Project Officer (Restorative Justice Practice)

Apply by May 29th

Work schedule: Office hours, Monday to Friday, 4 working days per week, initial one-year contract with possibility of extension or full-time progression.

Package: 24 days of annual leave, bank holidays, contributory pension scheme, free gym access and fitness sessions, training opportunities, international travel.

Salary: Full-Time Equivalent (FTE), pro-rata for 4 days per week. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis; early application encouraged.

This is a practice-focused project officer role based at the Rotherhithe Community Centre in SE16. The post holder works across local, national and international restorative justice projects, reporting to the Head of UK Programmes. The role requires a degree in social sciences or criminal justice, a certified restorative justice qualification, at least two years of relevant experience, and strong project delivery and communication skills. Experience in youth work and the non-profit sector is desirable but not essential. It is a hands-on, values-driven role suited to someone who is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, and who is genuinely committed to restorative justice practice.

Key Duties

• Youth Endowment Fund Delivery (60%)
  • Support participating Youth Justice teams with the implementation of restorative justice practices.
  • Provide casework guidance and one-to-one support on complex restorative justice cases.
  • Conduct qualitative research and contribute to funder and Board reports.
• Community and Youth Work Delivery (30%)
  • Plan and deliver restorative justice activities for marginalised groups, including young people at risk of offending and victims of harm.
  • Deliver direct and indirect restorative justice processes alongside holistic approaches such as sports, arts and community dialogues.
  • Build partnerships with local agencies, stakeholders and communities to promote restorative justice.
• General Responsibilities (10%)
  • Attend team meetings, training and contribute to the wider work of RJ4All.

Key Requirements

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, criminal justice or a related field.
• Certified qualification in restorative justice (Master’s degree, Level 4 Diploma or equivalent professional certificates).
• Demonstrable experience delivering projects, managing budgets and reporting to funders.
• Experience using holistic approaches (sports, arts, community work) to support affected parties.

Desirable

• Minimum two years’ experience delivering restorative justice interventions and/or mediation.
• Experience in a non-profit, CIC or small business environment.
• Experience in youth work and supporting young people at risk.
• Additional knowledge and expertise in complex cases (including hate crime and gender-based violence), youth work, and the criminal justice system and/or probation services is highly valued.

How to Apply

Please send your application with the following documents to vacancies@rj4all.org by May 29th, 2026:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Diversity Monitoring Form

Key Dates

• Interviews (First Round): Week commencing 1st June; second round week commencing 8th June if required.
• Written task: Candidates selected for interview will receive a written task before the interview.
• Start date: 15th June to 1st July.

EEO Statement

We are proud to be recognised nationally for our commitment to fairness and inclusion. In 2025, we received the Highly Recommended Award for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at the Inspire Justice Awards and became an accredited London Living Wage Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout our recruitment process.