Having set out a fundamental reset of the government’s response to the scandal, the Home Secretary is committed to working more closely with communities affected by previous scandals as part of the Plan for Change. Delivering on the government’s manifesto promise she intends to appoint the first ever Windrush Commissioner by the summer, following a rigorous recruitment process, to select a candidate capable of driving forward change and holding government to account on its Windrush commitments.
The Commissioner will be an independent advocate for all those affected by the scandal, which saw thousands suffer through no fault of their own because of their inability to prove their right to live in the UK, and will engage with victims, communities and stakeholder organisations, as well as providing advice direct to Ministers, to lead the change the Home Secretary is committed to delivering.
The successful candidate will advise on the Home Office’s delivery of the compensation and status schemes and the implementation of the department’s response to the Windrush Lessons Learned Review, as well as acting as a trusted voice for families and communities, driving improvements and promoting lasting change.
Upon appointment, the Commissioner will work alongside the Windrush Unit, which was re-established by the Home Secretary, to oversee the department’s response to the scandal and embed permanent cultural change.
For further information and/or to apply, please visit: https://ma-appointments.co.uk/windrush
Closing date for applications is 20 March 2025 at 23.00 GMT.
Full-time or part-time considered (3 days per week minimum)