Communications Officer at Action Foundation
Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Part time
Application deadline:
Based: Flexible
Salary: £27,794 to 30,688 Pro Rata
Salary Type: Salary Scale
Location: Tyne and Wear
Role description: Officer
We are looking for a Communications Officer to raise the profile of Action Foundation and help us champion our services for refugees and asylum seekers across the North East. You will be an excellent writer with strong interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be confident in writing compelling client stories, producing compelling content creation, coordinating campaigns, managing our social media channels and media relationships.
Working within the Business Development and Communications Team, we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, friendly and organised. You'll work with the Team to achieve greater engagement through increased volunteering in our services, giving (financial donations and gifts in kind) from new and existing supporters and influence/opportunities to sustain and develop our work. In return we can offer you a better work-life balance in a vibrant city and a chance to make a real difference to people's lives.
We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, especially those with lived experience of migration. Please note: This post would require the right to work in the UK, a DBS check and the taking up of two references.
Essential information
Reports to: Business Development & Communications Manager
Hours: 21 hours per week (flexible working spread across 3-4 days)
Location: Newcastle Office with option for Hybrid working
Contract: Permanent contract subject to passing a three-month probation period
Salary Scale: £27,794 – £30,688 (pro-rata) with 6% pension contribution
Annual Leave: 28 days + English Bank Holidays (pro rata)
Application deadline is 12:00pm on Tuesday 24th February 2026
Job Vacancy Reference: REF0326
Interviews are planned to be held w/c 2rd March 2026 at Action Foundation, Melbourne Street Newcastle, NE1 2JQ
For more information, please contact Business Development & Communications Manager katiemitford@actionfoundation.org.uk for an informal chat.