Communications & Campaigns Officer

Contract Type: Permanent Role Type: Employment Hours: Full time Application Deadline: Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 17:00 Based: Newcastle, Tyne and Wear Salary: £28,684 to £31,670 Per Annum (Salary Scale) Role Description Accountable for communications and campaign work to shape public understanding of refugees and asylum seekers, raise the profile of Action Foundation, and engage stakeholders. Responsible for developing and executing creative campaigns, building audience, strengthening connections with volunteers, supporters, donors, and partners, and challenging misconceptions around migration issues. Responsibilities Develop and implement communication strategies and campaigns that raise awareness of asylum seekers and refugees. Create compelling content for a variety of media, including social media, newsletters, press releases, and other communication collateral. Build and nurture relationships with volunteers, supporters, donors, partners and media outlets. Monitor emerging trends, media stories and opportunities to shape and adapt campaign messaging. Collaborate with the Business Development and Communications team to achieve shared objectives. Provide timely internal briefings and reports on campaign performance and audience engagement. Ensure communication work aligns with the Foundation’s values and brand guidelines. Qualifications Experience in communications, marketing, or campaigns, preferably in a non‑profit or related sector. Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills, with a strong understanding of how to adapt messaging for different audiences. Knowledge of migration and asylum issues is desirable. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders. Ability to work independently, balancing long‑term strategic planning with rapid response to emerging opportunities. Capability to handle sensitive and potentially traumatic content with professionalism and personal well‑being in mind. Valid right to work in the UK, a DBS check and two satisfactory references. Benefits 35‑hour work week 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) 6% employer pension contribution EAP & welfare support Enhanced sick leave & compassionate leave Action Foundation is an Equal Opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including those with lived experience of migration. Action Foundation is committed to safeguarding and a DBS check will be part of the recruitment process. We provide clinical supervision, wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme for staff. #J-18808-Ljbffr VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East)