Jobs for the Human Rights sector

At Lewisham Refugee and Migrant Network we’re looking for someone to join us as our Senior Legal Aid Advisor. We will always stand by people standing up to an unjust immigration system. We provide a safe haven for people to rebuild their lives and our Senior Legal Aid Advisor role is a key part of that. Sitting in the immigration team, you will work on our Legal Aid contract alongside a team of Immigration Advisors working on a mix of grant funded projects for migrants unable to afford private representation. You will work within a supportive environment, reporting to our Immigration Manager, and be able to develop your areas of expertise. We’re a small and colaborative team so you will have the opportunity to work closely with other members of the organisation. 

Main Roles
Manage a full caseload of complex immigration matters funded by legal aid, including
asylum, human rights, and deportation cases.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations (IAAS, SRA, LAA).
Complete funding applications, manage provider submissions, track time, prepare
and submit legal aid bills and ensure compliance with LAA obligations.
Provide ad hoc supervision, mentoring or training to members of the immigration
team working on related immigration matters.

Specific Duties
1.Manage a full caseload of complex immigration matters funded by legal aid,
including asylum, human rights, and deportation cases.
a.Manage a complex caseload across the field of immigration, nationality and
asylum law.
b.Prepare, draft and file appeals to the First-tier and Upper Tribunals and conduct
appeals hearings as required.
c.Own legal aid processes for each case: complete funding applications, provider
submissions, billing, time recording and compliance with funder requirements.
d.Provide expert legal advice and represent clients in hearings; instruct counsel
when necessary and manage counsel budgets.
e.Interview and advise clients regarding immigration and asylum law procedure, and
practice in a sensitive and professional manner.
f.To maintain accurate and detailed case records of clients for the purpose of
continuity of casework, information retrieval and statistical monitoring, using
Advice Pro as appropriate and as required by management.
g.Advocate on behalf of clients by telephone, letter and email with appropriate
agencies.

2. Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations (IAAS, SRA, LAA).
a.Maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with IAA, IAAS
registration or similar professional body, e.g. SRA
b.Keep up to date at all times with changes in the law by reading and attending
training events relating to asylum and immigration.
c.Adhere to casework procedures as outlined in LRMN’s policies, the IAA, SRA,
IAAS, SQM and AQS.
d.To maintain accurate and detailed case records of clients for the purpose of
continuity of casework, information retrieval and statistical monitoring, using
manual or/and computerised systems (Advicepro) as appropriate and as required
by management.
e.Produce reports to meet funder’s and LRMN requirements.
f.Work closely with the Immigration Manager and/or external evaluator in gathering
data and information to produce accurate monitoring and evaluation reports.
g.To assist LRMN in liaising with its funders and to provide statistical information
and updates as required.

3. Complete funding applications, manage provider submissions, track time, prepare and
submit legal aid bills and ensure compliance with LAA obligations.
a.Complete initial funding applications and any subsequent variations or
exceptional funding requests; gather and upload supporting evidence; ensure
eligibility and means assessments are correctly recorded.
b.Submit and monitor claims through the LAA portal (or other relevant portals),
respond to queries or requests for further information, and liaise with LAA
caseworkers or contract managers as required.
c.Draft detailed bills in the required format, check calculation of fees and
disbursements, obtain necessary approvals, and submit within contractual
deadlines.
d.Maintain documentary proof to satisfy LAA audit requirements (attendance
notes, advice records, evidence of means), respond to audit enquiries, and
implement remedial actions where required.

4. Provide ad hoc supervision, mentoring or training to members of the immigration team
working on related immigration matters.
a.Maintain close liaison with the Immigration Manager to ensure a unified approach
to leading and developing the team.
b.Provide occasional mentoring or supervision to individuals working on legal aid
cases.
c.Provide occasional training to individuals working on legal aid cases.

5. Other Duties
a.To participate in LRMN staff meetings, maintaining a high level of professionalism
and contributing skills and knowledge towards best practice for the organisation.
b.To attend supervision and appraisal meetings and other relevant activities.
c.To be able to perform your own administrative duties.
d.Work flexibly as agreed to meet the demands of the service – this may involve
occasional evening, weekend and outreach work.
e.Maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to the work of the organisation.
f.Comply with LRMN’s policies and procedures.
g.Adhere to LRMN’s vision and mission and positively promote its work.
h.Undertake any other work as may be reasonably requested.

The Role

Are you a motivated professional with a flair for communication, a keen interest in the legal world and a passion for stakeholder or member engagement?

We're on the hunt for an External Affairs Manager to support our engagement with members and key players across the legal sector.

Join our External Affairs Team at the Law Society and be at the forefront of our engagement with the largest 150 member firms, top in-house teams, and pivotal city and business groups.

For more details on responsibilities and requirements, please see the attached full job description.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is a master communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills, a proactive problem-solver who takes initiative and drives solutions, and someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and professional in every interaction.

In return, we offer the chance to steer pivotal conversations and shape the future of legal practices, opportunities to network with industry leaders and influence key decisions, and a role that combines strategy and creativity in a vibrant, fast-paced environment.

What's in it for you

This is an excellent opportunity to work in an organisation which has recently achieved gold accreditation from Investors in People in recognition of its work over the last few years focusing on being an employer of choice for people who want to make a difference.

You will join an organisation with a reputation for excellence, commitment to EDI, development and wellbeing, and a culture of clarity, trust, and respect.

We offer hybrid working, a generous flexible benefits package, a positive working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.

We hope that interviews will be held in the first week of December 2025.

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.

At Rights & Security International (RSI), we are seeking a Northern Ireland Human Rights Officer to lead our work on racial justice, protesters' rights and other human rights in Northern Ireland. We are a London-based international human rights charity that promotes respect for the rights of all people when governments act in the name of 'national security'.

** You must be based in Belfast or Derry/Londonderry and have a right to work in the UK. **

We have been promoting justice, transparency and equality in Northern Ireland for 35 years – ever since our founding. The successful candidate will help us strengthen our new local projects on racial justice, ending xenophobia and Islamophobia, and defending the human rights of peaceful protesters. We have done research and other work in NI on these issues for several years and aim to become even more impactful.

The successful candidate will also help us ensure that justice processes for harms committed during the conflict often described as ‘the Troubles’ meet international human rights standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a welcoming team of highly dedicated staff who embrace human rights for all people.

This position reports to the Freedom of Expression and Belief Team Leader.

Person specification:

RSI is looking for a passionate and detail-oriented candidate who is based in Belfast or Derry/Londonderry and has:

· At least an undergraduate degree in law, social sciences, human rights, journalism, or another relevant field.

· Demonstrable experience in anti-racism, anti-Islamophobia or migrants’ rights work.

· Strong knowledge of NI-based networks on equality, migrants’ rights, gender-related rights or similar issues.

· Strong research and writing skills.

· Experience advocating with decision-makers about human rights protections.

· Working knowledge of the peace process in Northern Ireland.

· Effective project and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and complex long-term projects.

· A strong commitment to equality, diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

Responsibilities:

· Convening and directing a network of groups interested in expanding and upholding the rights of peaceful protesters in Northern Ireland.

· Researching issues related to racism, xenophobia and Islamophobia in NI and potentially across the island of Ireland.

· Scrutinising Northern Ireland’s transitional justice processes, in collaboration with victims, survivors, families and their representatives.

· Reviewing legal and policy developments in Northern Ireland, making recommendations on strategic RSI interventions.

· Engaging with elected officials and other decision-makers on issues within RSI’s mandate.

· Any other tasks as designated by the supervisor or Executive Director.

RSI strives to be diverse, equitable and inclusive. We treat all staff and interns like team members and encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work. We welcome applications from candidates from groups that have historically been underrepresented in the human rights, legal or policy fields, and/or who are from communities that have been directly impacted by the issues we address in our work. We also welcome applications from people who are re-entering the workforce after time away. All applications are considered on an equal-opportunity basis. Should you require reasonable assistance for the completion of your application, please contact us via the email address listed on our website.

We offer flexible working hours. This position is remote but will require occasional travel to meetings and events in Northern Ireland, as well as occasional travel to our office in London.

Please note that we are only able to respond with feedback to shortlisted candidates.

By submitting your application, you consent to our processing and retention of your personal data to the extent, and for the time period, necessary to consider the application. We will keep your application on file for no more than six months.

Respect is the UK charity stopping perpetrators of domestic abuse. As part of our 2023–2028 Strategy, we are launching a new Centre for Excellence – a bold initiative to transform understanding of what works to end the perpetration of domestic abuse. Building on 25 years of innovation and leadership, the Centre will harness collective learning, foster collaboration beyond traditional partnerships, and create the evidence base for a radical shift in approach. 

The Centre for Excellence will drive two key outcomes: 

• Improved practice in developing and delivering safe, effective perpetrator responses. 

• Enhanced policymaking and commissioning informed by data, research, and best practice. 

About the Role 
We are seeking an ambitious and dynamic leader to shape and deliver this visionary initiative. You will set the strategic direction, establish a sustainable delivery and funding model, and lead early implementation work. Acting as a visible leader across Respect and beyond, you will connect our existing expertise with the Centre’s mission, and build strong partnerships with members, the VAWG sector, academia, and other stakeholders. 

About You 
You will bring strategic vision, experience of mobilising new initiatives, and deep knowledge of research, data, and practice in the domestic abuse perpetrator sector (or a related field). This is a unique opportunity to create lasting impact and drive systemic change. 

The Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS) is a human rights and feminist
organisation led by and for Latin American migrant women in the UK. Our work is dedicated to
supporting the immediate and long-term needs of Latin American migrant women exposed to
violations of their fundamental human rights; facing violence against women and girls,
exploitation or trafficking; enduring difficult living and working conditions in low paid jobs, and
facing barriers to social protection.
The post holder will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of LAWRS’
policy, advocacy, and communications strategy to tackle the issues affecting migrant women
survivors of VAWG, and will work jointly with LAWRS’ policy team and VAWG team.
This post is open to Latin American women only* in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We
particularly welcome applications from disabled and LGBTQ+ candidates as they are currently
underrepresented within the team.
Please keep in mind that if you are shortlisted for an interview, you will be
required to complete an exercise beforehand.
*women who identify as Latin Americans (1st and 2nd generation) and speak Spanish and/or
Portuguese
Please note that only applicants with the right to work in the UK covering the duration of the contract will be considered for this position.
We regret that late applications cannot be accepted.
Deadline: Sunday 30th November
Interviews: the week commencing 15th December

Business development & Partnership building

1. Identify funding opportunities by keeping abreast of the funding landscape, as well as trends within the international development and Modern Slavery/Human Trafficking sectors, assessing new market opportunities, and forming partnerships. Work closely with country offices to identify and respond to funding opportunities.

2. Build a robust pipeline of opportunities for Hope for Justice programmes.

3. Build highly productive relationships with donors and negotiate effectively, when required.

4. Develop and deliver tailored, high-quality bids, working closely with all relevant HFJ departments to design comprehensive and evidence-based projects for funding.

1. Manage the bid development cycle - follow internal processes for bids, work with the teams to ensure high quality bid design, write and edit technical content for bids, and respond to donor requirements.

6. Report on specific projects from the team’s annual plan.

Donor management

1. Represent Hope for Justice at external meetings with donors and consortium partners.

2. Manage relationships with donors - input into engagement/donor stewardship strategies, communicate with donors regularly, and share key information about projects in between reporting periods.

1. Ensure reporting requirements for all donors are met and quality reports are completed to deadlines.

2. Lead on donor grant agreement/contract negotiations and compliance.

3. Ensure all relevant team members are fully briefed on the terms and conditions of donor grant agreements/contracts, including key deadlines (completion of grant management documents as required).

4. Manage due diligence processes, facilitate donor audits and support the programmes team on external evaluations for donor funded projects.

General

1. Travel is expected as part of the role, including to Hope for Justice Programmes.

2. Support digitalisation of donor and grant records and bid and grant processes.

3. Support volunteers that are assigned to the team.

4. Any other related duties as delegated by the Head of Strategic Partnerships.

5. Ensure harmonious working relationships with all Hope for Justice Departments and staff.

6. Work always in line with HFJ policies and procedures and the wider strategy, culture and ethos of Hope for Justice.

Understand and uphold the standards outlined in the Hope for Justice Safeguarding policies, acting with due care and attention to safeguard the wellbeing of anyone that meets our work and reporting concerns if they do arise.

Accessibility & Research Support Officer (Women Only)

Location: Barton Seagrave, Kettering, Northamptonshire (hybrid – in-person one day per week)
Contract: Part-time, 3 days per week (Wednesday–Friday)
Salary: £XX,XXX per annum (pro rata)

We’re looking for a highly organised and thoughtful person to provide accessibility and research support to a blind academic researcher working on projects about domestic abuse and gender-based violence.

This is not a typical support role — it’s an opportunity to play a key part in enabling important social research. You’ll help make academic work accessible by assisting with reading, interpreting, and formatting information, supporting communication and admin, and ensuring the researcher can work independently and effectively.

It’s a brilliant fit for someone who enjoys varied, meaningful work, has excellent written English, and values equality, inclusion, and attention to detail.

Key responsibilities:

• Reading and interpreting academic texts, reports, and quantitative data

• Sourcing and reviewing research materials

• Creating and checking accessible Word, PDF, and PowerPoint documents

• Supporting note-taking during meetings and workshops

• Making travel arrangements and accompanying the researcher to events (occasionally)

• Handling confidential and sensitive information with professionalism

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has strong written communication and analytical skills (degree-level or equivalent experience)

• Is confident using Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint

• Has an interest in equality, disability rights, or inclusive research

• Is highly organised, detail-oriented, and reliable

• Can work in Barton Seagrave one day per week (Weds, Thurs or Fri)

Desirable skills:

• Experience using academic databases or journal platforms

• Familiarity with data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)

This is a women-only position, permitted under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, due to the sensitive nature of the work.

If you’re looking for a flexible, purposeful part-time role where your attention to detail and commitment to inclusion can make a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you.

 

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Refugee and Migrant Centre, a well-established and award-winning charity dedicated to supporting refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants. Our mission is to break down barriers to integration and empower individuals to achieve equal citizenship through holistic support services.

As a Data Analyst you will play a key role in strengthening our evidence base and improving service delivery through robust data analysis and reporting. Your insights will directly inform strategic decisions, support funding bids, and help shape services that improve lives. You will work closely with operational teams to collect, cleanse, and interpret data that enhances our understanding of beneficiary needs and outcomes. This role is a chance to use your skills to make a lasting social impact.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

Data Management and Analysis

· Collect, cleanse, and validate data from multiple sources, conducting regular checks to identify and resolve gaps or inconsistencies

· Maintain and improve internal databases to ensure data accuracy and consistency

· Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement

· Contribute to the design and implementation of data collection processes for new projects

· Identify inefficiencies and compare service delivery against targets to support continuous improvement

· Supplement internal data with external sources for deeper insights

· Drive innovation by exploring new tools and automating reporting systems that improve efficiency and transparency

Reporting and Insight

· Prepare regular funder and management reports, including mixed-methods analysis

· Translate data into accessible insights for non-technical audiences.

· Support the Impact and Evaluation Manager in preparing for strategic planning

· Explore and assist with building a bespoke, automated social value tool

· Produce regular reports and automated dashboards for internal and external stakeholders

· Support the development of outcome frameworks and impact measurement tools

Collaboration and Support

· Work closely with caseworkers and project leads to ensure accurate and timely data entry

· Collaborate with external partners on joint data initiatives and shared reporting

· Establish monitoring for social policy data and provide insights to support partnership work and influence policy

· Promote a culture of data driven, evidence-based practice

·      Provide training and guidance to staff on data collection and reporting requirements and build capacity across teams by supporting data literacy and embedding data into everyday decision-making

Systems and Tools

· Use Microsoft Excel and other relevant tools to manage and visualise data

· Explore, source and support the integration of new digital tools and platforms to improve data workflows

· Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and internal policies

Training

· Participate in relevant training and professional development opportunities to stay informed about sector trends and enhance personal skills

· Stay up to date with legal and policy changes relevant to the sector

· Keep accurate records of training attended and share learning with colleagues

· There is scope to further develop expertise in impact measurement, evaluation methodologies, and other monitoring skills as desired

Person Specification

Essential:

· Experience working with large datasets and producing analytical reports

· Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI)

· Understanding of data protection and confidentiality principles

· Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and time management

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to non-specialist audiences

· Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities within a multi-disciplinary team

· Experience in data research and using insights from a variety of external sources, such as government data, to support analysis

· Awareness of the opportunities and risks of using AI and data-driven technologies in the charity sector

· Commitment to RMC’s values of empowerment, inclusion, quality, and collaboration

Desirable:

· Experience in the charity or public sector, particularly with refugee and migrant communities

· Familiarity with case management systems and platforms

· Knowledge of impact measurement frameworks and evaluation methodologies

· Experience supporting training or capacity-building in data literacy

· Ability to work with qualitative data and contribute to mixed-methods research

· Understanding of social value and how it applies to service delivery and evaluation

· Awareness of the challenges and barriers faced by refugees and migrants in the UK

Flexibility 

In order to deliver the stated aims of this post, a degree of flexibility is needed and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. This could include data, administrative and/or project support to other cross-organisational departments. Such duties will fall within the scope of the job within the appropriate pay grade. The job description will therefore be subject to periodic review with the post holder to ensure it accurately reflects the duties that are being performed.

Equal Opportunities

We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Role Overview

DPI is seeking a highly organised and motivated Personal Assistant to the CEO to support the implementation of DPI’s programmes, coordinate events and publications, and provide professional administrative and strategic support to the CEO. This is a hands-on dynamic role involving a combination of project coordination, research, communications, and executive support.

The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional written English, strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

CEO Support

• Manage and maintain the CEO’s schedule, appointments and correspondence.
• Prepare meeting briefings, talking points, speeches and background notes.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, visas, itineraries, budgets and expense claims.
• Support CEO-led meetings, take minutes and follow up on action points.
• Maintain filing systems, contact databases and programme records.
• Assist with coordination and oversight of interns and small research assignments.
• Provide basic IT and device support to the CEO.
• Assist with basic budgeting and expense sheets.

Research & Publications

· Conduct small scale research and synthesize findings for internal and external use.

· Work with programmes officers to support DPI project and initiatives

Person Specification

Essential

• At least 3 years’ experience in a related field.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, Political Science, Law, or related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in written English, including grammar and editing.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience using publication layout or design software (e.g. InDesign, Canva or similar).
• Strong digital literacy and familiarity with communication technologies.
• Professional discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Calm, confident and adaptable under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for short periods.

 

Desirable

• Interest in peacebuilding, human rights, democracy support or conflict resolution and programme coordination.

Equal Opportunities

DPI maintains employment policies which ensure that no one is unfairly discriminated against, whether directly or indirectly, on any grounds including race, ethnic origin, culture, gender, sexuality, disability, age or religion. These policies will apply in relation to all those involved in the work of the organisation including paid staff, trainees, consultants, interns, volunteers, those offering services on a pro bono basis and trustees.

DPI is committed to Equal Opportunities and Cultural Diversity. Unfortunately, we believe that we will be unsuccessful in obtaining a work permit for these posts. For this reason you should only apply if you already have the right to work within the United Kingdom. This includes citizens of the European Union. 

DPI SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

DPI maintains zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All employment offers are conditional upon the receipt of satisfactory references and the signing of our code of conduct, Safeguarding Policy with a particular focus on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Child Safeguarding. This position will also be subject to robust reference and background screening checks.

Internal Title: Fundraising & Operations Director
Location: Central London, hybrid working (office-based at least 2 days a week)
Contract: 4-5 Days a week, permanent
Salary: £55,000 pro rata
Hours: Flexible working pattern permitted, subject to organisational needs

About Refugee Legal Support
Refugee Legal Support is a dynamic organisation working in solidarity with people who migrate: we provide and promote legal support, training, and advocacy so that asylum seekers, refugees and migrants can access rights and justice. We are now recruiting a senior leader to join the three-person Director team (Executive Director; Legal Director; this role) and help drive our next phase of growth and impact.

Why this role matters
This is a career-defining role at a pivotal time for RLS. You will help shape the future of our organisation, ensuring we have the resources and organisational infrastructure to maximise our impact. If you are a senior fundraiser who cares deeply about justice for migrants, wants to lead at a strategic level and doesn’t shy away from operational leadership when it counts, then this role is for you.

The role in brief
As our Fundraising Director you will lead the income generation strategy for RLS and oversee operational elements when needed—making this more than a conventional fundraising role. You will work across the organisation, supporting strategy, sustainable growth, and systems development, while ensuring we meet urgent funding needs as well as build long-term resilience. The role suits someone who thrives in a dynamic, justice-driven environment, is comfortable with ambiguity and change, and has the gravitas and hands-on mindset required in a senior role.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead the fundraising strategy: securing income from trusts, foundations, major donors, corporates, and other sources.
• Build, deepen and manage relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders to secure existing and new funding.
• Monitor fundraising performance, budgets, forecasts and contribute to organisational financial sustainability.
• Work operationally as required across the organisation: supporting RLS’s systems, processes and leadership team to ensure effective delivery and growth.
• Be a key member of the senior management team, working closely with the Executive Director, Legal Director and Board of Trustees to shape RLS’s strategic direction.
• Ensure high standards of reporting, monitoring and impact-communication to funders and stakeholders.
• Help embed organisational systems and infrastructure to support scale-up and sustainability.

Person specification
We’re seeking someone who:

• Has great experience in senior fundraising roles (ideally including trust/foundation, donor relationships and multi-stream income generation).
• Is comfortable operating at a strategic level and also stepping into operational matters when needed.
• Has excellent communication and influencing skills, able to engage with senior stakeholders, funders and leadership teams.
• Thrives in a fast-moving, values-driven environment, comfortable with change, ambiguity and organisational growth.
• Shares a strong commitment to migrant justice, equity and the mission of RLS.
• Is organised, resilient, and able to manage competing priorities across fundraising and operations.

Working arrangements
This role is based in London with hybrid working: you will be required to be in the office at least two days a week, with the remainder of time flexible. The post will require occasional flexibility for meetings, events or travel as part of senior leadership commitments.

RLS is committed to equality of opportunity, particularly welcoming applications from candidates with lived experience of migration, forced displacement, or marginalised communities.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

About Strength & Stem

Strength & Stem is a charity and social enterprise that uses floristry to empower female modern slavery survivors. We want to see female survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking restored from their trauma, empowered for the future, and able to sustain a good quality of life. We achieve our vision by offering an evidence-based, holistic programme. It incorporates tailored skills training (including vocational floristry, prevocational and wellbeing skills training), work experience, mentorship, and a supportive community. We run a nine-month programme each year, as well as alumni events and social cafes. The skills and experiences survivors gain through our programme create a lasting difference for them and their families through economic independence, strengthened wellbeing and increased community.  

Role summary

The Programme Coordinator plays a key operational role at the heart of Strength & Stem, ensuring the smooth delivery of our programmes and events. This includes coordinating a series of 12 weekly floristry and skills workshops, supporting the mentoring scheme, and organising independent events such as our annual graduation celebration, alumni gatherings and ad-hoc floristry workshops.

The role combines logistics, participant engagement, monitoring and evaluation, and communications across all areas of delivery. It is varied and dynamic — balancing hands-on support during programme delivery with significant behind-the-scenes coordination, administration and reporting.

It’s ideal for someone who enjoys managing details, keeping systems organised, and ensuring everything runs smoothly while contributing to meaningful impact for women rebuilding their lives after modern slavery.

Support Worker (Women Only)

Location: Barton Seagrave, Kettering, Northamptonshire (hybrid – in-person at least one day per week)
Contract: Two part-time roles (totalling 37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £14ph plus holiday pay

We’re looking for two reliable, highly organised individuals to provide practical and accessibility support to a blind researcher working on projects relating to domestic abuse.

This is a varied and meaningful role — helping to remove barriers so the researcher can carry out their work effectively. You’ll be supporting with everything from reading and interpreting research materials to creating accessible documents, assisting with travel and navigation, and helping with technology and admin tasks.

The ideal candidates will have excellent written English, strong attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to equality, inclusion, and disability rights. You’ll need to be comfortable handling sensitive information and supporting research that may involve complex or emotive subject matter.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reading and interpreting printed and digital materials, including quantitative data and statistical outputs.

• Assisting with academic research and sourcing materials.

• Taking notes during meetings and workshops.

• Creating and checking accessible Word, PDF, and PowerPoint documents.

• Supporting with travel bookings, expenses, and in-person navigation at meetings and events.

You’ll bring:

• Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) in a subject requiring strong literacy skills.

• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.

• Confidence with Microsoft Office and data tools such as Excel.

• An understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, and data protection.

• A respectful, non-judgmental approach to supporting disabled people’s autonomy and expertise.

• The ability to provide in-person support in Barton Seagrave at least once per week.

It would also be great if you have:

• Experience using academic databases and accessing journal articles.

• An interest in visual communication or data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau).

This is a women-only position, as permitted under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

If you’re organised, empathetic, and passionate about making research more accessible, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £34,434 starting salary (salary range will increase due to max £37,280 via the length of service) per annum (pro rata where applicable). 

Contract: Fixed Term until 30 June 2026

Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks)

Location: This role is a 4 day a week role, of which 3 fixed days of Tues-Thurs MUST be on-site at The Refugee Support Centre, Liverpool. 1 day, Monday can be working from home or from our Manchester office.

About Refugee Action

Refugee Action exists to work with refugees and people seeking asylum who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes. We are a national charity with more than 40 years’ experience of empowering people who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes to secure the protection and support that they need to live with dignity and respect and build a new life in the UK. We do this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of partner organisations and campaigning on the policies that affect them.

To succeed in the role you will need to demonstrate:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the issues facing refugees integrating to a new community.
• Experience, commitment and understanding of the importance of cultural diversity.
• Ability to recruit and manage volunteers .
• Ability to carry out assessments and action plans with individuals and provide information and signposting.
• Experience and understanding of how to provide high quality face-to-face community-based group work and demonstrable knowledge of good practice approached to group work.
• Ability to develop projects in partnership with other organisations, community groups, voluntary/statutory agencies and experience of doing so.
• Commitment to removing barriers to power for people with lived experience, and commitment to anti-racist practices.
• Understanding of how the UK’s hostile refugee protection and asylum system impacts those affected by it.
• An understanding of Refugee / Diaspora Communities and insight into how to collaborate with a range of providers to support them.

Those with lived experience as a refugee are particularly encouraged to apply

Closing date: 23:59 on 23 November 2025

Interviews: 4 December 2025 (on Zoom)

Refugee Action only operates in the UK, so all roles are UK-based, and you must have the right to work in the UK.

This role is not on the Shortage Occupation List.  If you have permission to work that is restricted to the Shortage Occupation List, we will be unable to appoint you to this role.

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Support Worker (Women Only)

Location: Barton Seagrave, Kettering, Northamptonshire (hybrid – in-person at least one day per week)
Contract: Two part-time roles (totalling 37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £XX,XXX per annum (pro rata)

We’re looking for two reliable, highly organised individuals to provide practical and accessibility support to a blind researcher working on projects relating to domestic abuse.

This is a varied and meaningful role — helping to remove barriers so the researcher can carry out their work effectively. You’ll be supporting with everything from reading and interpreting research materials to creating accessible documents, assisting with travel and navigation, and helping with technology and admin tasks.

The ideal candidates will have excellent written English, strong attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to equality, inclusion, and disability rights. You’ll need to be comfortable handling sensitive information and supporting research that may involve complex or emotive subject matter.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reading and interpreting printed and digital materials, including quantitative data and statistical outputs.

• Assisting with academic research and sourcing materials.

• Taking notes during meetings and workshops.

• Creating and checking accessible Word, PDF, and PowerPoint documents.

• Supporting with travel bookings, expenses, and in-person navigation at meetings and events.

You’ll bring:

• Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) in a subject requiring strong literacy skills.

• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.

• Confidence with Microsoft Office and data tools such as Excel.

• An understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, and data protection.

• A respectful, non-judgmental approach to supporting disabled people’s autonomy and expertise.

• The ability to provide in-person support in Barton Seagrave at least once per week.

It would also be great if you have:

• Experience using academic databases and accessing journal articles.

• An interest in visual communication or data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau).

This is a women-only position, as permitted under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

If you’re organised, empathetic, and passionate about making research more accessible, we’d love to hear from you.