Communications & Campaigns Officer

Are you tired of the hostile environment and misinformation about refugees and asylum seekers? Would you like to use your creative communication skills to shape public understanding and make a real difference to people's lives?

Action Foundation is an award-winning charity that supports and empowers asylum seekers, refugees and migrants in the North East to overcome immediate barriers, integrate with the community, and build skills for the future. We're looking for a Communications and Campaigns Officer to join the team to raise the profile of the work we do and increase awareness of the issues facing the people we serve.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Action Foundation at a pivotal point in our strategy development. You'll be part of the Business Development and Communications Team, contributing to creative campaigns, growing our audience and helping us build stronger connections with volunteers, supporters, donors and partners. You will help shape how we tell our story, challenge misconceptions, build understanding of migration issues and strengthen our profile across the region.

This role is ideal if you enjoy balancing long-term planning with responding to emerging opportunities, trends and media stories.

Reports to: Business Development and Communications Manager
Hours: 35 hours per week (full time)
Location: Newcastle office with option for hybrid working (minimum 3 days per week in the office)
Contract: Permanent contract, subject to passing a 3-month probation period
Salary Scale: £28,683.57 – £31,669.91 per annum plus 6% pension contribution (It is our policy to appoint new roles at the bottom of the pay scale, however in exceptional circumstances, this can be negotiated.)
Annual Leave: 28 days + English Bank Holidays

You will be joining a supportive and diverse team and an inclusive workplace. We are happy to accommodate hybrid working (a minimum of 3 days per week in our Newcastle office), support opportunities for personal growth and offer the following benefits:

• 36 days annual leave (incl. Bank Holidays)
• Employee Assistance Programme & welfare support
• Enhanced sick leave & compassionate leave

Action Foundation is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, particularly those who have lived experience of migration. We also have a strong focus on safeguarding in the organisation and a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check will be part of the recruitment process.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a first-stage informal interviews will be held online on 2
nd
November.

Second stage interviews are planned to be held in person on w/c 9
th
November at Action Foundation, Melbourne Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2JQ
.

If you are interested in applying and require more information about the job role, or if you would like any support in the application process, we encourage you to contact:

Katie Mitford, Business Development and Communications Manager, katiemit

• This post requires a valid right to work in the UK (Action Foundation do not hold a sponsor licence), a DBS check , and two satisfactory references .