Head of Windrush Unit

This is a unique and high‑profile opportunity to lead the Windrush Unit at a pivotal moment for the Home Office. The Unit was created to drive long‑term, meaningful change following the Windrush Lessons Learned Review, ensuring that learning is fully embedded and that the experience of the Windrush generation continues to shape how the department operates.

The role combines strategic leadership, cultural transformation, and close engagement with affected communities and senior stakeholders. As Head of the Unit, you will shape and deliver a programme of work that supports both departmental improvement and wider system change. You will work closely with the newly appointed Windrush Commissioner and provide visible leadership across a complex and sensitive portfolio.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to read the full candidate pack attached at the bottom of the vacancy page for detailed information on responsibilities, context, assessment stages and the wider programme.

The successful candidate will lead the Windrush Unit, overseeing the Home Office’s ongoing response to the Windrush Lessons Learned Review and ensuring that progress is sustained, measurable and transparent. You will provide strategic direction for the Unit’s work, shaping policy, programme delivery and engagement activities that support cultural change across the department.

A central part of the role will be coordinating the Unit’s work with the Windrush Commissioner, ensuring strong governance, effective advice and well‑managed interactions across the department. You will also maintain trusted relationships with communities, partners, ministers and senior officials.

Full details are set out in the candidate pack.