Office Manager at Action Foundation

Contract Type: Contract / Temporary

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Full time

Application deadline:

Based: Hybrid

Salary: £31,483 to 36,581 Per Annum

Salary Type: Salary Scale

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Manager

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?

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 an Office Manager to join on a fixed terms basis as maternity cover to support the work we do.

About the Role 

You'll be part of Central Services team and oversee our essential "back-office" support functions like HR, IT, H&S, facilities and office administration that allow staff across the organisation to focus on their core duties. Every day, you'll play an important role in keeping systems reliable and people supported in their work.

Why Join Us 

You will be joining a supportive and diverse team and an inclusive workplace where you can be yourself and be part of our collective success. We are happy to accommodate hybrid working, supportive of opportunities for personal growth and offer the following benefits:

• 35 hour work week

• 36 days annual leave

• 6% employer pension contribution

• EAP & welfare support

• Enhanced Sick Leave & Compassionate Leave

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 9am on Wednesday 28th January 2026 

Interviews are planned to be held on Thursday 5th February at Action Foundation, Melbourne Street Newcastle, NE1 2JQ 

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