NACCOM is looking to engage the services of an experienced freelance communications specialist to provide wide-ranging communications support during a particularly busy period for our organisation.

Role purpose/context:

Communications plays a pivotal role in our work to prevent and end destitution in the asylum and immigration system. We are looking to work with an experienced communications all-rounder, who can provide support to us for an initial three-month period. This would include communications work following the change of Government, when NACCOM will be looking to use our voice and influence to engage with key political decision-makers and other stakeholders, as well as grow and mobilise our supporter base, through the media and other digital channels. We are also preparing to release a new set of annual data later this year, highlighting the scale and impact of destitution in the asylum and immigration system, as well as our annual Impact Report.  

The post-holder will work alongside NACCOM staff, members, partners and people with lived experience to highlight and evidence the human impact of destitution and help NACCOM to strengthen and build our brand and profile as expert in our field. 

Key areas of support required: 

  • Media relations – reactive and proactive 
  • Production of media materials, including press releases, statements, comment pieces and blogs  
  • Social media strategy, management and content production 
  • Copywriting and editing multi-channel content/materials 
  • Liaising with members, partners and other stakeholders 
  • Website editing 
  • Production of marketing assets 

Further details:

Responsible to: External Affairs Manager

Hours/contract length: Two days per week, for an initial three-month period 

Location: Home-based, with possible occasional UK-travel 

Rate: Circa £300-350 per day 

To apply:

Please review the role information and person specification via the link, and if you would like to be considered for the role, email:

  • Your CV 
  • Sample documentation, or portfolio 
  • A cover letter including an outline of relevant skills, experience, and why you are interested in the role; 

To [email protected], by Friday 13th of September 2024.  Or if you’d like to have an informal chat about the role, then email Hannah to arrange. 

We will invite applicants of interest for an informal interview.  

Please note we will also require two references from previous clients if you are successful.