We are seeking a compassionate and confident Project Manager to lead our InterAction project, delivering high-quality support to asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants across Tyne and Wear. This strategic and operational leadership role involves managing a small team, coordinating multi-agency partnerships, and ensuring the delivery of impactful casework, drop-in services, and targeted contracts focused on health access and social inclusion.
The InterAction service provides practical and emotional support through weekly drop-ins in Newcastle, regional casework, and collaborative work with community organisations. You will oversee service planning, budgeting, and monitoring, while promoting integration, wellbeing, and empowerment for those navigating the asylum and resettlement process.
You will work closely with the Head of Client Services and other Action Foundation teams to ensure joined-up delivery and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills, a commitment to inclusion, and a passion for supporting people with lived experience of migration.
We offer hybrid working and flexible hours to support a healthy work-life balance. Our offices at CastleGate are located close to Newcastle’s vibrant Quayside, providing a welcoming and accessible base for our work.
Action Foundation is an award-winning charity established in 2005 to support and empower asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants in the North East. We deliver services across Tyne & Wear, helping over 2,000 people each year to overcome barriers, build community connections, and develop skills for independence.
We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, especially those with lived experience of migration. Action Foundation is committed to safeguarding, and this post will require a DBS check and two references.
Essential information
Reports to: Head of Client Services
Hours: 35 hours per week, full time
Location: To operate from Newcastle and Gateshead with travel across Tyne and Wear
Salary Scale: £31,483 – £36,581 per annum plus 6% pension contribution
Contract: Fixed Term for 12 months; subject to passing a 3-month probation period
Annual Leave: 28 days + English Bank Holidays
Application deadline: 12:00 noon on 30th October 2025
Interview dates: Interviews are planned to be held on 10 November 2025 at Action Foundation Newcastle, (subject to change)
If you’re unsure about applying, we encourage you to contact Mark Hall, Head of Client Services, for an informal chat.
Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.