Location:Dublin
Job Length:Permanent
Date:16/01/2026
Firm:Migrant Rights Centre Ireland
Job Type:Full Time
Email Address:hr@mrci.ie
The Migrant Rights Centre Ireland is seeking to recruit a Labour Exploitation Casework Manager.
The Labour Exploitation Casework Manager will be responsible for leading and coordinating MRCI’s casework with people who have experienced severe exploitation at work. Key
Duties and responsibilities
- Provide operational and strategic management of MRCI’s casework with victims of severe labour exploitation.
- Provide casework support and representation to individual workers in key strategic cases.
- Supervise and coordinate MRCI staff members.
- Establish working relationships with key stakeholders and organisations and represent MRCI at events and in the media as necessary.
- Develop and coordinate relevant research and policy positions based on casework, prepare regular briefings and reports and engage decision makers.
- Monitor and respond to external developments in combating severe labour exploitation in Ireland, Europe and internationally.
- Identify funding opportunities, assist in development of funding proposals and take responsibility for the implementation and reporting on projects.
- Participate as a part of MRCI’s senior management team and contribute to organisational development.
Person specifications
Essential:
A relevant third level degree or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in casework, advocacy and representation.
- Proven experience in a management, coordination or supervision role.
- Demonstrated understanding of employment rights and the appropriate mechanisms for addressing labour exploitation.
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, policymakers, media and partner organisations.
- Ability to think strategically and problem solve.
- Ability to work in a diverse, multilingual and intercultural context.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong commitment to tackling injustice, anti-racism and advancing migrant worker rights.
Desirable
- Familiarity with government policies, legislative processes and advocacy methods relevant to migrant rights in Ireland and the EU.
- Knowledge of Ireland’s immigration and employment permit systems and anti-trafficking legislation.
- Demonstrated experience in researching, writing, and reporting on successful funding applications.
- Experience in campaigns, organising and/or community work.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary guideline for this role is €57,000 – €62,000 based on experience
- Full time 5 days, 35 hours per week with some flexibility on working hours
- Hybrid working role with a minimum of two to three days per week required in office
- 25 days annual leave
- A diverse working environment with flexible and supportive working arrangements
- Pension contribution of 5% of salary to a PRSA
- Employee Assistance Programme to support staff well-being and personal development
How to apply:
If you wish to apply for this role, please email a CV and your answers to the three questions to: hr@mrci.ie
- Q1: Please describe your experience of supporting or providing representation to individuals. What do you see as the most important factors in this work?
- Q2: What do you see as the greatest challenges facing migrant workers in Ireland at present?
- Q3: Please describe your management experience. Please include any relevant examples including line management, or contributions to organisational strategy or operations.
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