Job ad: open access coordinator and OISC supervisor, Praxis

Freemovement; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A human rights charity in London is seeking an Open Access Coordinator and OISC Supervisor to lead their immigration advice service for migrants at risk. This full-time position involves managing a team and ensuring effective service delivery. Applicants should have experience in project coordination or soliciting and desirable OISC qualifications. The role offers a salary of £35,946 and supports remote working options.

Qualifications

• Experience as a project coordinator or solicitor with equivalent qualifications.
• OISC L2 and L3 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a team of OISC level 2 immigration advisors.
• Ensure the service reaches those in most need.

Job description

Job Ad: Open Access Coordinator and OISC Supervisor, Praxis

We are looking for an experienced project coordinator and OISC supervisor (OISC L2, OISC L3 desirable) or solicitor with equivalent qualification for an exciting position leading our Open Access immigration advice service for migrants at risk.

Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at-risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face. We have more than 35 years of experience working with migrant communities, and in 2019 we supported around 2,000 people through expert legal advice, housing and peer support.

The post holder will manage and supervise a team of OISC level 2 immigration advisors providing specialist immigration advice and casework to migrants at risk in London, with a special provision for Tower Hamlets residents.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the project and ensuring the service reaches those in most need
• Managing a small caseload of cases feeding into our advocacy and campaign work

We offer:

• Location: Office based (Bethnal Green) and remote working
• Job Type: Full time – 35 hours
• Duration: Permanent
• Salary: £35,946 (NJC 28, inclusive of London Weighting for London based post)
• Interviews: 1st November 2021

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.