Communications & Campaigns Officer

VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East); Newcastle (CA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 43,000; 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 is seeking an Officer to join the Business Development and Communications Team in Newcastle. You will help shape how we tell our story, run creative campaigns and strengthen our connections with volunteers, supporters and partners.

Newcastle office with hybrid option (minimum 3 days in the office) and a permanent contract. The role offers a clear path to impact migration-related public understanding across the region.

Qualifications

• An interest in shaping public understanding of migration issues.
• Ability to contribute to creative campaigns and audience growth.

Responsibilities

• Join the Business Development and Communications Team to support campaigns and storytelling.
• Grow audience, engage volunteers, supporters, donors and partners.
• Help shape the organisation's narrative and respond to media opportunities.

Skills

Creative communication

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Full time

Application deadline: Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 12:00

Based: Newcastle

Salary: £28,684 to 31,670 Per Annum

Salary Type: Salary Scale

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: 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?

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.

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

Benefits

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.

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

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.