Project Officer

We are looking for an enthusiastic leader to manage our InterAction project, providing support to asylum seekers and refugees in Tyne and Wear, empowering them to overcome immediate barriers, integrate with the community, and build skills for the future.

Our Interaction Manager is key to running one of our core client services in Tyne and Wear. The service offers early intervention support, continually adapts to need and responds effectively to a range of demands. Key to the success of the role is working with an array of health, local authority, commissioners and community organisations. The successful candidate will join our Leadership Team, supporting the operational direction of the organisation.

Action Foundation is an award-winning charity and an Equal Opportunity employer. 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.

We operate hybrid working and flexible hours to accommodate a healthy work-life balance. Our offices at the CastleGate are situated close to Newcastle’s vibrant Quayside.

Essential information

Hours: 35 hours per week (full time)

Salary: £30,301-£35,208 per annum plus 6% pension contribution

Holiday entitlement: 28 days + English Bank Holidays

Contract: Permanent, subject to passing a 3-month probation

Application deadline: Midday Thursday 25th April 2024 at Action Foundation Newcastle, NE1 2JQ

Interview date: Thursday 2nd May 2024

If you need support with your application or would like an informal chat about the role, we would encourage you to contact our Interim Head of Client Services, Mark Hall (email address on Action Foundation website).

For details of where to send completed application form please refer to the Action Foundation advert on website

Please refer to the attachments for the application form and job description.