Communications & Campaigns Officer
Job reference: REF0526
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 raise 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 and 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 are someone who is comfortable balancing long-term planning with responding to emerging opportunities, trends and media stories.
You will be joining a supportive and diverse team and an inclusive workplace. We are happy to accommodate hybrid working, supportive of opportunities for personal growth and offer the following benefits:
· 35 hour work week
· 36 days annual leave (incl. Bank Holidays)
· 6% employer pension contribution
· EAP & 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.
Application deadline is 5pm on Thursday 30th July 2026.
Interviews are planned to be held on w/c 10th August at Action Foundation, Melbourne Street Newcastle, NE1 2JQ
Full details and application form are available at https://actionfoundation.org.uk/communications-campaigns-officer/
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 would encourage you to contact:
Katie Mitford, Business Development and Communications Manager, [email protected]
· To ensure a fair process for everyone, we only accept the completed application form linked above. Please do not send CVs and/or cover letters, as these will not be reviewed.
· We welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds and abilities - we particularly encourage applications from people with lived experience of migration/the asylum system to apply.
· This post requires a valid right to work in the UK, a DBS check, and two satisfactory references.
· This role involves regular engagement with people who may have experienced trauma, displacement and significant barriers. We are looking for someone who can approach this work with sensitivity, professionalism and appropriate personal boundaries whilst communicating their own wellbeing. Action Foundation is committed to supporting staff through clinical supervision, wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Pay: £28,683.57-£31,669.91 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
