Head of Advocacy

Head of Advocacy Salary: £41,940 per annum (£52,425 FTE) Hours: 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE / four days) Location: Finsbury Park, London (hybrid working, three office days per week) Contract: Start as soon as practicable Closing date: Monday 16 November 2026, 9am Challenge injustice. Influence policy. Drive change. BID is seeking an experienced, astute and strategic Head of Advocacy to lead our policy, research and influencing work and help drive lasting change in the UK''s immigration detention system. BID is an independent human rights charity providing free legal advice, support and representation to people held in immigration detention. Through our frontline legal work, research and advocacy, we challenge injustice, defend the right to liberty and work towards an end to immigration detention. This is an exciting opportunity to join BID at a pivotal moment as we deliver our ambitious strategy. As Head of Advocacy, you will lead our policy and advocacy strategy, turning frontline legal evidence, research and lived experience into compelling policy recommendations and effective influencing. You will build relationships with government, parliamentarians, policymakers and sector partners, identify opportunities for systemic change and ensure BID''s expertise shapes the decisions that matter. As a member of our three-person senior leadership team, you will contribute to BID''s organisational direction and lead a multidisciplinary team spanning policy, research, communications ..... full job details .....