Programme Assistant Rights and Justice
Salary £33,243
Hybrid; occasional commute to London/York
Vacancy listed 11/05/2026
Application deadline 08/06/2026
Details
Job title: Programme Assistant Rights and Justice

Contract: Fixed term contract to 31 March 2027, part time 0.6 FTE 21 hours

Salary: £33,243 pro rata Band A1

Location: Hybrid; occasional commute to London/York

 

2. MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB
To provide support to the Rights and Justice Programme and ensure its effective administration.

 

3.  POSITION IN ORGANISATION
Reports to: Rights and Justice Programme Manager


4. DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 PROGRAMME SUPPORT
  •  Assisting the Programme Managers in the administration of the grant-making programme including:

  • The preparation and circulation of committee papers, including assessments, agenda papers and minutes, ensuring papers are produced accurately and to deadlines.

  • Arranging and co-ordinating committee meetings and meetings with applicants/grantees, including related travel, accommodation and room bookings, liaising with different stakeholders. 

  • Attending committee meetings, taking minutes and supporting logistics, as and when agreed with line manager.

  • Acknowledgement of grant applications and appropriate follow ups (including decline letters), preparing and issuing contracts, and other correspondence with applicants and grantees.

  • Tracking monitoring submissions (including final reports) and appropriate follow ups relating to late delivery

  • Processing financial information including invoices and payments to grantees, committee members, consultants and other organisations

  • Using the organisational database to process and monitor grant applications and provide reports and statistics, maintaining accurate records to enable the appropriate payment and ongoing monitoring of grants. 

  • Ensuring information and records are stored, maintained and managed for the programme and maintaining records of committee membership and subscriptions.

  • Undertaking research to support the development and delivery of the programme as needed.
 
  • Assisting the Programme Managers with follow up on requests for information and resources.

  • Work across programmes - provide support to other programme areas as required.
 

4.2 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION/LIAISON

  • Responding appropriately to enquiries about the Rights and Justice programme, providing first line assistance and advice as required.  

  •  Liaising with other staff and external colleagues and assisting in implementing good communication systems for the staff team and wider organisation.  

  • Support with the design and delivery of community events, networking, convenings or learning initiatives. 

  • Support the administration of external events and consultations.  



4.3 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Working at all times within the values and mission of JRCT.

  • Being proactive in keeping up to date with developments affecting your work and maintaining and improving personal competence through continuous professional development.

  • Developing, fostering and maintaining effective relationships with relevant external stakeholders and organisations.

  • Working to administer and communicate protocols efficiently to ensure that organisational systems and procedures are implemented.

  • Prepare for and participate in supervision and appraisal meetings.

  • Abiding by all organisational policies, codes of conduct and practice.

  • Contributing to team meetings and organisational priorities.

  • Supporting diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.

  • Carrying out other associated duties as may arise, develop or be assigned.

 

 

 

 

May 2026

 

Attached documents
Title File
Person Specification PS_Programme_Assistant_R_J.docx
Job information pack Programme_Assistant_R_J_job_information_pack.docx
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