Hate Crime Coordinator
Bradford Hate Crime Alliance is looking for a motivated, compassionate and resilient individual to join our team. Could this be you?
Who We Are
Bradford Hate Crime Alliance (BHCA) is a registered charity with over 30 years of experience combating hate crime across Bradford and its district. As a trusted partner of Bradford Council and West Yorkshire Police, we develop and deliver anti-hate strategies, third-party reporting pathways, and victim support services that genuinely make a difference.
We believe every person has the right to live, work and move freely through their community without fear. Our work brings communities together, champions inclusivity, and ensures that every voice, particularly those most marginalised, is heard and acted upon.
A Role With Real Purpose
This is a central and highly visible role within BHCA. You will coordinate hate crime reporting services, provide direct support and advocacy to victims, and act as a trusted liaison between communities, statutory partners, and BHCA's network of reporting centres. You will work closely with Bradford Council, West Yorkshire Police, Victim Support, Restorative Justice and the voluntary sector.
The postholder is responsible to the BHCA Director and ultimately accountable to the BHCA Management Board. You will also supervise any volunteers or students on placement.
Could This Be You?
No formal qualifications are required. What matters is your experience, your values and your commitment to ongoing personal development.
- Clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity in all aspects of service delivery
- Experience of organising and planning projects or services, including target-setting, monitoring, review and reporting
- Experience of working with protected characteristic groups (disability, faith, race, gender identity, sexual orientation) including those who are economically disadvantaged
- Experience of working effectively within multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of administration systems, record-keeping and data management
- In-depth knowledge of hate crime legislation and its application in practice
- Knowledge of relevant statutory and voluntary organisations that support people affected by hate crime
- Understanding of the needs, issues and emotional impact facing victims of hate crime
- Ability to work unsupervised and structure own workload, using initiative within policy and procedural guidelines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentations
- Competent in Microsoft Office and case management or data recording tools
- Open-minded, empathetic and flexible, with a calm and professional approach in sensitive situations
- Commitment to safeguarding principles relating to vulnerable adults and children
- Able to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel across the Bradford district
- Qualifications or training in community development, advocacy, social work, criminology or a related field
- Experience of working within the voluntary or community sector
- Hands-on experience in a hate crime prevention, victim support or equivalent community development role
- Experience of developing or contributing to digital communications strategies
- Hold or be willing to undertake Safeguarding training
Why Join BHCA?
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Please read the Job Description and Person Specification carefully before completing your application. CVs will not be accepted. Applications must be made on the official BHCA application form only.
Ready to Apply?
Complete the BHCA application form and return it to:
recruitment@bradfordhatecrimealliance.org.ukPlease do not include a CV. Applications must be made on the official BHCA application form only.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a right to work in the UK check.
BHCA is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of hate crime or from communities that are under-represented in the workforce.
