Communications Officer

We Belong is a migrant youth-led charity based in London. We Belong exists to ensure young migrants living in the UK are treated equally and fairly in the society they call home. We Belong works with and for young migrants to hold those in power to account and fight for wider immigration reform. 

This is an entry-level post, aimed at a young migrant with a passionate interest in using communications tools to improve the lives and amplify the voices of other young migrants; and to campaign for a fairer immigration system that works for everyone.

We Belong believes in investing in those with lived experience as a result, the Communications Officer does not need to show extensive experience as we will be supporting the successful candidate with an extensive training and development package. 

To equip the Communications Officer in the role we will be providing: 

·       An opportunity to work collaboratively alongside We Belong's longstanding Communications Consultant, the legal affairs journalist Fiona Bawdon. By shadowing Fiona over a 6-month period, the successful candidate will receive bespoke training and guidance, including on narrative development, rules of engagement when working with journalists, pitching media stories, identifying key audiences, messaging, etc. 

·       Access to an enhanced training package including but not limited to Adobe, Photoshop, Public Relations and Communications Courses. 

·       Opportunities to practise learning and develop We Belong’s internal and digital communication. 

If successful, the applicant will be joining an award-winning youth charity and a staff team dedicated to improving outcomes for young migrants between the ages of 16-25 years old and empowering young people to create change. 

For more information, please refer to the role description: (https://www.webelong.org.uk/latest/we-belong-hiring-communications-officer) to view. If you are interested in this role and would like to speak to, We Belong before applying please email [email removed - click apply for more details]

Applications open: Monday 12th September 12pm – Submit your application to [email removed - click apply for more details]

Closing date for applications: Friday 7th October 5pm 

Interviews: w/c 17th October (can be in person/hybrid depending on availability)