Accommodation officer jobs

Make a real difference in the lives of asylum seekers and newly recognised refugees! Join New Citizens’ Gateway as an Outreach Project Manager and lead the delivery of vital frontline support to people residing in temporary accommodation across five hotels in Barnet. You will oversee a dedicated outreach team working to reduce isolation, improve wellbeing, and empower individuals seeking asylum.

We offer a supportive working environment with excellent benefits including:

• 6% employer pension contribution
• 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

New Citizens’ Gateway (NCG) is an independent, registered charity working to reduce health inequalities, combat social exclusion and poverty, and support the integration and independence of refugees and asylum seekers.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Outreach Project Manager to lead our outreach service. This role is responsible for managing outreach staff, coordinating support across multiple hotel sites, ensuring compliance with safeguarding and quality standards, and providing specialist guidance to the team on complex client issues.

The successful candidate will have at least two years’ project management experience and direct experience supporting refugees and asylum seekers, with strong communication and organisational skills. Ability to speak a community language is desirable.

New Citizens’ Gateway is committed to equality, diversity, and creating a workplace that values lived experience. We welcome applications from people of refugee background and others with direct experience of the issues our clients face.

Closing date: 10/12/2025  Interview date: 15/12/2025 (please keep this date free)

Make a lasting impact for care workers across the UK.

Are you a creative multitasker who loves bringing ideas to life — from concept to delivery?
The Care Workers’ Charity is looking for a Marketing & Logistics Officer to help us deliver inspiring campaigns, impactful communications, and seamless events that celebrate and support the nation’s care workforce.

You’ll play a vital role in managing logistics for national events, creating engaging marketing content, and helping our small but mighty team reach more care workers and supporters than ever before.

What you’ll do:
✨ Support the planning and delivery of campaigns, conferences, and fundraising events — from idea to execution.
✨ Design and coordinate marketing materials, from leaflets and videos to digital content.
✨ Manage event logistics including travel, accommodation, collateral, and supplier coordination.
✨ Create social media posts, newsletters, and website content that engage and inspire.
✨ Use AI-powered tools (like Canva and ChatGPT) to boost creativity and efficiency.
✨ Keep our event and campaign calendars running smoothly with your organisational flair.

What we offer:
�� Remote-first working, with travel for events and meetings across England.
�� £27,000–£29,000 per year (depending on experience).
�� 25 days’ annual leave + bank holiday's, flexible working patterns, and wellbeing support.
❤️ A friendly, inclusive team making a real difference in social care.

If you’re organised, creative, and passionate about social impact, this is your chance to shine in a role where every day helps make care workers visible, valued, and supported.

Apply now and help power our mission at The Care Workers’ Charity!

At One Roof Leicester we provide accommodation and support to single adults who are homeless. We support our residents to recover, reset and rebuild their lives in a safe and stable home.

Every resident is provided with the specialist and tailored one to one support to enable them to move on into permanent homes. In their journey with us we want to ensure they can maintain their new homes and never return back to homelessness. That is why we have created this new role.

This is a really exciting opportunity for someone interested in supporting people who are homeless and the climate.

Thanks to the funding from the National Lottery Community Fund Climate Action Fund for the LEAF (Leicester Environmental Action and Future) programme we will be employing a Climate Action Officer to join our team. The role will help residents prepare for independent living by increasing awareness of the environmental and financial impacts of daily behaviours, such as energy use, diet, transport, recycling, and DIY skills. Through workshops, events, and hands-on activities, the postholder will inspire and empower residents to make positive lifestyle changes that support both personal wellbeing and the environment.

The LEAF initiative brings together De Montfort University and five local community organisations (including ORL) who are working together to increase climate awareness and action across Leicester communities.

The Role

To provide health and safety monitoring support to the housing team. This will include maintaining and updating local and central health and safety records and carrying out local health and safety inspections and checks using CIHA’s standard recording processes. Ensure tenants understand their health and safety obligations and support housing officers to take enforcement action as necessary.

Our Organisation

Causeway is a London living wage employer, with a competitive pension scheme. We also offer an employee assistance programme that provides free financial, legal, and mental health advice and support to our employees. We provide core training, and continuous learning and development throughout your career with us. 

Yeldall Manor is seeking a visionary, faith-driven, and servant-hearted Chief Executive Officer to lead our Christian charity into its next chapter.

Yeldall Manor is a Christian residential rehabilitation centre supporting men who are struggling with addiction. Rooted in our Basis of Faith, Ethos Statement, and Values, we offer hope, healing, and transformation through Christ-centred care.

For nearly 50 years, Yeldall has been a place of restoration and new beginnings — helping men break free from addiction and rebuild their lives with dignity, purpose and faith.

As CEO, you will work closely with the Board of Trustees to provide strategic leadership, spiritual guidance, and compassionate oversight across all aspects of the organisation. You will bring the experience, insight, and communication skills needed to inspire and equip our dedicated staff, volunteers, and partners — ensuring that Yeldall continues to flourish in its mission and ministry.

We are seeking a visionary leader with a committed Christian faith — someone who can uphold and model the ethos and values of Yeldall Manor while supporting residents in their spiritual journey. You will be an experienced and compassionate leader, able to guide teams through change and growth, and a gifted communicator who can inspire trust and collaboration across staff, residents, and external partners.

A passion for supporting individuals in recovery and personal transformation is essential. If you are in recovery yourself, you must have a minimum of two years’ clean time.

Yeldall Manor is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its residents. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

This is a permanent position, available on a full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) basis. We are happy to be flexible for the right candidate.

If this opportunity excites you and you feel called to lead and serve in this way, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

We would like to fill this post as soon as possible, so please apply by 12 noon on Monday 1st December 2025. Early applications are encouraged.

Join us at Yeldall Manor — and help shape a future of hope, healing, and lasting change.

Purpose

We are looking for a proactive and organised individual ensuring that all of Ella’s premises,  including the office, community hub, and safe houses,  are safe, compliant, well-maintained, and a welcoming environment for staff and service users. This role combines practical facilities work with proactive oversight of supplier management and property maintenance systems.

You will play a key role in maintaining the smooth daily running of our operations, managing contractors and compliance records, and supporting Ella's growth and improvement in facilities management.

Facilities management

• Oversee the maintenance and smooth operation of Ella’s office, community hub, and supported accommodation.

• Manage supplier and contractor relationships, including procurement, tendering, and ongoing performance monitoring.

• Coordinate and oversee maintenance, repairs, and refurbishments across all properties, ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard.

• Maintain clear records of repairs, inspections, and contracts in the central facilities log.

• Ensure the office and community hub are fully equipped, stocked, and operational, maintaining an organised and professional environment.

• Ensure accurate stock records are maintained and inventories are completed across all sites.

Property inspections and maintenance

• Conduct regular inspections of all Ella’s properties to identify and address maintenance and safety issues.

• Manage the safehouse repairs and maintenance log, ensuring timely responses and communication with caseworkers and residents.

• Carry out minor maintenance and repairs directly where appropriate (e.g. light bulbs, fixtures, storage organisation).

• Liaise with landlords and external providers on significant property issues, ensuring clear communication and accountability.
   

Health, safety, and compliance

• Act as the main point of contact for health and safety matters in the Operations Manager’s absence. 

• Ensure that all properties comply with statutory safety and maintenance requirements, including fire safety, gas, and electrical checks.

• Support in maintaining and updating compliance documentation, certificates, and maintenance schedules.

• Conduct regular health and safety audits and risk assessments, escalating issues to the Operations Manager as needed.

• Lead or support fire drills, first aid provision, and emergency preparedness planning.
   

Systems and administration

• Develop and maintain efficient systems for facilities management, including logs, checklists, and compliance trackers.

• Support the Operations Manager in reviewing policies and procedures related to facilities, health and safety, and risk management.

• Coordinate staff communications about ongoing facilities work or planned maintenance.

• Oversee inventory management, purchasing, and deliveries for office and property supplies.
   

Team and organisational support

• Contribute to creating a trauma-informed, safe, and welcoming environment across all Ella’s spaces.

• Support the smooth running of events or community activities at the hub, ensuring facilities are ready and accessible.

• Build strong working relationships with staff, residents, and suppliers to ensure responsive and effective facilities support.

Person specification

Essential

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• Keen eye for detail 

• Ability to put effective processes and procedures in place 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and work independently.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Basic understanding of health and safety requirements.

• Comfortable liaising with contractors and overseeing on-site work.

• Willingness to travel locally between Ella’s office and safe homes.

• A proactive and practical approach to problem-solving.

Desirable

• Experience in facilities or property management.

• Experience working with suppliers and contractors. 

• Familiarity with trauma-informed environments or working in the charity sector.

• Basic maintenance skills (e.g., DIY tasks).

More about Ella’s 

Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Our mission is to do everything we can to ensure survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free. 

Here is a summary of our main activities:

• We run six safe houses. This supported accommodation is crucial for survivors, until they are ready and able to live independently. 

• We provide regular support for women and families in neighbourhoods across London, and many more further afield when they need us. 

• We speak out on issues affecting the women we work with. We care deeply about survivors of trafficking and exploitation and want to see a world where these crimes are not tolerated. 

Ella’s is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, as we believe having a diverse team adds value and positively impacts our service. We actively encourage applicants from BAME backgrounds, LGBTQ+ applicants and those with disabilities. We are committed to equality and diversity within our organisation.

Ella’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake disclosure checks. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a charity client on a fantastic Media Officer role. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work proactively in a busy media environment, uncovering compelling human stories and supporting strategic media partnerships to raise awareness and amplify voices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop story ideas by establishing strong relationships with partners, staff, and key stakeholders to generate engaging media content.
• Produce around one-page editorial content monthly, with scope to expand and diversify coverage aligned with organisational priorities.
• Support the planning, development, and management of media campaigns and partnership activities, ensuring timely delivery of key messages.
• Manage relationships with media partners, acting as the main point of contact for editorial collaboration and content creation.
• Assist with logistics for media coverage, including travel, accommodation, interviews, and event coverage.
• Support media teams in evaluating coverage effectiveness and identifying opportunities for increased visibility.
• Collaborate across departments to develop content that supports campaigns, fundraising, and organisational goals.
• Maintain a keen eye on media trends, proactively suggesting opportunities to promote the organisation’s work.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in journalism, media relations, or a similar media-focused role, ideally within the charity or non-profit sector.
• Strong initiative and a proactive attitude in sourcing and developing news stories.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences and stakeholders.
• Ability to craft accessible, compelling stories rooted in organisational or human interest.
• Experience working with media planning, stakeholder engagement, and project management.
• Comfortable working under pressure, managing multiple deadlines, and maintaining attention to detail.
• Knowledge of media trends and the ability to identify timely story opportunities.
• Good organisation skills and proficiency with media monitoring and evaluation tools.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £35,000
• Location: Hybrid – Central London
• Contract: 12-month FTC

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Job Title: People and Data Reward Officer

Location: Homeworking with a requirement to occasionally work at Head Office (Vauxhall, London)
Salary: £34,093.64 per annum (Inclusive of £3,000 London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months) 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Are you passionate about making a difference through data and people focused initiatives? Refuge is looking for a People Data and Reward Officer to join our People and Culture team.

In this varied role, you’ll report to the People Data and Reward Manager and play a key part in ensuring the smooth and accurate delivery of our monthly payroll, annual pay awards, and employee benefits. You’ll also contribute to the ongoing development and upgrading of our HR systems, alongside providing quality and timely data.

In this role, you will be delivering a responsive range of effective, compliant and customer focused people services that contribute to an inclusive culture, enabling colleagues to sustain high levels of performance and helps Refuge to achieve its Strategic Objectives, and be a great place to work.

You will also be delivering accurate and timely processing of the monthly payroll including the implementation of the annual pay award and employee benefits. The post holder will also be responsible for supporting broader team activities associated with the development of the HR system and pay and reward strategies.

Job Closing Date: 09:00am 25 November 2025

Interview Date: 5 December 2025

Job Title: Volunteer Co-ordinator – Sanctuary Citadel 
Hours: 35 hours 
Term: Fixed Term until 5th May 2027 with potential for extension beyond this dependent on funding. 
Location: Home-based, with regular travel to Cardiff and Newport, and occasional full-team meetings in England.
Reports to: Sanctuary Manager 
Salary: £35,137 

Housing Justice unites diverse communities to build personal connections, help people out of homelessness, and create justice in the housing system. Our vision is of a community where everyone has a safe and stable home, and a feeling they belong. We run projects throughout England and Wales.

The role of the Volunteer Co-ordinator is to lead the Sanctuary Citadel project in Cardiff and Newport. This will be at a key time for the project - adapting and expanding from an existing Citadel volunteer model to support Newly Granted Refugee’s transition from Home Office Accommodation or alternative accommodation into permanent homes.

Working with the Sanctuary Manager and a team of volunteers, you will ensure this support is upheld to a high standard. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks to facilitate this, including recruitment and training of volunteers. Maintaining clear communication with internal teams and external stakeholders, you will ensure project coherence and impact, and promote awareness of the project and its impact within the community.

Please see attached job description for further information.

Refugee Welcome Officer
Canterbury
£24,752 pa pro rata plus excellent benefits (FTE £30,940)
28 hours per week
Fixed-term contract for three years

The Refugee Welcome Officer is an exciting and unique role, supporting groups across the county who engage with the Social Justice Network to take part in the Afghan Welcome Project. You will assist with group formation, volunteer recruitment, training and provide ongoing mentoring to ensure their success.

As Refugee Welcome Officer you will work closely with the groups, local authorities, the Home Office, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and other key stakeholders to source suitable housing, matching families to accommodation whilst ensuring compliance.

You will build and maintain effective relationships with local agencies, councils, community groups and other sponsors to facilitate resettlement and share best practices, as well as taking the lead for coordinating recruitment and training and support for volunteers. You will also maintain DBS checks, training records and provide ongoing supervision and guidance.

In addition, you will assist with grant applications, fundraising initiatives, marketing and awareness-raising through social media, newsletters, events and community presentations.

You will have a strong passion for supporting resettled families and enabling local communities to be welcoming and inclusive. You will have experience working with volunteers, community groups or charitable organisations, and preferably experience supporting vulnerable individuals or families, including refugees or asylum seekers.

Knowledge of housing processes, private tenancies, and local support services is important, as are excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. You should be confident influencing, negotiating and problem-solving in complex situations.

Experience of delivering training and supporting volunteer development, a full, clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle and a willingness to travel within Kent, London and the Southeast is essential.

The Canterbury Diocesan Board of Finance employs this role on behalf of the Social Justice Network (SJN), a UK-based charity that works to promote social justice, inclusion, and support for vulnerable communities. One of SJN’s key initiatives is the Afghan Welcome Project, which supports the resettlement of Afghan families across Kent, London, and the Southeast of England. The project works in partnership with government bodies, local authorities, charitable organisations, and community groups to ensure refugee families are safely housed, supported, and integrated into their local communities.

The aim of the Social Justice Network is to bring people together. Issues of low income, debt, lack of skills, poor mental health, forced displacement and isolation are complex and closely interlinking, trapping communities and individuals in a web of poverty. Our vision is to see all churches, in every community, coming together to tackle these issues through action, prayer and giving.

Our Kent Refugee Programmes are dedicated to supporting individuals and families rebuilding their lives after forced displacement. We offer a range of services including Welcome Hubs, Arts and Wellbeing activities, ESOL classes, employment support, and casework. Our approach centres on fostering long-term, meaningful connections with local communities, helping restore a sense of stability, dignity, and belonging. 

We aim to deliver work through innovative partnerships with other charities, voluntary organisations, and local authorities. We aim to improve access to resources, make local work more effective, and create a framework for others to respond to the social challenges in Kent.

Closing date: 27th November 2025, 11.59pm
Interviews 10th December, Canterbury

Worship Renewal Engagement Officer (Music)

Are you passionate about high quality music in Methodist worship and a gifted musician and facilitator? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Ministries and Learning Team of The Methodist Church.

Methodist worship renewal: God for All 2025-32 | the role

The renewal of Methodist worship is highlighted in God for All 2025-32 as a significant commitment.

This exciting and varied role offers the opportunity to facilitate the music aspects of Methodist worship renewal across The Connexion. High-quality music is central to Methodist worship and this role will combine a significant amount of resource development, hands-on training and delivery online and in local circuits and Districts.

In this role, you will also have particular responsible for growing, fostering, nurturing and developing the community of church musicians, being responsible for networks, communication and all aspects of training and development. Additionally, you will play a leading role in working to develop the music aspects of The Resource Hub (formerly Singing the Faith +). Finally, you will work with congregations and circuits where there are no church musicians, to support high quality music within worship in those contexts.

About you

We are seeking to appoint someone with a strong sense of what musical excellence in worship looks like. Alongside this, you will believe deeply in the importance of wide congregational participation in worship. You will have an ability to translate the best of Methodist tradition for a contemporary setting. The role will require someone who is a natural communicator and skilled facilitator, able to work across the broad range of worshipping and musical traditions within The Methodist Church, and a gifted musician. You will enjoy resourcing, developing and delivering high-quality training for congregations, musicians, and those who lead worship, both online and in person.

This role is open to lay candidates only.

The team

The Ministries: Vocation and Worship Team (part of the wider Ministries and Learning Team) in which this role sits, is friendly, supportive, vibrant and passionate. The team is led by The Director of Ministry Development. You will be line-managed by The Connexional Worship Renewal Team Leader and work closely with other teams, such as The Learning Team and Evangelism and Growth, and across The Connexion.

This post carries an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a Christian (in accordance with the Equality Act 2010).

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Advisor service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.

Closing date: 28 November 2025

Interview date: 12 December 2025

Are you an experienced senior leader looking to guide a values-led charity improving the lives of refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants across the Northeast?

Charity People is proud to be partnering with Action Foundation to find their next Chief Executive; someone who will lead with heart, vision, and integrity as the organisation enters its next chapter.

Salary: £53,162 to £58,965 dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent, full-time (open to flexible working patterns)
Location: Hybrid, based between home and office in central Newcastle
Benefits: 35-hour work week, 36 days annual leave, 6% employer pension contribution, EAP & welfare support, enhanced sick leave & compassionate leave, hybrid working and flexible hours
Culture: Flexible, supportive, able to work with autonomy

About the charity

Founded nearly 20 years ago, Action Foundation is a values-led charity supporting refugees, asylum seekers and migrants across the Northeast. From its first housing project in 2007, the charity has grown into a trusted regional provider of:

* Supported accommodation
* Learning and Skills programmes
* Casework and community connections
* Youth and family support

Rooted in their values of Compassion, Courage, Inclusion and Integrity, their mission is to support and empower refugees, migrants and people seeking asylum in the Northeast to overcome immediate barriers, integrate with the community and build skills for the future.

About the role

This is a strategic and relational leadership role. You'll work closely with an experienced Senior Leadership Team and a supportive Board of Trustees to:

* Champion the charity's mission, values and culture
* Lead organisational strategy and development
* Oversee governance, financial sustainability and operational delivery
* Build partnerships and represent Action Foundation externally
* Secure income through grants, contracts and community fundraising

You'll be joining at a pivotal moment, with the current five-year plan concluding in 2027 and exciting opportunities ahead, deepening impact across the region.

About you

This is a unique opportunity for a motivated, strategic leader with a passion for and track record of supporting and empowering those on the margins to achieve their full potential.

We're looking for someone with experience in the following areas:

* Leadership: Demonstrable track record of leadership, ideally where support services are provided to vulnerable groups
* Strategy: Proven success in developing and implementing an organisational strategy
* People Development: Experience of developing staff and nurturing talent
* Relationship Building: Experience of fostering new partnerships and working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders
* Income Generation: Experience of identifying new income opportunities and developing relationships with funders
* Finance: Experience of budget setting and financial management

Action Foundation is an inclusive organisation where people are trusted, supported and empowered. The team is settled, and the culture is one of transparency, wellbeing and flexibility.

If you are motivated by impact, and if you bring both the leadership skills and the empathy needed to guide a values-led charity, please send a copy of your profile or CV to Ellen Drummond at Charity People in the first instance.

Deadline: 9am Tuesday 25th November
First stage Interviews: 1st or 2nd December (online)
Second stage Interviews: 10th December (in person)

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

A permanent position has arisen in our friendly and fast-moving Public Affairs and Campaigns team. The role will support Alzheimer’s Research UK to seize opportunities for improving the political environment for dementia research, treatment and prevention and increase our impact with government and in parliament.

The role will work closely with colleagues in policy and campaigns to develop opportunities for influencing decision-makers and make breakthroughs possible by promoting our key policy asks. You will engage with stakeholders across parliament, government and the wider sector to support the growth of Alzheimer’s Research UK’s influence and ultimately address the harm and heartbreak caused by dementia.

This is a creative directorate, and our Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns teams are focused on developing solutions to critical and complex issues. You will have opportunities to work on projects and initiatives that take the charity in exciting new directions. The role is likely to include regular work in Westminster, Whitehall and elsewhere in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

 Public Affairs:

· Develop and deliver influencing plans to secure our key policy asks on dementia research, treatment and prevention.

· Work with colleagues to develop and deliver proactive and reactive parliamentary activity to grow ARUK’s network of engaged, informed and supportive political stakeholders.

· Work across the policy and public affairs team to assist in developing tailored briefings and materials to further ARUK’s policy and public affairs ambitions.

· Keep abreast of the dementia research and political environments and use political intelligence and insight to help inform the team’s work and direction.

· Provide analysis and insight on relevant legislation and policy guidance to help further and inform ARUK’s policy and public affairs work.

· Prepare parliamentary briefings, develop submissions for parliamentary questions and other opportunities presented through the parliamentary system.

· Lead on gathering information to measure our public affairs impact and report regularly, including across the organisation and up to Directors.

Campaigns and awareness raising

· Work with the policy, public affairs, campaigns, research and communications teams to help deliver public affairs campaigns and campaign messaging focused on ARUK policy objectives and help shape these messages for a political audience.

· Work with the communications and digital teams to help develop digital public affairs opportunities.

Event and meeting management

· Planning and coordinating parliamentary events focused around ARUK key policy and public affairs objectives.

· Represent ARUK at parliamentary and other events and conferences, including national party conferences.

· Co-ordinate and attend meetings with parliamentarians and stakeholders alongside senior staff and to provide briefings for staff and take follow-up actions.

· Liaise with colleagues, scientists, supporters and stakeholders at all levels.

What we are looking for:

· Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience

· Experience of working with parliamentarians

· Knowledge of the UK political system and an interest in politics, public affairs and campaigning

· Experience of building positive relationships with decision-makers, influencers or supporters

· Excellent personal communication skills with the ability to communicate persuasively with people at all levels

· Ability to write professionally and adapt communications for different audiences

· Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

· Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload

· IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office

· Commitment to ARUK’s vision, mission and values

· Professional and hard-working team player

· Ability to use own initiative with a proactive and problem-solving attitude

Willingness to work outside of regular office hours and overtime during busy spells

Additional Information:

Ways of working:

Agile - As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 30th November 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

Are you looking for a better work-life balance? Would you like to work in a vibrant city and make a real difference to people's lives using the problem solving, technical and data skills you've developed in your career so far? 

Action Foundation is an award-winning charity that supports and empowers asylum seekers, refugees and migrants in the Northeast to overcome immediate barriers, integrate with the community, and build skills for the future. We're looking for a motivated Data and IT Support Officer to support the work we do. 

Why Join Us 

You will be joining an inclusive and supportive team who welcome people from all backgrounds. What's important isn't your level of education or the opportunities which you have had, it's about you and how you seize the opportunities ahead of you. 

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. We also offer the following benefits: 

• 28 paid holidays + 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) 

• 6% pension contribution from Action Foundation 

• Employee assistance programme

• Real living wage 

• 2 paid medical appointment leave days/year 

• Training and development opportunities 

About the Role 

You'll be part of Central Service Team which helps keep essential "back-office" support functions going smoothly (e.g., HR, IT, H&S, Finance, administration) that allow frontline departments to focus on their core duties. Every day, you'll play an important role in keeping systems reliable and data secure. As the go-to person for tech support and data management, you'll ensure everything is accurate, accessible, and safe. 

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 12:00 noon on Monday 1st December 2025 

Interviews are planned to be held on w/c 8th December at Action Foundation, Melbourne Street Newcastle, NE1 2JQ (subject to change) 

Please go to Action Foundation website for a link to the Job Description, Application Form and contact details if you would like an informal chat about the role, or if you would like any support in the application process,

Note:  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.