Human Rights Officer (Band 6) – 2 posts
Location: The Curve Reception, Bury New Road, Prestwich, M25 3BL (Manchester Region)
Contract: Permanent, Full time 37.5 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: £37,338 – £44,962 per annum (Yearly, Grade 6)
Specialty: Administration / Human Rights.
About Us
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) is a large mental health provider in Greater Manchester, delivering inpatient and community‑based care across many sites. We are committed to improving care and embedding human rights across all services.
Job Overview
We are seeking two human rights officers to embed human rights into practice and policy in GMMH. The role requires a background in human‑rights law, experience in public or voluntary sector services, strong communication skills and the ability to promote professional curiosity.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and embed human rights into policy, strategy and operational practice.
- Provide line‑management oversight of the Human Rights team and advisory support to senior leadership.
- Lead and deliver human rights training and programmes for staff and service users.
- Advise on safeguarding, legislation and risk management in relation to human rights.
- Represent GMMH at national and professional events on human rights.
- Engage with protected communities and promote inclusive practice.
Person Specification
Education
- Essential: Degree qualification or equivalent experience in human rights and related legislation.
- Desirable: Academic study in safeguarding, mental health legislation, advocacy or related fields.
Experience & Knowledge
- Essential: Experience working on human rights, advocacy and safeguarding, including the Human Rights Act; experience with mental health or mental capacity law; drafting policy submissions; supervision and mentorship.
- Desirable: Experience in a public or charitable sector role with teaching/ information delivery; practical experience of human rights in other public services; experience of policy work; quality and equality impact assessment.
Skills and Abilities
- Essential: Ability to develop and deliver programmes to staff, service users and carers; build capacity; develop practical resources.
- Desirable: Ability to develop and implement systems for monitoring and evaluation.
Other Requirements
- Courage to speak truthfully and challenge appropriately.
- Willingness to travel extensively across the Trust.
- Ability to provide calm, robust and clear direction in ambiguous situations.
Applicant Requirements
Applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check as part of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (England and Wales).
Benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years)
- Excellent pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card discounts
- FuelGenie fuel cards (for applicable roles)
EEO Statement
GMMH is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and is dedicated to ensuring a diverse workforce. We actively remove barriers for candidates from under‑represented groups including BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities.
Additional Information
We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications.
Informal Enquiries
Please contact Salli Midgley, Chief Nurse @ GMMH, via email (email protected) or phone 07951612968.
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