Freelance Campaigns and Digital Communications Lead

Role Description: Freelance Campaigns and Digital Communications Lead

Contract: Freelance, approximately 3–4 days per week (equivalent to an anticipated 24–32 hours, based on an 8-hour working day), depending on agreed priorities, campaign activity and workload. The final time allocation and scope of work will be agreed with the successful freelancer based on their proposed delivery plan, RBB’s priorities and the available budget. Additional days or hours may be commissioned by mutual written agreement, subject to organisational needs, available funding and the freelancer’s availability. Availability and Timely Delivery: The successful freelancer must have sufficient availability to deliver agreed work consistently and on time throughout the engagement. They will be expected to manage their workload independently, meet agreed deadlines and maintain the agreed content and publishing schedule across RBB’s priority digital platforms. They must respond appropriately to time-sensitive communications and agreed urgent campaigns during their normal working hours and communicate promptly where missing information, approval requirements or operational circumstances may affect delivery. Consistent delivery and timely publication of content are fundamental requirements of this engagement. Term: Initial 12-month freelance contract, including an initial two-month review period. Either party may end the engagement during or following this period in accordance with the notice provisions set out in the contract. Continuation beyond the initial review period will be subject to satisfactory delivery, organisational needs and available funding. Fee: We anticipate a rate of €12–€15 per hour (or the equivalent 8-hour day rate of €96–€120). Applicants should indicate their proposed rate within this range and the anticipated number of days required to deliver the role. The final fee and time allocation will be agreed based on experience, relevant skills, demonstrated quality of work, the proposed delivery plan, and the available budget. Expenses: Pre-approved work-related expenses, such as agreed field visits or meetings, may be reimbursed in accordance with RBB’s Expenses Policy. Routine remote-working costs, equipment and software subscriptions will be the responsibility of the freelancer unless otherwise agreed in writing. Engagement Status and Compliance: This role is offered on a self-employed freelance basis and does not constitute employment with RBB. The successful freelancer will be responsible for all applicable taxes, statutory contributions, insurance and legal obligations in their country of residence and must be able to invoice RBB accordingly. The freelancer will be required to comply with RBB’s safeguarding, data protection, confidentiality, information security and ethical communications policies. As the role may involve access to confidential, personal or sensitive information, the successful candidate may be required to enter into appropriate confidentiality and data-processing arrangements. Appointment may be subject to satisfactory references, identity verification and any safeguarding or criminal-record checks that are appropriate and legally available for the duties undertaken. Where field engagement is involved, additional safeguarding guidance, risk assessment or training may be required and will be proportionate to the scope of work. The successful candidate must declare any actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest relevant to the engagement.

Reporting to: Founder and CEO, Refugee Biriyani & Bananas.

About Refugee Biriyani & Bananas (RBB)

Refugee Biriyani & Bananas (RBB) is a female and community-led, grassroots organisation working alongside people affected by displacement, war, conflict, injustice and instability. Across Greece, Gaza and Cairo, we combine direct humanitarian support with advocacy and awareness-raising. We work to ensure that communities with lived experience are actively involved in decision-making and in the design and delivery of support. Since its beginnings in 2015, RBB has grown from a volunteer-led initiative into an established UK-registered charity with a committed and growing digital community. Our communications have played an important role in raising awareness, mobilising support and generating funding for our work. RBB currently has approximately 11,400 Instagram followers and 8,000 Facebook followers, alongside audiences across its other digital platforms. We want to sustain and build on this foundation by improving the consistency, reach, engagement and fundraising effectiveness of our digital communications. As a small organisation, communications and fundraising have largely been led by the Founder and CEO alongside substantial operational responsibilities. This has enabled agility, authenticity and strong connections with the communities and supporters involved in our work. As RBB continues to grow, we are now seeking to establish a more structured, sustainable and independently managed digital communications and fundraising function. We are seeking a Freelance Campaigns and Digital Communications Lead to take active, hands-on ownership of RBB’s digital communications and campaign delivery. The freelancer will be expected to create and publish consistent, high-quality content, actively manage agreed digital channels, deliver fundraising and awareness campaigns, and contribute to sustainable audience, supporter and income growth. Purpose of the Role The purpose of this role is to ensure a consistent, timely, creative and high-quality digital presence across RBB’s priority platforms. The role will help increase awareness of RBB’s work, grow and engage our online community, drive relevant website traffic, generate d