National Communications Manager

CLOSING DATE: 17 April 2025 LOCATION: Remote, with travel across the UK SALARY: £47,500 TYPE: 5 days per week, Monday to Friday

We’re looking for someone who can achieve our ambition and strategic goal to shout louder, grow our profile and reach.

About the role

The National Communications Manager is a vital role in enabling both Emmaus UK and Emmaus communities and groups across the UK to achieve our ambition and strategic goal to shout louder.

The person appointed to the role will work with the Director of Fundraising and Influence to develop an ambitious communications strategy for Emmaus UK, as well as develop and coordinate national communications programmes and campaigns. They will also lead on press and media work for Emmaus UK.

The successful applicant will also support our highly valued Regional Communications Service to deliver excellent communications support to Emmaus communities, and will put the needs and perspectives of communities and companions at the heart of plans.

The National Communications Manager will also take lead responsibility for internal communication at Emmaus UK and across the federation in the UK, linking to Emmaus Internationally. This will include responsibility for oversight of the intranet and other internal communication systems, and delivery of key events such as the Emmaus National Assembly.

With a brand evolution project underway, the National Communications Manager will also play a critical role in building our brand and ensuring we demonstrate our impact. At a time when our work is needed more than ever, it is an exciting opportunity to join a great team and achieve real impact.

About Emmaus

Emmaus is a unique, secular organisation supporting people affected by homelessness and social exclusion. There are currently over 30 Emmaus communities and groups across the UK, stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales, including three Emmaus groups working towards the development of services in their areas.

Each Emmaus community provides a home, tailored support, training and work opportunities to the people they support – known as companions. Collectively, the Emmaus federation supports more than 1,000 people with experience of homelessness.

How to apply

To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email to jobs@emmaus.org.uk by 5pm on Thursday 17 April 2025.

Please ensure you download the job pack and refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form.

Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams between 28 and 30 April 2025.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email jobs@emmaus.org.uk.