Legal officer jobs in hillingdon, greater london
About International Lawyers Project (ILP)
ILP is a network of talented and passionate pro bono lawyers drawn from diverse countries and cultures across the globe. We mobilise teams of legal experts to support the policy and legal needs of marginalised communities, their governments, and their social movement organisations. Our partners are civil society organisations, governments, community groups and investigative journalists.
Founded in the UK in 2005, we are staffed by a small core staff team of lawyers and thematic experts dedicated to using the law to achieve economic and environmental justice through strategic pro bono legal support. Over the last 20 years, we have supported partners in more than 100 countries.
We are proud to have a diverse staff and volunteer team reflective of the communities we support, from Africa, Latin America, Asia and Europe, with extensive expertise in our focus areas as well as law and international development. We work primarily in the Global South, with active projects across Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Asia, as well as in Europe. As a charity, our ultimate aim is to help our clients create long-lasting change in some of the world’s most disadvantaged regions.
Our vision is a just and sustainable world in which the law serves as a tool for those who need it most.
Role and Responsibilities
We are looking to recruit an experienced, innovative senior legal manager to manage our international Governance & Accountability Programme. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer (or international development professional with equivalent experience in rule of law /governance / NGO use of legal strategies), with deep enthusiasm and in-depth knowledge of how our partners could use the law to achieve anti-corruption reform. A more detailed explanation of our organisational and programme strategy is set out in our 2024-2026 Strategy.
Working as part of a small but dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to learn at close hand what it means to work for an international NGO focusing on how the law can be used to fight corruption and achieve environmental and economic justice. You will develop projects with a range of partners, including international agencies, NGOs, CSOs, governments and government bodies. You will collaborate with a range of volunteer lawyers (law firms and barristers chambers) who are leading experts in their field. You will also nurture, build and maintain relationships with our funders. The role will involve outreach to new partners, programme management, drafting fundraising applications and donor reports, tracking impact, as well as evaluating and learning from projects.
Key Responsibilities:
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Implement the strategic vision for ILP’s Governance and Accountability (G&A) programme, in conjunction with the Senior Programmes Director, Senior Counsel, Legal Fellows, Executive Director, partners, staff and Board;
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Develop an expert understanding of the most effective policy tools and legal interventions to deliver the programme’s objectives, through engagement with volunteer lawyers, ILP partners, staff, Board and others;
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Build and maintain ILP’s G&A programme. This includes:
· Liaising with partners to identify legal/policy/campaign needs and offer potential legal and/or policy reform solutions, including through conducting analysis of their activities;
· Creating an active pipeline of G&A projects and cases including environmental crime and corruption, through identifying and engaging in regular outreach with potential new partners;
· Ensuring an even spread of G&A projects across the five strategic programme pillars;
· Identifying, building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and new highly experienced volunteer lawyers;
· Mapping and developing relationships with regional and international development entities and other technical assistance providers to identify potential partners, needs and focus countries;
· Representing the programme in external fora and events;
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Ensure effective project delivery and evaluation of impact including:
· Managing & coordinating project implementation through the full project cycle;
· Delivering financial management for assignments including accurate budgeting, forecasting, accounting and reporting;
· Supporting the development and maintenance of strong programme management and knowledge management systems and processes, including regular updating of ILP’s databases;
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Working closely with the Senior Counsel and Senior Programmes Director, lead fundraising activities to support both the G&A programme and organisational overheads, including exploring opportunities for potential funding with partners, liaising with and nurturing donors, designing funding applications and creating relevant budgets;
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Line management of G&A Legal Fellow;
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Share in the necessary operational and administrative activities of the organisation and contribution to website and social media communications.
Candidate profile:
We are especially interested in candidates with the following skills and experience:
· A qualified lawyer (or equivalent with significant relevant professional experience) with an excellent understanding of how law is useful to achieving reform in our key strategic work areas: public procurement integrity, environmental crime and corruption, accountability for international corruption asset recovery, countering illicit asset flows and illicit asset recovery, and tackling the UK’s role as an international money laundering hub for enablers;
· Understanding and enthusiasm for the concept and practice of pro bono legal assistance;
· Demonstrable project management skills and experience in an NGO (5+ years);
· Demonstrable experience in donor management, including drafting fundraising applications and budgets, nurturing new and managing existing relationships, meeting donor reporting requirements, drafting donor impact reports and raising funds for future projects and activities;
· Relevant experience and knowledge (either from previous work experience or study) relating to economic justice and/or environmental law and policy in an international development context;
· Ability to work on a wide range of tasks simultaneously, and at speed, including developing and managing relationships with a range of stakeholders (donors, NGOs, civil society organisations and government representatives), on an international basis;
· Demonstrable understanding (either from previous work experience or study) of key issues in sustainable international development, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals;
· Excellent research skills; strong administration and coordination experience in an NGO setting;
· Strong interpersonal and team working skills;
· Comfortable working independently and proactively and as part of a small team with a busy caseload;
· Very high level of fluency in spoken and written English;
· Working knowledge of another language such as Spanish (desirable).
Key details about the position
· Travel: candidates must be willing and able to travel internationally 2-5 times per year, including fulfilling vaccination and other requirements.
· Our genuine support for equity, diversity and inclusion is illustrated by our current team.
· Visa sponsorship: we are open to sponsoring a UK visa application for an extraordinary candidate.
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We are seeking a proactive and experienced Temporary HR Advisor to support our dynamic and growing organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a charity making a genuine impact on the lives of people living with allergic conditions.
In this role, you will play a key part in strengthening our HR foundations during a period of growth and change. Your primary focus will be:
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Recruitment: Managing end-to-end recruitment processes, from drafting job descriptions and advertising roles to shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding new team members. You’ll ensure an excellent candidate experience and help us attract passionate, talented individuals who share our mission.
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Policy Review: Conducting a comprehensive review of our HR policies and procedures to ensure they are compliant, up-to-date, and aligned with best practice. You’ll work closely with senior managers to recommend updates and support the embedding of refreshed policies across the organisation.
About you:
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You are CIPD-qualified (or equivalent) and have solid experience in recruitment and policy development.
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You have a strong understanding of current UK employment legislation.
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You are highly organised, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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You are confident working independently and can manage multiple priorities effectively.
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Experience within the charity sector would be an advantage, but is not essential.
At Allergy UK, we pride ourselves on creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive working environment. This is your chance to contribute to an organisation that’s transforming awareness, understanding, and care for millions of people across the UK.
Ready to bring your expertise to a cause that matters?
Apply now and join us in making a lasting difference.
No one should die from allergy We provide expert advice, and advocate for better healthcare and support for those affected by allergy
Full time and permanent from London office
Salary: £40,500 full time and permanent from London office
Benefits: 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), generous workplace pension, wellbeing support, resources for learning & development, and we can offer a modest relocation fund
Join us: You’re curious about how technologies affect power and shape the future. You’re an advocate who wants to speak out for change with a voice that is both nuanced and engaging. You want to help build an organisation that is always learning. You want to cooperate closely with colleagues and partners across the world on a tapestry of topics, developing and sharing diverse skill-sets along the way. You’re keen to explore new multidisciplinary and resourceful methods to achieve meaningful change.
Working together: You’ll join an organisation of 23 people in our Central London office from diverse backgrounds, collaborating, building and learning together. We are delivering our multi-year strategic plan to protect democracy and civic spaces from authoritarian technologies, defend people’s dignity as they seek access and protection, challenge companies who profit from exploitation, and hold governments accountable for the extraordinary powers they amass. We engage stakeholders, institutions, and adversaries with tact and persistence. We target systems-level change and establish safeguards for people across the world so that freedom and privacy will be the foundations of tomorrow’s societies.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
What you’ll be doing
The Legal Officer will conduct advocacy to achieve PI’s goals. This will include legal, policy, research, outreach and public engagement initiatives as PI formulates new and creative ways to demand change globally, including working with our partners across the world.
Essentials
Experiences
- Experience working with international human rights standards and/or national rights frameworks, including enforcing them.
- Experience working with data protection regulations, including enforcing them or ensuring organisational compliance.
- Law degree or equivalent postgraduate diploma in any jurisdiction.
- Admitted/qualified to practice in any jurisdiction.
- Experience in a legal role post admission/qualification.
- Understanding of and experience working within a variety of local, national, and international jurisdictions, including those governed by common law or civil law.
- Experience taking creative approaches to novel legal challenges.
- Experience in NGOs/human rights organisations.
- Knowledge of legal issues related to data and privacy, including data protection and surveillance, or the legal concerns raised by techniques such as the use of artificial intelligence, automated decision-making, data brokerage and profiling.
- Experience mitigating legal risks faced by organisations.
- Passion for technology and its interaction with human rights.
- Proven track record of communicating complex issues to diverse audiences.
- Experience in engaging in strategic advocacy regarding conduct of state or non-state actors.
- Experience in designing and delivering learning and education activities and content, i.e. trainings, workshops, etc
Skills
- Ability to work with and manage relationships with partner organisations, coalitions and counsel.
- Proactive and self-motivated, capable of working unsupervised and taking responsibility for managing relationships with key partners, stakeholders, and adversaries.
- Capable to deliver projects, working collaboratively through delegation and coordination, and incorporate critical reflections into future planning.
- Thoughtful interpersonal skills for engaging with colleagues and stakeholders from experientially, demographically, cognitively, and culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrable excellent written and oral communication skills, with attention to detail and audiences.
Desirable experience and skills
- Knowledge of and experience advocating for the protection of social, economic and cultural rights.
- Record of stakeholder engagement, promoting or enabling meaningful participation of communities and civil society in advocacy.
- Deft at speaking publicly, including with the media and at conferences and high-level stakeholder meetings.
- Experience in identifying, researching, monitoring and documenting technologies and technology-related policies and practices of state actors, companies, and other third-parties.
- Willing and able to travel internationally.
- Fluency in a language other than English, with one of the other 5 UN languages (Spanish, French, Russian, Arabic and Chinese) an asset.
HOW TO APPLY
We want to encourage applicants with diverse experiences, backgrounds and talents. And you might be reading this page and thinking ‘they won’t want someone with my unusual background’. Well, you’d be wrong. Each of us here have followed our unique paths. PI is built on genuine diversity, and we would encourage you to apply if you think you can meet the criteria of the role based on your life experiences.
To apply please send:
- a CV (not more than two pages)
- a covering letter (not more than two pages)
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 7 May 2025 at 11:59pm BST.
Please send the requested material in one email to recruitment email. Only complete applications will be considered.
The candidates who we choose to interview will be contacted by the end of the day on Monday, 12 May 2025.
Interviews will take place between 19 and 21 May – please reserve these days for a possible interview by video conference.
We may conduct a second round of interviews, which will be decided only after the first round of interviews takes place.
For information about how Privacy International will use your data during recruitment please see the policy on our website
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Senior Legal Officer
We are looking for a Senior Legal Officer to support the organisation’s grant giving and contracting function.
If you want to join an impact driven organisation, improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families, then apply today!
Position: Senior Legal Officer
Location: London/hybrid
Hours: Full-time 35 hours/week (part time considered)
Salary: £53,300 per annum, plus generous benefits
Contract: 12 months fixed term contract (possible extension)
Closing Date: 18th May 2025
Interviews: Wed 28th May
The Role
Join an independent What Works Centre, funded by a core grant from central government (the Department for Education), with additional funding from other governmental departments and philanthropic bodies. We are looking for a contract manager to work within the Operations team and support the grant giving and contracting function.
Key tasks include:
• Review and consolidation of existing grant and service agreements templates, ensuring compliance.
• Prepare internal guidance on using the contract templates
• Develop and maintain a register of agreed variations to standard T&Cs
• Advice on due diligence processes and legal considerations for collaborations with a variety of partners (e.g. charities, research institutes, universities, local authorities, government departments etc)
• Support project teams in putting in place agreements for new grants and services
• Supporting project teams with existing agreements
• Provide organisation wide training on standard T&Cs and managing contracts
• Develop robust and future proof contracting processes, to ensure ongoing compliance and best practice
• Act as a main point of contact with external legal advice providers
• Work with the finance team to ensure disbursement of funding is compliant with agreements from our funders and the law
About You
You will have a law (or similar) degree, with experience of contract law and contracting in a not for profit/grant making environment.
Once you click to apply, you will be redirected to the organisation’s website where you will find full details in the job pack on the Job description and benefits and Culture code.
The Organisation
This is a great place to work, where there is a is high performing cultureand where together everyone can achieve impact that make a real difference for vulnerable children and families. Focussing on using and championing high-quality evidence, working directly with government and local leaders, the team provide practical solutions and encourage change. This is an organisation with ambitious aims and people are essential to its success.
Some of the great benefits include:
• 30 days annual leave, plus one extra day off for your birthday paid bank holidays, up to 3 can be switched for religious observance
• Up to five days carers’ leave, in a 12-month period, three days paid
• Paid compassionate leave
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced parental leave and pay
• Pension of 6% employer and 3% employee contribution.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 counselling, legal & information line
• Unlimited access to 24/7 GP
• Mental health support
• Life cover at 4 x annual salary
• Bike to work scheme
The organisation’s values and celebrates diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. People are at the heart of what it does, and it’s vital that the workforce reflects the diversity of stakeholders and the wider society in the UK. We actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities and offer excellent salaries, learning and development opportunities and a great office location situated in the heart of St James’. The team work in a hybrid and flexible way and recognises the importance of a good work-life balance.
You may have experience in other areas such Legal Officer, Legal Counsel, Senior Legal Officer, Senior Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Solicitor, Contract Lawyer. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
About the role
As a Foundation we are committed to learning together with others and reflecting and acting on what we learn. We learn to improve our understanding about how to approach the complex issues we are trying to address, to examine how our funding relates to the social change we want to see, and to improve how we work and fund.
The Learning & Insight Officer will play a key part in delivering our learning, monitoring and research activities, and we want the successful candidate to be able to develop their skills and interest within the role. They will work closely with the Head of Learning & Insight, wider Grants team colleagues and others across the Foundation to gather insights from our grants and wider work. These insights will inform our strategic direction and contribute to wider sector learning and understanding.
This is a permanent, full time role (35 hours) but we will also consider a part time role at 4 days/ 28 hours equivalent.
We are committed to best practice and accountability in equity, diversity and inclusion. We value, welcome and respect all the differences that make us who we are including: age, disability and mental health, neurodiversity, cultural background, ethnicity and race, sex, gender identity and expression and sexual orientation including LGBTQIA+ identities, religion and socioeconomic background.
Main Responsibilities
• Work with colleagues to design and implement systems for the LEF to collect data and to capture and share learning in a systematic way that reflects our values and our commitment to Power, Cuture and Inclusion.
• Coordinate a timetable of activities for LEF to learn from its grants and direct work (such as regular feedback surveys and internal reflection sessions).
• Work with colleagues to collate and analyse evidence from organisations we fund to identify key insights and learning (such as reports and notes from grant management calls).
• Work with the Head of Learning & Insight and wider grants team colleagues to prepare our grants data for publication (for example through 360Giving and as part of the Funders for Racial Equality Alliance (FREA) Audit)
• Support the LEF to communicate insights in accessible and engaging ways.
• Work with colleagues to prepare key insight reports and data for a range of audiences such as colleagues, trustees or other funders.
• Work with colleagues to run internal sessions with staff and trustees to reflect on our processes (what is working well, less well and what we can improve about how we work) and understand the progress the LEF is making towards its strategic objectives.
• Work with colleagues to run online and in-person events to bring together the organisations and people we fund to reflect and learn from one another.
• Support the development of a ‘culture of learning’ within the LEF and with grantees and
• Work with the Head of Learning & Insight to commission and manage external contractors for particular pieces of work (for example, research briefs or learning partnerships).
• Provide administrative support on tasks, such as scheduling meetings.
• Carry out such tasks as the Director of Grants & Learning or Head of Learning & Insight may from time to time deem necessary for the effective and efficient functioning of the Foundation.
To see a full description of the role and what we are looking for, download the candidate recruitment pack.
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We're the UK's specialist blood cancer charity and our vision is clear: we’re here to beat blood cancer. We fund world-class research; provide information and support to patients and their loved ones; and raise awareness of blood cancer.
We are looking for a CiCLA qualified Legacy Officer to ensure that legacy income is processed in accordance with internal policies.
You will be responsible for the management of a portfolio of legacy cases where the charity is named as a beneficiary; work with external solicitors and lay executors to ensure that gifts are received in a timely fashion and that all internal and external procedures and legislation is adhered to; promote pragmatic solutions and refer appropriate matters to the Senior Legacy Manager to ensure all reputational risks are proactively managed.
Additionally, you will be required to work on projects to improve the Legacy Team’s ways of working and to help support with the development and delivery of the team and organisational strategies.
Expected travel for this role is approximately meeting internal and external stakeholders as required, approximately twice per quarter; this may increase during busy periods. In addition, attendance to two all-staff away days per year and team away days in London on a quarterly basis.
Our culture and benefits package are award winning, and our staff survey tells us that we’re a great place to work.
We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.
We research, we support, we care. Because it’s time to beat leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and all types of blood cancer.




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There when it matters.
We have an exciting career opportunity for a Marketing Officer to join our expert Marcomms team here at Sue Ryder.
This key role sits within our Brand & Marketing team, working across projects with our Healthcare, Income Generation and Creative teams. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation as well as building relationships with our key marketing suppliers and agencies.
You will help position Sue Ryder as a specialist and expert end-of-life care and bereavement support provider, supporting the team to develop strategic and tactical marketing communications and ensure end-of-life care and bereavement marketing messaging is consistent and on brand across all marketing and communications activity.
About the role:
At Sue Ryder, we have a challenger brand mindset, with ambitious plans to grow so we can help more people who are dying live well and provide better grief support for everyone who needs it.
The Marketing Officer reports into Marketing Manager for Fundraising and works across the Brand & Marketing team to:
- Develop effective marketing assets and campaigns for brand, healthcare and income generation.
- Work closely with in-house and external designers to deliver marketing campaigns and assets.
- Ensure brand and health marketing messaging remains consistent and on brand across all activity.
- Support the management and usage of our marketing and design tools and platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop effective marketing campaigns and assets for Healthcare, Income Generation and Volunteering teams, ensuring objectives are met and integration opportunities are maximised across the charity
- Work closely with in-house and external designers to deliver marketing campaigns and assets.
- Manage day-to-day relationships with external suppliers, such as printers, freelancers, photographers, and creative agencies on allocated projects.
- Represent the Brand & Marketing team on selected organisational working groups and actively engage with our internal networks.
- Help manage our marketing tools and platform to support usage across the organisation.
- Provide project support to our Creative Team, for example co-ordinating brand photography shoots.
- Ensure all healthcare and fundraising literature is in stock, on brand and updated in terms of content, consent, permissions and legal requirements.
- Have a clear understanding of our brand guidelines and key messaging and support embedding this across all our marketing communications.
- Build strong, internal relationships with stakeholders across Sue Ryder.
- Support the smooth running of the team administration.
About you:
Essential
- Experience of managing and delivering marketing campaigns on time and on budget
- Experience of managing and developing creative assets which are relevant and impactful to the specific audience.
- Experience of working with creative and print agencies.
- Excellent communication skills to build effective relationships with internal colleagues within the wider marketing and communications department such as PR and digital to ensure integrated working
- Keen attention to detail
- Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, able to work at pace across a range of projects
Desirable
- Relevant experience working in a charity or agency environment
- Experience of working with brand management.
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.
We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date should we feel we have a sufficient number of suitable applications.
Benefits
- Company pension scheme
- 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Women and Non Binary Individuals
- Staff discount of 10% on new goods online
- Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.
We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGBTQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process
If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.
BACKGROUND
This is an exciting opportunity to join the legal aid casework team at Asylum Aid. You will be responsible for coordinating and delivering the billing of our legal aid work (including controlled work, certificated work and inter partes bills), which is vital to ensure the financial sustainability of our work. Asylum Aid holds legal aid contracts in the immigration & asylum and public law categories.
For thirty-five years, Asylum Aid has been providing legal representation to some of the most vulnerable people seeking asylum. We have built an expert service, delivering vital and life-saving services in some of the most complex legal cases, with a particular speciality working with unaccompanied children, survivors of trafficking, torture or other forms of human cruelty, and stateless people. Our vision is that all those in need of protection from persecution and other forms of human cruelty in the UK can obtain it, and are treated fairly and with dignity.
Since August 2020, Asylum Aid has been part of the Helen Bamber Foundation Group. Asylum Aid operates as an independent charity, led by its own Executive Director within the group structure, and is ambitious about growing its impact and reach in the future to ensure protection from persecution for those who need it.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role would suit a person with strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills and numeracy. The ideal candidate will have already embarked on or be looking to develop a career providing excellent legal aid billing support and coordination essential to the financial sustainability of legal aid practice, whether within the charity sector or private practice. You will have a strong commitment to the values of Asylum Aid and an understanding of the importance of sound legal aid billing practices to our continued ability to provide our expert service to our clients. Prior experience is not essential as full training will be given and peer support is available.
The focus of the role of billing coordinator is to ensure the efficient and robust delivery of costing and billing of legal aid files conducted under Legal Aid Agency (LAA) contract (Legal Help / Controlled Legal Representation and certificated work) as well as liaising with external costs lawyers to oversee the preparation of Inter Partes bills and negotiations with the paying party where we have obtained an order for our costs in judicial review proceedings. This includes reconciliation of Legal Aid Agency payments received and made, and to provide essential coordination within the organisation to support lawyers in ensuring files are billed promptly and accurately, and costs are maximized. The billing coordinator will work with the Director of Legal Casework to develop and maintain an effective tracking system to ensure timely progression from case closure to billing.
This role will work closely with the Legal Team of Asylum Aid and the Finance team of the Helen Bamber Foundation Group. You will also have access to the London Legal Support Trust Centres of Excellence legal aid billing peer support group and peer-to-peer support.
As this is a new role, there will be clear targets set as to the additional legal aid income brought in as a result of the extra capacity it will bring and a review will be undertaken after 12 months as to whether it is having the desired impact on our legal aid income.
Equal Opportunities
Our commitment to principles of equity, diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our approach to our clients, our volunteers and our staff, and we are an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer.
We are committed to attracting and recruiting diverse candidates because we are keen to make sure that our staff, trustees, volunteers and ambassadors reflect the communities we serve and the wider community we work in.
We genuinely welcome and encourage applications from candidates from range of backgrounds, especially people of colour, people with disabilities, people from low socio-economic backgrounds, refugees, stateless people and others with lived experience of forced migration or trauma who are under-represented in our organisation.
We recognise and value the role of lived experience in meeting the needs of our clients and acknowledge the under-representation of people with lived experience of forced migration and statelessness in the refugee and migration sectors. We value experience gained overseas as well as in the UK and you will receive full training to enable you to transfer your knowledge and skills to the UK context.
How to apply
Please note that the successful candidate will be offered the job subject to suitable references and a basic DBS check.
If appointed you will be required to give your consent to Asylum Aid to receive regular updates on your criminal records status throughout your employment.
The first stage is to complete on our online application form on our website by 9.00am on 12 May 2025
The website form will ask you to:
1. Upload a short covering letter. Please tell us why the position appeals to you, and how your
relevant skills and experience, including any voluntary experience and lived experience, matches the listed responsibilities and person specification. Please also state in your covering letter when you would be available to start the role.
2. Upload your current CV
3. Complete an online Equal Opportunities monitoring form – completion of this form will help us ensure that our recruitment procedures operate in such a way as to provide genuine equality of opportunity. The questions are entirely optional and this information will not be available to members of the selection panel.
Selection Process
We anticipate that we will invite candidates to an initial 15-minute online screening meeting week commencing 19 May 2025, followed by shortlisted candidates attending in-person interview week commencing 26 May 2025. We will also ask you to complete a short written task ahead of/on the day.
At Helen Bamber Foundation Group we want to be transparent about what kind of qualities we are looking for and build trust from the very beginning of your journey with us. The first step is your interview, and we mean ‘your’ interview so we will provide you with your interview questions ahead of the interview. This will allow you time to prepare, and ensure you have your best examples in mind.
We regret that we can only respond to applicants who make it to the interview stage.
We offer a guaranteed interview for refugees, stateless people and others with lived experience of forced migration, provided that they meet at least 50% of the essential criteria.
Eligibility
Please note that the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK (as a small charity we do not have the capacity to sponsor work visas).
Successful candidates will also be subject to a basic DBS check. If appointed, you will also be required to give your consent to the charity to receive regular updates on your criminal records status throughout your employment and to disclose any relevant convictions incurred during your time with us.
Adjustments
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you require a different format of the application form, such as large print or Word format, or if you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please get in touch with us though phone or email.
Experts by Experience Support
We are also proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network , which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network and access other information and resources at which may help in preparing your job application. .
Please complete this form request support and they will confirm if they can match you with a mentor to support your application
We give Survivors of trafficking and torture the strength to move on.
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Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a forthcoming non-profit organisation with a strategic focus on protecting and advancing the rights of Muslims across the UK. An exciting opportunity exists for a Director to join the team. As Director, you will lead the organisations’ vision and direction across all areas, overseeing strategic litigation that sets important legal precedents; driving research and policy initiatives that influence debate and decision-making ensuring the delivery of accessible advice and guidance to those navigating legal or civic challenges. This is a full-time, permanent role, home based within the UK with meetings and in person events in London.
Who are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will possess senior leadership experience in a legal, policy or advocacy organisation with a track record of strategic delivery and managing external partnerships. A strong understanding of UK legal and political issues affecting Muslim communities, including civil liberties, counter-terrorism and discrimination. You will be a confident communicator with experience representing organisations publicly and will have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with fundraising, donor engagement and knowledge of non-profit operations or governance would be an advantage however it is not essential for the role.
If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.
The Organisation
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.
We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.
We are now looking for two full-time Paralegals to join us: one on a 12-month fixed-term contract supporting the Safeguarding with Third Parties Project, and the other in a permanent position, both roles working within our Legal team.
The Benefits
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Salary of up to £35,000- £37,000 per annum, depending on experience
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26 days' annual leave ) plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
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Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
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Hybrid/agile working options
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Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
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Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
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Learning and development opportunities
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Cycle to work scheme
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Offices in a beautiful location.
This is a fantastic opportunity for qualified paralegals with strong administrative skills and legal experience to join our high-profile charity managing some of London’s most treasured public spaces.
You’ll gain valuable exposure to a wide range of legal processes, projects and stakeholders, accelerating your experience within a nationally celebrated charity at the heart of public life.
All of this while surrounded by the natural beauty and historic charm of London’s Royal Parks – offering a truly inspiring, one-of-a-kind working environment.
So, if you want to build on your legal expertise in a role where your work has a real purpose and directly impacts the protection and enjoyment of our parks, read on and apply today!
The Roles
As a Paralegal, you will support our legal team and internal stakeholders to ensure legal documentation is prepared and maintained appropriately.
Specifically, you will assist in drafting contracts, liaising with third parties to gather information, providing updates, and advising on the use of appropriate contract templates.
Alongside this, you’ll support a variety of wider responsibilities, including proofreading and formatting documents, monitoring external spending, and helping to manage internal resources.
Additionally, you will:
- Support with redaction exercises under the Procurement Act 2023
- Draft non-standard agreements with Legal colleagues
- Help create and maintain a ‘Legal’ intranet page
- Book rooms and schedule meetings for Legal colleagues
About You
To be considered as a Paralegal, you will need:
- A Law degree, Graduate Diploma in Law or equivalent paralegal qualification
- Strong organisational and administrative experience, with great attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and stakeholder rapport
- The ability to collaborate effectively across teams and external organisations
Other organisations may call this role Legal Assistant, Legal Administrator, Junior Legal Executive, Legal Support Officer, Legal Contracts Officer, or Legal Co-ordinator.
We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.
The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
So, if you want to make an impact as a Paralegal, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
We provide free access to London’s beautiful, natural and historic green spaces, to help improve everyone’s quality of life and wellbeing.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Work Rights Centre is looking for an experienced solicitor to contribute to our growing employment rights programme by providing expert legal advice and casework, and supporting the wider development of the charity and our strategic goals.
This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with a strong sense of justice, who values impact, teamwork, and the autonomy of working in a diverse and agile team. We can accommodate flexible and remote work, and offer 28 days of annual leave in addition to a winter holiday break.
The role
As Employment Solicitor, you’ll provide excellent employment legal advice, and support the Head of Employment in supervising our two senior legal advisers. You’ll also use your expertise to create accessible public-facing legal information, deliver training to other advisers, and collaborate with colleagues in the policy team. This is a real opportunity to support vulnerable workers' individual and group claims, while contributing to systemic change.
About you
We seek a colleague who shares our mission to end in-work poverty by helping vulnerable workers find justice, and who has:
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Three years PQE in the UK in employment law;
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Experience of working in a legal team, supervising and delegating work;
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Excellent case management skills, demonstrating an ability to quickly gather case facts, draft good case summaries, plan actions accordingly;
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Excellent client management skills, including courtesy, professionalism, an ability to set realistic expectations and keep the client informed of case progress;
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Knowledge of, and empathy with, the backgrounds and experiences of migrants and other vulnerable workers.
Please download the job description for full responsibilities and complete person specifications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the job
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Communications Officer to play a key role in enhancing both our internal communications and engagement with our network of youth organisations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, has a talent for storytelling, and understands the importance of clear, effective messaging.
Key responsibilities
Network Communications
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Develop and deliver engaging content for newsletters, emails, and online platforms to keep our network of youth organisations informed and engaged
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Develop and deliver engaging communications of our programmatic work, along with the creation of communication plans in partnership with our Network Delivery team
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Create compelling stories and case studies that highlight the impact of our work and the achievements of our partners
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Manage and update communication materials and resources for youth organisations
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Support in the planning and execution of events, webinars, and campaigns that connect and inspire our network
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Work with the Communications Manager and Marketing Manager to identify opportunities and case studies for other external audiences
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Understanding of the use various communication methods and channels
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Excellent copy writing skills, ensuring brand guidelines and tone of voice are consistent across all messaging
Internal Communications
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Support the development and delivery of internal communications strategies to ensure staff and key stakeholders are informed and aligned
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Support CEO with all across organisation communications
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Write and edit internal newsletters, updates, and key messages
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Work closely with different teams to gather and share insights, success stories, and key initiatives
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Develop and manage internal communication platforms and explore innovative ways to enhance engagement.
Experience
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At least two years’ experience in communications, marketing, PR, or a related field, ideally within a charity, non-profit, or purpose-driven organisation.
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Experience in writing and creating engaging content for different audiences across newsletters, emails, websites, and social media.
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Familiarity with both internal and external communications, including staff engagement, stakeholder messaging, and storytelling.
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Experience using digital communication tools such as email marketing platforms, CMS, or social media scheduling tools.
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Exposure to event coordination, campaign support, or content creation for events/webinars.
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Experience managing communication materials and ensuring consistency in messaging and branding.
Who we are
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.
UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.
Why work at UK Youth?
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We have influence as a sector-supporting infrastructure body, a direct delivery partner and a campaigner for social change. As outlined in our 2025 #unlockingyouthwork strategy, we believe youth work is a catalyst for change that young people need now more than ever. We play a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment into the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding of how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions.
We are building a movement of change; galvanising likeminded individuals, organisations, government, and businesses from all sectors, to work together and deliver system change for all young people. Together we will create a society that understands, champions, and delivers effective youth work for all.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: Wednesday 14th May at 11:59pm (midnight)
Provisional Interview Dates: TBC
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.
UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.

IPSEA is the leading charity in the field of special educational needs and disability (SEND) law in England, and we provide free and independent legal advice and support to families of children and young people with SEND. We also provide training on the SEND legal framework, and we influence policy at both a local and national level.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Trusts and Philanthropy Officer to join our small, ambitious fundraising team. IPSEA has a proven track record of successfully securing grants, and this is a new role designed to help strengthen and grow IPSEA’s income from charitable Trusts and Foundations. You will be responsible for researching new funding opportunities, preparing and submitting tailored applications and reports, and managing relationships with existing funders through thoughtful and timely stewardship. You will also support the early development of strategies in major gifts and wider philanthropy.
This role is an opportunity to play a key role in our future fundraising strategy and help secure long-term financial sustainability for our services.
You will work remotely, with occasional travel required for essential meetings approximately 4-5 times per year.
If you share our commitment to protecting, promoting and upholding the rights of children and young people with SEND and would like to use your fundraising skills at IPSEA, we would love to hear from you.
To apply
- Download our ‘Trusts and Philanthropy Officer Recruitment Pack’
- Visit our website to download an application form
- Submit your completed application form via our website
Please note that we do not accept CVs as applications.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 12 May 2025
First-round interviews: 21 or 22 May in central Birmingham
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Reprieve
Reprieve works with the most disenfranchised people in society. Our aim is simple: to consign the death penalty and abuses carried out in the name of “counter-terrorism” or “national security” to history, drawing public and political attention to these past harms with a view to preventing them from occurring again.
In our view, you can best judge a society by how it treats prisoners, criminal defendants, and the far-flung targets of an ever-changing counter-terror policy. To us, the rule of law means little if we selectively apply it to people we agree with. It is for all of us. Liberty is always eroded at the margins.
Reprieve’s staff is made up of courageous and committed human rights defenders. Founded in 1999, we provide free legal and investigative support to people facing the death penalty and those victimised by states’ abusive counter-terror policies – rendition, torture, arbitrary detention and extrajudicial killing.
We fight our clients’ cases in courts around the world; investigate their mistreatment; and advocate on their behalf, encouraging public and political debate of human rights issues.
Reprieve’s main office is in Aldgate, London, UK. Reprieve also supports full-time Fellows, who work as lawyers, investigators and campaigners in the countries in which we work. We work closely with a number of partner organisations in jurisdictions all over the world, who provide access to clients, expertise, knowledge and guidance on specific issues or regions. We work in cooperation with relevant government officials, individual lawyers and human rights defenders, as well as individual, corporate and foundation funders to further the cause of our shared goals.
Reprieve works in close partnership with its independent sibling organisation Reprieve US. This collaboration is mutually beneficial to both Reprieve and Reprieve US as it enables each organisation to work more effectively and take advantage of the strategic locations to increase the impact of our work.
Reprieve is an equal opportunity employer and we particularly welcome applicants from Black and minority ethnic communities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and those with disabilities. Reprieve is committed to fighting racism and advancing racial justice, both in our work and within Reprieve.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Reprieve’s dynamic Development Team to secure vital funding to power our high-impact human rights work. Working across both Reprieve and Reprieve US, you will make a real impact by focusing on Major Donors, corporate partnerships, and events. With proven fundraising experience, you will bring expertise in at least one of these fundraising disciplines.
Working closely with the Head of Development, you will play a key role in delivering our Major Donor programmes across the UK and US. This includes coordinating stewardship activities for Major Donors and high-profile supporters, as well as assisting in the planning and execution of an exciting events programme – including a high-end art auction planned for the autumn.
With support from the Head of Development and the Deputy Director, Legal & Governance, you will also contribute to securing new corporate partnerships, and take the lead in preparing accurate and compelling applications, reports, and communications for corporate partners and Trusts & Foundations.
Passionate about Reprieve’s work, you will have a strong commitment to Reprieve’s mission and the ability to communicate this to potential and existing supporters.
You will be highly organised and detailed orientated, with sound judgment, and the ability to build excellent relationships – both with donors, and with colleagues from across the organisation. Your exceptional verbal and written communication skills will enable you to translate technical language into engaging and accessible content for diverse audiences. A critical thinker and a quick learner, you thrive when taking on new challenges and getting stuck in. You are creative, driven, and excited about raising money for Reprieve.
In return, you will join a friendly, supportive and high-performing Development Team, working together towards shared income targets. As part of a small team, you will benefit from a flexible and collaborative approach, where colleagues step in and support each other. You will have opportunities develop expertise, gain experience, and access training and professional development as needed. You will work with brilliant human rights lawyers, investigators, and campaigners and will contribute towards addressing some of the most pressing human rights abuses across the world.
You will share our commitment to fighting against racism and advancing racial justice, and understand our responsibility to do our work in a way that does not compound racist structures.
For full details, please download the job description.
Length and Salary
This is a full-time role, on a one-year fixed term contract, with the possibility to extend, subject to funding. The annual salary is £42,193 per annum, less any required deductions for income tax and national insurance.
This role is based in Reprieve’s London office. Reprieve operates a hybrid working model and we require staff to work two days per week from the London office and the rest of the week from home. Applicants must have the current right to work in the UK, which will be checked prior to interview.
Your presence is important during core office 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. This is a role that may require travel and work outside of core office hours from time to time.
Reprieve is proud to have an open and transparent pay structure, governed by a 2:1 pay ratio between the highest-paid member of staff and the lowest-paid member of staff. We are a flexible employer and offer a range of nonfinancial benefits to employees. We welcome applications from a range of backgrounds.
Full details and how to apply
Please review the job description and person specification for full details.To apply, please submit the application form at the web address provided. Please note that CVs and cover letters cannot be accepted for this role.
The deadline for applications is 23:58 BST on 5 May 2025. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK currently and for the duration of the contract.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a passionate and empathetic individual who has the skills, knowledge and experience in coordinating casework and undertaking reporting of data to stakeholders. The IPO will undertake and be responsible for a range of administrative functions to advance and simply casework flow under the Sub-Regional Immigration Advice Service (SIAS) project. The IPO must have the ability to communicate effectively with referring agencies and stakeholders on a regular basis. The IPO will organise and present data to funders and others on behalf of NKLC. The IPO would have a good general understanding of Legal Aid casework, and the regulatory obligations set by the SRA and IAA.
The IPO will work closely with the Immigration Supervising Solicitor (ISS), Director and general admin team to progress and maintain the SIAS project. The IPO will manage referrals, liaise with the immigration team, and undertake a variety of administrative functions to maintain and resolve associated issues within the immigration department. Where appropriate, the IPO will arrange appointments, attend triage sessions off-site and liaise with referring agencies to ensure that caseworkers can advance casework as efficiently as possible.
Whilst the post is open to all, we are particularly keen to attract candidates who are from backgrounds currently underrepresented by the law and who have experienced some of the issues many of our client’s face.
How to Apply
To apply for the post, please email your CV with a detailed statement of no more than 1000 words to demonstrating how you meet the Person Specification Criteria and Specific Details section. You must cover all sections of the Specification in the same order.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and employment will be subject to DBS clearance. This role is not open for Job Share
Closing date for applications:
Applications will be reviewed, and interviews offered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be initially contacted by email. If you have not received a response within 7 days of submission, please assume your application was un
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.