The Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ) is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that wages justice by providing legal aid to victims of human rights abuses around the world. It has three initiatives: Waging Justice for Women (WJW), Waging Justice for Journalists (TrialWatch) and Waging Justice in the Age of AI (Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice).

We are seeking an exceptionally organized, detail‑oriented, and passionate problem‑solver to join our team as an Office Manager. The ideal candidate will have past experience or exposure with UK charities, NGOs, legal work, or international human rights work. This position will support the day-to-day operations of our UK charity, while also coordinating operational, tech, finance, and human resources support for team members based elsewhere. 

This staff member will report to CFJ’s Co-CEO based in Los Angeles. This is a hybrid position. Candidates should be based in London, UK, and should have the right to remain and work in the UK.

This is a full-time position for a professional interested in international human rights and legal work. The ideal candidate has demonstrable international experience with legal or charitable organizations in the UK, knowledge of UK law and legal requirements for charities and familiarity with technology and data management systems.

About TrialWatch

TrialWatch provides free legal aid to journalists who are unfairly imprisoned to secure their release and uphold freedom of speech. It is the first initiative that monitors criminal trials globally, exposing unfair trials and challenging laws that are weaponized against free speech. The initiative has freed over a 100 journalists and advocates facing sham charges and unjust prison sentences.

About Waging Justice for Women

Waging Justice for Women provides free legal aid to women and girls to defend their rights, including their right to be free from child marriage, violence and discrimination. With our partners across Africa, we provide free legal support to women and children, challenge unjust laws through the courts and support the next generation of justice champions through an annual fellowship for young women lawyers. In its first two years, the program has provided over 9,000 women and girls in Africa with advice on their legal rights and represented women for free in hundreds of cases in court.

About the Oxford Institute

The Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice (Institute) is a partnership between Oxford University’s Blavatnik School of Government and the Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ) to harness technology, including Artificial Intelligence, for justice. Our work rests on three pillars: 1) Access to Justice, 2) Advancement of International Law, and 3) Accountability. CFJ is the implementing partner of the Institute’s Access to Justice pillar. Through partnerships with technologists, we are developing digital agents that bring legal support and resources to those who need it the most. Our pilot projects connect disadvantaged women and girls as well as journalists-at-risk to legal information in conversational format, around the clock, and to vetted pro bono lawyers who can help them defend their rights.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations and Compliance 

• Provide support for communications with CFJ's Board of Directors, including drafting correspondence, tracking resolutions, preparing minutes, presentations, and other Board-related materials, and scheduling Board meetings.
• Manage charitable solicitation filings with CFJ management team, outside counsel, including tracking requirements and filing reports with UK agencies and other jurisdictions as needed.
• Assist with day-to-day compliance with UK and international laws and regulations in collaboration with Co – CEO Operations.
• Support with GDPR and data privacy compliance, including working with counsel on drafting and reviewing policies.
• Support with the drafting of agreements, NDAs, and other standardized partnership agreements under supervision of the Co-CEO Operations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in the organisation’s operations.
• Any other tasks or project assigned by the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).

Administrative

• Coordinate, schedule, attend, and participate in internal team meetings; record notes, track action items, and schedule follow-ups.
• Provide scheduling and administrative support for the ELT including travel itineraries, calls, expense reimbursement, and confidential correspondence.
• Engage with external HR partners to support recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and staff welfare in the UK and staff working remotely.
• Work with external financial and accounting services to support management of payroll, expense reimbursements, vendor invoices, and ensure compliance with UK financial regulations.
• Manage general inboxes and external inquiries for CFJ, escalating issues to the Co-CEO, Operations as appropriate.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Familiarity with UK law and nonprofit legal requirements
• Experience liaising with external HR, financial, and accounting services
• Fluency in English and outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Interest in NGOs, human rights, legal or advocacy work
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across cultures
• Entrepreneurial mindset and problem‑solving ability
• Passion for CFJ’s mission and willingness to contribute across the board as part of a small team.
• Experience managing relationships with external vendors and partners
• Familiarity with technology and data management systems

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• Fluency in a language other than English
•   Experience as a paralegal/legal assistant in a law firm, NGO, or corporate setting
• Knowledge or prior exposure to NGOs, human rights, or advocacy work
• Exposure to human rights or legal advocacy work

Location: London, United Kingdom. Applicants must possess authorization to work in the United Kingdom.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this role will start in the range of £70,000 GBP annually dependent on experience.

CFJ provides a laptop to employees, reimbursement for eligible office supply expenses, reimbursement of eligible phone and internet expenses, and an annual professional development budget.

CFJ also offers generous employer contributions to health and dental insurance coverage and an annual Paid Time Off policy that includes 25 vacation days, 4 personal days, and statutory holidays.

CFJ is committed to diversity in its workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religious beliefs, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. This advert will be closed once the role is filled.