Jobs and volunteering

£28,000+ 6% pension contribution

35 hours per week, permanent

We’re looking for an immigration casework assistant to support our caseworkers and Immigration Manager working on our homeless migrant and other projects. LRMN is a developing and expanding organisation looking to move into Legal Aid work through the year. This is an exciting opportunity which would suit somebody with a strong commitment to supporting asylum seekers, refugees and migrants and who is looking to progress into accredited immigration casework.

Please refer to the job description, person specification and other information in the job pack. To apply, please complete our online application form.

Deadline: 9am 14th May

£33,000 – £36,000 (pro-rata) depending on qualifications + 6% pension

Pay grades: OISC level 2 – £33k, OISC level 3/solicitor – £36k

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours/week (applications from those seeking part-time working will be considered)

LRMN is looking for enthusiastic and passionate immigration advisors accredited to OISC Level 2 or above to join a dedicated and expanding team.  We work on a mix of grant funded projects for migrants unable to afford private representation supplemented by Legal Aid work for more complex cases and appeals, providing opportunities to work within a supportive environment and to develop your areas of expertise.  Awareness of issues and barriers faced by refugees, asylum-seekers and migrants in accessing appropriate services is important and experience of working in the voluntary sector is desirable.  You should be highly motivated and able to work alone and as part of a team.

Please refer to the job description, person specification and other information in the job pack. To apply, please complete our online application form.

Closing date: Ongoing. We will shortlist and interview as applications are received.

We are looking for new trustees with experience of working in HR or fundraising to join our experienced and committed board. We are particualrly interetested in trustees who have lived experience of migration, either from claiming asylum in the UK or navigating the immigration system. You will join our main trustee board and one of our committees depending on your expertise.

LRMN exists to empower refugees and other migrants and to bring about systemic change to remove the challenges they face. Our services include providing specialist legal advice on immigration, housing and welfare, supporting those who need to improve their skills through training and volunteering as well as helping them gain employment.  We support women who survived gender-based abuse including rape, trafficking, domestic violence and more and we offer them 1:1 counselling and therapeutic activities.  In addition, we provide mental health and well-being support to those who are suffering from non-clinical mental health issues. We advocate and campaign against policies that are not fair and just and which uphold hostile environment. We also provide hardship funds and food parcels to destitute clients.

As a trustee you will be expected to attend a quarterly board meeting, join a sub-committee which also meets quarterly and offer support relevant to your expertise. We have three sub-committees: Organisation Development; Finance, Risk and Compliance; and Fundraising and Marketing. Meetings normally take place in the evening from 6pm and last about 2 hours. The sub-committee meetings are online and the full board meetings are a mix of online and in-person meetings. You will need to be able to attend face to face meetings in London.

You will have:

– an understanding of charity governance

– an interest in the refugee and/or migration sector

– at least 3 years of working in a professional capacity involving work in either HR or fundraising

Desirable:

– lived experience migration.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to alan.robertson@lrmn.org.uk. Alternatively you can apply via Reach or CharityJob.

Deadline: 9am, 7th May 2024

Tuesdays for 6 Months 

LRMN is looking for a dedicated volunteer to support our team at the Migrant Hub in Woolwich.

Triage volunteers are an essential part of our team, making sure that clients are able to access the right service. You will deal with initial client enquiries (in person, over the phone or by email), assess what support clients need and help the access the right service for them.

If you have any questions, or would like to discuss the role, please contact valeria.rizzo@lrmn.org.uk.

Please refer to our Volunteer Role Description and fill out our volunteer form to apply!

Tuesdays (12-4pm) or (11 – 3pm) for at least 6 Months 

LRMN is looking for a dedicated volunteer to support our team at the Migrant Hub in Woolwich.

Kitchen volunteers are an crucial part of our front-line team. Gain practical experience working in a commercial kitchen and receive free relevant training.

If you have any questions, or would like to discuss the role, please contact valeria.rizzo@lrmn.org.uk.

Please refer to our Kitchen Volunteer Role Description and fill out our volunteer form to apply!