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Human Rights Officer
bihr
  • Salary £28,000
  • Location Home-based,E1 4NS (Hybrid)
  • Job Type Contract, Full-time
  • Category Training , Advocacy
  • Sectors Human Rights
  • Job Reference : HRO2021Jan

Job Description

*** UPDATED: this role now has the possibility of a 12 month contract. Application deadline extended to 21 Jan 2020 ***

ARE YOU...

  • A “people person” with a positive “can-do” attitude who enjoys working as part of a supportive small team working across the UK to work with a range of communities?
  • Committed to the mission of BIHR, to enable other groups and services to make positive social change through human rights advocacy and approaches in everyday life, beyond the courts?

WOULD YOU LIKE TO ...

  • Be part of a small, dynamic and supportive team, working in a varied and fast paced role?
  • Design and deliver human rights learning and practice support sessions and resources as one-offs and part of change programmes
  • Analyse the law and its practical impact and developing policy responses and solutions
  • Provide commentary on key developments in human rights law and understanding and communicate the practical impact 

DO YOU HAVE ...

  • An excellent working knowledge of UK human rights law, specifically the Human Rights Act (more than academic study, could be a lawyer, but legal qualifications are not necessary) 
  • A practical understanding of supporting advocacy, self-advocacy, and public services, including health and social care? 
  • Solid experience of developing and delivering training for adults on human rights? 
  • Ability to translate and communicate complex legal issues (preferably human rights) for non-technical audiences, using plain and engaging language? This is vital; legal expertise alone is not sufficient for this role.

If so, you could be our new Human Rights Officer! We are seeking a full time HRO for a 6 to 12 month fixed term period. 

DETAILS

Salary: £28, 000 pa (inclusive of London Weighting) pro rata

Hours: Full time (will consider 4 days/week)

Location: Currently home-based. but must be able to work from BIHR's London-based offices, when return to the office commences. The HRO role usually requires regular travel across the UK, including regular overnight stays / early starts / late finishes (TOIL policy applies). A willingness and ability to travel regularly for work is a key requirement for this role. Currently sessions are being delivered online, remotely.

Contract: 6 months fixed term, with the possibility of 12 months fixed term. All positions are subject to completion of a probationary period. All positions are subject to funding.

Leave: 25 days annual leave pro rata

Benefits: 5% pension (following a probationary period)

Please only apply using the Application Form, referring to the Job Specification. CVs and Cover Letter will NOT be considered,

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