Legal and Policy Volunteer

Legal and Policy Volunteer

Big Brother Watch is seeking two Legal and Policy Volunteers.

We're recruiting one volunteer to focus on free speech issues and one volunteer on facial recognition and digital ID issues.

In this role, you'll be volunteering with Advocacy Team to help us analyse a range of current legislation impacting privacy and civil liberties; digest emerging policy and research papers; conduct parliamentary monitoring and research; and supporting advocacy strategies to achieve change and protect rights and liberties in the UK.

Prior experience is not essential; nor do you need to be training as a lawyer; but motivation and a high level of interest in our issues are vital! You'll be given guidance and supervision to help grow your skills in these areas.

This role is ideal for people looking to grow skills in policy or legal analysis, research or campaigns.

We are looking for volunteers with:

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  A demonstrable passion for civil liberties and either research, campaigning or policy/law

  
  


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  Interest in the intersection of technology and human rights

  
  


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  Courage to hold the powerful to account

  
  


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  An ability to volunteer in-person for 1 day (Mon-Fri) per week from our Vauxhall office for a minimum of six months

  
  

What we can offer:

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  We will reimburse your travel costs within London (zones 1-6) or cover up to £16.30 a day if commuting to our office from outside London, and a daily lunch allowance of up to £7

  
  


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  Experience working as part of a dedicated, dynamic, positive team of campaigners on critical civil liberties issues

  
  


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  Monthly supervisions and support

  
  

TO APPLY:

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  Please send your CV and a covering letter (maximum one page) to [email protected]

  
  


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  Please state in your covering letter which role you would like to apply for and why you have the appropriate skills and interest. If you're applying for one of the legal and policy volunteer roles, do tell us which policy area you're interested in (free speech or facial recognition and digital ID) and why.

  
  


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  Please let us know what your availability is and when you would be able to start.The deadline for applications is 26 May 2026 at 23:30. However, applications will be assessed on a rolling basis so we recommend applying ASAP.