United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Legal and Programmes Assistant

The Equal Rights Trust is seeking a Legal and Programmes Assistant to coordinate some of its international projects and to support its research, litigation and legal services work.
Reporting to the Head of Litigation, the post-holder will be required to coordinate the delivery of a number of the Trust’s international projects and to research and draft legal submissions and reports. This is an exciting opportunity in an international human rights organisations for someone who has experience in managing a varied workload and the ability to research and draft on human rights and/or equality, coupled with first rate inter-personal skills and initiative.

This position is offered on an initial one-year fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinating the delivery of a number of the Equal Rights Trust’s international projects;


• Liaising with partner organisations and consultants to implement project activities;


• Monitoring progress against project plans and drafting progress reports;


• Researching and drafting legal submissions and press releases;


• Undertaking legal research and drafting reports;


• Assisting with the production of the Trust’s resources including the Equal Rights Review;


• Assisting with the delivery of the Trust’s Litigation Programme;


• Contributing to the development of project funding applications;


• Managing interns;


• General administrative tasks.

Essential skills and experience:

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in law (preferred), social sciences or other relevant discipline;


• Demonstrable knowledge of international human rights and/or equality law;


• Experience in a role which requires co-ordination of multiple projects and/or workstreams concurrently;


• Fluent written and spoken English and the ability to produce high quality written material;


• Excellent organisational skills;


• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills;


• Excellent IT skills;


• Excellent attention to detail with proofreading and editing experience.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Fluency in other languages a distinct advantage;


• Legal qualification;


• Experience in a human rights organisation;


• Experience in organising events;


• Fundraising experience.

The position is based at the Equal Rights Trust’s office in London, though some international travel may be required. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as unfortunately visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Salary range: £18,000 – £24,000

How to apply:

Apply by emailing, in a single submission, a letter of interest describing your experience, your detailed CV and the names of at least two referees, to recruitment@equalrightstrust.org. Please use “Legal and Programmes Assistant” as the subject of your message. Only complete applications will be reviewed.

Deadline for applications is 4 February 2016. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Equal opportunities policy

The Equal Rights Trust is committed to a comprehensive policy of Cultural Diversity and Equal Opportunities in which individuals are selected and treated solely on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities and are given equal opportunities within the Trust.