Project Officer (Restorative Justice Practice)

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 bulk of the role (60%) is dedicated to the project: Restorative justice – the evidence: A pilot for the youth justice system of England and Wales, funded by Youth Endowment Fund project, where the officer acts as the main point of contact for participating Youth Justice Services teams, supporting them with casework, the implementation of restorative justice practices, qualitative research, and monitoring and reporting. 

The remaining 30% covers other UK-based community and youth work, including planning and delivering restorative justice activities for groups such as at-risk young people, victims of hate-related harms, and those affected by gender-based violence. The final 10% covers general organisational duties.

The person specification calls for a degree in social sciences or criminal justice alongside 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 Details

• Location: Hybrid working

This is a UK based post. Working onsite at the RJ4All Rotherhithe Community Centre, 30 Plough Way, SE16 2LJ, with one remote working day from home per week.

• Work schedule: Office hours, Monday to Friday
• Contract 4 working days per week
• Initial one-year contract with the possibility of extension and potential progression to a full-time position.
• Salary range £ 28,598 - £ 31,022
• The package includes 24 days of annual leave, bank holidays, a contributory pension scheme, free access to a gym and fitness sessions, training opportunities, and international travel.

The salary range is quoted as Full-Time Equivalent (FTE). As this role is 4 days per week, the salary will be paid on a pro-rata basis.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage early applications.
 

About RJ4All

It is an exciting and timely moment to be part of the RJ4All mission!

Restorative Justice for All (RJ4All) is a charitable, user-led international institute working towards a world shaped by restorative justice values, including fairness, equality, dignity, respect, and shared power.

We advance this vision through dialogue, education, sport, and the arts, applying restorative justice principles to address power abuse and support more balanced and inclusive communities.

The RJ4All Headquarters are in London at the RJ4All Rotherhithe Community Centre and we have a sister organisation based in Cyprus, “RJ4All Europe”.

2025 was a landmark year for RJ4All. We strengthened over 45 strategic partnerships across 13 countries, delivered 12 major projects in the UK and three across Europe, and contributed to shaping national criminal justice reform through engagement with the Independent Sentencing Review, HM Prison and Probation Service, and the Victim and Witness Sector Engagement Group. 

In SE16, our Rotherthithe Community Centre recorded more than 6,000 visits, with community members contributing over 7,000 hours as volunteers and interns. Internationally, we convened 20 world peace leaders from 9 countries at our symposium in Cyprus and continued expanding our evidence base across areas including gender-based violence, youth justice, hate crime and community cohesion.

This growth is continuing. We are now strengthening our team to take this work into its next stage, and the leadership role we are recruiting for sits at the heart of that ambition. If you are committed to restorative justice and want to contribute to an organisation where evidence, community voice and systemic change are all taken seriously, we would very much welcome your application.
 

Key Duties

• Youth Endowment Fund Delivery (60%)

Support participating Youth Justice teams with the implementation of restorative justice practices

Provide casework guidance and 1-1 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.