OUR ADVOCACY WORK We have recently brought members of our community together to explore what this could look like and create an Advocacy Group. Over the next year, we will work together to develop a series of creative campaigns and storytelling projects around three themes: ABOUT THE ROLE Working closely with our Comms Lead, you will help coordinate activities, develop creative ideas with participants and bring campaigns to life. You will also help tell Babylon's story through our community- led newsletter, website and social media. We are looking for someone who can bring their experience, ideas and creative skills to the role, and who understands why it matters for people with lived experience to shape how migration is represented and discussed. This is a freelance role, paid at £160 per day (max 8 hours), for four days per month/one day per week. It is hybrid, working mostly remotely with one in-person team day in Brixton per month and occasional workshops in London and Stoke-on-Trent (travel provided). ESSENTIAL ADVOCACY PROJECT Please fill out the application form by 23rd November 2026.Job Summary
Job Description
Across the UK, conversations about migration are becoming increasingly hostile. At Babylon, we want to change how these conversations happen, putting the experiences and ideas of young people from refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant backgrounds at the centre.
- The power of lived experience - Why the people most affected by an issue should help shape the campaigns and conversations around it
- Migration and misinformation - Challenging common myths about migration and creating space for more honest and informed conversations
- Our creative community - How creative activities can bring people together across cultures, help us express ourselves and connect with others
We are looking for a creative and organised project coordinator to help turn these ideas into action. This is a varied freelance role combining project coordination, graphic design and communications. Your time will be split between our advocacy projects and Babylon's wider communications work.Job Requirements
-Proven creative communication skills, with examples of previous work
-Strong skills in graphic design & creating visual content
-Good written communication skills & an interest in storytelling
-Good organisational skills & ability to manage your time effectively
-Confidence communicating with different people & working in a team
-An understanding of why consent, privacy & care are important when sharing people's stories
- An interest in our work & the issues affecting young people from refugee, asylum-seeking & migrant backgrounds
- Lived experience of migration, displacement or the asylum system
DESIRABLE
-Experience using Adobe Photoshop or other design software
-Experience creating content for social media
-Experience writing articles, blogs or other longer pieces
-Experience organising projects, workshops & events
-Experience using Squarespace or similar
-Experience working with community groups, charities or arts organisations
-Understanding of safeguarding practicesJob Responsibilities
- Support the general coordination of Babylon's creative advocacy project
- Liaise with participants, external partners and collaborators
- Help develop participants' creative ideas into campaigns, content and other public-facing projects
- Support the planning and delivery of workshops, events and other project activities
- Document project activity and gather content for sharing and reporting
COMMS AND CREATIVE CONTENT
- Create graphics and visual content for social media and other platforms
- Support Babylon's monthly newsletter, working with our community guest editors and contributors
- Write and edit social media captions, short articles and written content
- Update the Babylon website when needed
- Work with our volunteers to develop and share content
GENERAL
- Be an active member of the Babylon team, working closely with the Comms Lead to manage projects
- Be an active member of the Babylon wider community, participating at our hub sessions & events.Useful Links
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