Call for Expression of Interest: Employment Legal Advice Network (ELAN) – consultant director

We're seeking expressions of interest for the role of consultant director of the Employment Legal Network (ELAN). We are keen to receive applications from independent consultants or organisations interested in hosting the role.

ELAN is a network of 60+ organisations working to help people in precarious, low-paid jobs understand more about their employment rights - and how to enforce them.

The network provides a space to share information and good practice, identify policy issues and work together on appropriate responses. ELAN also runs a mentoring scheme that helps to pair organisations with mentors,  including retired employment judges, barristers and solicitors. Find out more about ELAN and its work here.

Trust for London is committed to supporting ELAN through 2025 and beyond. We're looking for an individual consultant or an organisation to lead the network, working two-three days a week.

If you are a collaborative, organised employment lawyer or have a background in labour rights, and are interested in leading ELAN, please read the job description for more information.

How to apply

Please send your expressions of interests to Tripta Bains, tripta@trustforlondon.org.uk by 5pm 15 January 2025.

If you’d like an informal chat about the role please email us.

Expressions of interest should be no longer than five pages and set out your:

• Vision for ELAN for the next three years.
• Understanding of the employment advice sector in London and labour rights issues faced by low paid workers.
• Commitment to ELAN’s approach.
• Relevant experience across multiple dimensions (for example, employment law and immigration).

If applying on behalf of an organisation, please explain how would hosting the consultant would align with your organisational objectives.

Please also include:

• Details of the proposed consultant(s) or organisational staff, including brief descriptions of relevant expertise, lived or learned experience and a CV.
• Budget including a breakdown of costs, expenses inclusive of VAT, and including staff costs and day rates (where applicable).
• Contact details.

Key dates

Deadline for proposals: Wednesday 15 January 2025, 5pm

Shortlisted applicants informed: Mid-January

In-person interviews: 30 January 2025

Please let us know any access needs should you require reasonable adjustments.