Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)

Bringing people together.
Britain now has a more diverse population than at any time in its history, but there’s one aspect of our society that will never change: in this country, fairness is everyone’s right.
A job with the Equality and Human Rights Commission is your chance to help make this country an even better place for us all to live.

Senior Professionals (3 posts)
£43,680
Location: Manchester or London
Ref: P058

The EHRC was established by the Equality Act 2006 to advance equality, human rights and good relations in Britain.  Within the Commission, the Legal Policy Directorate is responsible for monitoring and influencing legislative and policy developments and developing codes and guidance.  It advises the Commission, prepares submissions for external bodies including the government and parliament and works with international organisations and treaty monitoring bodies.  This is a rare opportunity to shape and drive the development of domestic, European and international law. 

Qualified or eligible to practice as a Solicitor or Barrister in the UK. You will have the knowledge and ability to lead and advocate legal policy in equality and human rights and an understanding and appreciation of the wider policy and political considerations.  You will need a detailed knowledge of domestic and European discrimination and human rights law, or the ability to acquire this knowledge quickly. The role requires the ability to build effective relationships with national stakeholders / government departments. Experience or ability of managing a small team would be an advantage.

Closing date: 12 noon 14th November 2008.
Shortlisting: 17th November 2008.
Interviews: 26 and 27 Nov either London or Manchester.

• Excellent benefits package • 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank and public holidays (pro rata for part-time), • flexi-time working • the choice of a civil service or stakeholder pension scheme • salary sacrifice child care vouchers scheme
If you have any specific requirements to enable you to complete
the application process please contact the Recruitment Team on 0161 829 8363 (textphone 0161 829 8341). We can provide vacancy details in a range of accessible formats.
For more information about these roles, including a full application pack, please visit our recruitment website at: equalityhumanrightsjobs.com