Senior Research Fellow (Human Rights, Public Law Charity)
Location:
Bedford, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
1
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 highly respected research team. The organisation aims to ensure individuals facing disadvantage can access justice and hold power to account. Its work includes legal research, policy, litigation, and training to promote fairness and improve public decision-making.
This role offers the opportunity 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, inclusive society. The position requires empirical research skills, 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 faced by marginalized communities. The candidate should have a proven track record in designing and delivering impactful empirical research, with experience in communicating findings to diverse audiences. Experience in developing research-informed policy, working with external partners, and contributing to funding bids is desirable. Commitment to equity, collaboration, and courage is essential. Lived experience or prior work with marginalized groups is an asset.
Additional Details
This is a permanent role based in London, offering flexible working options. The position can be full-time or part-time (minimum 28 hours/week). Salary is £45,669 per year, 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, 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 a possible final interview on 18 September.
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