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Detention Outreach Manager

JRS UK is seeking to recruit a full-time Detention Outreach Manager, responsible for leading and developing our work with people in immigration detention.

This is a senior role, reporting to the Director. The post-holder will oversee JRS UK’s detention outreach service, ensuring high-quality support for people in detention and post-detention. They will manage a team of staff and volunteers, oversee casework, and coordinate welfare drop-ins and activities in detention centres.

The role requires close collaboration with colleagues across JRS UK, as well as external partners and stakeholders, to strengthen our service and advocacy. It offers a unique opportunity to work directly with those affected by detention while shaping strategic initiatives to challenge unjust policies.

Duration: Permanent
Location: Hybrid working, JRS UK office, Hurtado Jesuit Centre, London, UK; with regular travel to Heathrow IRC
Salary: £42,000 – £45,000 dependent on experience
Application deadline: Monday 7 April 5:00pm
Interviews: Week Commencing 14 April

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To apply please send a covering letter setting out why you would like to work for JRS UK and how you meet the person specification, along with your CV to ria.katche@jrs.net 

If you have any questions or require further information please contact michael.tarnoky@jrs.net

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