Communications & Campaigns Officer

North East Combined Authority; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour working week

36 days annual leave

6% employer pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced sick leave & compassionate le

Job summary

Action Foundation in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Communications and Campaigns Officer to raise the profile of the charity’s work with asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. You will help shape how we tell our story, develop creative campaigns and strengthen our regional presence.

The role offers hybrid working (minimum 3 days in Newcastle), a supportive team, and benefits including generous leave, pension contributions, and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• DBS check will be part of the recruitment process.
• Two satisfactory references.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to creative campaigns and grow our audience across the region.
• Help shape how we tell our story and challenge misconceptions about migration.
• Balance long-term planning with responding to emerging media stories and opportunities.

Job description

Communications and Campaigns Officer

Job reference: 0626

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.

About the Role

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.

Why Join Us

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:

• 35-hour working week


• 36 days annual leave (incl. Bank Holidays)


• 6% employer pension contribution


• 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.

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.

Application deadline is 12 noon on 15th October 2026

First stage

informal interviews will be held online 2nd November giving you a chance to ask any questions about the role.

Second stage

interviews are planned to be held in person on w/c 9th 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, [e-mail]