Lived Experience Consultant

Catch22; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A social business improving community resilience is seeking Creative Consultants to join their Justice Hub. This unique role leverages lived experience of the criminal justice system to shape and influence justice services. As a consultant, you'll engage in co-design workshops and contribute to programme development while ensuring services reflect the voices of those impacted by the system. This sessional work offers payment for workshops and covers travel expenses, promoting collaborative, impactful change across the sector.

Responsibilities

• Join the Justice Hub as a Creative Consultant to influence justice services.
• Participate in workshops and consultations using lived experience.
• Design programmes, provide feedback, and create campaign materials.

Skills

Lived experience of the criminal justice system

Passion for social justice

Strong communication skills

Reliability and time management

Creative experience (writing, media, art)

Public speaking and peer mentoring experience

Understanding of trauma-informed approaches

Job description

Catch22 is a social business which design and delivers services that build resilience and aspiration in people and communities. We believe that people can thrive when they have a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose.We call these our '3Ps'.

If you share our values and commitment to transforming people’s lives, get in touch!

Job Description

Catch22 is seeking passionate and creative individuals to join our Justice Hub as Creative Consultants. This is an exciting opportunity to use your lived experience of the criminal justice system to help shape, design, and influence the future of justice services.

As part of our Justice Studio (Experts by Experience), you will bring your unique perspective, creativity, and insight to co-design workshops, consultations, and service development sessions. Working closely with Catch22 staff and other consultants, you’ll help ensure our services are inclusive, trauma-informed, and truly reflect the voices of those impacted by the justice system.

In this role, you’ll contribute to the design of programmes and interventions, provide feedback on existing models, and help develop creative materials such as campaigns, videos, or written resources. You may also support the recruitment and mentoring of new consultants and act as an ambassador for lived experience leadership in justice reform.

This is sessional work, with bi‑monthly three‑hour workshops (paid at £100 per session) and travel expenses covered. You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive network committed to driving real and lasting change across the justice sector.

Qualifications

Lived experience of the criminal justice system (directly or through a close family member)

Passion for social justice and using experience to drive positive change

Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in creative settings

Reliability, time management, and commitment to professional development

Experience in creative fields such as writing, media, spoken word, art, or design

Experience in public speaking, peer mentoring, or advocacy

Understanding of trauma‑informed or co‑production approaches

Additional Information

Those interested in applying for this opportunity should review the Job Description to find out more. If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please see our contact information on the Candidate Help Page. Please use reference REF3785W in your message so that we can identify the opportunity.

When applying please be cautious over the answers you provide. If you select “NO” to the screening question regarding Right to Work in the UK, your application will automatically be closed.

Contract: This is a sessional opportunity and there is no guarantee of work.

Hours & work pattern:This is sessional work, with bi‑monthly three‑hour workshops (paid at £100 per session) and travel expenses covered. No guaranteed hours.

Salary: £33.33 per hour, equating to £100 per 3‑hour session.

Location:Sessions will be at 27 Pear Tree Steet, London and other delivery areas around London.

Screening: Successful admission to post subject to a basic DBS check and employer Right To Work in the UK check. The post‑holder must have right to work in the UK. Catch22 does not currently provide a licence to sponsor visas but please see this register to see those that do.

To Apply: Please provide your CV and cover letter, along with the completion of the screening questions to express your interest in this opportunity. Please note, in the interest of safer recruitment and ensuring that applicants are a right fit for the role, submitted applications must contain a CV, satisfactory responses to the screening questions, and information detailing interest in the role, to be considered for this position.

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Catch22’s Commitment to Opportunity & Progression

At Catch22 we are proud of our commitment in supporting people develop in their careers and progress in our organisation. In 2024, within our Justice Hub, we have 68% of those in management roles that originally joined Catch22 in the frontline workforce and some worked across a number of roles and Leadership positions before joining management. This allows us to have a highly experienced management group and provides development opportunities for those in our much valued front‑line.

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