Head of Immigration

Law Centres; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Plumstead Community Law Centre, a specialist legal advice charity, is seeking an experienced Head of Immigration to lead and develop our Immigration Department, and supervise the immigration team.

The role welcomes applicants who are a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with significant immigration and asylum law experience; you will ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency and professional standards, and help improve access to justice for vulnerable communities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in immigration and asylum law.
• Experience leading a legal team or department.
• Strong commitment to access to justice for vulnerable communities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the immigration team and manage a complex caseload.
• Lead and develop the Immigration Department and ensure high-quality legal services.
• Ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements and professional standards.

Skills

Immigration law

Leadership

Caseload management

Legal compliance

Education

Solicitor qualification (SRA)

Barrister qualification

Chartered Legal Executive qualification

Job description

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Plumstead Community Law Centre is a specialist legal advice charity providing free legal advice and representation in immigration, welfare benefits and employment law. We are seeking an experienced Head of Immigration to lead and develop our Immigration Department.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive to supervise our immigration team, manage a complex caseload and ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency and professional standards. You will play a key role in maintaining high-quality legal services while helping to develop and strengthen our immigration practice.

Applicants should have significant experience in immigration and asylum law, be eligible to act as an Immigration Supervisor under the Legal Aid Agency Immigration Category Specification, and have a strong commitment to access to justice and supporting vulnerable communities.

To apply, please send your CV together with a supporting statement explaining how you meet the requirements of the role.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and the vacancy will remain open until the post is filled.

Plumstead Community Law Centre is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.