Your words, ideas and campaigns can help change how people understand homelessness and inspire action across the world.
Joining Depaul International, you will create engaging communications that bring its work to life, support advocacy and connect colleagues, supporters and wider audiences with its mission.
Working across an international network, you will turn complex issues into clear, compelling content, ensuring the voices of people experiencing homelessness are shared with dignity and care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and developing the Depaul Group website and social media channels.
- Creating content across digital, video, audio and print, supported by an annual content calendar.
- Producing newsletters, publications, the annual Impact Report and Trustees Annual Report.
- Building relationships with journalists, securing coverage and responding to media enquiries.
- Developing case studies and stories through sensitive, ethical interviews.
- Working with the Global Advocacy Lead to support campaigns and amplify advocacy priorities.
- Coordinating internal communications and helping colleagues share learning through events and webinars.
You are a confident communicator who combines creative storytelling with strong organisation and sound judgement.
You will bring:
- Experience in communications, ideally within a charity, NGO, humanitarian or advocacy organisation.
- Excellent writing, editing and content creation skills.
- Experience managing websites, social media and digital communications.
- A track record in media relations, including developing journalist relationships and securing coverage.
- Confidence using design and content tools such as Canva, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and video editing software.
- An understanding of ethical storytelling, informed consent and safeguarding.
- The ability to collaborate across cultures, manage competing deadlines and handle sensitive information.
- A commitment to social justice, ending homelessness and embedding Vincentian values in your work.
You should be willing to travel internationally and work flexibly when urgent communications needs arise.
Depaul International oversees a global network of eight national charities and the Famvin Homeless Alliance, united by the belief that everyone deserves the dignity and security of a place to call home.
The organisation supports its members to strengthen services, share expertise and advocate for people affected by homelessness.
- Benefits include 26 days' annual leave, rising with service, tailored development, flexible working options where suitable, employer pension contributions up to 7%, a family cash health plan and an Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access.
Depaul International welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Communications Executive, Digital Communications Officer, PR Officer, Media Officer, Marketing and Communications Officer, Content Officer or Campaigns Officer.
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Communications Officer in City of Westminster employer: Depaul UK
Depaul UK is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, offering flexible hours to accommodate a healthy work-life balance. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to training and support while working in a collaborative and inclusive environment dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community of Middlesbrough.
