Reporting to the MPs and Peers who are officers of the APPG, the coordinator will be asked to:

• Propose, initiate and carry out a work programme for the APPG.
• Carry out research on extraordinary rendition and related issues.
• Draft public letters, press releases, comment pieces, and parliamentary questions.
• Coordinate with parliamentarians, NGOs, media, and other interested parties.
• Liaise with the APPG’s pro bono legal team.
• Manage and update the APPG’s website.
• Manage the administration of the APPG and ensure that it complies with parliamentary rules.
• Fundraise, report to funders, and liaise with supporters.

The ideal applicant will have:

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Initiative, the ability to work independently and unsupervised, and a willingness to work hard.
• A commitment to the goals and values of the APPG.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise.
• Knowledge of the political process, specifically relevant areas including justice and foreign policy.
• Knowledge of the legal framework applicable to extraordinary rendition.
• Experience either in the NGO sector or in Parliament.

Role type: Two or three days per week, one year fixed-term contract with potential to extend.

Upon appointment the successful candidate will be required to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by the Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO).