About Us
We are an international humanitarian organisation that strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression.
We deliver life-saving and life-changing interventions to the world's poorest and most vulnerable people.
From rapid emergency response to innovative development programming, we go to the hardest to reach places to make sure that no-one is left behind.
With 3000 staff of more than 50 nationalities, Concern operates in 24 of the world's poorest countries, helping people to achieve major and long-lasting improvements in their lives.
The Role
As Senior Communications Officer, you'll play a key role in raising Concern Worldwide (UK)'s profile and advancing our mission through strategic, high-impact communications.
Working closely with the Director of Communications, you'll lead media relations, identify and secure opportunities to amplify our voice, create engaging content across multiple channels, protect and strengthen our brand, and support advocacy, fundraising and organisational campaigns.
You'll build relationships with journalists and key stakeholders, support senior spokespersons, help shape leadership profile-building, collaborate with colleagues across the UK and internationally, and deputise for the Director when required.
This is a varied and rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery to create communications that inspire action and drive lasting impact.
What We're Looking For
You're a creative, proactive and strategic communications professional with a talent for crafting compelling stories, building strong media relationships and translating complex issues into engaging content for a range of audiences.
An excellent writer and confident communicator, you thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
You have a strong understanding of brand management, enjoy collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders, and are equally comfortable working independently or leading initiatives.
Passionate about making a difference, you're motivated by the opportunity to use your communications expertise to support meaningful change, with experience in the charity sector, media, campaigning, fundraising or multimedia content considered an advantage.
Benefits
- 25 days' annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees
- Office closure between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
- Flexible hours and hybrid working
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- Enhanced parental leave pay
- Stakeholder pension
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle scheme
- Life assurance
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation.
Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations, and is committed to promoting equality.
Conditions of Appointment
The successful post holder will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form and a Basic DBS check.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Concern Worldwide. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences.