Get involved
Getting involved with Manuel Bravo Project means you’re helping to support refugees and asylum seekers. Whether you work for us, volunteer or fundraise you’re making a difference.
Job vacancies
We have the following vacancy;
Immigration Caseworker/Solicitor
Job Title: Senior Immigration Caseworker/Solicitor
Salary: NJC point 25, 37.5 hrs at £36,188 (24 hrs pro rata) IAA Level 2
NJC Pay Scale point 35 – £46,290 per annum (37.5 hours full time)
Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week (part time hours negotiable)
Location: Leeds (Mix of in office and remote working)
Deadline for receipt of applications: 15th May 2026 at 11:59pm (extended until 25th May 2026 at 11.59pm)
Contact about role: [email protected] (Caroline Wilson-Brown, Head of Casework)
Job description
Manuel Bravo Project is a charity that provides free legal representation to asylum seekers.
The project consists of an in-house casework team undertaking asylum and Immigration casework, an outreach project providing free initial immigration advice, and pro bono projects supported by both legal and non-legal volunteers.
We are hoping to expand our team, as one of our members of staff is on maternity leave, but we have resources to recruit permanently, especially for the right candidate. We seek an experienced level 2/3 registered IAA Caseworker or, ideally a IAAS L2 accredited advisor/Solicitor to provide representation for asylum seekers for appeals and further submissions. We would also expect the post-holder to advise individuals attending our outreach services on a regular basis. A member of our small team is currently on maternity leave, but we are able to recruit on a permanent basis.
The Project is registered with the IAA.
The Caseworker will be based at the Project’s main office in Leeds with a mix of in-office and remote working possible. Travel to other venues in connection with the post will be necessary from time to time.
How to apply?
Applications can be made by way of a covering letter and two-page CV.
The covering letter should explain your reasons for interest, and how you meet the criteria. Please also confirm when you could begin the post if appointed and disclose details of any criminal convictions or cautions which may relate in any way to suitability for the post.
The CV should contain:
– Contact details;
– Relevant qualifications;
– Relevant background/experience;
– References
The application deadline is 15th May 2026. Emailed applications should be received by 11:59pm on that date.
The full Job Description and Person Specification is available here;
Senior Caseworker – Job Description – 2026
Applications should be sent to: [email protected]
If you have any enquiries about the post please feel free to contact us by emailing [email protected].
Volunteer Opportunities
We are not currently recruiting new volunteers. Please check this page again in August / September for our Autumn recruitment opportunities. Details are below if you want to find out more in the meantime.
We couldn’t do the work we do without our amazing volunteers who help change the lives of refugees and asylum seekers. We welcome people from all backgrounds to apply to join us as volunteers. If you have experienced the asylum system we’d particularly love to hear from you.
Our volunteer roles are very varied and there are many different ways you can get involved and support our work. Our roles include those that directly support our clients, help with our online communications, assistance with various stages of our outreach advice project, volunteer interpreting and more.
We regularly update this page with volunteer roles as they are available.
To apply for any of our roles, please complete our volunteer application form (below) and send to: [email protected]. Please also email us if you need any further information.
Volunteer Application Form (PDF)
If you are interested in volunteering with us in any capacity or want more information, you can also email us at: [email protected]
Interested in Volunteer Interpreting?
Our volunteer interpreters are now recruited and trained through a new dedicated project: Leeds Volunteer Interpreting Service (LVIS). If you are interested in joining this project as a volunteer, please contact [email protected]
Law Firm or Barristers Chambers interested in a pro bono partnership?
We also work with law firms and barristers chambers who support our work through pro bono legal work and fundraising. If you are from a firm or chambers and want to find out more about partnering with us, please email: [email protected]
Fundraise for us
The more people who fundraise for us, the better. We’re so grateful for any donations, big or small. It all makes a difference.
Anyone can fundraise for us. You could get friends to sponsor you to run a marathon. Or have a tasty bake sale at work. How about trading birthday gifts for donations?
Whatever you decide, we’d love to hear about it. Get in touch with our team and we’ll let you know how you can send us your fundraising money.
Contact our team by emailing [email protected]
