*Multiple locations available:
Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Sheffield
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Job summary
The Office of the Windrush Commissioner supports the work of Reverend Clive Foster MBE, the UK's first independent Windrush Commissioner. Reverend Foster has been appointed to advocate for people affected by the Home Office Windrush Scandal, in which people predominantly from Commonwealth countries - who had every right to live in the UK - were unable to prove their status, leading to loss of employment, housing, access to healthcare, and in some cases, wrongful detention and deportation. Although appointed by the Home Secretary, the Commissioner and his office operate independently of the Home Office. His focus is on holding the Government to account, ensuring that the Windrush Compensation Scheme is fair, transparent, and shaped by the voices of people affected by the Scandal. The Commissioner works to ensure that lessons are learned and embedded across Government to ensure the scandal can never be repeated.
Job description
This is an exciting time to join the team at the beginning of the Commissioner's tenure. You will have the opportunity to help shape the direction of the office and deliver justice for people who have experienced significant loss and trauma. You'll be working with passionate colleagues and inspiring organisations who are committed to justice and to supporting those affected.
This is a meaningful role for someone passionate about community engagement and social justice. As a Lived Experience Engagement Officer, you will ensure that the voices of those directly affected by the Home Office Windrush Scandal are heard, respected, and central to the Commissioner's work. You will help build trust, foster collaboration, and support the co-design of solutions that reflect the lived realities of impacted communities. The role will also involve proactive outreach to communities across the African, South Asian, and wider Commonwealth diasporas, many of whom may be less aware of their rights and entitlements under the Windrush Schemes. Building trust and raising awareness in these communities is essential to ensuring that all those affected are heard and supported.
Key Responsibilities
* Engage directly with individuals and communities across Caribbean, African, South Asian, and wider Commonwealth backgrounds - particularly those who may be less aware of their rights and entitlements under the Windrush Schemes -to raise awareness, build trust, and ensure their voices inform the Commissioner's work
* Facilitate co-design processes to develop solutions with community input
* Build and maintain partnerships with grassroots organisations and local stakeholders
* Provide insights and feedback to inform the Commissioner's priorities and recommendations
* Organise and participate in outreach events, listening sessions, and community forums
Travel
This role requires regular travel nationally to engage with communities and regular team meetings.
Essential Criteria:
* Strong interpersonal and community engagement skills
* Experience working with marginalised or underrepresented groups
* Ability to build trust and credibility in sensitive contexts
* Proven understanding of the historical and social context of the Windrush Scandal