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Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
This role will work with people experiencing homelessness to share their stories, ensuring their voices are front and centre in our communications.
Location: Based in London with some travel required and hybrid working available (see Job Description for details).
About the role
As Stories Officer, you will work closely with Crisis members and other people experiencing homelessness to share their stories as powerful, member-centred content.
You will provide all the information individuals need to make an informed decision about taking part and support them through the process. You’ll work with people across Crisis to identify and shape opportunities to share stories in our work. You will have lots of opportunities to approach stories creatively and support the development of our growing Stories Function.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will be a creative storyteller who is able to collaborate and build relationships with a wide variety of people.
You’ll be a great writer and editor who loves to build interesting stories. You may have experience interviewing people, and you’ll definitely enjoy building relationships and rapport with others. You may have experience in photography or in working with people or communities to create visual representations in other ways.
You will be passionate about supporting people to get their voice heard, and about ending homelessness. Your knowledge of safeguarding and GDPR and your attention to detail will ensure processes are followed to share stories safely and ethically.
You’ll be able to manage your work independently and balance multiple projects and competing priorities, as well as work as part of a team.
You may have experience in; stories roles, journalism, PR and media, marketing, campaigning, oral history, co-production, photography, videography, content production.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days and option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
- And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.
Closing date: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Accessibility
We welcome applications from people who identify as neuro diverse and want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
