Advocacy & Campaigns Officer
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development, Community Health, Volunteer / Humanitarian, Non-Profit / Outreach
For over 30 years, the Angelou Centre has stood with Black and racialised women and children. We are a Black-led organisation based in Newcastle, specialising in support for those at risk of or affected by domestic abuse and other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).
We provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive services that help women, children and young people recover from violence, abuse and discrimination - rebuilding safety, confidence and independence.
We are seeking a passionate, engaging and committed individual to lead our work with adolescent girls and young women who are at risk of, or have experienced, violence and abuse. This role combines intensive outreach and engagement with advocacy and campaigning, with a strong focus on co‑creation, empowerment and leadership development.
You will have proven experience in influencing change and delivering effective campaigns, alongside strong facilitation and project management skills. You are creative, resourceful and deeply committed to gender and racial justice, with the confidence, emotional intelligence and sensitivity to work alongside women and young women who have experienced trauma.
You will play a key role in the re‑launch and expansion of the Survivors’ Network and in developing a new Young Women’s Network. You will lead consultations, training and advocacy initiatives, ensuring that members of both networks have meaningful opportunities to influence services, shape policy and strengthen community responses to violence against women and girls (VAWG).
As a team member, you will:
- Work collaboratively with advocates and colleagues across services to deliver Angelou’s mission.
- Contribute to a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for women and children.
- Champion Black‑led feminist values, mutual respect and accountability.
- Design, plan and lead outreach activities in key universities across the region (Newcastle University, Northumbria University, Sunderland University and relevant colleges)
- Conduct consultations and focus groups to co‑design services and support initiatives tailored to the needs of young women including survivors of domestic abuse
- Build trusted relationships in professional networks and communities to reach marginalised and underrepresented young women
- Design and deliver engagement strategies with former and existing service users
- Lead the re‑launch and growth of the Survivors’ Network, ensuring it is accessible, inclusive, and survivor‑led
- Support in developing and delivering initial and ongoing training for survivors to become confident advocates
- Facilitate peer support groups, mentoring, and capacity‑building activities for survivors
- Support survivors and young women to engage in local and national advocacy campaigns to influence VAWG policy and practice
- Create opportunities for young women to speak at public events, contribute to media, and meet with decision‑makers
- Partner with universities and other relevant bodies to conduct survivor‑led research, produce policy briefs outlining key issues affecting young women from Black and racialised communities
- Work in line with Angelou Centre policies on safeguarding, confidentiality, equity and inclusion, health and safety and data protection
- Maintain clear professional boundaries with service users at all times
- Report safeguarding concerns promptly in line with procedures
- Use supervision effectively and seek guidance when unsure
- Track engagement through measurable indicators such as session attendance, self‑reported confidence, and advocacy outcomes
- Gather and present feedback and insights to inform service improvements through quarterly Young Women Voices
- Collate case studies and impact stories to amplify survivor voices and highlight change
- Support fundraising efforts by mapping and identifying funding opportunities to support sustainable funding of the young women related activities
In order to deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is…
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