Reference: 98197
Date Added: 19 December 2025
Closing Date: 12 January 2026
Job Title: Human Rights Adviser
Working For: Prisoners Abroad
Location: London
Salary: 48,047
Length of Contract: 3 years with possibility of extension
Job Details
Prisoners Abroad is a unique welfare and human rights charity providing advice and emotional support to people affected by overseas imprisonment. We help people during their incarceration, when they return to the UK and need resettlement services, and we also support their family and friends throughout the trauma.
In this role, you will provide crucial advice to British embassies, consulates and country caseworkers at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) on human rights issues affecting British nationals abroad, including claims of torture and cases where a British national could be or has been sentenced to death. You will also support Prisoners Abroad’s caseworkers with advice and information on individual cases, ensuring a holistic approach is taken to supporting people jointly, and provide training on Human Rights topics as needed.
An outstanding communicator with an in-depth, comprehensive practical knowledge of human rights law (particularly relating to fair trials and prisoner rights), you must hold a legal degree and a formal qualification in human rights.
https://www.prisonersabroad.org.uk/human-rights-adviser
Closing Date: 12 January 2026
Interview/Start Dates
Deadline 10am on closing date
Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 22nd January 2026 (online)
Second interviews are scheduled for Tuesday 27th January 2026
Application Details
To apply for this position, please read the job description and person specification carefully and complete the MS Form, ensuring you address each point in turn on the person specification.
https://www.prisonersabroad.org.uk/human-rights-adviser
We regret that we are unable to acknowledge all applications.
Website: https://www.prisonersabroad.org.uk/