 40% worked in the office. Your presence is necessary during our core hours, whether remotely or in the office. You will also be available outside of office hours in the event of an emergency, for example case developments that require urgent action. You may be required to travel domestically and internationally, including some high-risk contexts.

The annual salary is £59,603 per annum full-time, less any required deductions for income tax and national insurance.

Reprieve is proud to have a fixed and transparent pay structure, with a strict ratio governing the maximum difference between the highest paid and lowest paid member of staff (2:1).  We are also proud to be a flexible employer and offer a range of nonfinancial benefits to employees. We welcome applications from a range of backgrounds, and in particular, welcome individuals with experience of the issues that Reprieve is working on. 

Applicants must have the current right to work in the UK, which will be checked prior to interview. Reprieve is an equal opportunity employer and we particularly welcome applicants from Black and minority ethnic communities, members of the LGBTQI community, and those with disabilities.

Further details and how to apply

For full details including a person specification and information on how to apply, please see the job description and person specification. The deadline for applications is 28 November 2023.