International Law Officer London, England

British Red Cross

Full Time London, England 25524 - 29212 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Job Title: International Law Officer
Job Location: London Moorfields, Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm
Salary: £25,524 to £29,212 (dependent on experience) based on 35 hours per week (plus London Weighting if applicable)
Contract Type: Permanent

The International Law Officer will support the work of BRC’s International Law and Policy Department to implement the BRC’s special role in international humanitarian law (IHL) and related fields. The post holder will assist with research and early development of legal briefs and initial advice, and with administrative and logistical support to conferences and other events. The International Law Officer will have a key role in supporting the team’s activities concerning use and misuse of the red cross emblem and designation.

A day in the life of an International Law Officer will involve:

To help deal with routine cases of misuse of the red cross emblem and designation and to provide routine advice to colleagues on proposed uses of the red cross emblem and designation.
Maintenance of allocated misuse case files, including any relevant research and drafts, and accurate updating of misuse spreadsheet.
To maintain and, where necessary, develop systems for monitoring misuse of the protected emblems and designations, and for stopping such misuses; to provide reviews and assessments of emblem misuse cases on a periodic basis.
Conduct research for and help prepare legal briefings, advice and presentations.
Analyse relevant reports and publications and communicate the summarised information in support of the team’s objectives.
Support with the organisation and delivery of external and internal meetings, conferences and other events
Attend and engage in key events relating to the team’s strategic works areas and report back accordingly with briefings and summaries.

To be a successful International Law Officer, you'll need:

Developing understanding of international humanitarian law or humanitarian contexts
Proven research, drafting and editing skills
Excellent organisational skills
Interpersonal skills and ability to work well as part of a team
Desire to work for a department that actively contributes to organisational culture of safeguarding and anti-racism
Excellent administration with high attention to detail
Demonstrable experience of working in a relevant role or sector
Experience of supporting the provision of legal briefings or advice and support within a relevant project / programme / area of responsibility.
Experience of coordinating conferences, large-scale external meetings and other events
Academic qualification with a focus on public international law, or equivalent work experience (desirable)

The closing date for completed applications is 23:59hrs on Sunday the 8th of October 2023 with interviews to follow

Please note that early application is encouraged, as we’ll be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert in advance of the advertised closing date.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team.
Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

We are proud to participate in the disability confident scheme for roles based in the UK. During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.

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