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Job Title: Strategic Legal Projects Manager Organisation: ILPA Duration: fixed term contract of 2 years, with possibility of extension depending on funding Reporting to: Director of Strategic Litigation and Advice Salary: £33,000 to £38,000 per annum salary (actual salary for 2 days a week, £13,200 - £15,200), depending on skills and experience. NB: pension is 5% of salary Location: Remote/Hybrid/London depending on working days (our anchor day is in London on a Tuesday, with occasional other travel within the UK) Working Hours: 14 hours per week, plus 1 hour lunch break (NB. evening working is required to attend 5 scheduled evening meetings per year, which ordinarily finish no later than 6.30pm). Application Deadline: 9.00am, Tuesday 25 August 2026 Interviews are anticipated to be held on 10 and 11 September 2026 online. Shortlisted candidates will be notified Thursday 3rd September 2026. Applications from individuals only - no agencies. Please do not use artificial intelligence in completing your application form. Job Description Application: Please submit a completed application form highlighting why you are applying for this position and how you meet the personal specification, providing examples where applicable. Please return this to by 9:00 am, Tuesday 25 August 2026, along with a completed equalities monitoring form. Applications should be submitted as a Word document or in another editable format. If an application is not submitted in this format, it will not be considered. Successful candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. About the Role This is a new role which will be pivotal to the work of the Strategic Legal Projects Team. The post-holder will work with the Director of Strategic Litigation and Advice to coordinate the delivery of the Strategic Legal Fund (SLF). This is an innovative programme of grant funding, supporting strategic legal work that benefits people who are disadvantaged or discriminated against because of their immigration status. We define strategic litigation as work where the impact goes beyond an individual case and results in changes to law, policy and practice that will benefit a wider group of people. The fund supports pre-litigation research, and third-party interventions in cases before the courts, as well as advocacy related to the legal activities undertaken. Grants can be awarded to non-governmental organisations and law firms. The post provides an opportunity to contribute strategically to supporting the legal sector working on migrants' rights in the UK. You will gain experience of all aspects of the grant-making process in the intersection of legal and policy work on issues facing people seeking asylum, migrants and refugees in the UK today. The ideal candidate may be someone wishing to develop a career in philanthropic work in this area or build relationships with esteemed human rights lawyers and social justice organisations. Whatever their interest, they will bring to the work a flair for organising, project management to include building relationships and supporting joint working and the vision to see the separate grants as part of a coherent whole. For further information about the Fund and the type of work we support see Main Tasks: liaise with applicants including legal practitioners and organisations working with migrants across the UK; co-ordinate the meetings of an expert panel and decision-making panel; carry out financial due diligence checks in relation to potential grants; manage monitoring and evaluation, collecting reports from grantees and available data evidencing outcomes, and contributing to reports and updates for ILPA and for the funders; communicate updates and successes by grantees on the SLF website and on social media; build capacity of groups and individuals working in support of migrants' rights, including working with the Legal Project Officer to ensure the work of the Strategic Legal Advice Committee (SLAC) and the SLF align and complement each other. Person Specification Essential A proven record of project management or grant management; Good working knowledge of the refugee and migrant sector in the UK; Experience of coordinating networks of organisations or individuals, including running meetings; Experience of working and communicating with a range of external stakeholders; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Excellent attention to detail; Excellent planning, coordination, organisational, time management, strategic problem-solving and independent working skills, including: an ability to take a proactive approach to independent working, managing workstreams effectively, confidently taking responsibility for tasks and decisions, meeting tight deadlines, and taking a calm and diligent approach to problem solving; Good IT skills and competency in the use of office IT programmes and equipment and managing and updating a website. Commitment to the principles of a non-racist, non-sexist, just and equitable system of immigration, asylum and nationality law Commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and taking a proactive approach to espousing these principles Commitment to be a champion of ILPA by positively encouraging and collaborating with your team, identifying and encouraging opportunities for growth and celebrating success Desirable Experience of grant-making; An understanding of strategic litigation and good legal analysis skills; A project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or equivalent; Experience of using accounting packages and CRMs and experience of Quickbooks and Salesforce About the Immigration Law Practitioners' Association The Immigration Law Practitioners' Association (ILPA) is a professional association and registered charity, the majority of whose members are barristers, solicitors, advocates and IAA regulated advisers practising in all aspects of immigration, asylum and nationality law. ILPA currently has approximately 4500 individual member contacts. Founded in 1984 by leading practitioners in the field, and 42 years on, stronger than ever, ILPA exists to promote and improve advice and representation in immigration, asylum and nationality law, through an extensive programme of training and disseminating information and by providing research and opinion that draw on the experiences of members. Our vision is a fair and effective immigration system that respects human rights and the rule of law. We realise this by empowering members to provide the best possible advice and support for migrants and collaboratively working to improve law, policy and practice. ILPA is represented on numerous Government, official and non-Governmental advisory groups and regularly provides high-level evidence to Parliamentary and official enquiries. ILPA is at the forefront of engagement with the Home Office, NGOs and other Government departments. To our members, ILPA is a community where they come to share knowledge, keep up to date with changes and receive high-quality training to enable them to practise effectively. Members also rely on ILPA to be their voice in seeking change for the better to immigration, asylum and nationality law and practice. This we do through the work of our expert legal team, engaging with policymakers and stakeholders, and drawing on the experiences and expertise of our members. ILPA is an equal opportunities employer. We acknowledge that the legal and charitable sector can be less accessible to people from minoritised or racialised communities and lower socio-economic backgrounds, and we are committed to unsettling the status quo. In this role you will wear many hats and we recognise that the successful candidate may not have all the skills and experience listed in the personal specification. We welcome applications from you if you can see yourself in this role and have an appetite to gain new skills, knowledge and experience. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who have lived experience of the UK immigration system We also encourage applications from people who have previously unsuccessfully applied for roles at ILPA. We will consider each application afresh. We appreciate that individuals are always learning, growing, and adding to their knowledge and experience. About the ILPA Team You would be joining a small team, of around 12 team members. Under our current hybrid work policy, we have one anchor day (currently a Tuesday), in London, together with team members living in England and Scotland. On average, once every two months, there will be an online meeting in the evening that you will need to attend. As this is a two day a week role there is flexibility on what days are worked.
Job Title: Strategic Legal Projects Manager Organisation: ILPA Duration: fixed term contract of 2 years, with possibility of extension depending on funding Reporting to: Director of Strategic Litigation and Advice Salary: £33,000 to £38,000 per annum salary (actual salary for 2 days a week, £13,200 - £15,200), depending on skills and experience. NB: pension is 5% of salary Location: Remote/Hybrid/London depending on working days (our anchor day is in London on a Tuesday, with occasional other travel within the UK) Working Hours: 14 hours per week, plus 1 hour lunch break (NB. evening working is required to attend 5 scheduled evening meetings per year, which ordinarily finish no later than 6.30pm). Application Deadline: 9.00am, Tuesday 25 August 2026 Interviews are anticipated to be held on 10 and 11 September 2026 online. Shortlisted candidates will be notified Thursday 3rd September 2026. Applications from individuals only - no agencies. Please do not use artificial intelligence in completing your application form. Job Description Application: Please submit a completed application form highlighting why you are applying for this position and how you meet the personal specification, providing examples where applicable. Please return this to by 9:00 am, Tuesday 25 August 2026, along with a completed equalities monitoring form. Applications should be submitted as a Word document or in another editable format. If an application is not submitted in this format, it will not be considered. Successful candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. About the Role This is a new role which will be pivotal to the work of the Strategic Legal Projects Team. The post-holder will work with the Director of Strategic Litigation and Advice to coordinate the delivery of the Strategic Legal Fund (SLF). This is an innovative programme of grant funding, supporting strategic legal work that benefits people who are disadvantaged or discriminated against because of their immigration status. We define strategic litigation as work where the impact goes beyond an individual case and results in changes to law, policy and practice that will benefit a wider group of people. The fund supports pre-litigation research, and third-party interventions in cases before the courts, as well as advocacy related to the legal activities undertaken. Grants can be awarded to non-governmental organisations and law firms. The post provides an opportunity to contribute strategically to supporting the legal sector working on migrants' rights in the UK. You will gain experience of all aspects of the grant-making process in the intersection of legal and policy work on issues facing people seeking asylum, migrants and refugees in the UK today. The ideal candidate may be someone wishing to develop a career in philanthropic work in this area or build relationships with esteemed human rights lawyers and social justice organisations. Whatever their interest, they will bring to the work a flair for organising, project management to include building relationships and supporting joint working and the vision to see the separate grants as part of a coherent whole. For further information about the Fund and the type of work we support see Main Tasks: liaise with applicants including legal practitioners and organisations working with migrants across the UK; co-ordinate the meetings of an expert panel and decision-making panel; carry out financial due diligence checks in relation to potential grants; manage monitoring and evaluation, collecting reports from grantees and available data evidencing outcomes, and contributing to reports and updates for ILPA and for the funders; communicate updates and successes by grantees on the SLF website and on social media; build capacity of groups and individuals working in support of migrants' rights, including working with the Legal Project Officer to ensure the work of the Strategic Legal Advice Committee (SLAC) and the SLF align and complement each other. Person Specification Essential A proven record of project management or grant management; Good working knowledge of the refugee and migrant sector in the UK; Experience of coordinating networks of organisations or individuals, including running meetings; Experience of working and communicating with a range of external stakeholders; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Excellent attention to detail; Excellent planning, coordination, organisational, time management, strategic problem-solving and independent working skills, including: an ability to take a proactive approach to independent working, managing workstreams effectively, confidently taking responsibility for tasks and decisions, meeting tight deadlines, and taking a calm and diligent approach to problem solving; Good IT skills and competency in the use of office IT programmes and equipment and managing and updating a website. Commitment to the principles of a non-racist, non-sexist, just and equitable system of immigration, asylum and nationality law Commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and taking a proactive approach to espousing these principles Commitment to be a champion of ILPA by positively encouraging and collaborating with your team, identifying and encouraging opportunities for growth and celebrating success Desirable Experience of grant-making; An understanding of strategic litigation and good legal analysis skills; A project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or equivalent; Experience of using accounting packages and CRMs and experience of Quickbooks and Salesforce About the Immigration Law Practitioners' Association The Immigration Law Practitioners' Association (ILPA) is a professional association and registered charity, the majority of whose members are barristers, solicitors, advocates and IAA regulated advisers practising in all aspects of immigration, asylum and nationality law. ILPA currently has approximately 4500 individual member contacts. Founded in 1984 by leading practitioners in the field, and 42 years on, stronger than ever, ILPA exists to promote and improve advice and representation in immigration, asylum and nationality law, through an extensive programme of training and disseminating information and by providing research and opinion that draw on the experiences of members. Our vision is a fair and effective immigration system that respects human rights and the rule of law. We realise this by empowering members to provide the best possible advice and support for migrants and collaboratively working to improve law, policy and practice. ILPA is represented on numerous Government, official and non-Governmental advisory groups and regularly provides high-level evidence to Parliamentary and official enquiries. ILPA is at the forefront of engagement with the Home Office, NGOs and other Government departments. To our members, ILPA is a community where they come to share knowledge, keep up to date with changes and receive high-quality training to enable them to practise effectively. Members also rely on ILPA to be their voice in seeking change for the better to immigration, asylum and nationality law and practice. This we do through the work of our expert legal team, engaging with policymakers and stakeholders, and drawing on the experiences and expertise of our members. ILPA is an equal opportunities employer. We acknowledge that the legal and charitable sector can be less accessible to people from minoritised or racialised communities and lower socio-economic backgrounds, and we are committed to unsettling the status quo. In this role you will wear many hats and we recognise that the successful candidate may not have all the skills and experience listed in the personal specification. We welcome applications from you if you can see yourself in this role and have an appetite to gain new skills, knowledge and experience. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who have lived experience of the UK immigration system We also encourage applications from people who have previously unsuccessfully applied for roles at ILPA. We will consider each application afresh. We appreciate that individuals are always learning, growing, and adding to their knowledge and experience. About the ILPA Team You would be joining a small team, of around 12 team members. Under our current hybrid work policy, we have one anchor day (currently a Tuesday), in London, together with team members living in England and Scotland. On average, once every two months, there will be an online meeting in the evening that you will need to attend. As this is a two day a week role there is flexibility on what days are worked.
ILPA
Legal Officer, Immigration Law Practitioners' Association (ILPA) Job title: Legal Officer Organisation: Immigration Law Practitioners' Association (ILPA) Location: Hybrid. Primarily remote with one weekly hub day in London. Working arrangements may change. Deadline: 4 September 2026 Contract: Permanent Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum Contact: Website: ilpa.org.uk About ILPA: The Immigration Law Practitioners' Association (ILPA) is the leading professional membership body for practitioners working in immigration, economic migration, asylum and nationality law. ILPA works across the full breadth of immigration law and policy including asylum and refugee protection, detention and removals, legal aid and access to justice, tribunals and appeals, and economic migration and sponsorship policy. We exist to promote and improve the law and practice of immigration, economic migration, asylum and nationality law and to ensure that policy and legislation are informed by evidence, expertise and the lived experience of those affected. Legal Officer: ILPA is recruiting a Legal Officer to support delivery of ILPA's legal and policy work, undertaking detailed legal analysis, parliamentary support and member engagement. The role will sit horizontally alongside an existing Legal Officer post. What we are looking for: We are seeking candidates who bring: Strong expertise in UK immigration, economic migration, asylum and nationality law Excellent legal and policy analysis and drafting skills A commitment to improving law, policy and practice The ability to work collaboratively in a small, expert team The role offers the opportunity to influence national debate, work closely with leading practitioners and contribute meaningfully to the development of immigration law and policy. Why work at ILPA National profile and respected reputation High-impact policy and legal work Flexible and supportive working culture Collaborative, expert-led organisation Job Description Purpose of the role The Legal Officer will play a key role in supporting ILPA's legal and policy work on immigration, economic migration, asylum and nationality law. Working under the direction of the Director of Policy and Advocacy, the post holder will engage in detailed legal and policy analysis, support parliamentary and influencing activity, support legal project delivery, and contribute to high-quality information and engagement for ILPA members. The Legal Officer will need to work reliably and flexibly across a broad range of legal and policy issues, often at short notice. The Legal Officer will also work with the Director of Strategic Litigation and Advice where legal policy and strategic litigation intersect. Key responsibilities 1. Legal and policy analysis Produce high-quality analysis of immigration, economic migration, asylum and nationality law and policy. Monitor developments in legislation, case law and policy, including secondary legislation and guidance. Prepare written briefings, updates and summaries for members, trustees and external stakeholders. Support the Director of Policy & Advocacy in the development and delivery of ILPA's legal strategy. 2. Parliamentary and influencing work Support ILPA's parliamentary work, including monitoring legislation and parliamentary business. Draft consultation responses, briefings and evidence submissions. Assist in engagement with parliamentarians, officials, peers and external organisations. Support the organisation of meetings and briefings with MPs, peers, civil servants and sector partners. Contribute to ILPA's influencing activity through written and oral advocacy. 3. Member engagement and sector support Liaise with ILPA members to gather evidence and practice insight to inform policy positions. Support ILPA's thematic working groups, including attending meetings and progressing agreed actions. Respond to and triage member enquiries, directing issues to appropriate working groups or colleagues, and escalating complex queries as needed. Promote knowledge-sharing across the immigration and advice sector. Prepare agendas and papers for meetings, and take/circulate minutes and actions points. 4. Legal project delivery Ensure project outputs are delivered on time and to the required standard. Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and funder reporting where required. Provide general administrative support to the legal team, including coordination for external meetings, taking and sharing minutes, organising correspondence, and storing materials timely and safely. 5. Information management and publications Ensure legal and policy information is accurately stored, organised and retrievable. Work with the Content and Communications Manager to ensure accuracy and clarity of published legal content, and draft the legal section of ILPA's weekly newsletter, and parts of the Annual Report. 6. Organisational contribution Support cross-team working with training, content and litigation colleagues. Contribute to organisational planning, learning and continuous improvement. Undertake other duties consistent with the seniority of the role. Accountability and relationships Reports to: Director of Policy & Advocacy Key working relationships: Legal Officer Legal Project Officer Director of Strategic Litigation and Advice Content and Communications Manager Training Manager Membership Engagement Manager Chief Executive and Trustees Person specification Essential Appropriate post-qualification experience in UK immigration, asylum and nationality law, or equivalent expertise demonstrated through substantial legal practice or policy work at an equivalent level; Substantial knowledge and experience of UK immigration, economic migration, asylum and nationality law; Strong legal and policy analysis and drafting skills; Ability to communicate complex legal information clearly; Experience of parliamentary or government engagement; Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage a high volume of work, competing deadlines, and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment; Experience of member, stakeholder or practitioner engagement; Ability to work independently and collaboratively with partners across the sector; Commitment to ILPA's charitable objectives. Desirable Knowledge of parliamentary process and legislative scrutiny; Experience supervising or supporting junior colleagues; Experience of project management or grant-funded work; Experience of using different software, including WordPress, Salesforce and Campaign Monitor. How to apply To apply, please complete: ILPA Application Form ILPA Equalities Monitoring form And submit these with your CV to For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Olivia at () This vacancy advert may be taken down from our job board earlier than the stated deadline if a high standard of applications is received. We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage applications from people whose backgrounds, experiences or circumstances are under-represented in our workforce, including people with lived experience of migration and people with a disability. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, including at senior grades. To reduce bias in our shortlisting process, ILPA operates an anonymised application process. If for any reason you prefer to apply in a different format, or require adjustments to the process, please get in touch.
Legal Officer, Immigration Law Practitioners' Association (ILPA) Job title: Legal Officer Organisation: Immigration Law Practitioners' Association (ILPA) Location: Hybrid. Primarily remote with one weekly hub day in London. Working arrangements may change. Deadline: 4 September 2026 Contract: Permanent Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum Contact: Website: ilpa.org.uk About ILPA: The Immigration Law Practitioners' Association (ILPA) is the leading professional membership body for practitioners working in immigration, economic migration, asylum and nationality law. ILPA works across the full breadth of immigration law and policy including asylum and refugee protection, detention and removals, legal aid and access to justice, tribunals and appeals, and economic migration and sponsorship policy. We exist to promote and improve the law and practice of immigration, economic migration, asylum and nationality law and to ensure that policy and legislation are informed by evidence, expertise and the lived experience of those affected. Legal Officer: ILPA is recruiting a Legal Officer to support delivery of ILPA's legal and policy work, undertaking detailed legal analysis, parliamentary support and member engagement. The role will sit horizontally alongside an existing Legal Officer post. What we are looking for: We are seeking candidates who bring: Strong expertise in UK immigration, economic migration, asylum and nationality law Excellent legal and policy analysis and drafting skills A commitment to improving law, policy and practice The ability to work collaboratively in a small, expert team The role offers the opportunity to influence national debate, work closely with leading practitioners and contribute meaningfully to the development of immigration law and policy. Why work at ILPA National profile and respected reputation High-impact policy and legal work Flexible and supportive working culture Collaborative, expert-led organisation Job Description Purpose of the role The Legal Officer will play a key role in supporting ILPA's legal and policy work on immigration, economic migration, asylum and nationality law. Working under the direction of the Director of Policy and Advocacy, the post holder will engage in detailed legal and policy analysis, support parliamentary and influencing activity, support legal project delivery, and contribute to high-quality information and engagement for ILPA members. The Legal Officer will need to work reliably and flexibly across a broad range of legal and policy issues, often at short notice. The Legal Officer will also work with the Director of Strategic Litigation and Advice where legal policy and strategic litigation intersect. Key responsibilities 1. Legal and policy analysis Produce high-quality analysis of immigration, economic migration, asylum and nationality law and policy. Monitor developments in legislation, case law and policy, including secondary legislation and guidance. Prepare written briefings, updates and summaries for members, trustees and external stakeholders. Support the Director of Policy & Advocacy in the development and delivery of ILPA's legal strategy. 2. Parliamentary and influencing work Support ILPA's parliamentary work, including monitoring legislation and parliamentary business. Draft consultation responses, briefings and evidence submissions. Assist in engagement with parliamentarians, officials, peers and external organisations. Support the organisation of meetings and briefings with MPs, peers, civil servants and sector partners. Contribute to ILPA's influencing activity through written and oral advocacy. 3. Member engagement and sector support Liaise with ILPA members to gather evidence and practice insight to inform policy positions. Support ILPA's thematic working groups, including attending meetings and progressing agreed actions. Respond to and triage member enquiries, directing issues to appropriate working groups or colleagues, and escalating complex queries as needed. Promote knowledge-sharing across the immigration and advice sector. Prepare agendas and papers for meetings, and take/circulate minutes and actions points. 4. Legal project delivery Ensure project outputs are delivered on time and to the required standard. Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and funder reporting where required. Provide general administrative support to the legal team, including coordination for external meetings, taking and sharing minutes, organising correspondence, and storing materials timely and safely. 5. Information management and publications Ensure legal and policy information is accurately stored, organised and retrievable. Work with the Content and Communications Manager to ensure accuracy and clarity of published legal content, and draft the legal section of ILPA's weekly newsletter, and parts of the Annual Report. 6. Organisational contribution Support cross-team working with training, content and litigation colleagues. Contribute to organisational planning, learning and continuous improvement. Undertake other duties consistent with the seniority of the role. Accountability and relationships Reports to: Director of Policy & Advocacy Key working relationships: Legal Officer Legal Project Officer Director of Strategic Litigation and Advice Content and Communications Manager Training Manager Membership Engagement Manager Chief Executive and Trustees Person specification Essential Appropriate post-qualification experience in UK immigration, asylum and nationality law, or equivalent expertise demonstrated through substantial legal practice or policy work at an equivalent level; Substantial knowledge and experience of UK immigration, economic migration, asylum and nationality law; Strong legal and policy analysis and drafting skills; Ability to communicate complex legal information clearly; Experience of parliamentary or government engagement; Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage a high volume of work, competing deadlines, and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment; Experience of member, stakeholder or practitioner engagement; Ability to work independently and collaboratively with partners across the sector; Commitment to ILPA's charitable objectives. Desirable Knowledge of parliamentary process and legislative scrutiny; Experience supervising or supporting junior colleagues; Experience of project management or grant-funded work; Experience of using different software, including WordPress, Salesforce and Campaign Monitor. How to apply To apply, please complete: ILPA Application Form ILPA Equalities Monitoring form And submit these with your CV to For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Olivia at () This vacancy advert may be taken down from our job board earlier than the stated deadline if a high standard of applications is received. We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage applications from people whose backgrounds, experiences or circumstances are under-represented in our workforce, including people with lived experience of migration and people with a disability. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, including at senior grades. To reduce bias in our shortlisting process, ILPA operates an anonymised application process. If for any reason you prefer to apply in a different format, or require adjustments to the process, please get in touch.