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Senior Research Fellow (Human Rights, Public Law Charity), Exeter
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Location: Exeter, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
Job Description:
Senior Research Fellow (Legal Charity)
Location: Can be remote within England under flexible working policy
Civitas Charity Recruitment is working with an independent national legal charity seeking a Senior Research Fellow to join its research team. The organisation works to ensure individuals facing disadvantage can hold power to account and access justice. Its work spans legal research, policy, litigation, and training, focusing on improving public decision-making and fairness in society.
This role offers the chance to lead impactful research supporting access to justice and influencing administrative law reform. The successful candidate will collaborate with experienced colleagues and contribute to a vision of a fairer, more inclusive society. The position requires empirical research expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate findings into action.
Who we are looking for
We seek someone with a strong understanding of public and administrative law and awareness of barriers to justice faced by many. You should have a proven track record of designing and delivering impactful empirical research and be capable of communicating your work to diverse audiences. Experience in developing research-informed policy, working with external partners, and contributing to funding bids is desirable. A commitment to equity, collaboration, and courage is essential. Lived experience or prior work with marginalized communities would be an asset.
This is a permanent role based in London, with flexible working options. It can be full-time or part-time, with a minimum of 28 hours per week. Salary: £45,669 per annum, with eligibility for a cost-of-living uplift. Benefits include a 10% employer pension contribution after one year, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and flexible working from day one.
How to Apply
If interested, please complete the application form and send it to [emailprotected]. For queries, call 020 7971 1072. The closing date is Sunday, 24 August 2025, at 11:59 pm. Interviews are scheduled for 8 and 9 September, with final interviews (if needed) on 18 September.
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